New Student and Family Programs
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Welcome New Mocs!
Congratulations on your admission to UTC! Think of our office as your welcoming committee. We are excited you will be attending UTC and look forward to connecting you to the many resources we have to offer and the new community you will soon call "home".
After you have been accepted, please visit our Admitted Student page. This will provide a list of enrollment related items you should complete before you officially become a Moc.
If you haven't applied yet, you can get started on your application today.
Information Sessions
Coming soon! Connect with UTC this summer during our Zoom lineup. These virtual sessions cover a variety of interesting topics and give you the opportunity to meet with different departments and programs.
Fall 2025 Orientation is open!
Please click "Register Now" to begin the registration. You will use your UTC ID and password to login.
For students that have registered but need to log back in, please click the blue "Log In" button.
Questions?
We get it. It can be overwhelming to take it all in. So, we dove deep and have collected answers to some of the most common questions students and families have about Orientation.
Fall Orientation
Freshman, Transfer and Post Baccalaureate students (new to UTC only)
This required one-day orientation session is designed for new students to finalize their course schedule, receive important information about campus resources and services, and connect with current students, faculty and staff.
Sessions are available on a first come, first serve basis. We do not keep a wait list for closed sessions.
May 20,May 21June 5,June 6,June 17,June 18, June 26,June 27- July 17, July 18, July 22 (online), July 24, July 25
April 22 (online)- June 11
- June 24 (online)
- July 15
- July 22 (online)
- August 1
Session Fee
The fall orientation fee is $80 per student and $40 per guest registration. Max 2 guest registrations per student. Due to the length and format of orientation, it is not recommended that younger siblings attend. Please contact our office if there is a need for a younger sibling to attend. Accommodations will be made if space is available for the date you are registered for. Online orientation does not have a guest option.
Orientation fees cover food and refreshments for in-person, mailings, software and materials for the virtual session, staffing, facility/equipment rentals, paperwork, packaging. Refund requests for all orientation fees must be made by May 1, 2025. There is a $15 processing fee on all refunds.
Sample Schedules
During all orientation formats, students will get a chance to learn about campus and connect with resources to make sure you have a smooth and successful transition.
Here is a list of sample schedules for each orientation option:
- Freshman Orientation Sample Schedule
- Parent and Guest (Freshman) Sample Schedule
- Transfer Orientation
- Online Orientation Live Chat schedule- Students will have a 25 minute virtual advisement session at some point between 9am-4pm on the day of their online orientation. Virtual advisement links and times will be sent to the students UTC email address 3-4 business days in advance of the session.
If you are a transfer student and want a more in-depth Orientation experience, you may register for the freshman orientation option. Please email us at [email protected] and we can help change your session. Please note that freshman session dates may close and we cannot guarantee a registration for a closed session.
Spring Orientation
Registration for Spring 2026 orientation will open on October 1st. Please check back soon for an update on future spring sessions.
- TBD
Session Fee
- TBD
Starting in the Summer?
There is not an orientation session requirement for new students starting in the summer. However, we realize you may still have questions about UTC. Don't hesitate to call or email our office. In the meantime, here are a few resources you might find helpful.
Helpful Info:
- How to find your advisor.
- Register for classes.
- Complete immunizations. All students must submit the UTC immunization form in order to enroll for the upcoming term.
- Pay tuition and fees.
- Purchase your parking permit.
- Get your student ID at the Mocs Card Office.
- Get to know UTC with the Campus Map.
- Need additional help? Contact the Mocs One Center.