{"id":69595,"date":"2025-08-07T08:08:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/?p=69595"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:23:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T20:23:03","slug":"a-mocs-guide-to-operation-move-in-tips-to-help-make-move-in-day-at-utc-easier-and-even-a-little-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/a-mocs-guide-to-operation-move-in-tips-to-help-make-move-in-day-at-utc-easier-and-even-a-little-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"A Moc\u2019s guide to Operation Move In: Tips to help make move-in day at UTC easier and even a little fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"699\" data-attachment-id=\"69600\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/a-mocs-guide-to-operation-move-in-tips-to-help-make-move-in-day-at-utc-easier-and-even-a-little-fun\/operation-move-in-23-73\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,699\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Angela Foster\/University of Tenn&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 6_2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Move In Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1692278154&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Operation Move In-23&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Operation Move In-23\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Move In Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-4-1024x596.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-69600 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-4-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-4-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-4-800x466.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-4-580x338.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-4-610x355.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Operation Move In at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga kicks off Aug. 13-14 and marks the beginning of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/fall-opening\"><strong>Fall Opening<\/strong><\/a>. Whether you\u2019re moving in or just helping unload, a few smart steps can make the day go more smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/housing\/incoming-student\/operation-move\"><strong>Operation Move In info page<\/strong><\/a> for all the information, but here\u2019s a basic rundown.<\/p>\n<h3>Before you arrive<\/h3>\n<p>A little planning can save you a lot of frustration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your move-in time and unloading zone in your housing portal and stick to your assigned window. Don\u2019t arrive early\u2014it can throw off the flow for everyone.<\/li>\n<li>Download your unloading pass and screenshot it, just in case.<\/li>\n<li>Print your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/UTC-Moving-Labels.pdf\">UTC moving labels<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and stick them on your boxes. It speeds things up for volunteers and helps get your stuff to the right room.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your roommate ahead of time to coordinate who\u2019s bringing what.<\/li>\n<li>Pack with quick access in mind. The items you\u2019ll want right away (like toiletries or bedding) should be packed last so they come out first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong><em> Bring a small tool kit. A screwdriver or measuring tape comes in handy more often than you\u2019d think.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"945\" data-attachment-id=\"69601\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/a-mocs-guide-to-operation-move-in-tips-to-help-make-move-in-day-at-utc-easier-and-even-a-little-fun\/operation-move-in-24-70\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,945\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Angela Foster\/University of Tenn&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 6_2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Operation Move In, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1723718222&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Operation Move In-24-&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Operation Move In-24-\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Operation Move In, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-3-1024x806.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-69601 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-3-1024x806.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-3-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-3-800x630.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-3-580x457.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-3-610x480.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Move-in day<\/h3>\n<p>Operation Move In at UTC is busy but well-supported. Students, staff and even our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/06\/opportunity-in-every-challenge-chancellor-lori-bruce-brings-vision-and-voice-to-utc\/\"><strong>new chancellor, Dr. Lori Bruce<\/strong><\/a>, will be out helping unload, directing traffic and getting students settled in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Label everything with your name and room number. Painter\u2019s tape works great and comes off clean.<\/li>\n<li>Dress for the heat and stay hydrated\u2014it\u2019s August in Tennessee.<\/li>\n<li>Use bins or laundry baskets with handles for easier carrying.<\/li>\n<li>Expect some waiting. Elevators fill up, traffic slows down. Remember, patience is a virtue, especially on move-in day.<strong style=\"color: revert;font-family: Aleo, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 24px\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"964\" data-attachment-id=\"69602\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/a-mocs-guide-to-operation-move-in-tips-to-help-make-move-in-day-at-utc-easier-and-even-a-little-fun\/operation-move-in-24-71\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,964\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Angela Foster\/University of Tenn&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 6_2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Operation Move In, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1723719554&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;300&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Operation Move In-24-&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Operation Move In-24-\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Operation Move In, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-2-1024x823.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-69602 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-2-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-2-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-2-800x643.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-2-580x466.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI-2-610x490.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What to bring (and what to leave at home)<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll find a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Packing-List.pdf\">full packing list<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in the official housing guide, but here are a few reminders:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Commonly forgotten but useful items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shower shoes<\/li>\n<li>Extension cords and power strips (check for surge protection)<\/li>\n<li>Command strips and hooks<\/li>\n<li>First-night bag with essentials like clean clothes, meds, toiletries and your phone charger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Items not allowed in residence halls:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candles or any open flame devices<\/li>\n<li>Hot plates, air fryers or appliances with exposed heating elements<\/li>\n<li>Pets (sorry, even lizards)<\/li>\n<li>Oversized furniture or extra-large d\u00e9cor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"69603\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/a-mocs-guide-to-operation-move-in-tips-to-help-make-move-in-day-at-utc-easier-and-even-a-little-fun\/operation-move-in-24-72\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1032,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Angela Foster\/University of Tenn&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 6_2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Operation Move In, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1723721457&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;53&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Operation Move In-24-&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Operation Move In-24-\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Operation Move In, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI1-881x1024.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-69603 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI1.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI1.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI1-881x1024.jpg 881w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI1-768x893.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI1-800x930.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI1-580x674.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/OMI1-610x709.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>After unpacking<\/h3>\n<p>Moving into your UTC residence hall is just the beginning. UTC Fall Opening continues with events and resources to help you settle in, meet your fellow Mocs and handle last-minute details before classes start.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Snow Cones and Send-Offs<\/strong> (Aug. 13-14): A relaxed farewell for first-year students and their families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UTC<\/strong> <strong>Convocation<\/strong> (Aug. 15): A spirited UTC welcome tradition for all first-year and transfer students in McKenzie Arena, aka \u201cThe Round House.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/chancellor\/events\/convocation\"><strong>Convocation<\/strong><\/a> is a must for all new Mocs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First Flight<\/strong> (Aug. 15-16): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/student-success-programs\/first-year-experience\/first-flight\"><strong>First Flight<\/strong><\/a> includes meetups, events and First Class\u2014a relaxed academic session where you\u2019ll connect with faculty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Campus offices open Saturday<\/strong> (Aug. 16): The Financial Aid, Bursar and Registrar offices will be open for last-minute needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Welcome Week<\/strong> (Aug. 17-23): A week of food, activities and events designed to help you meet people and get involved, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/student-and-family-engagement\/welcome-week\"><strong>UTC Welcome Week<\/strong><\/a> is unmissable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For maps, labels, FAQs and more, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/housing\/incoming-student\/operation-move\"><strong>Operation Move In page<\/strong><\/a> has it all. 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