For Freshman Fall Admits:
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.
There are two required components to your UT orientation: self-guided online modules and your in-person orientation session.
Step 1: Canvas Modules
You will need to complete self-guided Canvas modules prior to your orientation session. The modules contain helpful resources for academic success, navigating campus life and health and safety at UT Austin. You will receive an email with how to access your orientation Canvas modules about one week prior to your scheduled orientation session. The modules will take one to two hours to complete.
Step 2: In-Person Orientation Session
More information will be emailed to you closer to your orientation session. The full schedule will also be available in the MyUT app. Here's a brief overview of what you can expect during your 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 Connection
Connect with fellow UT Austin students through small group meetings and social programs hosted during orientation. There will also be many opportunities to hear about University programs, services and resources throughout your experience.
Course Registration
Be sure to access your Registration Information Sheet prior to orientation to review any holds. Advising Holds will be cleared during your advising appointment at orientation and no action is needed. If you have an Immunization Hold, you should submit your documentation to University Health Services prior to your session. If you have a high school transcript hold, it will not prevent you from registering for classes.
Course registration will take place on the final day of your scheduled session.