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.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16
Operation Move-In
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
Resident Learning Community Kickoff Event - RLC Kick-Off Party - 6 pm, Chamberlain Field
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
Thursday, August 17
Operation Move-In
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
This is a welcoming event held at the McKenzie Arena that recognizes the beginning of your college career at UTC. Expect to learn how to be a Moc, meet new friends and become part of a great tradition.
Mocs Resource Fair - 2 to 4 pm, First Floor - Lupton Hall
Come get to know some of the departments that will be resources for your success, like the Center for Career & Leadership Development, the Multicultural Center, Student Support Services, and more! Each table will provide valuable information and giveaways to help you start the semester right.
Housing Welcome Event - Nooga Nights - 7 pm, Lockmiller Circle
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
Friday, August 18
Convocation, 10 am, Mckenzie Arena
Sponsored by the Chancellors Office
Saturday, August 19
Navigate: Campus - 11 am, Meet outside Crossroads
Bring your schedule and let us help you find your classes
Navigate: Library - Drop in from 12 to 2 pm, Library
UTC's Library is a central point on campus. Join us to learn how to book a study room, check-out a laptop, find sources for your class project and more!
Farm House - BBQ & Petting Zoom - 7 pm, The House at 650 McCallie Ave
Sponsored by The House
Kick off the new school year with free BBQ, a petting zoo, and yard games!
Sunday, August 20
Navigate: Technology - 2pm to 6pm, Lupton Hall room 106
Hosted by Information Technology
Drop by to get help registering your device on the UTC Network
Navigate: Library - Drop in from 12 to 2 pm, Library
UTC's Library is a central point on campus. Join us to learn how to book a study room, check-out a laptop, find sources for your class project and more!
Sweet Tea with Sherese: Soul Food Bunch - 11am - 1pm, First Floor - Lupton Hall
Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs
Welcome to UTC and welcome to the first Sweet Tea with Sherese Soul Food Brunch! Join students from all over campus as we help to close out Welcome Week with good food, fellowship, and making new friends! During this time, you will get to meet and eat with UTC faculty, staff, and students. The time will be filled with networking and games. Free gifts while supplies last!
Oak Street Roast, 7 - 9:30 pm, Chamberlain Field
Kick-start your semester with our campus block party! Join us for food, games, inflatables, music and fun! Oak Street Roast is one of UTC's longest standing traditional events!
