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Transfer Students

WHY ORIENTATION MATTERS

Orientation is required for all transfer students.
  • Orientation is free for all students.
  • You cannot register for classes until you complete orientation.
  • Orientation prepares you by:
    • Meeting with your advisor
    • Registering for classes
    • Reviewing your transfer credits
    • Learning about campus resources
    • Connecting with other new Miners

Important: You must enroll at UTEP and attend classes for your orientation requirement to be considered complete.

If you attend orientation but do not enroll, and later decide to attend UTEP, you will need to re-attend orientation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND TRANSFER ORIENTATION?

  • Students who enrolled at a college or university after high school and are now moving to UTEP.
  • If you are completing an associate’s degree, you are still a transfer student.
  • If you took only dual credit or Early College classes while in high school, you are a freshman, not a transfer.

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION

You have three options:

  1. Future Miner Portal – log in and select your session.
  2. Call us – (915) 747-6752.
  3. Email us – orientation@utep.edu.

Have your UTEP Student ID number ready.

Tip: Sessions close once full. Register early to improve course availability.

Note: Confirmation and reminders go to the personal email you used on your application. If you used a school or work email that may expire, update it by contacting the Office of Admissions & Recruitment at futureminer@utep.edu or (915) 747-5890.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE ORIENTATION

1. ADMISSION
  • Be fully admitted to UTEP before registering.
  • Send official transcripts from every college or university you attended.
2. TRANSFER CREDITS
  • Request official transcripts as soon as final grades post.
  • Bring unofficial transcripts to orientation for advising.
  • Credit evaluation is based on official transcripts. Some credits may post after orientation.
3. TESTING & PLACEMENT
  • If you completed college-level English and Math with a grade of C or better, you may meet placement without TSI.
  • If not, submit TSI, SAT, ACT, AP, IB, or CLEP scores.
  • Bring copies of scores and transcripts to advising.
4. IMMUNIZATION
  • The Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination is required for students under 22.
  • Shot must be within the last 5 years to be accepted.
  • Submit by email to meningitis@utep.edu.
  • Attach a clear picture of your vaccination record showing your full name and date of birth.
  • Include your UTEP Student ID number in the subject and body.
  • Send at least 10 days before classes begin.
  • Bring a copy to orientation if your submission has not been confirmed.
5. CHANGING YOUR MAJOR
  • Submit major changes at least 10 days before orientation.
  • Office of Admissions and Recruitment
    Email: futureminer@utep.edu
    Phone: (915) 747-5890
6. UTEP ACCOUNT ACCESS

You’ll use your UTEP username and password for My.UTEP, GoldMine, Blackboard, email, and orientation check-in.

  1. Go to UTEP Account Management
  2. Click “Retrieve UTEP Username” and "Create/ Reset Password"
  3. Enter email that was submitted as part of your Admissions application.
  4. Check email for next steps to “Retrieve UTEP Username” and "Create/ Reset Password"
  5. Enroll in Duo Mobile for two-factor authentication

Need help? UTEP Help Desk: helpdesk@utep.edu or (915) 747-5257.

7. APPS TO DOWNLOAD
  • Duo Mobile – required to log in to UTEP systems.
  • UTEP GO – class schedule, campus map, financial aid, events.
  • GET Mobile – upload your photo for your Miner Gold Card.
  • Zoom – only if your orientation is virtual.

WHAT TO EXPECT

DAY 1 – TRANSFER ORIENTATION PROGRAMMING

  • Check-in and welcome
  • Transfer credit review and degree planning
  • Meet with your academic advisor
  • College programming and campus resources
  • Lunch break to purchase food on campus

DAY 2 – ADVISING APPOINTMENTS AND COURSE REGISTRATION

  • Only for students scheduled for advising or registration
  • Meet with your advisor (if needed)
  • Register for classes
  • Resolve holds with Financial Aid or Student Business Services

Note: Not all transfer students will be required to attend Day 2. Please reserve both days until your advising appointment is confirmed.

DOWNLOAD TENTATIVE AGENDA

View a sample agenda for Transfer Orientation (PDF).

Download PDF

AFTER ORIENTATION

  • Check Goldmine for your confirmed class schedule.
  • Log into Blackboard for course materials and syllabi.
  • Watch your UTEP email for updates and deadlines.
  • Attend Welcome Week to connect with the campus community.

Connect With Us

The University of Texas at El Paso
Office New Student Orientation
Mike Loya Academic Services Building Room 127
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79902

E: orientation@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-6752