Planning and registering for Freshman Orientation
All admitted students are encouraged to attend orientation to prepare for life as a Longhorn. At orientation you’ll become familiar with campus, spend time with an academic advisor, and receive information about registering for classes.
Orientation sessions are available to students based on the term or semester in which they enroll at the university.
Orientation Sessions
Session for Spring Students
If you applied for and were admitted to the spring term, you should plan to attend orientation on Monday, January 12, 2009. No additional fee is required to attend orientation, but you will need to register for Spring Orientation. (Online registration will be available in late October.)
Meals and housing accommodations are not provided. However, students with confirmed Housing contracts may want to consider moving into their rooms before orientation. Contact the Division of Housing and Food Services for more information.
For orientation questions, visit the Orientation web site or call New Student Services (NSS) at 512-471-3304. NSS is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Session for Summer School Students
If you applied for and were admitted to the summer term, you should plan to attend orientation on Monday, June 1, 2009. No additional fee is required to attend orientation, but you will need to register for summer school orientation. (Online registration will be available April 1, 2009.)
Meals and housing accommodations are not provided. However, if you have a confirmed Housing contract, you may want to consider moving into your room before orientation. Contact the Division of Housing and Food Services for more information.
For orientation questions, visit the Orientation web site or call New Student Services (NSS) at 512-471-3304. NSS is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Session for Summer Freshman Class Students
If you applied for the fall semester but were admitted to the Summer Freshman Class (SFC), you should register for the orientation session to be held from Tuesday, June 9 to Friday, June 12, 2009. (Online registration will be available on January 28, 2009.)
The session is designed to meet the needs of SFC students; colleges/programs represented at this session are Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences and Health Professions.
Sessions for Fall Students
Summer Orientation Sessions
If you applied for and were admitted to the fall semester, you should plan to attend one of the Summer Orientation sessions. Register for a summer orientation session in which your college is represented. (Online registration will be available on January 28, 2009.)
For orientation questions, visit the Orientation web site or call New Student Services (NSS) at 512-471-3304. NSS is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fall Orientation Session
If you applied for and were admitted to the fall semester but are not able to attend one of the Summer Orientation sessions, you should plan to attend orientation on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 and Thursday, August 20, 2009. No additional fee is required to attend, but you will need to register for Fall Orientation. (Online registration will be available on June 1, 2009.)
Meals and housing accommodations are not provided. However, if you have a confirmed Housing contract, you may want to consider moving into your room before orientation. Contact the Division of Housing and Food Services for more information.
For orientation questions, visit the Orientation web site or call New Student Services (NSS) at 512-471-3304. NSS is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
More about Orientation
If you have additional questions about orientation issues, please review the following topics.
Additional Information
Testing during Orientation
Most new freshmen are required to take placement tests before registering for classes. Students who do not take the required tests before attending orientation are given the opportunity to take them during freshman summer orientation sessions. Placement tests are also offered prior to spring, summer and fall registration. You’ll find information about registering for tests on the New Student Services Web site.
Information about test fees is available from DIAA/Student Testing Services.
If you took the SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Level 1 or Level 2 through the College Board, be sure to request that the scores be sent to UT Austin (code 6882). If you took the tests at a College Board test center and you want to try to improve your scores, you may take them again at UT Austin. UT Austin will accept the highest scores.
Family Orientation Program
New Student Services invites family members of new UT Austin freshmen to participate in Family Orientation. Registration is required for this program. Family Orientation is offered the first day of each freshman orientation session.
Special Arrangements and Accommodations
Students needing special arrangements or accommodations because of a documented disability can find information about services offered through Services for Students with Disabilities web site.
Travel Plans
Make travel plans only after you receive confirmation of your orientation registration. Information about arrival times and check-out times will be available after your orientation session date is confirmed.