Summer Guest Housing

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a great place to host your summer camp, conference or group!

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Convenient location in Downtown Chattanooga
• A short walk to the Chattanooga River Park, Bluff View Arts District, and other local attractions
• Economical summer guest housing in the residence halls and apartments from June 1 - July 31
• A variety of meeting and event rooms
• Catering available through UTC Dining Services

While the majority of summer guests do attend conferences, classes or events held on campus, housing is also available for groups not affiliated with the University.

Buildings available for Summer 2024:

Guerry, Johnson Obear, Stophel, and Walker

West Campus (Suite Style)

Location: Corner of Houston and Vine Streets

Primary building for New Student Orientation (available dates are limited)

Suite Layouts:

• 4 person/2 bedroom/2 bath
• 4 person/2 bedroom/1 bath
• 2 person/1 bedroom/1 bath

600 bed spaces available, shared and private rooms

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Johnson Obear Apartments

NOT AVAILABLE SUMMER 2023

Location: Houston Street between Oak and Vine Street

Apartment Layouts:

• 4 person/4 bedroom/1 bath

4 bed spaces available Twin Extra-Long Beds 

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Boling Apartments

NOT AVAILABLE SUMMER 2023

Location: Houston Street between Oak and Vine Streets

Apartment Layout:

• 4 person/4 bedroom/1 bath

295 bed spaces available Twin Extra-Long Beds, private bedroom

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Lockmiller Apartments

NOT AVAILABLE SUMMER 2023

Location: Oak and Palmetto Streets

Apartment Layouts:

• 2 person/2 bedroom/1 bath
  • 42 bed spaces available
• 4 person/ 2 bedroom/1 bath
  • 196 bed spaces available

Full-size bed in private bedrooms, twin extra-long beds in shared bedrooms 

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Stagmaier (Suite Style)

NOT AVAILABLE SUMMER 2023

Location: Oak and Palmetto Streets

Suite Layouts:

• 2 person/2 bedroom/1 bath 
  • 75 bed spaces available

Community Kitchen on 1st floor Twin Extra-long Beds 

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Guerry Apartments

 Location: Douglas Street between MLK & 8th Street

Apartment Layouts:

• 3 person/2 bedroom/1 bath 
  • A bedroom shared with 2 twin regular beds
  • B bedroom private with full size bed
• 4 person/3 bedroom/2 bath
  • A bedroom shared with 2 twin regular beds
  • B & C bedrooms private with full size bed

214 bed spaces available 

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Decosimo Apartments

Location: Douglas Street between MLK & 8th Streets

Apartment Layouts:

• 4 person/4 bedroom/2 bath
• 2 person/1 bedroom/1 bath (studio)
• 1 person/1 bedroom/1 bath (studio)

345 bed spaces available Full-size beds 

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Stophel Apartments

Location: corner of 8th & University Streets Apartment Layouts:

• 2 person/2 bedroom/1 bath
• 4 person/4 bedroom/2 bath

598 bed spaces available Full-size beds 

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Walker Apartments

NOT AVAILABLE SUMMER 2023

Location: corner of Campus Drive & 8th Street

Apartment Layouts:

• 4 person/4 bedroom/2 bath

220 bed spaces available Full-size beds 

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UC Foundation Apartments

NOT AVAILABLE SUMMER 2023

Location: corner of Campus Drive & 8th Street Apartment Layouts:

• 4 person/4 bedroom/2 bath

300 bed spaces available Full-size beds 

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Community Room Reservations

Community Rooms are available in most locations at a rate of $30/day. Charges begin the day you pick up key to the community room and end the day that all of your things are removed and the key is returned to UTC Housing.

• Complexes with available community rooms include: West Campus, Johnson Obear, Boling, UC Foundation and Lockmiller Apartments.
• The Stagmaier community room and kitchen are available for use but cannot be reserved for any specific group. Utilizing the community space as retail space is prohibited.
• All requests for retail accommodations should be directed to Auxiliary Services.

Guidelines 

• RATES:
  • All rooms (WCH, BOL, GUE, DEC, WLK, UCF) will be charged at the rate of $30 per person per night, plus tax.
  • Stagmaier will be $20 per person per night.
  • A tax-exempt form must be provided to UTC Housing by all groups to avoid being charged Tennessee state tax (9.25%).
• Community rooms located within each complex are available for an additional fee of $30 per day.
• It is the responsibility of the group coordinator to ensure the group is following UTC Policy.
• Housing & Residence Life will not be responsible for isolation and quarantine of any summer camper or conference guest. The sponsoring department will assume all responsibilities and should notify Housing and Residence Life staff of any exposure or confirmed positives.

Check-in Guidelines

Groups under 50 participants: Check in/out will be completed by housing staff who will be available for two hours that day. Staff Available 24 hours a day and each group is assigned a Resident Director to help with logistics and planning. 

For groups over 51 participants: 51-150 participants: staff available for two hours on check in/out day. 151+participants: staff available for four hours on check in/out day (hours determined by each group’s needs)

If additional times are needed for early arrivals, late arrivals, early departures or late departures, then an administrative fee will be charged to the camp/conference.

 

Reservation Counts & Charges

When considering your housing numbers, please make sure your numbers include participants, coaches/chaperones (spouse and children of coaches) and staff. Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to stay in on-campus housing. The housing options below are subject to change, based on renovation projects and budgetary concerns.

Charges are per night per person. Reservations for groups are based on the total consecutive number of nights, from when the key is picked up and participant is checked in to the day the key is returned and the participant checks out.

Chaperone Requirements

Supervision Needed. The following chaperone coverage should be provided:

*Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to stay in on-campus housing.

One adult per 25 students, minors 13-17 years old is required. These chaperones will act as the liaison between the Conference Housing Staff in the event of discipline, noise or destructive behavior. At least one week prior to the camps arrival, group should provide a list of names of those adults who will be staying on campus. If groups are not able to provide adequate supervision, then Housing will hire Campus Security or an outside security agency to monitor the group between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Camp/Conference group will be charged the cost and an additional 5 percent.

Minors On Campus

Groups with participants between the ages 13-17 will need to complete the License for Use of University Property for Program Involving Minors form before rooms can be blocked for your group. 

Building Access/Swipe Cards

• Only adults may receive an affiliate ID card for the university.
• Minors will not be issued access cards.
• Please allow 2 weeks for processing:
  • Group Coordinators will need to collect the Last Name, First Name, Date of Birth, Email, Phone number and headshot/photo of each person.
  • Group Coordinators, who work at UTC will need to apply for an affiliate account for those they wish to get cards for from IT. Non-UTC groups, submit the information to [email protected].
  • IT creates affiliate accounts.
  • Mocs Card office will print the swipe cards.
  • Housing staff will assign swipe access to the assigned building.
  • This all must take place prior to your groups check in date.
• Intructions can be found here.
• Once the account is created, the group coordinator will need to submit photos and ID#'s to [email protected] to have the cards printed ahead of time. 
• For off-campus groups, please work with your Resident Director to complete this process.

Packing Suggestions

As you prepare your group for check-in, there are a few things you should consider when telling them what they will need to bring.

Each apartment/room is equipped with air-conditioning, wireless internet and ethernet, extra-long or full-size beds, dressers, desks and chairs.

Linens: Pack sheets, blanket/comforter, pillow, towels and toiletries.

Other items: Alarm clock, hangers and a clothes iron.  

Laundry: detergent and dryer sheets.

Policies

Click here to review Housing and University Policies

Other Campus Arrangements

We can assist with coordinating across campus:

• Dining Services
• Internet Access
• Parking Services
• Meeting Facilities: University Center
• Meeting Facilities: Library
• Aquatics and Recreation Center (ARC)

About Chattanooga

UTC is only a few blocks from the city center of Chattanooga. With thriving tech, start-up, foodie, outdoors and art scenes, the city has something for everyone.

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General Timeline for Summer Camps/Conferences

November
Groups submit initial inquiry forms for each group they are hosting on campus.  
December/January
Groups who have completed part 1 of the inquiry form will have meetings scheduled to review the contract, policies, and procedures prior to dates and bed counts being locked in. 
February
Groups who submitted Part 1 of the inquiry receive their tentative complex placement.  
Part 2 of the inquiry form is open for groups to complete.  
March
Groups with completed inquiries and who have completed their contract, policy and procedure meeting will have met the priority deadline for summer group housing.  
Agreements/Memorandums of Understanding will be sent out to groups.  
Groups submitting inquiries after March 1 will be reviewed based on availability remaining. 
April
Agreements/Contracts due  
30 Days Before Check-in - Deposits due for all non-UTC groups.