University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaMove-In Guide
Chattanooga, Tennessee
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1886🔗 www.utc.edu
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a public university in the University of Tennessee System, founded in 1886 as Chattanooga University. It has five colleges and over 150 degree programs and concentrations. Most campus housing is apartment-style or suite-style, and a few halls are designated for first-year students. First-year and transfer students move in on a two-day appointment-based schedule in mid-August.
Enrollment
12,060
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,363
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
76%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year and transfer move-in is Wednesday, Aug. 19 or Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Residents sign the move-in agreement, then pick a 20-minute appointment in the housing portal under Operation Move In. Appointments opened July 15 and slots are limited. Returning students move in Saturday, Aug. 22 and after.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- First-year and transfer check-in is a drive-through tent at the Sports Complex. Family members can meet the student at the unloading zone at the residence hall.
- Parking
- Park only in marked unloading lots or spaces and unload within 20 minutes; the driver must stay with the vehicle. Limited carts are available, so bring your own cart or dolly. Do not park in the street, handicap spaces or fire lanes. After unloading, move the car to a long-term lot; a virtual permit is still required for on-campus parking.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
West Campus
Suite (shared bedroom, common area, bathroom) · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (1)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Oak Street Residence Hall
Traditional (shared bedrooms, hall-style bath) · Coed
Apartments (5)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Boling Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Decosimo Apartments
Apartment (four-bedroom) · Coed
Guerry Apartments
Apartment (two- or three-bedroom) · Coed
First-year onlyLockmiller Apartments
Apartment · Coed
First-year onlyWalker Apartments
Apartment (four-person) · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$12,604
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.