The registration dates for each respective session are as follows:

Freshman Orientation January 15
Transfer Orientation January 15

After you have completed the online registration process, you will receive a confirmation email in your MyMocsNet account. You will also receive a final confirmation in the week leading up to your session. If you feel that you have fully completed the registration process and have not received a confirmation email, please contact the Orientation Office at (423) 425-5220. For more information about your session type, select the appropriate link below: Freshman Orientation Transfer Orientation Spring Orientation

It is mandatory for all freshman attending Orientation to stay overnight in the residence hall. This is one of the highest rated parts of the orientation experience. Orientation is about getting you prepared academically, but also about meeting your classmates, making new friends, and going through new experiences.

*There is not an overnight component to Transfer and Spring Orientation sessions.

Housing is provided for all students attending Freshman Orientation sessions. It is mandatory for all students attending freshman Orientation to stay overnight in the residence hall.

Housing is not provided for students attending Transfer or Spring Orientation sessions. Please contact the Orientation office or refer to our list of hotels close to campus.

We fill sessions on a first come, first served basis. We cannot hold spaces open for students who want to attend together.

Students who graduate from high school during the 2015-2016 academic year and who are not classified as an adult student.

Students have the ability to add parents and guest to their orientation reservation. Remember, you can log in at anytime and make changes to your reservation.

UTC Orientation is a family experience and as such we offer programming for parents and family members! Whether you are a parent, guardian, significant other, etc. we recognize the important role you've played in helping get your student this far. We want to invite you to learn more about the University and the many resources and opportunities it provides and allow us to welcome you and your student to the UTC family! Visit to find out more.

Students are required to meet with an advisor from the department which offers their major during Orientation to ensure they are registered for the classes they need. Students who are still Undecided will meet with a professional advisor in our Center for Advisement and Student Success (CASS).

Once a student is enrolled, they are required to meet with an advisor before each term to make sure they stay on the right track.

All students will need to fill out the immunization form and submit it prior to attending orientation. For questions about Immunizations, please contact Student Health Services at (423) 425-2337.

Directed Self-Placement is in use at a number of colleges and universities across the country, including UTC. Your Directed Self-Placement begins by familiarizing yourself with our courses and examining your writing and reading practices through self-analysis. You will then learn the detailed expectations of each course and make a selection based on your ability to meet those expectations. PLEASE NOTE: Once you have decided which course is best for you, please remember your choice because you will be asked for it as you complete your Academic Interest Questionnaire (AIQ). Please read all the information carefully before making your choice. We suggest that you consult with your high school counselor, teachers, parents, and others who are familiar with your writing and your study habits before making your final placement decision. After reading the DSP information thoroughly, if you have any questions, please email or call the English office at (423) 425-5232. Please accept our best wishes for a productive and enjoyable experience in your first year classes. If you already have credit for English 1006, 1010 and/or 1020, visit http://www.utc.edu/Academic/DirectedSelfPlacement/credit.php To begin your Directed Self-Placement, visit http://www.utc.edu/Academic/DirectedSelfPlacement/Coursedetails.php

During Freshman Orientation, University Residence Life opens a model room in each hall for student and parent viewing. The hours for these rooms are announced at orientation and are subject to availability. Transfer students and those entering a Spring term are encouraged to sign up for a Campus Tour hosted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Campus tours are given most Monday-Friday afternoons at 2:00 pm Eastern time. From the main University website, click "Tour UTC" along the right side navigation.

Of course! We try to bring the offices to you during Orientation. However, we know there are times when you have specific questions or concerns. Therefore, all of our University offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some office might require for your student to set up an individual appointments. There will be OLs available to provide you with directions if needed.

The tuition and fee schedule for the academic year will not be set until July. When the fees are official, the bursar’s office sends out MocsExpress statements (your bill) for all new students who have attended an orientation session and registered for classes. All appropriate fees will be included on the MocsExpress statement. Students will pay for books separately at the UTC Bookstoreusually when picking them up at the beginning of the semester), though you can order them while at orientation. If you come to an orientation session after July 1, you may be able to pay your bill after your student registers. Orientation staff will announce payment options during the Orientation session. If you attend the sessions in August, please expect to either pay your fees in full or to make arrangements to pay before leaving campus.

No, we are unable to do so at this time.

Student that need to cancel their upcoming enrollment to UTC will need to fill out the New Student Cancellation refund form here: http://www.utc.edu/new-student-family-programs/incomingcancellation.php

After you fill out the cancellation form, we will start the orientation refund process for you. All requests and cancellation for Orientation refunds must be made by May 30, 2016. There is a $10 processing fee for all refunds. No refunds will be given for students or guests the day of Orientation.

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