Fall 2026 New Grad Student Orientation
August 21st | 9:30am | University Center – Tennessee Room

Connect with fellow grad students, meet Graduate School staff, and learn about valuable resources for new graduate students. The morning kicks off with a networking breakfast, followed by presentations covering essential grad student info and resources, and wraps up with a boxed lunch. Stick around afterward for an optional campus tour highlighting the amenities and facilities available to all UTC students.

Schedule:

• 9:30–10:15 a.m. | Networking breakfast
• 10:15 a.m.–12 p.m. | Presentations from Dr. Ethan Carver (Vice Provost and Dean) and Dr. Christina Policastro (Assistant Dean)
• 12–1 p.m. | Boxed lunch
• 1–2 p.m. | Campus tour (optional)