Calculus Prep Camp

Calculus Prep Camp will NOT be hosted in the Summer of 2025. Please check back for future updates.

What is Calculus Prep Camp?

• This is an 11-day program that reinforces algebra and pre-calculus concepts needed to be successful in Calculus I (Math 1950) for students who have a Math ACT score of 24 or higher and a major that requires Math 1950.
• This program is a combination of lectures, small group interactions, practice and homework using computer-based software.
• The Math ACT score required for Math 1950 is 28.  However, students who have a 24, 25, 26 or 27 can satisfy the prerequisite for Math 1950 by attending this camp and successfully passing an exit exam at the end of the program.
• This program does not provide college credit.
• The last day to register is Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

How can it help me?

If you do not have an ACT Math score of 28 or higher, then you must pass Math 1730 with a C or better to enroll in Math 1950.  This program gives students with a Math ACT score of 24, 25, 26, or 27 an opportunity to prepare for and pass an exam that will allow you to enroll in Math 1950 without having to complete (and pay for) any additional pre-calculus courses. 

This program is also highly encouraged for students who do have a Math ACT score of 28 or higher.  Students often forget many of the algebra and pre-calculus skills that are necessary to be successful in calculus, so they struggle to pass the course due to a weak foundation even if they have a solid understanding of the calculus concepts.  It can be very frustrating to understand and complete the calculus part of a problem, but not get the right answer due to incorrect algebra!  This program will give students a solid review of these skills – not only will the skills be fresh when you start calculus, but you will also leave the camp with an excellent resource of notes and examples to refer to during your calculus course. 

Who is eligible?

• Students must be admitted to the University, have an ACT Math score of 24 or higher, and have declared a major which requires Math 1950.
• Only students who complete the online application for Calculus Prep Camp are eligible. (The link to the online application is provided at the bottom of this page.)
• Space is limited to 20 students. Do not procrastinate with this decision or registration process. 

Who will teach the during the program?

Calculus Prep Camp is taught by UTC Mathematics faculty.  In fact, these are the same instructors who regularly teach the college algebra, precalculus, and calculus courses. 

When is Calculus Prep Camp?

Dates:  July 23 - August 2, 2024

Schedule:  

Tuesday, July 23:  9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Residential students check into dorms

                              10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Camp in session

Wednesday, July 24: Saturday, July 27:  9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 28: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, July 29 -  Friday, August 2:  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Calculus Prep Exit Exam will be proctored on Friday, August 2.  Students who are not already registered for a Math 1950 course for the fall semester who pass the exam will be assisted with registration for a Math 1950 course after lunch on Friday.

Students are expected to be present on all days and during all sessions. 

What is the cost?

Students will have the option to stay on campus or commute each day.

**The fee for 2024 applicants who apply by June 15th is being covered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science.**

Living Off Campus

The fee is $125 (free if application received by June 15th) for students who are commuting to campus, which includes:

• Instruction and custom instructional materials
• Access to online assignments and review videos
• Dinner on Tuesday night at our pizza welcome party
• Pool night in the Arc
• Lookouts baseball game & Dinner
• Other evening activities, such as bowling, axe throwing, etc.
• Assistance with registering for reserved spaces in Math 1950 for students who pass the exit exam that did not have the ACT Math pre-requisite

Living On Campus

The fee for students who are staying on campus is $275 (free if application is received by June 15th), which includes all of the above, as well as:

• Housing in a UTC dorm for Tuesday, July 23 - Friday, August 2 (students will check out of the dorm during the lunch break on Friday while exit exams are being reviewed)

What do I need to bring to class?

Required:  Pencil(s), a 3-ring binder, and a notebook

Optional, but strongly recommended:  Laptop computer

Detailed information will be sent to accepted students one week before the start of the program.  You are encouraged to frequently check your UTC email.

When can I check into my room if I am staying on campus?

Students will be able to check into their dorms on July 23 at 9:00am. 

All students are required to be present for the first session at 10:30am on July 23, regardless of on- or off-campus housing.

What about meals?

• Students should plan to eat breakfast on their own each morning before arriving for camp.
• Students are responsible for lunch and dinner most days of camp. Students staying on campus will have a kitchen in their dorms where they can prepare meals. Crossroads Dining Hall will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. There are also many restaurants within walking distance to campus. 

What about parking?

Students will receive a parking permit to allow them to park in general lots during the program. 

How do I apply?

Registration for Calculus Prep Camp is closed for summer 2025.

Instructions for Registering (Click here for Screenshots)

• Once you open the application link below, you will need to click on the link below the "Login" button to create a UTC Marketplace account and then verify your email address. (If you have never used the UTC Marketplace before, you must create an account - you do not have an automatic login associated with your UTC ID and password for MyMocsNet!)
• Once you have completed the account creation process and log into UTC Marketplace, use the arrows on top of the calendar to move to the month of July to find the link for Calculus Prep.

All students must complete the online application. Please use the following link to complete the application:

Calculus Prep Camp Application

(Please read the directions above carefully before opening the application link!)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Cancellation requests must be made via email to [email protected] by 5pm, June 28th. If you know you are not going to attend after registering, please email to cancel your registration as soon as possible that way your space can be offered to students on the waitlist.
• The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga reserves the right to cancel the course due to low enrollment. If a course is canceled due to low enrollment, registration fees are refunded in full.

If you have questions with the registration/payment process or need additional information about the program, please email Tracy Hughes ([email protected])