Insurance
Student health services are provided under the medical direction of a local physician. Clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Emergency first aid is available to the entire University community from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p,m., Monday through Friday. The scope of services includes office visits for general illnesses, allergy injections, flu immunizations, hepatitis B immunizations, TB skin testing, physical exams, women's health, lab services, educational programs, counseling, and referrals. All currently enrolled University students are eligible for health services. Students are responsible for all fees for referral services such as emergencies, hospitalization, surgery, X-rays, lab work, and medicines.
The university recommends that students obtain separate hospitalization and medical insurance. Information about a health insurance policy available through the university and covering a schedule of expenses for surgery and hospitalization is available in Student Health. All international students are required to enroll in the insurance program. For other information concerning Student Health Services or to schedule an appointment, please contact Student Health at (423) 425-4453.
Health Services
Student health services are provided under the medical direction of a local physician. Clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Emergency first aid is available to the entire University community from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The scope of services includes office visits for general illnesses, allergy injections, flu immunizations, hepatitis B immunizations, TB skin testing, physical exams, women's health, lab services, educational programs, counseling, and referrals. All currently enrolled University students are eligible for health services. Students are responsible for all fees for referral services such as emergencies, hospitalization, surgery, X-rays, lab work, and medicines.
The university recommends that students obtain separate hospitalization and medical insurance. Information about a health insurance policy available through the university and covering a schedule of expenses for surgery and hospitalization is available in Student Health. All international students are required to enroll in the insurance program. For other information concerning Student Health Services or to schedule an appointment, please contact Student Health at (423) 425-4453.
Housing
Applications for housing are online at www.utc.edu/housing. Contracts are offered for the following: one calendar year or one academic year (August to May). The length of the contract depends on the accommodations chosen. Cancellation of a contract once the room is occupied requires approval from the Housing Office and is subject to additional charges and penalties as stated in the contract.
The University offers a program of differentiated housing which allows students the option of living in facilities with different types of programming, supervision, and visitation. Further information concerning the details of these plans is available from the Housing Office and on the Housing Office website.
Library
Theresa Liedtka, Professor and Dean, UTC Lupton Library
Greetings from the Lupton Library! The Lupton Library is at the center of teaching, learning, and research activities for the students, faculty, and staff of UTC. If you need quality journal articles, scholarly books, research assistance for a paper, wireless access for your personal laptop, or a place where your group can work together, then the Library is for you! The Library is open over 90 hours a week in the semester and has 30 librarians and library specialists available to help you succeed in research and curricula endeavors.
Library Homepage
Information about the Lupton Library can be found at www.lib.utc.edu. Our web site serves as an information portal. You can access many full-text resources from the site and learn about services and policy information. On our home page you will find links to search our collections of movies, music cds, and books. You may find you need the convenient link to our current hours or you might follow the link to catch up on the latest library newsletter. Current happenings at the library are often featured on the banner at the top of our homepage so you’ll always know the latest events. Be sure to check out our homepage links to a wealth of features that will enrich your library experience.
Library Materials
The Library maintains a wealth of information resources for your use. The collection contains over 500,000 books, 100 databases to identify journal articles, 13,000 electronic and print journal subscriptions (many full-text), and just over 15,000 audiovisual items. Our total holdings add up to over 1.9 million physical pieces of material and more electronic pages then you can count.
Databases and Indexes: Databases help you find specific articles within journals. To access the Library's database and find journal articles go to: www.lib.utc.edu/databases. Here you will find a list of online resource tools grouped by UTC departments such as psychology, nursing, or history, to name just a few. For your convenience, current students and faculty can access these electronic resources from on or off campus locations, 24 hours a day, 7 days week.
Books, Videos, and CDs: If you are interested in the books, music, or films owned by the Library, check out the easy search link provided on the library homepage that allows you to search just that specific collection. Your search will tell you whether the item is checked out or available and its floor location in the library.
Journals and Magazines: To access our full-text journal holdings, as well as other magazine subscriptions go to: www.lib.utc.edu/fulltext. In addition to an alphabetical list, you will find a subject grouping of our journals which makes for easy browsing. Current students and faculty will appreciate their ability to access these electronic resources from on or off campus locations, 24 hours a day, 7 days week.
Special Collections: The Lupton Library keeps its rare and unique sources in an area called Special Collections. Here you will find
