Orientation Programs and Dates

Orientation Programs and Dates

Various orientation programs are presented depending on whether you are admitted to the fall term, spring term or summer term. This page is June and July orientation sessions for Fall Term admitted students. Looking for spring or summer term orientation? Click the links below:

• Summer Term Orientation
• Spring Orientation

Transfer Orientation 

More information on 2026 Transfer Orientation will be released in Spring 2026. 

Transfer orientation is for students admitted to the Fall Term.

If you cannot participate in a June/July session, a virtual August session is offered before classes begin. You only need to participate in one orientation session (either a June/July or virtual August session).

All orientation sessions provide robust programming for incoming students, including the opportunity to receive information about campus resources, organizations, interact with fellow UT Austin students and prepare for course registration. 

Registration for June/July transfer orientation opens in Spring 2026 depending on your college or school. The list of specific orientation registration opening days for each college or school can be found on the Registration page. Orientation seats are limited by college and school so students will have an equal opportunity to attempt to secure a seat, regardless of which day registration opens. Try to register early, as sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. View the schedule below to see which colleges and schools will be available during each orientation session. 

All students will also have the chance to connect with campus and students in-person at Longhorn Welcome.

August Orientation 

August Orientation is for students admitted to the fall term who were unable to participate in a May/June/July orientation session. More information will be released in Spring 2026. 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. While August Orientation will be conducted completely online, students will have the chance to connect with campus and students at Longhorn Welcome.