Fall Family Weekend
Fall Family Weekend 2024
October 18-20, 2024
We are looking forward to inviting families back to campus this fall to visit with their student, get a taste of the UTC experience and explore Chattanooga. Fall Family Weekend will take place October 18-20, 2024. More details about the pricing and registration coming soon. Registration is set to open in the fall semester and will be required for attendance. For question, please send us an email at [email protected].
To attend you must have completed this registration form for the weekend. FFW Kickoff, Tailgate, Football Game and Sunday Lunch are included in this registration form and have a registration fee for family and guests attending. Check out the schedule and pricing below.
Your UTC student(s) will be able to attend all registered events with you for free but need to be included in your registration form. Please list your currently enrolled UTC student as a student and not a guest in this registration form. You will need to be prepared to list their UTC ID in the form.
Please note, we have a set capacity numbers for each event listed in this registration. Once capacity at a particular event is met, we will not be able to accept additional registrations for that event. Capacity is defined by space and/or resource limitations as we work to create the best possible experience for our attending families.
Registration for the Kickoff, Tailgate, Football Game Tickets and Lunch has closed on October 15th at 12 PM EST. Payments will be collected at the end of this registration form and must be submitted for your registration to be complete. Please be patient as the payment page may take a few moments to load. Payment must be received by the registration deadline of October 15 at 12 PM EST. No payments will be accepted on site at the events.
Looking for other things to do in the city while you are here? Check out the Visit Chattanooga page for neat ideas.
Schedule At-A-Glance
All times listed are subject to change.
Friday, October 18, 2024
- Fall Family Weekend Kickoff Event - Registration Required
Join us to kick off the weekend with an opening reception. Food, fun, activities and music will be provided.
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM EST
Price: $15/guest , UTC student attends for free with guest registered for event. UTC student must be included on registration form.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Homecoming University Day of Service
Students will be completing various service projects around campus and in the community! If you're on campus Saturday morning, stop by Lupton Hall to see students packing care kits for Erlanger Hospital or spot them around various locations beautifying our campus!
If you'd like to participate, we ask families bring items to donate to Scrappy's Cupboard. Visit the Scrappy's Cupboard website for a list of accepted items and current needs! Scrappy's Cupboard supports our campus community members who are experiencing food insecurity. Donations will be accepted in Lupton Hall on Saturday morning, or at our various Fall Family Weekend events.
Location: Lupton Hall 1st floor common space
Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
- UTC Football Tailgate - Registration Required
Get ready for the game and enjoy the energy of Finley Stadium. Lunch will be provided.
Time: 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Price: $15/guest, UTC student attends for free with guest registered for event. UTC student must be included on registration form.
- UTC vs. Wofford Football Game - Ticket Required
Cheer on the Mocs as they defeat Wofford! Tickets can be purchased at a special discounted rate through the Fall Family Weekend registration form.
Time: 1:30 PM EST Kickoff
Price: $12/ticket
UTC Student Ticket Free - Students must reserve their free ticket through their Athletics ticketing account. More information about this process can be found here on the Athletics website.
Should you be a season ticket holder, skip the game ticket portion of the registration form.
All tickets sold through the FFW Registration form are general admission which will allow you to sit with you student. Should you prefer to purchase a reserved seat with chairback, head over to the Athletics website at gomocs.com to purchase a reserved ticket. Please note, your student will not be allowed to sit in a reserved section with their free student ticket. If you would like your student to sit with you in a reserved section you will need to purchase a ticket for them.
- Dine Downtown
Grab a bite to eat with your UTC student at one of Chattanooga's amazing downtown restaurants.
Dinner on your own
Check out one of our staff picks from the list below!
Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Fall Family Weekend Games and Lunch - Registration Required
Enjoy some lunch and compete as a family in some fun games as we wrap up the weekend.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1 PM EST
Price: $15/guest, UTC student attends for free with guest registered for event. UTC student must be included on registration form.
- Homecoming Banner Painting
Banner Painting is a long standing Homecoming tradition where student organizations paint banners to celebrate homecoming. Stop by to see our students in action as they create materpieces to be displayed outside the University Center during Homecoming Week.
Families are welcome to show off their skills and contribute to the community banner!
Location: Vine Street Outside the University Center
Time: 1 PM - 5 PM
Registration Form Instructions
- Step 1: Log in and find Fall Family Weekend on the calendar on October 18 and select the event. If you needed to create an account, you will need to verify the email address used and click the registration link here on the website again, in order to find the calendar where you will access the registration form.
- Step 2: A pop-up will appear, click the REGISTER button
- Step 3: To continue, click the CONTINUE REGISTRATION button.
- Step 4: Enter YOUR information at the top of the page and enter your student’s UTC ID.
- Step 5: Scroll down to find the event registration area. There are 4 events that require registration: Kickoff, Tailgate, Game Tickets, Sunday Lunch (the form refers to the events as sessions). For the events your student will attend, select the “session” associated with the Student- Free registration. There is no cost for your student to attend with you.
- Step 6: Select ADD SESSION for the events that you’d like to register for. You will select the session that lists the number of guests that will be attending that event. Ex) If 2 total guests are attending the Kickoff, you’d select the session for Kickoff: 2 guests. If you have more than 4 guests, you can add multiple sessions of a particular event that will sum the total amount of guest. Ex) 5 guests will be in attendance. Select 4 guests and 1 guests.
- Step 7: Once you have selected all the event you wish to attend, fill in accommodations area should a member of your party need a special accommodation.
- Step 8: Once you are done on this page, click the CONTINUE button at the bottom of the page. This will take you to the payment page.
- Step 9: Be patient as it will take a moment for you invoice to load. Confirm that the invoice is correct and then select the PAY button, this will prompt you to enter your card number. After paying, you will receive a confirmation email. You are now registered!
Fall Family Weekend T-Shirts
Price: $18/shirt
If you are not able to pick up your shirt during the weekend, please make arrangements for your student to pick up your shirt from our office after Fall Family Weekend.
FFW T-shirt Order form is now closed
T-Shirt Order Form Instructions
- Step 1: Find Fall Family Weekend T-Shirt Order Form on the calendar on October 18 and select.
- Step 2: A pop-up will appear, click the REGISTER button.
- Step 3: To continue, click the CONTINUE REGISTRATION button.
- Step 4: Enter YOUR information at the top of the page and enter your student’s UTC ID.
- Step 5: Add the “session” that corresponds with the number of shirts you wish to purchase by clicking ADD SESSION. Please remember to include your student in this count if you wish for them to receive a t-shirt.
- Step 6: Fill out the size breakdown of shirts you wish to receive. This should match the number of shirts you have added in the “session” above.
- Step 7: Once you are done on this page, click the REGISTER button at the bottom of the page. This will take you to the payment page.
- Step 8: Be patient as it will take a moment for you invoice to load. Confirm that the invoice is correct and then select the PAY button, this will prompt you to enter your card number. After paying, you will receive a confirmation email for your purchase.
Cancellation Policy
In order to receive a full refund for Fall Family Weekend events after registering, a written refund request must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later October 15 at 12 PM EST. No requests will be accepted in person or via telephone. Refund requests should include the following information:
- Participant’s Name
- Event/Program Name
- Event/Program Date
- Reason for no longer attending
- Amount to be refunded
- Name of payee being reimbursed (if different from Participant)
Approved refunds are processed within 7-10 business days of approval. Requests made after the deadline will not be accepted due to ordering of food, supplies, etc. If a participant fails to attend their registered event, no refund is given.
FAQ
- If I ordered t-shirts, where can I pick those up?
T-shirts can be picked up at the first event you attend during the weekend. We will have them available for pick up at all events.
- What is the dress code for the weekend?
All events are casual. Where what makes you comfortable and don't forget to show off your UTC spirit! The UTC Football game vs. Wofford will be a "White Out" game. All attendees are encouraged to where white.
- Do young children need to be registered?
Children ages 2 and above need to be registered for the events. Children 2 and above will also need a football game ticket to enter the game.
- What forms of payment are accepted?
We currently accept Visa or Master Card. No checks or cash payments will be accepted. No payments will be accepted at the events.
- What is the bag policy at Finley Stadium?
Only one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon, transparent, resealable plastic storage bag per person will be permitted. Fans will also be allowed a small clutch purse not to exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.
No other bags will be allowed inside Finley Stadium. All items, including clear bags and clutch purses, are subject to search at the gates.
- Where can I park on campus?
Parking instructions will be communicated to registered attendees the week of the event. Please see the parking website for guest parking instructions for parking information not connected to Fall Family Weekend events.
- Where can I park at Finley Stadium?
Lots on and around the Finley Stadium / First Horizon Pavilion property are private and pay-only. Some street parking is available and may be free or metered by the City of Chattanooga. Attendants accept cash and may or may not have the ability to process a credit card in queue.
Have further questions about the weekend?
Send us an email at [email protected]