Longhorn Orientation

Group of incoming Longhorns at New Student Orientation

Welcome, new Longhorns! We're excited for you to join the Longhorn family.

The next step in your journey is to participate in Longhorn Orientation, where you'll get better acquainted with academic and campus resources, meet your fellow new Longhorns and register for classes. It’s all at orientation, and it’s required for incoming students.

We're looking forward to seeing you at Longhorn Orientation!

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Freshman Orientation

The next step in your journey is to participate in Longhorn Orientation, where you'll get academic resources, campus resources and register for classes, and hopefully make new friends along the way.

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Transfer Orientation

The next step in your journey is to participate in Longhorn Orientation, where you'll get academic resources, campus resources and register for classes, and hopefully make new friends along the way.

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Family Orientation

While your student is attending Longhorn Orientation, it's also your time to engage with the UT resources that will support you and your student throughout their time on the Forty Acres. Family Orientation is a program designed to help our incoming families get acquainted with the University.

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2025 Summer Term Orientation

Summer Term Orientation is for students admitted to begin at UT Austin in summer academic term. Registration for Summer Term Orientation will open in Spring 2025.

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Experiential Orientation (TEXPO)

Students can choose one of our one-day programs packed with fun and engaging activities to introduce them to the city of Austin and assist with their transition to The University of Texas at Austin. Space is limited. Registration for TEXPO 2025 will open in the spring.

Request Accommodations

If you need accommodations for orientation, you can find information about how to request accommodations at the link below.

International Students

In addition to orientation, international students (non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents) are also required to check-in with Texas Global.

Camp Texas

Each year the Texas Exes transform the lives of students through experiences like Camp Texas that foster connections with other students, professors, administrators and UT traditions.

Graduate Student Orientation

Each fall, the Graduate School presents an orientation designed specifically for new graduate students.

Be an Orientation Advisor

Orientation Advisors (OA) are an integral part of the Longhorn Orientation experience. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding leadership opportunity, then consider applying to become an OA.

2026 Spring Orientation

2025 Spring Orientation has concluded. Spring Orientation is required for incoming freshman and transfer students admitted to The University of Texas at Austin for the spring term. Registration for 2026 Spring Orientation will open in Fall 2025.