Freshman Orientation is a two day session (except for August 13). Students attending the Freshman Orientation program are required to stay on campus overnight. There is no housing available for parents. The session will start with optional housing tours at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Placement testing will start at 12:00 p.m. The session will last until around 4:00 p.m. on Day Two. When making plans to attend Orientation, please do not plan to leave the UTC Campus until 4:00 p.m.
DATES FOR SUMMER 2008
- June 12 - 13 (full)
- June 19 - 20 (full)
- June 26 - 27 (full)
- July 17 - 18 (full)
- July 24 - 25
- August 13
When you attend Orientation, you’ll be led by an Orientation Leader (OL) in a small-group setting. Your OL will be able to answer your questions about getting involved on campus, as well as explain the catalog, UTC advisement procedures, and make other recommendations. During Orientation, you’ll meet with a faculty academic advisor and register for fall classes. Below is a schedule of events (please note, times given are Eastern Time). Schedules are subject to change; you will receive a detailed schedule when you check-in to your session.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.* | Check In - Please see note below for your check-in time | UC Gallery |
| 11:00 a.m. | English Placement | Tennessee Room |
| This exam will place you into your first freshman composition course. Please review information regarding placement examinations. | ||
| 12:00 a.m. | Math Placement | Tennessee Room |
| This exam will place you into your first math course. Please review information regarding placement examinations. | ||
| 2:30 p.m. | Opening Session | MacKenzie Arena / Fine Arts Center |
| At this session, you will meet the UTC administration as well as the Orientation staff. This will be your first step to becoming a MOC! | ||
| 3:00 p.m. | Small Group I | Various Rooms |
| You will spend this time getting to know your Orientation Leader and other incoming new students. | ||
| 4:30 p.m. | Student Life Sessions | University Center |
| During this time, you can meet up with your family and choose from a variety of sessions covering campus life and student services. | ||
| 6:45 p.m. | Dinner | UC Commons |
| 7:30 p.m. | MocTV | Fine Arts Center |
| Our cast of professional actors will give you a glimpse into life at Chattanooga. | ||
| 9:00 p.m. | Evening Entertainment | |
| Here you will have the opportunity to meet several of our student organizations and relax as you socialize with other members of the class of 2012. | ||
* Your check-in time may differ depending on your need for placement tests. Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before the tests. If you do not need to take either test, please plan on arriving at least an hour before the opening session.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast | UC Gallery |
| 9:00 a.m. | Student Services | Chattanooga Room |
| During this session you will learn important infomation about student services ranging from admissions to registration to financial aid. | ||
| 10:00 a.m. | Small Group II | Various Rooms |
| Now that you've learned about student life at Chattanooga, this session will start you on your academic journey. Your OL will go over important information which you prepare you for advising and fall registration. | ||
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch | UC Commons |
| 12:45 p.m. | Academic Affairs | University Center |
| This session will build on the information you learned in your second small group session. You will also be released to your college or department for academic advising. | ||
| 1:30 p.m. | Fall Registration | |
| UTC's faculty will meet with you to discuss your fall semester and your academic plans at UTC. | ||
| -4:00 p.m. | Check out | UC Gallery |
| Last but not least, bring a copy of your student schedule and any final questions you might have to check out. You are now a MOC!! | ||
