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 17
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 18
Operation Move-In
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
Mocs Resource Fair - 2 to 4 pm, Tennessee Room in UC
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 - Mocs Under the Big Top Carnival - 7 pm, Lockmiller Circle
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
Friday, August 19
Convocation, 10 am, Mckenzie Arena
Sponsored by the Chancellors Office
First Class, immediately following Convocation
Sponsored by Read to Achieve and Student Success Programs
Come to kick off the new academic year and stay for a discussion about "how to college" and successfully navigate your first weeks of the semester.
Mocs Resource Fair - 2 to 4 pm, Tennessee Room in UC
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.
Friday Night Lights, 6 - 10 pm, UTC Sports Complex
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
Come to the UTC Sports Complex under the lights to enjoy a night of outdoor fun! There will be plenty of games, including ultimate frisbee, sand volleyball, flag football, and soccer. Winners of various tournaments will receive prizes. Students can check out equipment such as frisbees, spike ball, and football. Come join us for a night of fun!
Saturday, August 20
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!
UTC Night at Chattanooga Football Club - 6 pm, meet at University Center
Sponsored by Athletics, University Center & Diversity & Engagement
Join us for a night of professional soccer. Transportation will be provided. RSVP for a free ticket (200 available).
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!
Club Lupton - 8 - 10 pm, First floor of Lupton Hall
Sponsored by Student and Family Engagement
Get to know the offices on the first floor of Lupton Hall with games, food, and music!
Sunday, August 21
Navigate: Campus - 11 am, Meet outside Crossroads
Bring your schedule and let us help you find your classes
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!
