International Student and Scholar Services Events
International Tea Time
Twice a month, the Center for Global Education hosts International Tea Time. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to enjoy different types of tea while learning about different cultures.
Spring 2023 dates:
- Tuesday, January 24-https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/8688667
- Tuesday, February 7 - https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/8688668
- Tuesday, February 21 - https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/8688669
- Tuesday, March 7 - https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/8688670
- Tuesday, March 21- https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/8688671
- Tuesday, April 4- https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/8688672
- Tuesday. April 18- https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/8688673
*ALL International Tea Times will be from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Lupton Hall (1st Floor Lobby)
These Global Education events count as Beyond the Classroom Challenge Event if you fill out a brief reflection HERE (five to ten minutes total). Students who complete 10 events, including other Global Education events and more, can earn an award signed by the Chancellor along with priority registration for classes. For more information or to sign up, check out https://new.utc.edu/academic-affairs/walker-center-for-teaching-and-learning/thinkachieve/beyond/weekly-event-list. You can also check out this infographic and/or email the Experiential Learning Team at [email protected] for any further questions!
Day Trips
Every semester, the Center for Global Education sponsors free trips for international and domestic students to nearby cities and attractions.
These trips are meant to be fun but also educational.
Dates and Locations to be determined for Spring 2023
MocSync: TBD
Global Spotlight
The Center for Global Education recently launched Global Spotlight, a platform through which UTC international students can share their culture and traditions with the UTC community.
This program is very casual and may include presentations, dance performances, music and Q&A.
Global Spotlight allows for cultural exchange and learning between attendees and is open to the whole UTC community.
Countries featured in the past: Armenia, Bangladesh, China, Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Sudan, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, and UK.
Spring 2023 dates:
Features and Dates to be determined
Lupton Hall- 1st Floor Lobby
MocSync:TBD
These Global Education events count as Beyond the Classroom Challenge Event if you fill out a brief reflection HERE (five to ten minutes total). Students who complete 10 events, including other Global Education events and more, can earn an award signed by the Chancellor along with priority registration for classes. For more information or to sign up, check out https://new.utc.edu/academic-affairs/walker-center-for-teaching-and-learning/thinkachieve/beyond/weekly-event-list. You can also check out this infographic and/or email the Experiential Learning Team at [email protected] for any further questions!
International Education Week
Every year, the Center for Global Education hosts a week of events to celebrate International Education Week.
International Education Week 2022 will be from November 14th to November 18th.
Please, visit our IEW website for more details: https://www.utc.edu/international-students/iew/index.php
These Global Education events count as Beyond the Classroom Challenge Event if you fill out a brief reflection HERE (five to ten minutes total). Students who complete 10 events, including other Global Education events and more, can earn an award signed by the Chancellor along with priority registration for classes. For more information or to sign up, check out https://new.utc.edu/academic-affairs/walker-center-for-teaching-and-learning/thinkachieve/beyond/weekly-event-list. You can also check out this infographic and/or email the Experiential Learning Team at [email protected] for any further questions!
OPT Information Sessions
Every semester, our office hosts several OPT information sessions. Mandatory attendance is required if you are planning to request OPT.
If you are an F-1 student wanting to learn what OPT is and how to apply, join us for one the of following sessions.
RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Spring 2023 dates
Wednesday, February 8, 10 to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, March 9, 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 2 to 3 p.m.
All sessions will be held in Lupton 105
New International Student Orientation
Spring 2023
- Thursday, January 5
UC Tennessee Room