The University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Part of Term I

The semester, explained for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Part of Term I
Campus terms
17
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Part of Term I runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

44 entries
  1. Summer Part Term 2 2026
  2. Summer 2026 Part Term 2
  3. Fall 2026 Part of Term IRelevant now
  4. Fall 2026 Part Term 1
  5. Fall 2026Fall Part Term 1 2026Fall Part Term 2 2026
  6. Fall 2026 Part Term 2
  7. Fall 2026 Part of Term II
  8. Spring 2027 Part of Term I
  9. Spring 2027 Part Term 1
  10. Spring 2027Spring Part Term 1 2027Spring Part Term 2 2027
  11. Spring 2027 Part of Term II
  12. Spring 2027 Part Term 2
  13. Summer 2027 Part of Term ISummer 2027 Part Term 1
  14. Summer 2027Summer Part Term 1 2027Summer Part Term 2 2027
  15. Summer 2027 Part of Term II
  16. Summer 2027 Part Term 2
  17. Fall 2027 Part of Term IFall Part of Term I 2027Fall Part Term 1 2027
  18. Fall 2027
  19. Fall Part of Term II 2027Fall Part Term 2 2027
  20. Fall 2027 Part of Term II
  21. Spring 2028 Part of Term ISpring Part of Term I 2028Spring Part Term 1 2028
  22. Spring 2028
  23. Spring 2028 Part of Term IISpring Part of Term II 2028Spring Part Term 2 2028
  24. Summer 2028 Part of Term ISummer Part of Term I 2028Summer Part Term 1 2028
  25. Summer 2028
  26. Summer 2028 Part of Term IISummer Part of Term II 2028Summer Part Term 2 2028

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17 terms

A

ACE
Activities and Campus Events, the student-led organization that plans major campus events.

C

Crossroads
The main campus dining hall located in the University Center.

D

Deco
Decosimo Apartments, a residence hall known for its apartment-style living.

I

IFC
Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities.

J

JO
Johnson Obear Apartments, a residence hall located near the center of campus.

M

Mocs
Short for Mockingbirds, the official nickname for UTC students and athletes.
Mocs Bucks
Dining dollars included with meal plans that can be used at on-campus food vendors.

P

POD
Provisions on Demand, the small convenience stores located across campus.

R

RHA
Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living on campus.

S

Scrappy
The name of the UTC mascot, a mockingbird.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
Stag
Stagmaier Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.

T

The Caf
Crossroads Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat facility on campus.
The Greenway
The paved pedestrian path that runs through the heart of the campus.
The Hill
The steep walking path and grassy area between the University Center and Lupton Hall.
The UC
The food court area located within the University Center.

U

UCF
UC Foundation Apartments, a popular upperclassman housing complex.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
CARTA
The Chattanooga city bus system, which UTC students can ride for free with their Mocs Card.
crossroads_dining_hall
Crossroads Dining Hall
Fletcher
Fletcher Hall, the primary building for the Rollins College of Business.
Grote
Grote Hall, the main building for chemistry and physics classes.
Lupton
Lupton Hall, a central building housing student services and the English department.
Mocs Card
The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Mocs Express
The free campus shuttle bus that loops around the university and nearby parking.
MyMocsNet
The online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and grades.
Scrappy Cash
A declining balance account on the Mocs Card used for laundry, printing, and off-campus partner vendors.
Scrappy's Cupboard
The on-campus food pantry providing emergency food assistance to students.
starbucks_utc_library
Starbucks (UTC Library)
The ARC
The Aquatic and Recreation Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
The Lib
The UTC Library, the main academic and study hub on campus.
The Roundhouse
McKenzie Arena, the primary venue for basketball games and major campus events.
university_center_food_court
University Center Food Court

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Part of Term I runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
17 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Alpha Delta Pi

A Panhellenic Council sorority focused on sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social enrichment.

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Freshman Senate

A governing body composed of 50 freshmen students who work with the SGA to advocate for the student body and implement change on campus.

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Climbing Club

A club for students interested in rock climbing, both recreationally and competitively.

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Fencing Club

A recreational club sport dedicated to learning more about Épée and Sabre forms of fencing. Beginners are always welcome.

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Resources & spaces

Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC)

The primary campus recreation facility, offering a fitness center, weight rooms, climbing wall, swimming pools, and courts for various sports. It is the hub for Campus Recreation programs.

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Counseling Center

Provides free and confidential mental health services to currently enrolled students, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and psychiatric services.

Open to all

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Life in Chattanooga for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Chattanooga.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,155

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

12,000

City Transportation

Walkability

30

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

CARTA bus system, free downtown electric shuttle

Nearest Airports

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

60.9°F

Avg Snowfall

3.6 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 31 (Mocs Alumni Drive Garage)

garage • Visitor parking available on levels 1 and 2

Visitor fee is paid via a slip placed on the vehicle.

Garage 50 (West Campus)

garage

Requires a specific Garage 50 permit.

Lot 45 (Engel Stadium)

surface_lot • High (Perimeter lot served by shuttle)

General permit lot; served by Mocs Express shuttle.

Campus News

Latest updates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

UTC to celebrate 140 years during Founder's Week

The university marks its 140th anniversary with a week of events, including a State of the University address and a campus-wide birthday party.

Sep 8, 2026

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Student Access Pass Now Available for 2026-27

UTC Athletics introduced a digital pass giving full-time students admission to all ticketed home games without needing to claim individual tickets.

Sep 1, 2026

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Journey Health Foundation Research Center Established

A new research center focuses on health and welfare data analysis for 47 counties across the Southeast, led by Dr. Hemant Jain.

Sep 1, 2026

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Normal Operations - No active emergency alerts as of September 13, 2026.

Normal Operations - No active emergency alerts as of September 13, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Free Application Week

September 13, 2026

Online / UTC Application Portal

UTC waives standard undergraduate and graduate application fees through Friday, Sept. 18, for applicants using the code FREEAPP27.

Founder's Week: 140 Years of UTC

September 14, 2026

Campus-wide

A week-long celebration honoring the 140th anniversary of the university's founding in 1886, featuring traditions, service opportunities, and community events.

State of the University Address

September 15, 2026

University Center Auditorium

Chancellor Lori Bruce delivers the annual address at 2 p.m., reflecting on accomplishments and outlining the university's strategic vision.

UTC's 140th Birthday Party

September 15, 2026

Terrell Owens Way and Vine Street

An outdoor celebration from 3-5 p.m. with food truck vouchers, birthday cake, music, games, and giveaways.

Fall Family Weekend

September 18, 2026

Campus-wide

A weekend for families to visit campus, experience UTC traditions, and connect with the Mocs community. Registration required.

UTC Live Presents: Stundom

October 6, 2026

Cadek Hall, Cadek Auditorium

A concert performance as part of the UTC Live Concert Series.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

25 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

Boling Apartments

Capacity: 411

Room types: private bedroom apartment

Bretske Hall

Brown Academy

Decosimo Apartments

Capacity: 336

Room types: not specified in search results

Fletcher Hall

Founders Hall

Guerry Apartments

Room types: 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom

Holt Hall

Hooper Hall

Hunter Hall

Johnson-Obear Apartments

Capacity: 449

Room types: private bedroom

Lockmiller Apartments

Capacity: 387

Room types: 4 students, 2 bedrooms

Lupton Hall

Oak Street Residence Hall

Capacity: 794

Room types: double occupancy

Palmetto Apartments

Room types: private bedroom

Palmetto Place Apartments

Capacity: 136

Room types: not specified in search results

Pfeiffer Hall

Pfeiffer-Stagmaier Hall

Race Hall

South Campus Apartments

Room types: private, shared

Stagmaier Apartments

Capacity: 75

Room types: 2 Bedrooms (private) 1 Bath (2 person suite)

Stophel Apartments

Capacity: 582

Room types: private bedroom, two-bedroom, four-bedroom

UC Foundation Apartments

Capacity: 368

Room types: 4 private bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 shared bedrooms, 2 bath

Walker Apartments

Capacity: 220

Room types: not specified in search results

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West Campus

Capacity: 600

Room types: 2-bedroom shared 1-bath 4-person suite, 2-bedroom shared 2-bath 4-person suite, 1-bedroom shared 1-bath 2-person suite

Campus Details

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Control

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Email Domain

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