Beyond the Classroom Challenge

The Beyond the Classroom Challenge is a way for students to jump into a broad variety of FREE campus and community events, learning more about UTC, Chattanooga, and themselves—all based on their own schedules and interests.

Sign up below, and read more about our Fall 2020 version of the Beyond the Classroom Challenge and events here. 

Beyond the Classroom Challenge Sign Up

How does the Beyond the Classroom Challenge work?

1. Sign up at orientation or in Library Office 431 or 433 to receive a weekly list of the best events on campus and in the community. Email [email protected] or call 425-5825 or 425-4118 to make sure someone is in the office. 
2. Complete the Beyond the Classroom Challenge by December 1, 2020 (Reading Day) in one of two ways:
   • Fully participate and reflect on 10 Events
   • Complete any designated point earning Experience then fully participate and reflect on five events. 
3. Complete a Post-Challenge Reflective Survey and turn in a photo before Christmas break.

Why participate in the Beyond the Classroom Challenge?

1. Each event will help students get to know UTC and Chattanooga and learn where to get more involved.
2. All ThinkAchieve events are free!
3. Complete the Challenge and receive the Beyond the Classroom Challenge Award, which includes:
   • A pictorial award signed by UTC's Chancellor, Steve Angle
   • A celebratory dinner with your fellow award winners 
   • Priority registration during the registration period of the following semester
4. All points accumulate toward being recognized as a ThinkAchieve Graduate. 
5. Read what students say about their participation.

   Note 1: to cut down on unnecessary emails, only students signing up each semester will receive the weekly list.

   Note 2: The Beyond the Classroom Award and benefits can be earned up to two times for a maximum of 40 ThinkAchieve points.