Please note: Spots in orientation fill up very quickly. Once a session is filled, additional seats will not be added and we are unable to register students for a full session due to advising capacities. Students should register for one of the currently available sessions.
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.
Freshman Orientation
June/July Freshman Orientation sessions have concluded and registration is no longer available at this time.
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) |
Spring Orientation
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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.
Summer Term Orientation
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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.
August Orientation
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See the "Registration" tab for more details and to register for August Orientation 2024.
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.