Chemical Engineering Student Resources
How to Apply
Applying to the College of Engineering and Computer Science is easy. Simply go to the application portal, and select the application that applies to you during the start application process. Undergraduate, graduate or transfer students all use the same application portal.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
UTC Financial aid and scholarships are open to all students. CECS Scholarships specific to engineering and computer science students. Learn more through the links below.
Graduate Assistantships
General Information
Assistantships serve to facilitate graduate students in the prompt and successful completion of an advanced degree program and to provide work experience in a setting under the supervision of a faculty or administrative mentor.
A full-time graduate assistant (GA) will work, on average, 20 hours a week (equivalent to a half-time employee). Therefore, they should not be scheduled for more than 20 hours of work each week (see work assignments below). A part time graduate assistant (GA) will work, on average, 10 hours a week. Therefore, they should not be scheduled for more than 10 hours of work each week (see work assignments below). Over the course of a semester, a full time GA will work at most 280 total hours; while a part time GA will work at most 140 total hours. This is based on a 14 week semester.
GA positions are not to be used to mimic real-world working hours upon employment in the field of the graduate degree. Internships and practica should be used in these situations.
For more information about graduate assistantships, please CLICK HERE
Apply for Graduate Assistantship
*To apply for the College of Engineering and Computer Science Graduate Assistantship, the link will take you to the UTC Application Portal. You will use the same email address and password as you used to complete your admissions application to UTC. Once logged in, select the blue button that says, "Other Applications" and you will see the option to select "Graduate Assistantship Application" from that drop down.
Center for Student Success
The Center for Student Success works to engage all engineering and computer science students with quality academic advising, job search techniques, prospects for community engagement, and professional development opportunities. It supports students through tutoring and supplemental instruction and provides programs and services.
Visit the Center for Student Success
Chemical Engineering Student Organizations
- AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers)
- Chem-E-Car
- The Chem-E-Car Competition is an annual college competition for students majoring in Chemical Engineering. According to the competition's official rules, students must design small-scale automobiles that operate by chemical means, along with a poster describing their research.
The Chem-E-Car Competition, which involves multiple regional competitions and a final competition at the Annual Student conference, increases awareness of the chemical engineering discipline among the public, industry leaders, educators, and other students.
- The Chem-E-Car Competition is an annual college competition for students majoring in Chemical Engineering. According to the competition's official rules, students must design small-scale automobiles that operate by chemical means, along with a poster describing their research.
- Chem-E-Car
- DOE – Department of Energy
- Solar Decathlon Team
- The mission of UTC Solar Decathlon is to provide opportunities for students to learn fundamental building science knowledge, gain hands-on experiences, and unique training on energy-efficient building sectors, which help students be future workforces for clean energy building industry. The vision is to build affordable and energy-zero houses in the upcoming years by participating students, external mentors and external sponsors making a positive community impact in Chattanooga area.
- Solar Decathlon Team
- EWB – Engineers Without Borders
- NSBE - National Society of Black Engineers
- SWE - Society of Women Engineers
- Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society
Applying for Graduation
When you have completed all of your classwork and are ready to graduate with your degree, you will need to apply for graduation. To begin this process follow the link below.