Undergraduate Students
Freshmen
All admitted Freshmen are required to attend an in-person, one-day, New Student Orientation (NSO) where they will meet other new students, learn about campus spirit and traditions, obtain information about campus and academic resources, and get unique UT San Antonio orientation materials. In addition, NSO includes academic advising and course registration as part of the one-day program experience. Students attending NSO can also bring two guests at no extra charge. Freshmen are also required to complete an online orientation module to fulfill the university orientation requirement. More information can be found on The Office of Orientation and Family Programs website.
Transfer/Summer Admitted Undergraduates
Students admitted for Summer (Freshmen, Freshmen Transfer, and Transfer), and Transfer students admitted for Fall, will have the option to attend NSO, or they can complete the online orientation module. Students who choose to attend NSO will have to complete the online orientation module to fulfill the university orientation requirement. They can also bring two guests at no extra charge. More information can be found on The Office of Orientation and Family Programs website.
Graduate Students
Graduate School Orientation provides the opportunity for new graduate students to receive an overview of how to succeed in graduate school, including the resources and services available to them. Doctoral students will participate in the Bold Doctoral Phased Orientation series intended to support doctoral students through their journey. More information may be found on the Graduate School Orientation website.
