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Winter break is already here! Final Exams are underway here on campus and students will begin their transition back home for winter break in the next few days.
For some students, this might be their first time coming back home for an extended time. Your student has been operating on their own schedule for the past few months and created routines for chores, meals and laundry. It might be important to have a conversation with them about your expectations while they are home over winter break. Will a curfew still be enforced? Are there specific family events you expect them to attend? How do you expect them to contribute to household chores? Talking about some of these things up front can be a great way to reconnect and avoid conflicts later on.
Although the semester is coming to a close, please remember, students and family members still have access to all the wonderful resources UTC has to offer over winter break. Whether you and your student need to reach out to the Counseling Center, University Health Services, the Center for Career and Leadership Development, or more, we are ready to help!
As a note, the University will be closed on Saturday, December 24th through Monday, January 2nd. This will be a great time for staff to recharge and get ready for a wonderful Spring semester. If you are in need of emergency assistance during this time, please contact UTC PD at 423-425-4357.
As always, reach out with your questions! We're happy to help! Contact us at utcparents@utc.edu or 423-425-2321.
Best,
Hannah Turcotte
Assistant Director for Student and Family Engagement
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Academic Dates to Remember
- December 5 (Monday): Last day of classes for Fall semester
- December 6 (Tuesday): Reading Day
- December 7-13 (Wednesday-Tuesday): Final Examinations
- December 16 (Friday 2:30 pm): Graduate Student Commencement (Ceremony All Colleges)
- December 17 (Saturday, 9:00 am): Undergraduate Student Commencement (College of Arts and Sciences; College of Engineering and Computer Science)
- December 17 (Saturday, 1:00 pm): Undergraduate Student Commencement (Rollins College of Business; College of Health, Education and Professional Studies)
- December 19 (Monday): Grades due from faculty by 9:00 am
- December 20 (Tuesday): Grades available to students by 5:00 pm
Click the button below to view the full Academic Calendar for 2022-2023
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Updates from the Bursar's Office
Greetings from Janice Cosey, Bursar
December 2022 has arrived and the Fall 2022 semester is coming to an end. The Bursar Office Team sends congratulations to the class of 2022. For those students who are attending for the Spring 2023 semester, registration has begun. Registered students should view Spring 2023 fees via the student’s MyMocsNet account. Please make note of a few important dates:
- The last day to pay for Spring 2023 fees is Thursday, December 15th.
- Cancellation of classes for Spring 2023 due to non-payment will occur on Monday, December 19th midafternoon.
- First Day of Classes for Spring 2023 is Monday, January 9, 2023.
As a constant reminder, the Bursar Office Team is prepared to assist in the educational journey of your student! In preparation for the upcoming semester, students are encouraged to set up ACH/Direct Deposit for refunds through the student’s MyMocsNet account. Paper checks are mailed to the permanent address on file, it can take 5-10+ days via USPS. The Office of the Bursar advocates ACH/Direct Deposit because it is a vital step to ensure the funds expected can be delivered as quickly and securely as possible. If assistance is needed on adding the refund account information, please go to www.utc.edu/bursar, click the “Video Instructions” tab in the middle of the page and click on the video titled “Bursar Series: Direct Deposit.
If the Tuition Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) was utilized for the Fall Semester, the balance is now due in full along with any applicable late fees.
If you have any general questions, please contact our office at 423.425.4781 or email us at Bursars-Office@utc.edu. The office is open Monday – Friday beginning at 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. Note: MyMocsPass Passphrase is required to receive specific information about a student’s account.
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Leadership Coaching is a process between invested individuals who have the intent of progressing towards a desired future. We invite your student to explore one of our many tailored coaching options to identify personal skills that future internship hosts and employers are looking for, to identify way to further exemplify top leadership practices, to encourage calculated risk, and to see how to apply strengths-based leadership to any organizational challenges, career, habits, or relationships. Regardless of their academic major or year in school, this service is applicable to your student.
In two 60-minute sessions, your students can expect to take a research-based instrument or survey; to receive their results; and to develop a tailored plan of next steps based on the results. To learn more about these opportunities or to schedule, visit our website or email the Director of Leadership Development and Programs, Daniel Grzesik, at Daniel-Grzesik@utc.edu.
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Spring Parking Permits on Sale
If your student's current parking permit expires on December 31, 2022 Please see the Spring Permit sales dates below!
PURCHASE PARKING PERMITS FOR SPRING 2023
General and available Reserved permit purchases for Spring begin online Monday, December 5, 2022 at 9am.
Reserved permits are on a first-come-first-sold basis with limited availability. CLICK HERE for the link to the UTC Parking permit purchase website.
Pricing and other information online at www.utc.edu/parking
CLICK HERE for a map of campus parking lots.
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Fall 2022 Commencement
UTC’s Fall 2022 Commencement is quickly approaching, and we are excited to celebrate our graduates’ achievements! McKenzie Arena will be undergoing construction, which limits attendance capacity. To accommodate as many guests as possible, the university will require tickets for entry.
The ceremony dates and times for each college are listed below.
Friday, December 16
- 2:30 PM – Graduate School
Saturday, May 7
- 9:00 AM – College of Arts & Sciences & College of Engineering & Computer Science
- 1:00 PM – Rollins College of Business; College of Health, Education and Professional Studies
Every person entering the arena will be required to present a valid ticket. This ticket requirement applies to all guests, including children, regardless of age. Graduates were able to claim 15 tickets – 1 for themselves, and up to 14 for their guests. Graduates have already received email instructions with the ticketing process. Additional tickets can be requested through the box office atmocsticketing@utc.edu starting December 6th should remaining tickets be available.
If you have any questions about Fall 2022 Commencement, you may contact the Office of the University Registrar at utcgraduation@utc.edu.
We look forward to seeing the family and friends of the Class of 2022 at Commencement!
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Save the Date for Winter Welcome
Before students leave for winter break, our campus is already gearing up to welcome students back in January with a week of activities! Winter Welcome will take place January 9 - January 13. The calendar features tons of ways for students to connect with one another and get involved on campus. We hope to welcome students back to their home away from home, and set the tone for a successful and engaging Spring semester.
Check out the preliminary calendar below! We will be adding more events over the break. |
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Has your student met our campus dietitian? Jordan Yseth, RDN is available on campus to consult students for free. If your student is interested in her services, which include free counseling, meal plan assistance, and dining hall tours, please reach out to yseth-jordan@aramark.com.
Meal Plans Expire on December 13. Reminder, all meal plans expire at the end of every semester. This includes all Mocs Bucks, Meal Exchanges, and Meal Swipes.
Follow us on social! Students and families should follow @Mocsdining on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to stay up to date on events, hours of operation, and important location updates.
Visit our website mocsdining.campusdish.com to reload Mocs bucks, view hours of operation, Crossroads Dining Hall menu, and meal plan information.
Questions? Contact us at mocsdining@utc.edu
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Housing Updates
Reminders:
- Spring 2023 housing application opened October 3at 8 a.m. EST (for new residents not currently living on campus)
- Fall 2023 housing application opened December 1 at 8 a.m. EST (Application open for current students, incoming freshmen and transfers)
- Residence halls close for Winter Break on December 14 at noon, and they will reopen on January 6 at 8 a.m., for the spring 2023 semester. Check-out instructions and more information can be found on the Fall Closing webpage.
Please encourage your students to contact their RA or RD with any questions or concerns. From roommate conflicts to maintenance issues, they are there to help. Please also have them check out the Housing Student Handbook that contains information on how to live in our residence halls.
*If your student has a maintenance issue, have them fill out a maintenance request in Manage My Housing. If it is an emergency, have them contact their complex office or RA On Call.
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Student Government Association Leads Campus Safety Walk
Students with the UTC SGA led a group of about 35 people on a roughly three-mile walk around campus during the first of two “Safety Walk” events on November 22. Members of University administration were joined by campus and city safety officials on a route developed by SGA members to highlight concerns within three primary areas: sidewalk surfaces, pedestrian safety at traffic intersections and handicapped-accessible building entrances and sidewalk ramps.
- Upon returning to the University Center where the trek began, SGA and UTC leaders discussed the issues identified. The group agreed that, in addition to sidewalks, pedestrian safety and accessible buildings, outdoor campus emergency call boxes must be more visible and accessible.
- Throughout the walk, UTC Associate Dean of Students Brett Fuchs compiled a list of potential problems, a task he repeated at the day’s second outing that started at 8 p.m. Fuchs will develop a “master list” of findings from both walks for University officials to consider.
- Read more here.
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The UTC Care Line is a 24/7 resource for students experiencing a crisis. For more information about available services, please visit utc.edu/care.
423-425-CARE (2273)
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