Office of New Student Orientation
Learn about your college and the education opportunities available to you, discover what UTEP campus life is about and connect with new and current students, learn how to navigate the university during a campus tour, and meet with various departments and programs to learn about student services and resources.
Freshman Student ORIENTATION
Designed to meet your needs and is essential to your transition to becoming a UTEP Miner.
Transfer Student Orientation
Shares information and tools to support a successful transition from your previous institution to UTEP.
Parent and Family Orientation
We want your student to have an enriching and successful college experience, that begins with Orientation.
Orientation Eligibility
UTEP New Student Orientation is only for undergraduate Freshmen and Transfer students.
Orientation is not required for:
- Continuing (returning) students
- Transient students (not seeking a UTEP degree)
- Second bachelor’s students
- UTEP Online students (100% online degree programs)
- Graduate students (master’s and doctoral programs)
Freshman Student Orientation Dates
ADMITTED FOR SPRING 2026
Students are required to attend all day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. on Day 1.
| Dates | Format | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 16 – Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Virtual | REGISTER NOW |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
+ You must attend Day 1 to complete orientation. Day 2 is advising for Day 1 attendees. Reserve both days since advising is scheduled after Day 1.
ADMITTED FOR SUMMER / FALL 2026
You must attend both days to complete the orientation requirement. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. each day. Friday runs 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday runs 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
| Dates | Format | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 26 – Saturday, June 27, 2026 * | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
| Friday, July 10 – Saturday, July 11, 2026 | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
| Friday, July 24 – Saturday, July 25, 2026 | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
| Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1, 2026 | In-Person | COMING SOON |
| Friday, August 7 – Saturday, August 8, 2026 | In-Person | COMING SOON |
* Students planning to take classes in Summer 2 must enroll in one of these sessions to register for Summer 2 classes.
Transfer Student Orientation Dates
ADMITTED FOR SPRING 2026
You must attend Day 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with check-in at 7:30 a.m.. Day 2 is for advising for Day 1 attendees. Reserve both days.
| Dates | Format | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 16 – Friday, October 17, 2025 | In-Person | CLOSED |
| Thursday, November 20 – Friday, November 21, 2025 | In-Person | CLOSED |
| Tuesday, December 16 – Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Virtual | REGISTER NOW |
| Thursday, January 8 – Friday, January 9, 2026 | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
ADMITTED FOR SUMMER / FALL 2026
You must attend Day 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with check-in at 7:30 a.m.. Day 2 is for advising for Day 1 attendees. Reserve both days.
| Dates | Format | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2, 2026 * | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
| Thursday, April 23 – Friday, April 24, 2026 * | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
| Thursday, May 21 – Friday, May 22, 2026 * | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
| Thursday, June 4 – Friday, June 5, 2026 * | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
| Thursday, July 2 – Friday, July 3, 2026 | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
| Wednesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Virtual | REGISTER NOW |
| Tuesday, July 28 – Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | In-Person | REGISTER NOW |
* Students planning to take classes in Summer 2 must enroll in one of these sessions to register for Summer 2 classes.
