Move In - Fall

Fall 2026

1 - Clear your Immunization Hold

A meningitis vaccination is required by law for all students living in the residence halls. Immunization records must be verified through University Health Services in order to be cleared to select a move in appointment. This process includes submitting all necessary information to University Health Services, satisfaction of the immunization hold, and then clearance of the immunization hold in the housing system.  University Health Services

2 - New Students: Submit Photo for MOCs ID

New students will need to submit their photo online through the MOCs Card office. 

3 - Sign Move In Agreement and Select Check-in Appointment

Available starting Wednesday, July 15th at 8am EST Manage My Housing, select "Operation Move In". A copy of the agreement will be sent to the students MOCs email account after signing. You may also view the documents on our Housing Policies page. 

Appointments will be in 20 minute time blocks. A limited number of students are permitted per time slot. If plans change you can cancel your appointment and pick another one.

Once in Manage My Housing you will see your earliest move in date listed under your "Upcoming Bookings". This is the earliest you will be able to select a move in appointment, however we do have appointments open all week to fit all schedule.

4 - Print Packing Labels

Use this OMI Packing Label on all your boxes, bags etc. this way volunteers will be able to easily identify which room to take your belongs to. 

5 - Review the Move In Map & Traffic flow

Available though our campus map starting late July, to navigate around campus on move-in day!

6 - Print OMI Parking Pass

If you have not already received a parking pass in the mail please click on the link below for your assigned building and print the pass for your complex.

Early Arrivals:

If you are a part of a group requiring early arrivals such as athletics, step ahead math, band, sorority recruitment etc. you will be able to select an appointment on the date determined by your group leader. 

Same procedures apply however you will get your room key at your complex office on your check-in date NOT at the drive through check-in tent at the Sports Complex. Please park in the unloading zone for your building to check in, unload and then move to a long term parking lot.

On your move in day

1 - Check-in

Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20 - drive through check in will be at Sports Complex. During your move in appointment time, the student should drive through our check-in tent located at the Sports Complex, Engel Drive, pick up your room key and other goodies! Parents or others can meet them in the unloading zone at their Residence Hall, see maps for location.

Saturday, August 22 and after, please report to your complex to check in.

2 - Unload at your Residence Hall

1. Park according to marked unloading lots/spaces. You have 20 minutes, from the time you arrive to your complex, to unload your car and place items into your room.
2. Driver should remain with the vehicle.
3. A limited number of moving carts are available for checkout, however we suggest you bring your own cart/dolly.
4. Please do not park in the street, in Handicap spots or Fire Lanes (you will be towed/ticketed).
5. Street parking is operated by the City of Chattanooga. Meters are free after 6pm Monday-Saturday and on Sunday.
6. Once you have finished unloading please move all vehicles to the long term parking lots and allow others a space to unload.

3 - Unpack and get settled

• Take all trash to the dumpsters, do not pile items in the hallways.
• Dumpsters are available at each complex, please recycle in the blue bins.
• Residents not checked in by Monday, first day of class, are considered "No Shows" and will have their assignment cancelled. Any student arriving after the first day of class or later needs to contact their Resident Director letting them know to avoid cancellation and fees.

OMI Dining Hours

Volunteer to Help with Move In

We welcome faculty, staff and student organizations to help welcome back our students. Please click the following link to learn more.

FAQs

What to bring

Things to coordinate with roommates:

• Small kitchen appliances: Toaster, Coffee Maker, Toaster Oven, etc.
• Pots, pans, dishes and ice trays
• Living room and bedroom TVs
• Shower curtain and curtain rings
• Couch cover - sizes vary, may want to purchase after move in
• Decorations
• Cleaning Supplies: vacuum, mop, broom, disinfectants, paper towel, trash bags etc.
• Gaming Systems

Other items:

• Bedding
• Mattress Topper
• Bed risers (lofting is not permitted)
• Towels
• Laundry basket and detergent
• Toiletries: toilet paper, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. 

Optional items:

• Bike & Bike Lock
• Safe/Lock box
• Curtains and tension rods
• Scented Plug-Ins
• Organizational bins and drawers
• Adhesive wall hooks

What not to bring

Mini-fridges are not permitted in residence halls.

Weapons

Drugs (possession of illegal drugs may result in removal of housing and loss of any fees that have been paid)

Alcohol (UTC is a dry campus)

Candles or candle warmers and Incense

Large knives (kitchen knives only)

Hookahs

Fireworks

Gas or charcoal grills

Heaters

Animals

Trash

Dumpsters are available at every building.

Please break down ALL boxes.

IT Knowledge Base & Connecting to the UTC Network

IT Knowledgebase here: https://blog.utc.edu/it-knowledge-base/

Wireless connection for students: https://blog.utc.edu/it-knowledge-base/category/network/utc-network/

MOCStream (on campus housing movie streaming service): https://go.utc.edu/mocstream

Housing Policies

All Housing Policies apply to all students residing on campus. Housing policies were established to maintain a healthy environment that is supportive of academic and extra-curricular growth.  It is your responsibility to abide by these regulations while at UTC. Please view the Student Handbook for more specific information. Housing and Residence Life’s judicial process will be enacted when a student is not complying with the stated policies.

Welcome Week

All new and current students are invited to participate in Welcome Week programs that allows all students the opportunity to transition into the fall easily while having fun!

#MocsFlockBack

Meal plans

UTC meal plans are effective the first day of Operation Move In (not active for early arrivals). Please visit MOCs Dining Services for hours of operation.

Parking on campus

Should you decide to drive/park on-campus, you will still need a virtual permit. These can be purchased through Parking Services.

CARTA

CARTA, Chattanooga’s transit/bus system, is available throughout Chattanooga and surrounding cities. All rides are free with your UTC ID (Mocs Card). Electric Shuttle downtown is available to anyone.

Local shopping

Here are some local retail stores for your convenience.

Walmart

501 Signal Mountain Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405 - 4.4 miles

3550 Cummings Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37419 - 7.4 miles

490 Greenway View Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37411 - 6.5 miles

2020 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 250, Chattanooga, TN 37421 - 12.2 miles

5764 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343 - 9.6 miles

Target

5579 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343 - 9.1 miles

1816 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421 - 11.7 miles

Publix

400 North Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37405 - 1 mile

3535 Broad St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 - 3.1 miles

Food City

1375 Broad St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 - 1.3 miles

703 Signal Mountain Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405 - 4.7 miles

Walgreens

110 N Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37405 - 1.6 miles

3605 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411 - 3.7 miles

Dollar General

728 Market St. Chattanooga TN, 37402 - 0.9 miles

2010 Mccallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 - 2 miles

2303 E 23rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37407 - 3.5 miles

Hamilton Place Mall

2100 Hamilton Pl Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37421 - 12.2 miles

Northgate Mall

271 Northgate Mall Dr, Hixson, TN 37415 - 7.6 miles