INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1. ACCEPT YOUR ADMISSIONS OFFER

Let us know you accept our offer of admission and plan to attend UTEP. You will need your UTEP ID number to accept our offer. You can find your Student ID on your acceptance letter.

I ACCEPT MY ADMISSIONS OFFER! 

2. REGISTER FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

New Student Orientation is required and free to all new students. At orientation you will learn about your major, connect with your academic advisor, and register for classes. You will also have the opportunity to discover student services and resources, and meet current UTEP students.

To register for orientation, log into your MyStatus portal at mystatus.utep.edu, and select the session that works best for you. If you have trouble registering for an orientation session call the Office of New Student Orientation at 915-747-6752. Orientation sessions fill quickly and close in advance.

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION 

3. REGISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION

In addition to New Student Orientation, all international students are strongly encouraged to attend International Student Orientation. This offers international students information about academic, social, and cultural opportunities. During this orientation, you will learn about maintaining your immigration status, applying for a social security card, and getting a driver’s license.

REGISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION VISIT THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

4. ACTIVATE YOUR MINERS ACCOUNT

All UTEP students are required to set up a UTEP account to access e-mail and student portals. After you attend orientation, all official university communication will be sent to your new UTEP e-mail. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the UTEP HelpDesk at 915-747-5257.

ACTIVATE MY MINERS ACCOUNT 

5. EXPLORE STUDENT HOUSING & LIVING ON CAMPUS

What’s so great about living on campus? In a word: everything! Students who live on campus enjoy benefits including from getting involved in their community, being close to classes and activities, living and learning with friends. We offer a variety of living options and floor plans including efficiencies and multi-bedroom units.

All of our housing comes fully furnished with access to recreational areas, study areas, and the Miner Metro Shuttle.

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6. SUBMIT FINAL DOCUMENTS

As you make the transition to becoming a member of the Miner nation and completing your high school diploma, please remember to submit copies of your final high school transcripts showing your high school graduation and final grades. Transcripts must be sent from your high school to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment to allow you to register for future courses.

Transcripts can be submitted electronically through the Texas Records Exchange (TREx), sent form another secure electronic platform to submit@utep.edu, or mailed directly to:

Office of Admissions and Recruitment
Mike Loya Academic Services Building
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave.
El Paso TX, 79968-0510
USA