Homecoming

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Support Mocs Football at the Homecoming Game on Saturday, Oct 7 with kickoff at 4 p.m.
The announcement of the 2023 UTC Homecoming King and Queen will be made at halftime.
Football Student Ticket Information: https://gomocs.com/sports/2020/6/8/student-information.aspx
Homecoming Court Contact: Kennedy Brownlow
MocSync Event: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/9050673