New Student and Family Programs
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Hey, 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".
Apply to be a New Moc
If you're excited about Orientation but you haven't applied to UTC yet, you can get started right away by applying to UTC.
Register for Fall Orientation!
For new students starting in the Fall, registration will open on Jan. 20, 2022. In the meantime, check out the dates below and start planning. We look forward to meeting you!
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 2022 Orientation
Freshman & Transfer Students
This required session is designed especially for freshmen and transfer students to finalize their fall schedule, receive vital information about campus resources, and connect with current students, faculty and staff in order to have their questions addressed.
Freshman Session Dates | Transfer Session Dates |
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Cost
The fee for Fall Freshman Orientation is $100 per student and $50 per guest. Students may register up to 2 guests.
The fee for Fall Transfer Orientation is $50 per student and $25 per guest. Students may register up to 2 guests.
Orientation fees cover mailings, materials, staffing, paperwork, packaging, etc. Once fee payment is received, attendance will be confirmed by email. Refund requests for orientation must be made by June 1, 2022. There is a $10 processing fee on all refunds.
Schedule
For more information about what to expect at Orientation, visit the online student schedules or download a sample schedule for parents and transfer students.
After Orientation
If you are unsure what to do after completing Orientation, please visit the Accepted Student page for a step-by-step outline.

Spring Orientation
Meet with an academic advisor, finalize your classes, learn how to navigate campus like a pro and more in this one-day session.
All students that register for New Student Orientation will be pre-registered into courses based on the preferences provided during the Orientation registration. We will offer both an in-person and virtual Orientation option to accommodate student needs.
Session Dates To Be Announced
Cost
The fee for both Spring Orientation options is $75 per student. Once fee payment is received, attendance will be confirmed by email.
Orientation fees cover food and refreshments for In-person, mailings and materials for the virtual session, staffing, facility/equipment rentals, paperwork, packaging, etc.

Starting in the Summer?
There isn't an Orientation session requirement for 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.