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Welcome to UT’s Counselor Conference. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. “We Shall Achieve”. Named a 2013 College of Distinction, UTC is honored for student engagement, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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)
***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].
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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