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. Students admitted to the fall semester select from several orientation sessions offered each summer.
To register for orientation or to find out more information about orientation, please visit the Orientation Web site. You’ll find details about when orientation sessions are held for each semester or term and when orientation registration opens – along with some Frequently Asked Questions with lots of details.
If you have additional questions, contact New Student Services (NSS) at 512-471-3304; office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Family Orientation Program
New Student Services invites family members of new UT Austin freshmen to participate in Family Orientation, which is offered the first day of each freshman Summer Orientation session.
Registration is required for this program. For additional information contact New Student Services by e-mail (nss@uts.cc.utexas.edu) or by calling 512-471-3304; office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.