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Get ready for UTEP's most exciting event of the year—Orange and Blue Day! Dive into the possibilities of your future as you explore majors and colleges that spark your interest. Join us for a guided tour of our beautiful campus, where you'll meet inspiring students and faculty who can’t wait to share their experiences. Discover everything you need to know about applying to UTEP, securing financial aid, and living on campus. Plus, enjoy a day filled with music, vibrant demonstrations from various colleges, and much more—all for free!
Whatever your passion or interest, UTEP can help you explore it. Through interactive College Showcases, talk with representatives from our incredible academic colleges and schools, and discover more than 170-degree programs. Learn more about our world-class faculty and check out what Miners are doing inside and outside the classroom..
Take a tour of our unique 420-acre campus, highlighted by breathtaking, signature Bhutanese-style buildings, and see why UTEP is considered one of the most beautiful universities in the nation. Interact with current students and faculty, and explore our state-of-the-art labs, cutting-edge facilities, multifaceted recreation center and on-campus housing.
At UTEP, campus life is vibrant with NCAA athletics and rich traditions that bring our community together. Get ready to show your Miner pride—wear your orange and immerse yourself in the college spirit. Cheer along with the pep band, join in chants with the cheer team, snap a photo with Paydirt Pete, and dive headfirst into the unforgettable Miner experience!
Stay in the loop with all the latest updates for Orange and Blue Day! UTEP's biggest open house will be packed with activities for you to explore, learn, and connect. We recommend downloading the UTEP Go App to stay up-to-date and receive important notifications regarding Orange and Blue Day and other events.
Free parking for Orange and Blue Day will be available in the Sun Bowl Parking Garage and nearby lots. To view an interactive map, visit utep.edu/map.
Before arriving at Orange and Blue Day, make sure to download the UTEP Go App. When you open the app, select the Orange and Blue Day profile. This will provide details for all the activities happening at Orange and Blue Day. You will be able to identify activities based on your academic major and interests. You can also find out the steps needed to enroll and get your questions answered about financial aid and scholarships. You choose to visit the activities that YOU want – from housing and campus tours, meetings with Admission or Financial Aid counselors, information sessions and hands-on activities with our colleges, and even orientation sign-ups – we’ve got it all!
For example, if you're thinking about majoring in Nursing, attend one of their scheduled presentations at the Health Sciences Building, check out their Simulation Lab tours, then stop by Centennial Plaza to see a Recreational Center activity. If interested in Financial Aid, join the presentation at the UGLC and connect with a counselor at the Senior Corner.
In addition, you might want to stop by to chat with a current UTEP student and learn more about how to get involved on campus by visiting the student organization fair. You get to explore as many colleges or activities as you would like during Orange and Blue Day!
Yes! Orange and Blue Day is an event to showcase the amazing opportunities available at UTEP and help answer questions for high school juniors and seniors. Family members and friends are welcome to attend and encouraged to explore and participate in the many activities that will be available.
There is no cost to attend Orange and Blue Day!
We will have food vendors on site, and you may choose to purchase food or drink from the following:
Orange and Blue Day events take place both indoors and outdoors. Activities and tours will take place across the UTEP campus and will require walking. We encourage appropriate clothing and shoes be worn that will offer the most comfort.
If you are an out-of-town attendee or guest, contact UTEP’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment at 915-747-5890 or orangeandblueday@utep.edu for assistance with scheduling your visit and securing accommodations.
The event is scheduled to end at 1:00 PM.
We have two Welcome Presentations, and strongly encourage you to attend one after checking in to the event. The first Welcome Presentation begins at 8:30 AM and the second Welcome Presentation begins at 9:30 AM.
Have questions about Orange and Blue Day? Email us at orangeandblue@utep.edu or give us a call at 915-747-5890.
