Freshman Orientation
Freshman Orientation is an exciting first step to becoming part of the UT Dallas campus and community. This two-day program for all freshmen will provide an overview of the extensive range of opportunities available to you at UT Dallas.
During Freshman Orientation you will have the chance to:
- Meet other students and make new friends
- Meet with academic advisers and discuss classes and majors
- Complete course selections and registration
- Learn about academic expectations
- Learn about the University’s services and resources
- Familiarize yourself with the UT Dallas campus
- Meet with administrators
Freshman Orientation dates for fall 2008:
Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22(FULL)
- Thursday and Friday, June 26-27
- Sunday and Monday, July 13-14
- Sunday and Monday, July 20-21
- Tuesday and Wednesday, August 12-13
Registration
During Freshman Orientation, you will be able to register for classes. The more familiar you are with the courses being offered, the easier and smoother the advising and registration process. We recommend that you review the UT Dallas class schedule on the Course Lookup Web site before your scheduled orientation.
New students have the option of registering for Freshman Orientation in one of two ways: online through a secure Web site, or by mail. If registering by mail, please fill out the orientation registration form for freshmen and mail it with the $100 orientation fee to:
The University of Texas at Dallas
New Student Programs
800 West Campbell Rd, SU 26
Richardson, TX 75080
If you cannot afford registration fees for orientation, you may be eligible to have them waived. Contact New Student Programs at 972-883-6171 or at newstudentprograms@utdallas.edu for more information.
Placement Tests
All students planning to take Pre-Calculus, Applied Calculus or Calculus I must fulfill course prerequisites. Visit the Undergraduate Dean's Web site for more information about math placement tests.
In addition, Computer Science students should read information about Computer Science placement testing.
