Family Orientation session have concluded for the 2023 season. Family Orientation 2024 information coming soon.
Your Family Orientation program has been designed to be as informational and helpful as possible. Our goal is to provide you with the resources you need to help your student succeed academically and find their place in the UT Austin community.
Here's a brief overview of what you can expect during your Freshman Family Orientation session:
College Meeting
You will participate in a College Meeting with your student's college or school, where you will learn more about college requirements and expectations, degree plans and what your child can expect as a student in that college/school. You must attend the meeting for the college/school your child has been accepted to for the incoming year.
Choice Sessions
There will be many opportunities to hear about programs, services, and resources throughout Family Orientation. Check out the Choice Sessions, listed on the Schedule-At-A-Glance, which include many campus resources for you and your student. The choice sessions also include campus tours to give you a chance to explore the 40 Acres, learn more about the campus and experience some of its traditions!
A Texas Sized Farewell
Your Orientation program will end with a chance to enjoy some live music, Austin treats, and some time with your student before you depart campus, and they continue their Orientation program.
Here is a brief overview of what you can expect during your Transfer Family Orientation session:
Academic Success
During this session, you will hear from the Transfer Year Experience office to help you learn more about general academics for your Transfer Student as they begin their academic journey at UT Austin.
Choice Sessions
There will be many opportunities to hear about programs, services, and resources throughout Family Orientation. Check out the Choice Sessions, listed on the Schedule-At-A-Glance, which include many campus resources for you and your student. The choice sessions also include campus tours to give you a chance to explore the 40 Acres, learn more about the campus and experience some of its traditions!
Farewell
Your Orientation program will wrap up with a chance to reconnect with your student. Join us for some light refreshments before departing from the Forty Acres. Your student will remain on campus to continue their Orientation experience!