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Freshman Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to UTEP! Now that you have been admitted it’s time to prepare for your orientation experience!

UTEP Orientation is required and free to all new students. Orientation is designed to meet your needs and is essential for your transition to becoming a UTEP Miner. Upon registering for a session, a confirmation will be sent to your preferred email address with additional details on parking, location, and items to prepare.

Before you can register to attend New Student Orientation, you must:

New Student Orientation is for New Students admitted to UTEP. To check your admissions status, contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at 915-747-5890 or futureminer@utep.edu.

The advising and course registration component during New Student Orientation requires a complete set of placement scores. Contact the UTEP Student Testing Office to see what exams might be needed before attending New Student Orientation at 915-747-5009.

Students who completed dual-credit courses while attending high school must request for an OFFICIAL transcript to be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. If currently enrolled in dual-credit courses then an updated OFFICIAL transcript must be requested after grades are posted.

This requirement is only for students under 22 years of age. Submit your documentation prior to attending your scheduled orientation. Please visit Meningitis Webiste for more information.

Preparing for Orientation

At orientation, you will connect with your advisor and register for classes, follow current students to see what being a Miner is all about and learn information regarding your major and the opportunities available to you as an undergraduate. Additionally, you will discover student services and resources that UTEP has to share with you and uncover UTEP opportunities, services, and programs that will benefit you as a student leader and your future career path.

What to have ready before your orientation session:

  • Activate your UTEP Account
  • Complete Mandatory Modules at utep.edu/community-of-care
  • Check your listed Major is correct on My.UTEP.edu
  • Have your UTEP Student ID available
  • Have a computer or tablet available for course registration
  • Follow us on Social Media for updates @utepnso (Instagram/Facebook)

What to have ready before your virtual orientation session:

  • Activate your UTEP Account
  • Complete Mandatory Modules at utep.edu/community-of-care
  • Check your listed Major is correct on My.UTEP.edu
  • Have your UTEP Student ID available
  • Have a computer or tablet available for virtual orientation
  • Download the Zoom app on your computer or tablet to attend your virtual orientation
  • Follow us on Social Media for updates @utepnso (Instagram/Facebook)

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
F: (915) 747-8893