Information Sessions
Know before you go.
Whether you’re interested in a summer, semester, or year-long study abroad experience, all UTC students are required to complete the Study Abroad 101: Choose Your Own Adventure Canvas course and attend a Study Abroad 102 information session prior to applying for any study abroad program.
Study Abroad 101: Choose Your Own Adventure
As of Spring 2021, UTC students interested in study abroad are required to complete the Study Abroad 101: Choose Your Own Adventure Canvas course.
Sign up for this course here. Once you complete the Microsoft Form our office will review it and register you in the Canvas course (you'll receive a notification when you've been added to the course).
This course includes information on programs, how to choose the best program, transfer of credit, application procedures, financial aid and scholarships, and more.
Learn “almost” everything about study abroad programs and UTC policies so that you will get the best out of your study abroad experience.
After completing the course, students will be required to attend a Study Abroad 102 session with a UTC Study Abroad Office staff member. See below for details.
Study Abroad 102: Workshop for Intermediate Adventurers
After completing the Study Abroad 101 Canvas course (sign up for the course under the Study Abroad 101 section above), students must attend a Study Abroad 102 session where a UTC Study Abroad staff member will lead a deeper dive into the study abroad experience at UTC.
This session will allow students to meet with a staff member in order to get their general questions answered and work on choosing the right program that matches their academic, personal and professional goals. This student-led sessions can cover anything from financial aid and scholarships to the credit process to program options.
Students must complete the Study Abroad 101 canvas session before attending a Study Abroad 102 Session.
- Study Abroad 102 dates and times
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January
11, Thursday, 2pm - UC 312 Signal Mountain Room (required RSVP MocSync)
23, Tuesday, 10am - UC 312 Signal Mountain Room (required RSVP MocSync)
February
7, Wednesday, 3pm - UC 312 Signal Mountain Room (required RSVP MocSync)
19, Monday, 3pm - virtual, register via Zoom here: https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-CprT4rGNy0LWGJ8OavUxIoMlY_4jQs
March
7, Thursday, 10am - UC 312 Signal Mountain Room (required RSVP MocSync)
20, Wednesday, 3pm - UC 312 Signal Mountain Room (required RSVP MocSync)
April
2, Tuesday, 3pm - UC 312 Signal Mountain Room (required RSVP MocSync)
- Location info - Please read
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All in-person sessions will have a maximum capacity listed on MocSync. It is important that you RSVP on MocSync IN ADVANCE and do not come unless you have successfully RSVPed.
Please do not RSVP if you will not be able to attend the session, as we want to make sure that all interested students are able to attend.
Study Abroad 103: Pre-Departure Workshop
Study Abroad 103 Pre-Departure Workshop reviews culture shock, health and safety while abroad, "Know Before You Go," and important UTC information related to financial aid and academics/transcripts for after your return. Other important information will be discussed (including Title IX information).
Any UTC student participating in a study abroad program (faculty-led, exchange, or provider) is required to attend a Study Abroad 103 Pre-Departure Workshop. If you have previously studied abroad (while a UTC student) and have attended a pre-departure workshop, please notify [email protected].
If you are participating in a program that falls into one of these categories you must sign up for a Study Abroad 103 session in Fall 2023:
- Spring 2024 Provider/Exchange/Direct Enroll/Faculty Led Programs
- Study Abroad 103 dates and times
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Summer 2024 Study Abroad:
Monday, April 15: 4:30 - 6pm | UC Signal Mountain Room | RSVP in Via: https://utcstudyabroad.via-trm.com/visitor/events/3888
Tuesday, April 16: 4:30 - 6pm | UC Signal Mountain Room | RSVP in Via: https://utcstudyabroad.via-trm.com/visitor/events/3889
Thursday, April 18: 4:30 - 6pm | UC Heritage Room | RSVP in Via: https://utcstudyabroad.via-trm.com/visitor/events/3887
Fall and Academic Year 2024 Study Abroad:
Wednesday, May 15: 2 - 3:30pm | Virtual (zoom link will be sent) | RSVP in VIA: https://utcstudyabroad.via-trm.com/visitor/events/3966
Thursday, May 16: 10:30 am - 12pm | Virtual (zoom link will be sent) | RSVP in VIA: https://utcstudyabroad.via-trm.com/visitor/events/3967
Please RSVP for a session through the UTC study abroad portal invite, linked above (you only need to RSVP for ONE session).
Email [email protected] if you cannot attend one of these days/times.
- Location
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Summer 2024 Departures: Study Abroad 103 sessions will be held in the UC Signal Mountain room.
Fall and Academic Year 2024 Departures: Study Abroad 103 sessions will be held virtually.
Study Abroad 104: Career Development & Re-entry
Study Abroad 104 is designed to welcome back recent study abroad students.
During this session the Study Abroad Office will provide you with information you need to make your recent study abroad experience work for your career. You'll get tips on how to make your study abroad look great on a resume or cover letter and how to talk about your experiences in interviews and pitches. Plus, you'll get to meet other study abroad alum and learn how to stay involved now that you're back on campus!
- Study Abroad 104 dates and times
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Study abroad 104 will be held at the following date and time for Fall 2023 returnees:
Tuesday, January 30: 5pm
Only students who have been invited on MocSync will be able to RSVP to the event.
- Location
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UTC Library Southern Writer's Room