Orientation Session
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 Students
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.
New Student Orientation Dates
Admitted for Spring 2024
| Date | Format | Time | College Participation | Available |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Monday, January 8 - Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
Admitted for Summer / Fall 2024
| Date | Format | Time | College Participation | Available |
| Friday, April 19 - Saturday, April 20, 2024 * | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 4, 2024 * | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, June 20 - Saturday, June 22, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, June 27 - Saturday, June 29, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, July 11 - Friday, July 12, 2024 ** | Virtual | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, July 18 - Saturday, July 20, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, August 1 - Saturday, August 3, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, August 8 - Saturday, August 10, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | OPEN |
| Thursday, August 15 - Friday, August 16, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science | OPEN |
* Students must be classified as College-Ready through testing or exceptions for all Math, Reading, and Writing sections to attend this orientation session.
** To attend this virtual orientation session, Students must not be living in El Paso or available to attend an in-person orientation session. A reason for not being able to participate in person must be provided to register for this virtual session.
Transfer Student Orientation Dates
Admitted for Spring 2024
| Date | Format | Time | College Participation | Available |
| Thursday, October 19 - Friday, October 20, 2023 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, November 16 - Friday, November 17, 2023 | Virtual | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Monday, December 18 - Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science | CLOSED |
| Monday, January 8 - Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Date | Format | Time | College Participation | Available |
| Wednesday, April 3 - Thursday, April 4, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, April 25 - Friday, April 26, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Tuesday, May 14 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, June 6 - Friday, June 7, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Tuesday, July 2 - Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, July 11 - Friday, July 12, 2024 ** | Virtual | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Thursday, July 25 - Friday, July 26, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing | CLOSED |
| Tuesday, August 13 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | In-Person | 8am - 5pm (each day) |
Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science | OPEN |
** To attend this virtual orientation session, Students must not be living or available to attend an in-person orientation session. A reason for not being able to participate in person must be provided to register for this virtual session.
