Blue & Gold Preview
We are excited to see you next fall!
Check back later for updates about the upcoming Blue and Gold Preview Days.
You will have the opportunity to chat with faculty, meet current students, learn about our outstanding academic programs and take a student-led campus tour. University staff will be available to help answer any questions you might have. Come and discover why so many students have decided to experience UTC and Chattanooga.
Event registration is for fall 2025 will open soon!
Directions and Parking
Blue and Gold Preview programming starts at 9 a.m. eastern time. Free parking is available in the East 5th Street garage. It's a short walk from the East 5th Street Parking Garage to the Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) next door to start the day.
GPS Address: 601 Mocs Alumni Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37403
View the below example schedule of Blue and Gold Preview Day events.
| Time | Events | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9-9:45 a.m. | Registration | |
| 9-11:30 a.m. | Academic Department Expo | Aquatics and Recreation Center |
| College of Arts and Sciences | Aquatics and Recreation Center | |
| Gary W. Rollins College of Business | Aquatics and Recreation Center | |
| College of Engineering and Computer Science | Aquatics and Recreation Center | |
| College of Health, Education and Professional Studies | Aquatics and Recreation Center | |
| Honors College | Aquatics and Recreation Center | |
| 9:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. | Guided Aquatics and Recreation Center (ARC) Tours | Aquatics and Recreation Center Main Door |
| 10-11:30 a.m. | Campus Tours | Leaves from the Aquatics and Recreation Center |
| 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Residence Hall Tours | Leaves from Derthick Hall 201 |
| 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. | Financial Aid and Scholarships Information Sessions | Derthick Hall 101 |
| 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Snap your picture with Scrappy | Tennessee Room, University Center |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Admissions Application Workshop and Status Check | Admissions Tour Room, University Center |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Student Services and Resources Fair | Tennessee Room, University Center |
Optional Activities
| Time | Events | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Barnes & Noble Bookstore | University Center |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lunch: (Voucher provided) | UC Food Court or Campus Crossroads |
| 1:30 p.m. | Library Tour | Main Floor Service Desk |
Information Sessions
Representatives from Financial Aid and Scholarships will be available to highlight the many resources available to assist students on campus. Our experts will have plenty of time for questions and are more than happy to help.
Academic Department Expo
Faculty from all departments on campus will be available to help you learn more about out outstanding academic programs. Come hear from the experts in the major of your choice. Haven't chosen a major? No problem. UTC offers 150+ degree programs and concentrations.
Snap a Photo with Scrappy
Be sure to stop by to meet Scrappy, our mascot. Use #bluegoldpreview when sharing photos on social media! And be sure to tag @utcnewmocs.
Aquatic Recreation Center Tours
Get a guided tour of the ARC including climbing wall, water slide and lazy river.
Student Services Fair
Talk to UTC representatives about your next steps.
- Housing
- Office of Multicultural Affairs
- Student Outreach and Support
- Student and Family Engagement
- Student Success Programs
- Veteran and Military Affairs
- Disability Resource Center
- Center for Academic Support and Advisement
- Career Connections
- Bursar Office
- Transfer Peer Mentors