Beyond the Classroom Challenge

The Beyond the Classroom Challenge is a way for students to jump into a broad variety of FREE campus and community events, learning more about UTC, Chattanooga, and themselves—all based on their own schedules and interests.

BTC Challenge Poster

Sign up below and read more about our Spring 2022 version of the Beyond the Classroom Challenge and events here. 

How does the Beyond the Classroom Challenge work?

1. Sign up here to receive a weekly list of the best fun, free events on campus and in the community.
2. Complete the Beyond the Classroom Challenge by May 3 (Last Day of Exams) in one of two ways:
   • Fully participate and reflect on 10 events
   • Complete any designated point-earning experience, then fully participate and reflect on five events.
3. Complete a post-challenge reflection survey and turn in a photo before summer break

Why participate in the Beyond the Classroom Challenge?

1. Each event will help students get to know UTC and Chattanooga and learn where to get more involved.
2. All ThinkAchieve events are free!
3. Complete the Challenge and receive the Beyond the Classroom Challenge Award, which includes:
   • A pictorial award signed by UTC's Chancellor, Steve Angle
   • A celebratory dinner with your fellow award winners
   • Priority registration during the registration period of the following semester
4. All points accumulate toward being recognized as a ThinkAchieve Graduate.
5. Read what students say about their participation.
   Note 1: to cut down on unnecessary emails, only students signing up each semester will receive the weekly list.
   Note 2: The Beyond the Classroom Award and benefits can be earned up to two times for a maximum of 40 ThinkAchieve points.