Beyond the Classroom Challenge
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How does the Beyond the Classroom Challenge work?
- Sign up to receive a weekly list of the best fun, free events on campus and in the community.
- Complete the Beyond the Classroom Challenge by April 1 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.
- Complete a post-challenge reflection survey and turn in a photo by April 3rd
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Weekly Events List
Throughout the semester there will be a variety of events hosted by UTC and local community members that qualify towards the Beyond the Classroom challenge. These events are designed to get you involved both on- and off-campus. Whether you enjoy taking bike rides through the city, hiking in the forest or want to get a group together to go to a show, the BTC Challenge offers something for everyone.
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. Each event will help students get to know UTC and Chattanooga and learn where to get more involved.
By completing the challenge, students can 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 and all points accumulate toward being recognized as a ThinkAchieve Graduate.