Before Orientation

Students participating in the Take the World by the Horns First Semester Abroad program should participate in one the following sessions that your college will be present at. If you are unable to attend one of these sessions, you should attend another available session that your college will be present at.

Reference your college information below for this information and to confirm which sessions are available to you from the above list.

Only students participating in the UTNY, UTLA or Take the World by the Horns programs should plan to attend session 22. Only students participating in the UTNY or UTLA programs should plan to attend session 24.
 

* Indicates PACE program is participating. PACE students should plan to attend session 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 or 9 from the chart above.

One night of housing and meals are included for June/July sessions.

If you need to reschedule your June/July orientation session, payments can be applied towards an available session. Refunds are only available if you cancel your orientation session and formally rescind your offer of admission to the University through MyStatus by the orientation registration close date. A $25 non-refundable charge will be deducted from the refund amount. Please note that registration for August Orientation cannot be changed or canceled, and no refunds will be granted.  

All students, including those with a deferred charge, are responsible for any outstanding orientation charges.

The orientation charge may be automatically deferred for students who qualify based on financial need. Eligible students will see a notification in the registration system if their charge has been deferred.

A deferment means that the balance is due at a later date, and the balance will show on your What I Owe account until your financial aid award is disbursed at the start of the term or you complete payment. If your award does not have sufficient funds, you will have until the first day of classes to complete the payment.

If your orientation charge is not deferred, you will need to complete the payment to confirm your orientation registration.

For security purposes, the University requires that you setup Duo Authentication in order to utilize all UT accounts such as MyStatus, MyUT, UT Zoom, Canvas and the orientation registration system. If you are receiving an error message that says “you are not enrolled due to the Multi-factor Duo Authentication,” you must set up Duo authentication. 

Steps to Set Up Duo

• Visit bit.ly/utduo
• Log in using your UT EID and password.
• Follow the instructions to register your device.
• Download the Duo Mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your device.

You can learn more about how to set up Duo here.

For assistance troubleshooting, please contact the IT Help Desk at 512-475-9400.

Download MyUT Austin and take advantage of personalized features like the orientation schedule, registration information, financial aid, announcements and more. 

Complete the housing application as soon as possible after you finish your admissions application. The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to have your preferences met. 

If you are planning to live off-campus, please utilize the Off-Campus website to access the apartment search portal, specially designed for UT Austin students to find leases, roommates and list sublet opportunities.

Incoming students registering for their first term and readmitted students, you MUST comply with all applicable medical clearance requirements. Students cannot register for classes until they satisfy all requirements. Visit the Healthyhorns website for more information on how to submit documentation of your required immunizations.

Each student receives an official UT Austin email address in the Microsoft 365 system with the suffix “@my.utexas.edu” when they become a current student. This official email address will be listed in each student’s record as their primary email. You will be notified when your official student email is ready for setup. University communication, including those regarding orientation, will be sent to this official email.

More information on how to access and instructions for using your official student email can be found here.

If you have a disability and need accommodations, you will indicate that when you register for your orientation session. You may indicate the need for the following accommodations:

• Interpreting or captioning services
• Housing Accommodations
• Mobility Accommodations

After you register for your session, an email will be sent to you from Longhorn Orientation to confirm your specific accommodation needs. Additional instructions about any required forms or supporting documentation will be included. Any supporting documentation must be submitted at least two weeks before your session.

Please note, accommodation requests made for orientation do not apply to the academic year. If you need accommodations during the academic year, you should contact Disability and Access (D&A). For information on how to register with D&A, click here.

Incoming international students must register for a Longhorn Orientation. In addition to Longhorn Orientation, international students are required to complete the check-in process with Texas Global . You will not be able to register for classes until you have attended a Longhorn Orientation session AND completed the check-in process with Texas Global. You will also have an additional International Student Orientation available to you.

Encourage your family to register for Family Orientation, where they'll learn about resources to help you successfully transition to UT Austin and thrive on the Forty Acres. Learn more about the program and register to attend.

To upgrade your EID or verify you already have, go to UT Online EID Upgrade Application Guidelines and select Upgrade My EID.

Upgrading your UT EID allows you to claim your financial aid and conduct University business online. 

To obtain your UT ID Card, follow these steps:

• Submit your ID Card Photo online here.
• Wait for email confirmation stating your card is printed and ready for pick up.
• Visit the Flawn Academic Center (FAC) to pick up your ID Card.
  • You can wait until you are on campus for Longhorn Orientation or the start of the term to pick up your UT ID Card.

UT ID Cards cost $20 and payment can be made via What-I-Owe.

UT Math Assessment

College of Natural Sciences first-year freshman students, regardless of AP or IB high school credit, must take the UT Math Assessment (UTMA) before their orientation session. Some students in other colleges must also take the UTMA, including those planning to take pre-calculus or calculus courses, that do not meet the exemption requirements for non-CNS students. Non-CNS students can wait until after discussing their course selection with an academic advisor at orientation to take the UTMA. You must purchase the online Math Readiness Package that will provide online learning modules and the proctored assessment.

The College of Natural Sciences oversees the assessment process for students in all colleges. Additional information, including exemption criteria and test registration details can be found on the UTMA website.

For questions, email readiness@cns.utexas.edu.

UT Exam for M305G (Pre-Calculus) Credit 

If your degree plan allows credit for M 305G (a pre-calculus course), you have the option of testing out of the course with an eligible score on the the UT Exam M305G (Pre-Calculus) Credit. For more information and to register, visit the Student Testing Services’ website. 

Chemistry Assessment

Students registering for CH 301 will be required to complete the Chemistry assessment prior to the Fall Term. The College of Natural Sciences requires students in certain majors to take the UT Chemistry Assessment before orientation. Please review the UTCA website for more information.

Placement Tests

Depending on your college, you may be required to take other placement tests or assessments. You will receive information from your college via email about any college-specific testing requirements.

If you need to take other placement tests, you may register online through Student Testing Services. Results from these exams are available within 24-48 hours, in time for students who may need to adjust their fall schedules based on their results to do so during the add/drop period.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

You can check your TSI status on your Registration Information Sheet (RIS). If you have a Texas Success Initiative (TSI) hold, you will not be able to register for courses until the hold is resolved. You will need to provide documentation that you met exemption criteria or present passing scores from the TSI Assessment. For more information on how to fulfill TSI requirements, click here.

Email tsi@austin.utexas.edu with any questions. Please allow the TSI office 6-10 business days to process your documentation.

Students with credit-eligible Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP, SAT Subject Test, SAT/ACT Writing Scores or International Baccalaureate (IB) test score may find they have already earned coursework credit at UT Austin by taking exams. Credit by exam information, including a list of accepted exams and scores and testing schedules for exams offered on campus can be found at testingservices.utexas.edu/credit.

Make sure you have any test scores (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, etc.) sent directly to UT Austin. It's helpful to gather all test scores and transcripts for completed college-level courses and have them with you during your advising appointment at orientation. Your advisor can still work with you to plan out your course selections even if some of your scores are still pending.

Students can review orientation information, including a detailed schedule, in the MyUT app. This information will become available closer to your orientation session.

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. 

NOTE: Your advising hold will be cleared at orientation. Your health hold will be cleared once you have submitted the appropriate documentation. If you have an international hold, that will be cleared once you have completed the check-in process with Texas Global. If you have a TSI hold, it will be cleared once you have fulfilled the TSI requirement. If you have a high school transcript hold, it will not prevent you from registering for classes.