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Homecoming 2023! September 30 – October 7, 2023

We are excited to bring students, alumni, faculty, staff and community from across the galaxy together to showcase UTC spirit! Prepare to launch with a week of SPACE themed events and activities for students to enjoy that are out of this world!

Questions? Contact Kidron Bullock in the Office of Student and Family Engagement at [email protected] .

Our official Homecoming 2023 schedule is listed below! Check us out on social media @utchomecoming to stay up to date with homecoming activities!

If you need accommodations to participate in these events, please contact the Office of Student and Family Engagement at 423-425-2321 or [email protected].

Saturday, September 30

Day of Service, 10 AM – 2 PM, Lupton Hall First Floor, *Pre-Registration Required

UTC students, staff, and faculty it is almost time for Homecoming Week! We will be celebrating the Homecoming spirit with our Annual University Day of Service on Saturday, September 30. The service projects will include activities on and off our campus, so we can make an even larger impact than ever before and give back to the community that we call home. Partnering with Chattanooga Room in the Inn and The Community Kitchen.

Deadline to sign up is Friday, September 22 at 11:59 p.m. on MocSync.

Registration Link: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/submitter/form/start/604140

Event Contact: Jaydin Joseph

Sunday, October 1

Organization Banner Painting, 3 – 7 PM, UC Chattanooga Room, *Pre-Registration Required

Registered UTC student organizations will have the opportunity to paint a provided banner showcasing their organization and school spirit. The event will be occurring Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 3 - 7 p.m. in the University Center Chattanooga Rooms. This is a competition, so come with your best ideas! Banners will be displayed outside the UC starting on Monday!

Deadline to sign up is Friday, September 22 at 11:59 p.m. on MocSync.

Registration Link: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/submitter/form/start/595032

Event Contact: Reed Brittman

Monday, October 2

Homecoming Launch Day Tables, 11 AM – 1 PM, Heritage Plaza and Top of Cardiac Hill

Blast Off into Homecoming Week with our "Launch Day" tables around campus from 11 AM - 1 PM. We will be passing out space-themed cake balls and debuting our official UTC & Beyond swag items, including T-shirts, Keychains, Sticker sheets! *Supplies are limited and will be giving out on a first come first serve basis.

Event Contact: Carmin Chambers

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9358832

Kickoff Pep Rally, 5 – 6 PM, Chamberlain Field

Join us for the annual Homecoming Kickoff and Pep Rally to mark the start of Homecoming 2023. We will be joined by the UTC Spirit Squads, The Mocs Athletics administration, as well as campus and community leaders! We will also be announcing the 2023 Homecoming Court representatives. We hope to see you there!

Event Contact: Chamyra Teasley

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9358987

Space Jam Block Party, 6 – 8 PM, Heritage Plaza and Vine Street

Following the Homecoming Kickoff, we invite you to our UTC “Space Jam” Block Party on Monday, Oct 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Heritage Plaza! Stop by for food trucks, cotton candy, popcorn, games, DJ and more! Free to all UTC students. *Supplies are limited and will be on a first-come basis. See you there!

Event Contact: Jade Jones

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9359243

Tuesday, October 3

Space Lounge, 12 – 2 PM, Lupton Hall First Floor

Stop by between classes to experience an out-of-this-world space-themed event. Come relax in The Space Lounge and enjoy space-themed crafts, along with snacks to give you some rocket-fuel for the day! *Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come first serve basis.

Event Contact: Mikayla Camper

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9369089

Wednesday, October 4

Homecoming Info Tables, 11 AM – 1 PM, Heritage Plaza and Cardiac Hill

The Homecoming Student Steering Committee will be passing out UTC & Beyond promotional items in addition to advertising the Lip Sync event happening in the evening on Wednesday, Sept 4. Stop by from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Heritage Plaza and Cardiac Hill! *Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come first serve basis!

Event Contact: Carmin Chambers

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9369184

Lip Sync, 8 – 10:30 PM, McKenzie Arena

Lip Sync is one of our biggest campus traditions during the homecoming week experience where student organizations perform show-stopping, energetic, and creative Lip Sync routines with hopes of earning the top spot! Join us in cheering them on as they perform and tie our homecoming theme of "Space" into their creative performances.

Event Contacts:  Kennedy Beauford & Crystal Maghoney

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9369329

Thursday, October 5

Cosmic Cones, 12 – 3 PM, Heritage Plaza

Come CHILL between classes at Heritage Plaza with delicious space-themed sno-cones + put your cyber space skills to the test at our Chattanooga video game truck! *Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come first serve basis!

Event Contact: Mikayla Camper

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9369497

Night in the Galaxy Dance, 7 – 10 PM, UC Tennessee Room

Students are invited to spend a night under the stars in accordance with Homecoming Week on Thursday, Oct 5 from 7- 10 p.m. in the UC Tennessee Room. Free for UTC students featuring a DJ, photo booth and refreshments! Semi-formal attire encouraged. *Supplies are limited and will be a first-come first serve basis

Event Contact: Khyla Moore

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9369576

Friday, October 6

Homecoming Info Tables, 11 AM – 1 PM, Heritage Plaza and Cardiac Hill

The Homecoming Student Steering Committee will be passing out UTC & Beyond promotional items in addition to advertising the Homecoming Tailgate and Yardshow event.*Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come first serve basis!*

Event Contact: Carmin Chambers

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9372338

Community Downtown Pep Rally, 12 PM, Miller Plaza - 850 Market Street

Get ready to ignite the UTC spirit as we come together for an electrifying pep rally in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga with the Marching Mocs, spirit squad, coaches, players and more! Join us in celebrating our community and show off your blue and gold pride. All are invited.

Sponsored by the Division of Advancement

Let us know you are coming by registering here.

Event Contact: Laura Cagle, [email protected]

Homecoming Yard Show, 6 – 8 PM, Chamberlain Field

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Homecoming Yard Show is a cultural celebration of the continued legacy of the historically Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLO's) at UTC. The event is to symbolize the impact they have on current students, alumni, and the Chattanooga community. Each chapter will provide a stepping and strolling showcase of talent to highlight their organizations.

Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Affairs 

Event Contact: Chris Stokes

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9131552

Saturday, October 7

Game Day Tailgate, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Outside First Horizon Pavilion at Finley Stadium

Celebrate Mocs football game day at the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Sept 7 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. next to the Horizon Pavilion at Finley Stadium. Featuring a DJ, yard games, refreshments, and our exclusive UTC & BEYOND homecoming flags. *Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first serve basis.

Event Contact: Kidron Bullock

MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9369678

Football Game: UTC vs. Western Carolina, 4 PM Kickoff, Finley Stadium