Various UT Orientation programs are presented depending on whether you are admitted to the fall semester, spring semester or summer school. See the descriptions below to find the orientation program you should attend.
Spring Orientation
January 11-12, 2021
Spring Orientation information can be found here. Spring Orientation is required for students admitted to the spring semester. Spring Orientation is followed by Spring Welcome. Spring Welcome is a series of events and programs to welcome you to UT Austin and help you transition to your new home.
On-campus housing is not provided during Spring Orientation. If you have questions or need more information, contact University Housing and Dining.
Freshman Orientation
June/July 2021
Freshman Orientation is required for students admitted to the fall semester. For Freshman Orientation, different sessions are offered depending on your college or school. Find your college/school below to see which orientation sessions you can attend. If you cannot attend a June/July session, an August session is offered before classes begin. You only need to attend one orientation session (either a June/July or an August session).
Space is limited, so register early as sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for each orientation session closes at 11:59 p.m. 10 days before the start of each session (see the dates below). You will need to go to the registration page to see which sessions still have space available. Registration for Freshman Orientation 2021 will open in Spring 2021.
Summer Freshman Orientation Sessions 2021
| Session 1 | June 7-9, 2021 |
| Session 2 | June 14-16, 2021 |
| Session 3 | June 21-23, 2021 |
| Session 4 | June 28-30 2021 |
| Session 5 | July 5-7, 2021 |
| Session 6 | July 12-14, 2021 |
| Session 7 | July 19-21, 2021 |
Orientation Session |
College |
| Session 1 (June 7-9, 2021) | Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts,Liberal Arts, Psychology, PACE, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Social Work |
| Session 2 (June 14-16, 2021) | Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts,Liberal Arts, Psychology, PACE, Natural Sciences, Undergraduate Studies |
| Session 3 (June 21-23, 2021) | Architecture, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Geosciences, Information, Liberal Arts, Psychology, PACE, Natural Sciences, Undergraduate Studies |
| Session 4 (June 28-30, 2021) | Business, Communication, Engineering, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Psychology, PACE, Natural Sciences, Undergraduate Studies |
| Session 5 (July 5-7, 2021) | Business, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Natural Sciences, Undergraduate Studies |
| Session 6 (July 12-14, 2021) | Architecture, Business, Communication, Engineering, Geosciences, Information, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Undergraduate Studies |
| Session 7 (July 19-21, 2021) | Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Geosciences, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Natural Sciences, Social Work, Undergraduate Studies |
Summer School Orientation
TBD 2021
Summer School Orientation is for students admitted to a summer session. Registration for Summer School Orientation is now closed. Summer School Orientation will take place online. Orientation will include self-guided informational modules and a virtual interaction with your college for academic information and advising.
August Orientation
August 18-20, 2021
August Orientation is for students admitted to the fall semester who were unable to participate in a June/July orientation session. All colleges participate in the August Orientation, and students will still be able to interact with their college academic advisor and register for classes consistent with June/July sessions.