Getting involved on campus

1. GETTING INVOLVED
ON CAMPUS
Freshman Orientation 2014
Dean of Students Office
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

2. WELCOME!
 Welcome to UTC! We are so excited you are here!
 Let’s introduce ourselves!
 What we hope to accomplish today
 Why did you choose this session?

3. WHY SHOULD I GET INVOLVED?
 Meet people and connect to campus!
 Try new things & experiences!
 Networking & personal development
 Involvement = Higher GPA
 More likely to graduate in four years
 It’s fun and exciting!

4. HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
 Welcome Week
 Student organizations
 Student Media
 Homecoming
 Campus Activities Board

5. WELCOME WEEK
utc.edu/welcomeweek
Your first 15 days!
August 14 – 28, 2014
 100 ft Banana Split & Pool
Party
 Oak Street Roast
 Welcome Back Comedy
Show
 OrgFest
 Campus Ministry Events
 Football Watch Party

6. HOW: STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
Over 120 student
organizations, including
 Academic
 Cultural
 Governance
 Social/Special Interest
 Campus Ministries
How do I get involved?
Get to know OrgSync!
orgsync.utc.edu

9. HOW: STUDENT MEDIA
 Mocs News – news station
 The Perch – online radio
station
 The Echo – newspaper
published every Monday &
online
 Sequoya Review – literary
magazine published in
spring semester

10. HOMECOMING 2014:
MOCBUSTERS!
BRINGING THE GOOD TIMES HOME
September 29 – October 4
Banner Painting
Pep Rally
Lip Sync
Field Games
Step Show
Friday Night Event
Tailgating
Football vs. VMI

11. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD
 We are your
programming board!
 Events for students, by
students
 Events are fun!
 How can I get
involved?
 Volunteer Board –
applications open
August 18
 Leadership positions –
open in March
Facebook: CABUTC
Twitter: @utccab
Instagram: utccab

12. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD
Events
this Fall
Music in the Pit UTC’s Last Comic Standing
Movie Nights Trivia Nights
Massage Break

13. OPT-IN

14. DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Helping you connect
outside of the classroom
 Fraternity and Sorority Life
 Leadership Programming
 Student Activities and
Organizations
 Multicultural Affairs
 Student Media
 Student Conduct
 Student Crisis Services
 Veterans Student Services
(423) 425-4761
University Center 399
utc.edu/dean-students
@UTC_DOS