First Year Mocs
Welcome first year Mocs! At UTC, we use a cross-campus collaborative effort designed to welcome, support and connect first-year students to campus communities and resources. UTC has programs and events intentionally designed for first-year students to meet other students, to engage with faculty and staff inside and outside the classroom and to learn about UTC traditions. We are excited to have you become a part of the Mocs family.
A Moc's First Year Program:
A Moc's First Year program offers campus-wide learning communities based on your desired interest and majors. In a Moc's First Year learning community you will explore Chattanooga while making classroom connections and interacting socially with your new friends and faculty members. A Moc’s First Year is not just two-linked courses but includes opportunities to interact socially and explore your new college home.
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UTC First Year Traditions and Events:
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.
Convocation
This is the premier welcoming event 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.
This event is for ALL students: first year students, transfer students, new graduate students and currently enrolled students. UTC faculty and staff will attend Convocation. You will also meet our mascot Scrappy, our cheerleaders and our Marching Mocs.
Read to Achieve
The Read to Achieve program introduces students to the academic and intellectual culture of university life. The program provides a core belief that reading is an integral part of the university experience for students, faculty and staff.
Mocs Flock Finley
Before the first home game, freshman students gather for food, pre-game tailgating and the unique privilege of leading the football team onto the field at Finley Stadium. All participants receive a UTC freebies and are entered to win additional prizes.
*If you have questions about A Moc's First Year or the Moc's First Year Learning Communities, please contact us directly at [email protected].