Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome to UT Dallas
Congratulations on pursuing your graduate studies at UT Dallas. To help you get off to a good, strong start, New Student Programs and the Office of Graduate Studies will provide you with information to help answer any questions you have about the University.
Because you have attended one or more colleges or universities before, you may have noticed that each institution has policies, procedures, and services that are unique. Therefore, we encourage you to attend Graduate Student Orientation to learn more about UT Dallas.
Additional information is available through the UT Dallas Graduate Catalog, Class Schedule and the Office of Graduate Studies website.
Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2017 Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation for students entering in fall 2017 will be held on August 7 from 1:30PM - 3:30PM in the Student Services Building Addition. Registration is open now, you may sign up online here.
Orientation will cover what to expect as a graduate student at UT Dallas, an overview of the code of student conduct, academic integrity policies, and campus services. In addition, you will also have the chance to meet current a graduate student who can answer questions and provide resources for you to get involved on campus. You must have a valid UT Dallas parking permit or must obtain a visitor parking pass at the Visitor Center and University Bookstore (VCB) or use a Pay-By-Space lot to park on UT Dallas property. View the campus map »
To register for classes, please schedule a meeting with your academic advisor as soon as possible. You can find your degree's advisor contact information at utdallas.edu/admission/graduate/degrees.
International Graduate Students
International Student Orientation is mandatory for F and J visa holding international students enrolling at UT Dallas for the first time or students changing their status to F-1.
Please Note: F and J status students will NOT be able to register for classes prior to attending an International Student Orientation.
Contact Us
New Student Programs
Student Services Addition (SSA) 14.431
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
972-883-6171 (office)
972-883-6183 (fax)
[email protected]
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Staff
Dan Long
Director for New Student Programs
972-883-6171
Alex Ewing
Program Coordinator for New Student Programs
972-883-6395
Brianna Nichols
Program Coordinator for New Student Programs
972-883-6148
Campus Emergencies
For emergencies, contact the UT Dallas Police at 972-883-2222.
Disability Services
For persons with disabilities, please call 972-883-6171 or visit the Student AccessAbility website for more information. TX Relay: 1-800-RELAYTX.