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. | Check In | UC Gallery |
| 11:00 a.m. | English Placement* | Tennessee Room |
| 12:00 a.m. | Math Placement* | Tennessee Room |
| 2:00 p.m. | Opening Session | MacKenzie Arena / Fine Arts Center |
| 3:00 p.m. | Small Group I | Various Rooms |
| 4:30 p.m. | Student Life Sessions | University Center |
| 6:45 p.m. | Dinner | UC Commons |
| 7:30 p.m. | MocTV | Fine Arts Center |
| 9:00 p.m. | Evening Entertainment |
*Please review the information regarding Placement Examinations.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast | UC Gallery |
| 9:00 a.m. | Student Services | Chattanooga Room |
| 10:00 a.m. | Small Group II | Various Rooms |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch | UC Commons |
| 12:45 p.m. | Academic Advising | University Center |
| 1:30 p.m. | Fall Registration | |
| -4:00 p.m. | Check out | UC Gallery |
