More detailed information about your orientation session will be emailed to you closer to your session.
Your 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 succeed academically and find your place in the UT Austin community.
Transfer students can complete orientation virtually during any of the three June/July sessions, or can choose to attend in-person during the third session. August Orientation will take place virtually. All programming options will feature a day and a half of programming culminating in registering for your first semester of classes at UT Austin.
Participating in orientation is required. Please do not register for an orientation date if you know you will be unavailable for the required time frame. Incoming students should plan to attend orientation between 8 a.m. on Day 1 and 2:30 p.m. on the final day.
All orientation programs listed on the live schedule will take place in Central Standard Time. While we will not be able to provide all live content during ideal hours across time zones, we are understanding in the challenges this may create. New Student Orientation information will include both self-paced Canvas modules and live material.
Here's a brief overview of what you can expect during your session:
Canvas Modules
You will need to complete Canvas modules as part of your orientation session. The modules contain helpful resources for academic success, navigating campus life, and health and safety at UT Austin. Modules will be available 10 days before the start of your scheduled session.
College Meeting
You will participate in a College Meeting with your college or school, where you’ll learn more about college requirements and expectations, degree plans and how to use the course registration system.
Academic Advising
You will also have a meeting with an academic advisor who will go over the course schedule with you, talk about your degree plan and help you map out a sample schedule of classes. Meeting with an academic advisor is required for course registration.
Campus Resources
There will be many opportunities to hear about programs, services, and resources throughout orientation. Connect with Campus Partners at Discover UT or participate in one of the involvement events.
Peer Connection
Connect with fellow UT Austin students through Small Group meetings and social programs hosted during orientation.
Course Registration
Be sure to access your Registration Information Sheet no later than two weeks prior to your orientation session to ensure there are no holds that will prevent you from registering. Advising holds will be cleared during your advising appointment and no action is needed. If you have a health hold, you should submit your documentation to University Health Services at least two weeks prior to your session to ensure it can be processed and resolved in time for orientation.
Course registration will take place on the final day of your scheduled session.