The University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer 2026 Full Term

The semester, explained for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Summer 2026 Full Term
Campus terms
17
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Summer 2026 Full Term runs May 20, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

16 entries
  1. Summer 2026 Part Term 1
  2. Summer 2026 Full TermSummer Part Term 2 2026Relevant now
  3. Summer 2026 Part Term 2
  4. Fall 2026 Part Term 1
  5. Fall 2026 Full Term
  6. Fall 2026 Part of Term II
  7. Fall 2026 Part Term 2
  8. Spring 2027 Part Term 1
  9. Spring 2027 Full Term
  10. Spring 2027 Part of Term II
  11. Spring 2027 Part Term 2
  12. Summer 2027 Part Term 1
  13. Summer 2027 Full Term
  14. Summer 2027 Part of Term II
  15. Summer 2027 Part Term 2

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17 terms

A

ACE
Activities and Campus Events, the student-led organization that plans major campus events.

C

Crossroads
The main campus dining hall located in the University Center.

D

Deco
Decosimo Apartments, a residence hall known for its apartment-style living.

I

IFC
Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities.

J

JO
Johnson Obear Apartments, a residence hall located near the center of campus.

M

Mocs
Short for Mockingbirds, the official nickname for UTC students and athletes.
Mocs Bucks
Dining dollars included with meal plans that can be used at on-campus food vendors.

P

POD
Provisions on Demand, the small convenience stores located across campus.

R

RHA
Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living on campus.

S

Scrappy
The name of the UTC mascot, a mockingbird.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
Stag
Stagmaier Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.

T

The Caf
Crossroads Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat facility on campus.
The Greenway
The paved pedestrian path that runs through the heart of the campus.
The Hill
The steep walking path and grassy area between the University Center and Lupton Hall.
The UC
The food court area located within the University Center.

U

UCF
UC Foundation Apartments, a popular upperclassman housing complex.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
CARTA
The Chattanooga city bus system, which UTC students can ride for free with their Mocs Card.
Fletcher
Fletcher Hall, the primary building for the Rollins College of Business.
Grote
Grote Hall, the main building for chemistry and physics classes.
Lupton
Lupton Hall, a central building housing student services and the English department.
Mocs Card
The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Mocs Express
The free campus shuttle bus that loops around the university and nearby parking.
MyMocsNet
The online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and grades.
Scrappy Cash
A declining balance account on the Mocs Card used for laundry, printing, and off-campus partner vendors.
Scrappy's Cupboard
The on-campus food pantry providing emergency food assistance to students.
The ARC
The Aquatic and Recreation Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
The Lib
The UTC Library, the main academic and study hub on campus.
The Roundhouse
McKenzie Arena, the primary venue for basketball games and major campus events.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Summer 2026 Full Term runs May 20, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
17 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Chattanooga for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Chattanooga.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Student Population

3,862

City Transportation

Public Transit

CARTA bus system

Nearest Airports

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 45 (Engel Stadium)

surface_lot • High

Recommended for students who want to ensure a spot; served by Mocs Express.

Lot 31 (Mocs Alumni Drive Garage)

garage • Moderate

Located near the Library.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

David Newbould at The Woodshop

July 16, 2026

The Woodshop Listening Room, Chattanooga

Freshman Orientation Session

July 16, 2026

UTC Campus

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

22 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Boling Apartments

Capacity: 411

Room types: private bedroom

Bretske Hall

Decosimo Apartments

Room types: private bedroom

Fletcher Hall

Founders Hall

Guerry Apartments

Room types: private bedroom

Hooper Hall

Hunter Hall

Johnson Obear Apartments

Capacity: 449

Room types: private bedroom

Lockmiller Apartments

Capacity: 387

Room types: private bedroom

Lupton Hall

Oak Street Residence Hall

Capacity: 794

Room types: double

Palmetto Apartments

Room types: private bedroom

Palmetto Place

Pfeiffer Hall

Race Hall

South Campus Apartments

Room types: private, shared

Stagmaier Hall

Capacity: 75

Room types: 2 Bedrooms (private) 1 Bath (2 person suite)

Stophel Apartments

Capacity: 582

Room types: private bedroom, two-bedroom, four-bedroom

UC Foundation Apartments

Walker Apartments

Capacity: 216

Room types: 4 Bedrooms (private) 2 Baths

West Campus

Capacity: 600

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

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Email Domain

@thetennesseeatchatta.edu

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