POWER C TOUR HITS THE ROAD

During the 2022-2023 academic year, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs introduced the Power C Tour, a statewide outreach effort to prospective students on academic programs, housing options, financial aid and campus life at UTC.

To give prospective students and their families a feel for UTC, representatives from the academic colleges, student services and the UTC Executive Leadership Team—plus current students and mascot Scrappy—were on hand to answer questions and make connections in a fun, relaxed environment.

As part of each event, students had opportunities to win $1,000 Power C scholarships, $500 housing stipends, orientation registration discounts and UTC-themed prizes and gear.

The fall tour included stops in Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville before returning to campus for a Nov. 16 standing-room-only event in the University Center Tennessee Room. The final tour stop brought 206 total guests to campus, including 103 prospective students— with 32 qualified high school seniors who met admissions criteria being admitted on the spot.

“I absolutely love talking to prospective students about our campus, the academic resources we provide and our entrepreneurial culture—not to mention all of the outdoor recreational activities Chattanooga offers,” says Dr. Yancy Freeman, vice chancellor for enrollment management and student affairs.

During the four fall Power C Tour stops, UTC personnel visited with more than 500 prospective students and parents, awarded more than $15,000 in scholarships and stipends and admitted more than 100 students in person.

The tour resumed in the spring with on campus treks to Chattanooga State Community College and Cleveland State Community College, educating students on the pathway created for a seamless transition to complete a bachelor’s degree at UTC. The Chattanooga State visit included a “ChattState UTC Connect” dual admission signing ceremony.