Welcome to UT’s Counselor Conference

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Welcome to UT’s Counselor Conference

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga



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“We Shall Achieve”• Named a 2013 College of Distinction, UTC is honored for student engagement, great

teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes• Designated a 2013 Military Friendly School, UTC is in the top 15 percent of

institutions for veterans• Designated an urban arboretum by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Association• Focus on student success inside & outside of the classroom. “Learning in the

classroom is very important, but how do you apply that knowledge, how do you go out and solve problems in the real world?”

97% of Nursing students pass state Boards on 1st try & 100% overall

College of Business is 1 of 400 business schools with AACSB accreditation

Education degree offers versatile licensure in 48 states

Social Work & Criminal Justice

Occupational Therapy, Athletic training, PT



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The Greater Chattanooga Area



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• 2,162 new freshman for Fall 2014• Overall enrollment consistent 2013• Freshman Retention Rate 70% (increase over

last year)• Strong Academic Class

Fall 2014 headcount



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• 11,670 Total Enrollment• 48 States and 40 Countries• Average class size: 23• Student: Teacher Ratio=

19:1• Over 90% hold terminal

degrees• Over 120 student

organizations• 70 undergraduate majors/

40 graduate programs including 5 Doctoral degrees



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Admission RequirementsRegular Admission beginning Fall 2014

2.85 GPA/18 ACT/870 SAT

Or

2.5 GPA/21 ACT/990 SAT

16 unit requirements

Transfer students need 2.0 cum GPA with 12 hours college credit



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Enrollment TimelineAugust 1 Admission application available August 15 Scholarship application availableNovember 1 Housing application availableDecember 1 Admissions deadline for scholarship

consideration (Complete file in office)January 15 Orientation reservations beginFebruary 1 Last day for online scholarship

applicationApril 1 Housing room selection process beginsMay 1 Freshman application deadline



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How to Applywww.utc.edu/admissions

• Admissions Application• $30 application fee• Official copy of the high

school transcript• ACT/SAT test scores• APPLY ONLINE first

before sending transcripts• Fee Waivers available

Freshman Enrollment

Checklist

www.utc.edu/accepted



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Upcoming Events• Daily tours @ 2:00 p.m.• Saturday tour option: Sept. 20• Department Tours—Nursing, PT, Business• Fall Visit Day (November 1) *Application fee waived for those attending FVD event & who complete

online application on campus during program*

Visit us on the web:

www.utc.edu/Visit



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Summer Bridge 2014 cohort32 participants

Targeted: Pell eligible, 1st generation, HS GPA less than 3.0

Goal—increase freshman retention rate

5 weeks on Campus—Free classes, lodging, meals, extracurricular activities, books, and stipend

8 hours of credit—English, Math, & University Studies

Fall 2015 cohort

Invitations sent in February

Selections made in early April



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Institutional Scholarship Program

Chancellor 3.75/30 ACT/1340 SAT $8,500

Provost 3.5/26 ACT/1190 SAT $6,500

Mocs 3.4/24 ACT/1110 SAT $5,500

Chattanooga YES 3.0/19 ACT/910 SAT $6,500 (FINA need component)

Step 1: Log into the MyMocsNet portal from

www.utc.edu.

http://www.utc.edu/

***Important Notice for New Students***

New students cannot complete the UTC Online Scholarship Application until you are fully admitted to the University. Your UTC ID will be provided on your Acceptance letter from Admissions. Please enter ONLY your UTC ID, then click

the Help Logging In option to set your password for the first time.

Step 2: Go to the Money Tab to locate the quick link for the UTC

Scholarship Application.

Step 3: After reading each description, complete the application that applies to you –

Please Note: You should only complete ONE application.

Step 4: Review your scholarship application in its entirety before you hit

the submit button. Changes cannot be made after the application is submitted.

This application hasnot been submitted yet!

This information will be at the bottom of the application page. You must hit !

You must press OK in order to submit the application.

You will receive this message beforeyou submit your application. This isyour last chance to review your answers.

Step 5: Success! Your application has been submitted!

Email Confirmation

Check your UTC email account for a response from [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]



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Academic Service—4 year award• Separate mini-appl within scholarship appl• Qualifications—3.0 & record of community

service• Students receive $4200 scholarship/must

work on campus 125 hours per semester• 3 Steps/write letter of interest, provide 3

references, References must complete online questionnaire by Feb. 15, 2015



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• APPLY EARLY!• Awards mailed in November & January• Possible 3rd round offers in March• Students can search endowed

scholarships options from website• Can upload info to scholarship appl• Official Award letters mailed to home

address• Departmental Scholarships & Athletic

Scholarships



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Brock Scholars Program• Information sessions—9/22, 9/27 & info

session at FVD/Nov. 1st, other dates by appt.

• Separate application—December 1, 2014• New Honors College established • More opportunities for honors-level study

for all students



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Appeal process• Student must submit appeal form and

answer 3 questions• Reviewed Faculty committee—

presentation, punctuation are important• Committee meets once a month to review• Review time frame—6 weeks• GPA, test score changes—can reverse

decision• Chancellor final appeal

STATE BUILDING

176,000 Sq. Ft.

Mapp Bldg.

Approx. 600

Parking Spots

McCallie Bldg.

83,000 Sq. Ft.

LIBRARY

LIBRARYFacts• Eligible for LEED

Certification• 38 study rooms• 7 classrooms• Seating for over 2,100• 24 hour student study

space• Starbucks• Derthick Lecture Hall

• 2 – 230 seat auditoriums

CHAMBERLAIN PAVILION



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GO MOCS!

Make sure & check out the

Enrolled Freshman list to see which of your seniors are now UTC Mocs.

www.utc.edu

(423) 425-4662

http://www.utc.edu/

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Welcome to UT’s Counselor Conference