First Flight

About First Flight

First Flight is a pre-welcome week experience created to help you navigate life at your new home away from home, UTC.  Whether you're moving into a residence hall or commuting from the local area, there is something for everyone at this multi-day experience. First Flight is geared toward students in their first or second year at UTC. 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

Operation Move-In
Check-in at the Sports Complex
The official move in day for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Check-in at the Sports Complex and head to your complex to unload with the help of campus volunteers.
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life

Mocs Resource Fair
2 pm, First Floor - Lupton Hall
Come get to know some of the departments that will be resources for your success and receive some free school supplies! 
Sponsored by Student Success Programs

Scrappy's Carnival
7 pm, Oak Street - Lockmiller Apartments
Scrappy's Carnival is a Operation Move In event catered to first year students after they move in where they can meet new people, grab some UTC swag, get their face painted, balloon animals, food trucks, carnival games and many other opportunities the first night of living on campus.
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life

Ice Cream Social
8 pm, Chamberlain Field
Join us for ice cream, music, volleyball, cornhole, 9 square and more! 
Sponsored by Chattanooga Cru

Friday, August 16

Convocation
10 am, McKenzie Arena
Attend this is welcoming event that recognizes the beginning of your college career at UTC.
Sponsored by the Chancellor;s Office

Navigate Campus
2 pm, Outside of Crossroads Dining Hall
Join us as we walk campus and help you find your classes!
Sponsored by Student Success Programs

Food Trucks at Nightfall
6 pm, The Wesley Center at Chattanooga
Explore Chattanooga with us. Listen to good music and eat good food!
Sponsored by The Wesley Center at UTC

Wiffle Ball
7 pm, Chamberlain Field
Join us for a wiffle ball game!
Sponsored by Chattanooga Cru

Saturday, August 17

Coolidge Park Cookout
5 pm, Coolidge Park
Join us for a picnic and games like volleyball, cornhole, spikeball, and more.
Sponsored by Chattanooga Cru

Farm House BBQ & Petting Zoo
7 pm, The House at 650 McCallie Ave
Sponsored by The HouseKick off the new school year with a memory you won't forget! The House is hosting our annual Farm House event - complete with a free Petting Zoo, BBQ, games, hundreds of new friends, and a whole lot of fun activities! The House is a Christian ministry on campus dedicated to bringing college students a deeper love and knowledge of Jesus.

Sunday, August 18

Sweet Tea with Sherese: Soul Food Bunch
11 am, First Floor - Lupton Hall
Join students from all over campus as we help start Welcome Week with good food, fellowship, and making new friends! 
Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Affairs

Navigate - Technology
2 - 4 pm, Maclellan Gym, 201
Need help registering your device? Have tech issues? Drop by and we will be there to help you out. 
Sponsored by Information Technology

Oak Street Roast
7 pm, Chamberlain Field
Kick-start your semester with out campus block party! Join us for food, games, inflatables, music, and fun! Oak Street Roast is one of UTC's longest standing traditional events!
Sponsored by Office of Student and Family Engagement