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August 2015 Newsletter: In This Issue...
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Dear Parents, Guardians, and Family Members:
The presence of our students and the level of energy and vibrancy they bring to campus create the regular rhythm and cadence of the academic calendar cycle. As we prepare to welcome our new and returning students to campus to start the school year, this is always a period of high expectations and frantic preparations amid a checklist of last-minute details to ensure that all goes smoothly during the first days and weeks of the fall semester. Whether your student is returning to UTC or starting his or her first semester with us, we hold very similar goals, thoughts, and aspirations as each of you holds, and we look forward to partnering with you to support your student’s success during the coming year.
I sincerely thank you for your investment and commitment in supporting the Parent & Family Association program and in helping sustain a campus community that provides a positive and healthy environment for students to learn, grow, and succeed. We know that college life can sometimes present challenges and obstacles, but these hurdles can also become platforms to help students learn to navigate systems and structures and acquire new problem-solving skills and gain the confidence that comes with a higher level of independence and greater responsibility. Learning how to “figure things out” is an important building block for every college student. We have great colleagues and helpful resources in place to assist students, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us or to guide your student to connect with us for assistance at any time.
As an educator and administrator, I commit to you our best efforts to support your student’s success in every possible way at UTC. As the parent of a college student, I also promise our full commitment to help keep your student safe and to support him or her in any way we can. I feel privileged to serve UTC along with outstanding colleagues within the Student Development departments and all across our campus to help our students achieve their dreams and goals.
This will be a great year, and I look forward to our journey together! Go MOCS!
Best Wishes,
John M. Delaney
Vice Chancellor for Student Development
John-Delaney@UTC.EDU
Office: 423/425-4534
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The Fall 2015 Mocs Express Statement is currently available to view, in the Student’s MyMocsNet account. This statement shows the student’s current charges, payments and pending financial aid as of the date of the statement. An email notification will be sent to the student when it is ready for viewing. Parents who have been set up by the student as an Authorized User will also receive an email notification when the statement is available for viewing. Parents please have your FERPA pin when calling the Bursar’s Office to ask specific questions about your student’s account.
Important: Classes must be paid, have a zero or credit balance with the Bursar’s Office by August 6, 2015 to avoid cancellation for non-payment.
Information about the new Tuition Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) can be found at the following link: http://www.utc.edu/bursar/tuition-installment-plan.php
Contact the Bursar’s Office at 423-425-4474 if you have any questions. The Bursar’s Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm for your convenience. Phone lines are answered beginning at 8am.
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Freshman Move-In is August 13!
T minus 10 Days to Move In! Are you Ready?
Make sure you've read through UTC Housing's Move-In FAQ below, and see what CollegeBoard.org recommends for a good start for your packing list.
Here are some important things to know about Operation Move-In:
- Report to your complex office/community room to check in.
- If assigned to Overflow Housing, please report to the Sheraton Read House.
- You must have your UTC ID to check in to the residence hall. If you do not have your UTC ID please go to the University Center to have it made before reporting to your complex office.
- The University Center and Crossroads will be open for lunch.
- There are designated unloading areas, you will have 20 minutes to unload your car and then relocate it to the permanent parking lots.
- A limited number of moving carts are available for checkout, however we suggest you bring your our cart/dolly.
- Please note, traffic patterns are different on move in and certain roads are closed on this day. Please follow instructions from Campus Police, Security and Volunteers located in each unloading area.
- Please do not park in Handicap spots or Fire Lanes.
- Street parking is operated by the City of Chattanooga. Meters are free after 5pm Monday-Friday and on the weekends.
Contact Housing at (423) 425 - 4304 or visit their Operation Move In Page for questions.
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Whether looking for a fraternity or sorority, campus ministries, athletics or recreation or just something to do - your First 15 Days of fall are jam-packed with daily activities for the UTC Community.
For more information about individual events, contact the sponsoring organization or department. All events are FREE and open to ALL students.
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is home to 19 fraternities and sororities, in which over 1100 students are active members. There are three councils that serve as the governing and advocacy bodies for these organizations. Please take a few moments to explore the Dean of Students website to learn more about UTC Fraternity & Sorority Life, the organizations represented and the unique experience that is offered to students through membership.
Panhellenic Council Recruitment begins August 12!
Register for Fall 2015 Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Interfraternity Council Recruitment begins August 17, 2015!
Our National Pan-Hellenic Conference will host a Welcome Week during September 8 - 11, 2015 with information about joining one of our 6 NPHC organizations.
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2015 Move-In Day Social
Take a break from unpacking and join us for a cool drink on Thursday August 13, 2015 from 2 - 4 pm at Chamberlain Pavilion!
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Chancellor Steve Angle and the Convocation Planning Committee invite you to our 2015 Freshman Convocation & Breakfast!
Friday August 14, 2015
McKenzie Arena
8 am - Parent Breakfast
9 am - Convocation
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2015 Parent & Family Weekend
September 11 & 12
Mocs Football vs. Mars Hill College
Mocs Volleyball vs. Austin Peay
$40/individual
$100/family (4+)
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