Orientation Programs and Dates

Various UT Orientation programs are presented depending on whether you are admitted to the fall term, spring term or summer term. See the descriptions below to find the orientation program you should participate in.

 

Summer Term Orientation

May 24-25, 2023

Registration will open on March 22, 2023.

Summer Term Orientation is for students admitted to a summer term. Summer Term Orientation will take place online. Orientation will include self-guided informational modules and a virtual interaction with your college for academic information and advising. Summer Term Orientation Registration closes on May 18 at 11:59 p.m.

Freshman Orientation

Registration will open on March 22, 2023.

Freshman Orientation is required for students admitted to the fall term. For Freshman Orientation, different sessions are offered depending on your college or school. Find your college/school below to see which orientation sessions you can participate in. If you cannot participate in a June/July session, an August session is offered before classes begin. You only need to participate in one orientation session (either a June/July or an August session). 

If you are attending Freshman Orientation (June/July sessions only), you are required to stay in Jester Center residence halls for the duration of your session. On-campus housing is not provided for students attending Spring, Summer Term or August Orientation.

Space is limited, so try to register early as sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for each orientation session closes at 11:59 p.m. CST two Thursdays days before the start of each session (see the dates below). You will need to go to the registration page to see which sessions still have space available. 

Freshman Session Dates Registration Close Date
Session 1 May 30-June 1, 2023 May 18
Session 2 June 5-7, 2023 May 25
Session 3 June 12-14, 2023 June 1
Session 4 June 20-22, 2023 June 8
Session 5 June 26-28, 2023 June 15
Session 6 July 10-12, 2023 June 29
Session 7 July 17-19, 2023 July 6

 

College   Dates

Architecture

Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 6 (July 10-12)

Business

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 2 (June 5-7); Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 4 (June 20-22); Session 5 (June 26-28); Session 6 (July 10-12); Session 7 (July 17-19); 

Communication

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 2 (June 5-7); Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 4 (June 20-22); Session 5 (June 26-28); Session 6 (July 10-12); Session 7 (July 17-19)

Education

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 2 (June 5-7); Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 6 (July 10-12); Session 7 (July 17-19)

Engineering

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 2 (June 5-7); Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 4 (June 20-22); Session 5 (June 26-28); Session 6 (July 10-12); Session 7 (July 17-19)

Fine Arts

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 2 (June 5-7); Session 4 (June 20-22); Session 5 (June 26-28)

Geosciences

Session 2 (June 5-7); Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 4 (June 20-22); Session 5 (June 26-28); Session 6 (July 10-12)

Information

Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 6 (July 10-12)

Liberal Arts

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 2 (June 5-7); Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 4 (June 20-22); Session 5 (June 26-28); Session 6 (July 10-12); Session 7 (July 17-19)

PACE

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 2 (June 5-7); Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 4 (June 20-22)

Natural Sciences

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 2 (June 5-7); Session 3 (June 12-14); Session 4 (June 20-22); Session 5 (June 26-28); Session 6 (July 10-12); Session 7 (July 17-19)

UTeach ACCess

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 4 (June 20-22)

Nursing

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 5 (June 26-28)

Social Work

Session 1 (May 30-June 1); Session 4 (June 20-22); Session 7 (July 17-19)

 

August Orientation 

August 14-16, 2023

Registration is currently CLOSED.

August Orientation is for students admitted to the fall term who were unable to participate in a June/July orientation session and will be hosted virtually. All colleges participate in the August Orientation, and students will still be able to interact with their college academic advisor and register for classes, consistent with June/July sessions. While August Orientation will be conducted completely online, students will have the chance to connect with campus and students at Longhorn Welcome

If all June/July orientation sessions are full for your college, you will automatically see the option to register for August Orientation within the registration portal. Please note: All students may not see the option to register for August Orientation simultaneously as it is dependent on their specific college reaching capacity. August Orientation registration will open when all June and July sessions for a college are full or have passed.

Spring Orientation

2024 Info Coming Soon

Spring Orientation information can be found here. Spring Orientation is required for students admitted to the spring term. Spring Orientation is followed by Spring Welcome. Spring Welcome is a series of events and programs to welcome you to UT Austin and help you transition to your new home. 

On-campus housing is not provided during Spring Orientation. If you have questions or need more information, contact University Housing and Dining.