UTC is an excellent school because of the affordability, convenience, and educational programs. The school is on the rise in the State of Tennessee and I have never met a student that dislikes it. The simplicity of life, mixed with the downtown location makes it the perfect place to go to college!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I would be sure to make Chattanooga your home when you come here. Too many people see college as just 4 years, but it is where you will live for four years. Students need to get involved in school and in the community and it makes college so much better. UTC has so many different opportunities to get involved in.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
UTC is a challenging school, like any other University, but the professors here are incredible. They are always willing to help you outside of class and they know you by name, even in large classes. They genuinely want to see you succeed. The bottom line is that college can be tough anywhere, but finding one that pushes you to the next level, while supporting you along the way makes it worthwhile; UTC does this for its students.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life here rocks! I spent the first 2 years living on campus. The dorms at UTC are apartment style. There are many different buildings, but in most of them you get your own bedroom, you share a bathroom with one other person, there is a living room and kitchen..with a washer and dryer!! It doesn't get much better than that. Plus..it is literally a 7 minute walk to class AT MOST! It is so convenient.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The on campus dining is great. There are a few coffee shops on campus (a Starbucks is being built in the new library currently under construction. There is a food court in the University Center that offers a wide range of foods like burgers, pizza, wraps, sandwiches, soul food, salads, Chinese food, and even milkshakes. There is also another dining service in which you pay when you walk in and there is a huge variety of different foods and it is all you can eat! The wide variety also allows you to make healthy choices, which is really important.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The town has a ton of fun stuff, being that we are surrounded by mountains, a fun downtown, and the Tennessee River. But the Aquatics and Recreation Center on campus has a full gym, track, basketball courts, FREE outdoor equipment rentals, a rock climbing wall, 2 pools, a lazy river around the pools, and a giant water slide. UTC pretty much takes care of it all.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
UTC offers so much for such an affordable price. The Financial Aid office is really helpful and provides you with a lot of different scholarships to apply for.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a chapel on campus that is supposedly haunted. Makes for fun late night walks on campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students that are interested in outdoors, great for students that want to be teachers or engineers, an excellent fine arts center, and a top of the line business school.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
UTC offers a wide range of intramural sports and different on campus clubs that range from academia to community service. There is something for everyone.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The Greek Life on campus in very popular and involved in the community service in Chattanooga.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Police are awesome! Very friendly and their response time is superb. They are so helpful and easy to reach.
UTC is an excellent school because of the affordability, convenience, and educational programs. The school is on the rise in the State of Tennessee and I have never met a student that dislikes it. The simplicity of life, mixed with the downtown location makes it the perfect place to go to college!
I would be sure to make Chattanooga your home when you come here. Too many people see college as just 4 years, but it is where you will live for four years. Students need to get involved in school and in the community and it makes college so much better. UTC has so many different opportunities to get involved in.
UTC is a challenging school, like any other University, but the professors here are incredible. They are always willing to help you outside of class and they know you by name, even in large classes. They genuinely want to see you succeed. The bottom line is that college can be tough anywhere, but finding one that pushes you to the next level, while supporting you along the way makes it worthwhile; UTC does this for its students.
Dorm life here rocks! I spent the first 2 years living on campus. The dorms at UTC are apartment style. There are many different buildings, but in most of them you get your own bedroom, you share a bathroom with one other person, there is a living room and kitchen..with a washer and dryer!! It doesn't get much better than that. Plus..it is literally a 7 minute walk to class AT MOST! It is so convenient.
The on campus dining is great. There are a few coffee shops on campus (a Starbucks is being built in the new library currently under construction. There is a food court in the University Center that offers a wide range of foods like burgers, pizza, wraps, sandwiches, soul food, salads, Chinese food, and even milkshakes. There is also another dining service in which you pay when you walk in and there is a huge variety of different foods and it is all you can eat! The wide variety also allows you to make healthy choices, which is really important.
The town has a ton of fun stuff, being that we are surrounded by mountains, a fun downtown, and the Tennessee River. But the Aquatics and Recreation Center on campus has a full gym, track, basketball courts, FREE outdoor equipment rentals, a rock climbing wall, 2 pools, a lazy river around the pools, and a giant water slide. UTC pretty much takes care of it all.
UTC offers so much for such an affordable price. The Financial Aid office is really helpful and provides you with a lot of different scholarships to apply for.
There is a chapel on campus that is supposedly haunted. Makes for fun late night walks on campus.
Students that are interested in outdoors, great for students that want to be teachers or engineers, an excellent fine arts center, and a top of the line business school.
UTC offers a wide range of intramural sports and different on campus clubs that range from academia to community service. There is something for everyone.
The Greek Life on campus in very popular and involved in the community service in Chattanooga.
Police are awesome! Very friendly and their response time is superb. They are so helpful and easy to reach.