Welcome Week

August 21-27th, 2022

 

Welcome back Mocs! Whether you are returning to campus, or joining us for the first time, we are excited to welcome you back to campus with a fun-filled week of events and activities! We will be continuously updating the calendar throughout the summer leading up to Welcome Week, so check back for more events and event details!

 

Welcome Week 2022 Events

Here is a sneak peak at our signature evening events! Our full calendar will be published on August 1, 2022. 

Sunday, Aug. 21

Oak Street Roast, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Kick-start your semester with our campus block party! Join us for food, games, inflatables, and fun! Oak Street Roast is one of UTC's longest standing traditional events!

Location: Chamberlain Field

Event Contact: Laura Petrus, [email protected]

Sponsored by the Office of Student and Family Engagement

Monday, Aug. 22

Soundwaves Pool Party, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Join us for our annual Welcome Week pool party! Our talented DJ will be making waves in this once-a-year event. Swim, float, and slide into darkened waters with a laser light show and neon lights illuminating the night. Free pizza, drinks, and swag! All students are welcome! Free! No registration required! All students must have a valid Mocs card to enter.

Location: Aquatic & Recreation Center (ARC) Pool

Event Contact: Spencer Jordan, (423) 425-5682

Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Tuesday, Aug. 23

Headphone Dance Party, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Dance like no one is watching in a sensory-friendly environment at Headphone Dance Party!  

Upon arrival, participants will sign in, retrieve a pair of event headphones, choose between different music stations provided by our live DJs, and party on! It is going to be the loudest party that can’t be heard! This event is for currently enrolled UTC students only. Must present valid UTC student ID when checking in for this event. 

Location: Chamberlain Field

Rain Location: University Center Tennessee Room

Event Contact: Disability Resource Center, [email protected] or Laura Petrus, [email protected]

Sponsored by the Disability Resource Center, Mosaic, and Office of Student and Family Engagement

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Screen on the Green Outdoor Movie Night, 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us for our outdoor movie night! We'll have snacks and drinks. Our movie title will be announced in August!

Location: Chamberlain Field

Rain Location: University Center Tennessee Room

Event Contact: Danny Grzesik, [email protected]

Sponsored by Center for Career and Leadership Development

Thursday, Aug. 25

Welcome Back Cookout, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Welcome back to campus! Join us for an interactive cookout with great music and great food!

Location: Chamberlain Field

Rain location: Maclellan Gym

Event Contact: Christopher Stokes, [email protected]

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs

Friday, Aug. 26

Large Entertainment Event, 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

What will this year's large entertainment event be? A comedy show? Hypnotist? Mentalist? Concert? DJ battle? Check back soon for more details on our Friday night large entertainment event!

Event Contact: Laura Petrus, [email protected]

Sponsored by Office of Student and Family Engagement and Office of Multicultural Affairs

Saturday, Aug. 27

UC After Dark, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

The UC will be hosting multiple events throughout the building for students to meet new people and have fun their first weekend on campus! We will have various events all over the UC.

Location: University Center

Event Contact: Aaron Grisham, [email protected]

Sponsored by the University Center

 

Check out the fun we had last year! Click below to review photos from Welcome Week 2021.

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