Welcome to UT’s Counselor Conference

1. Welcome to UT’s Counselor Conference University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

2. “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

3. The Greater Chattanooga Area

4. Fall 2014 headcount • 2,162 new freshman for Fall 2014 • Overall enrollment consistent 2013 • Freshman Retention Rate 70% (increase over last year) • Strong Academic Class

5. 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

6. Admission Requirements Regular 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 AdmissonRequirements

7. 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 1Housing room selection process beginsMay 1 Freshman application deadline

8. 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

10. Freshman Enrollment Checklist www.utc.edu/accepted

11. 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

12. Summer Bridge 2014 cohort 32 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

13. 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) Institutional Scholarship Program

14. Step 1: Log into the MyMocsNet portal from www.utc.edu.

15. ***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.

16. Step 2: Go to the Money Tab to locate the quick link for the UTC Scholarship Application.

17. Step 3: After reading each description, complete the application that applies to you –Please Note: You should only complete ONE application.

19. 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 has not been submitted yet!

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

21. You must press OK in order to submit the application. You will receive this message before you submit your application. This is your last chance to review your answers.

22. Step 5: Success! Your application has been submitted!

23. Email ConfirmationCheck your UTC email account for a response from Scholarships@utc.edu.

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

28. 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

29. STATE BUILDING McCallie Bldg. Mapp Bldg. 83,000 Sq. Ft. 176,000 Sq. Ft. Approx. 600 Parking Spots

30. LIBRARY

31. LIBRARY • Facts • 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

32. CHAMBERLAIN PAVILION

34. 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