The Office of Orientation & Transition Enrollment Management

Yes! We have limited space availability in all of our sessions and require registration. Remember, Utah Bound Orientation is a required program for all new students at the University of Utah. Find out more information and register by following the link below:

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Applies to: General

Yes! We have limited space availability in all of our sessions and require registration. Remember, UOnline Utah Bound Orientation is a required program for all new students at the University of Utah.

Applies to: UOnline

Yes! We have limited space availability in all of our sessions and require registration. Remember, Utah Bound Orientation is a required program for all new students at the University of Utah. International students are required to register for Utah Bound Orientation, complete the Utah Bound Orientation Welcome Course and attend an in-person Utah Bound Orientation session upon arrival. There are specific sessions available for international students, check the registration page to see when those sessions are held.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, International

The benefits to attending an in-person session are numerous. During your time at Utah Bound Orientation, you will connect with other incoming students, experience life on campus, meet with advisors within your academic college, and learn about ways to get involved on campus. International students will also attend an Immigration and Compliance Session with International Student & Scholar Services. Students who attend in-person orientation reported having a smoother transition to college life, feeling more comfortable finding their way around campus, utilizing resources, and are better prepared for the first day of classes. We are excited for you to get a glimpse into the next several years here at the University of Utah!

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, Guest, International

No. Utah Bound Orientation contains federally mandated sections within its programming, and thus it is required that every student at the University of Utah complete their own Utah Bound Orientation. This pertains to both virtual and in-person Utah Bound Orientation.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, Guest

There is a concurrent program called Guest Utah Bound Orientation during all of our fall admitted, first-year sessions. At Utah Bound Orientation, guests will learn more about campus resources, the student experience, and how to support their student in the transition to college. Please click here to register for Guest Utah Bound Orientation.

Applies to: General, First-Year

Utah Bound Orientation is only for students who have been accepted to the University of Utah. You must confirm your intent to enroll and submit your enrollment deposit before registering for Utah Bound Orientation. The Office of Admissions offers programs for students who want more information about the University of Utah.

Applies to: General, First-Year, Transfer, UOnline

No, if you are a student pursuing a Second Bachelors degree, you do not have to attend Utah Bound Orientation. This program is only for First-Year & first-time Transfer students to the University of Utah.

Applies to: General, First-Year, Transfer, UOnline

If you are a returning student who previously attended an orientation at the University of Utah, and it has been less than 5 years, you are not required to attend Utah Bound Orientation (formerly New Student Orientation). If you are returning to the U after more than 5 years, you are required to complete Utah Bound Orientation. You must confirm your intent to enroll and submit your enrollment deposit before registering for Utah Bound Orientation.

Applies to: General, First-Year, Transfer, UOnline

To register for Utah Bound Orientation, click here and follow the registration steps. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email with your Utah Bound Orientation Welcome Course. You must complete this in order for your Utah Bound Orientation hold to be released and register for class before you arrive to campus.

Once you have completed your Utah Bound Orientation Welcome Course, be sure to follow the international student pre-arrival checklist to ensure that all of our pre-arrival tasks are completed prior to attending Utah Bound Orientation.

Applies to: International

All first-year students will become eligible to register for classes during Utah Bound Orientation. Orientation Leaders and other university staff members will assist you with registering for courses in a university computer lab. We hope you leave Utah Bound Orientation with your new class schedule. UOnline students will become eligible to register for classes during UOnline Utah Bound Orientation. Transfer students who have not met with an academic advisor prior to orientation will be able to register after they have met with an advisor. Transfer students who have met with an advisor prior to UOnline Utah Bound Orientation will be able to register after their session, but should check in with their college during their session. University staff members will assist you with registering for courses. We hope you complete UOnline Utah Bound Orientation with your new class schedule. International students will schedule an advising appointment by following the steps here, before arriving in Salt Lake City. Meeting with your academic advisor is the final step in the class registration process and will allow you to select your desired courses according to your degree requirements and schedule preferences.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, UOnline, International

After lunch at Utah Bound Orientation, one of our staff members will inform you where to go for your I-20 Immigration check-in. You will complete the Immigration check-in with International Student & Scholar Services, who will send you email communications about your appointment time, location, etc.

Applies to: International

Yes. We encourage you to make any changes to your Utah Bound Orientation registration 3 days before your session. By updating your intended major, this ensures that Orientation & Transition can assist you to your college for First Semester Course Registration.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer

If you are looking for accommodations for you or someone accompanying a student, please visit the University Guest House & Conference Center. If you would like to book with the University Guest House, please indicate on your reservation you are attending Utah Bound Orientation, in order to receive the University rates.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, Guest, International

When you register for Utah Bound Orientation, please indicate your intended major. As you check-in for your Utah Bound Orientation on the day of your orientation session, we will verify your intended major is still correct. If your intended major has changed between registration and your orientation session, you will have an opportunity to change your intended major in order to meet with the correct college/school during First Semester Course Registration.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer

The Utah Bound Orientation fee is implemented in order to best serve students who attend our program, and fees go toward items such as swag, meals, refreshments, space, and staffing during the program. We want everyone who attends Utah Bound Orientation to have the best experience possible, and thus the fee is implemented to make that happen. If you would like to request a fee waiver for your session, please complete your Utah Bound Orientation registration and select the fee waiver option.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, Guest

If you are eligible for a fee waiver, you will need to register for a Utah Bound Orientation and provide proof a payment to process your fee waiver. Please connect with your service representative within the Veterans Affairs Office so they can assist you in processing a refund for your Utah Bound Orientation payment.

Applies to: Transfer

Virtual Utah Bound Orientation is reserved for students facing hardship, which could include, but not limited to required military, medical, or religious service obligation preventing them from attending one of our in-person programs. If you have extenuating circumstances outside of the stated criteria, please contact our office to discuss your request. Students who do not meet these criteria are required to attend one of our many in-person Utah Bound Orientations.

Applies to: First-Year

Please submit your request by emailing the Office of Orientation & Transition at orientation@utah.edu. Your request should include your full name, UNID, starting semester, admit status and reason for your request. Requests are reviewed every Tuesday, starting February 3rd. A member of our staff will follow up with your request to seek additional information or provide you a response.

Applies to: First-Year

Fall Admit Virtual Utah Bound Orientation

Virtual Utah Bound Orientation is granted on a first-come, first- serve basis with limited capacity to students facing hardship, which could include, but not limited to required military, medical, or religious service obligation preventing them from attending one of our in-person programs. Please be mindful there is no guarantee, and we strongly encourage all new incoming students to attend an in-person Utah Bound Orientation. Requests are reviewed weekly. A member of our staff will follow up with your request to seek additional information or provide you a response.

Applies to: First-Year

Unfortunately, once an orientation session is full, whether in-person or virtual, we cannot accept additional reservations. This is due to having a set number of appointment times for academic advisors to meet with students, preparations of our materials, and space capacity. We keep our capacities consistent for each session in order to ensure that each student has a personable, intentional, un-rushed time with their advisor during First Semester Course Registration as they register for classes. View a list of the remaining available sessions.

Please note, attending a later Utah Bound Orientation session still allows students to register for classes. Although we understand that earlier sessions may seem more desirable due to course registration and class availability, our advisors are prepped and ready to assist at all sessions to give each student the best possible schedule available to them, no matter the session.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, Guest

Applications are available on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, UOnline

You can apply to live in the Residence Halls online at the Housing & Dining Programs website. You can apply to live in the University Student Apartments online at the University Student Apartments website.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, International

You can visit the University of Utah Off-Campus Housing website.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, International

Parking permits can be purchased through Commuter Services.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, International

UCards are now digital! During Utah Bound Orientation, you can upload your picture through the UCard website and set up your UCard access.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, UOnline, International

You will need to give proof of two MMR (mumps, measles and rubella) vaccinations.  Proof of Immunization forms are available at Utah Bound Orientation. Find more information.

Applies to: First-Year, Transfer, UOnline, International

Guest Utah Bound Orientation is a program that runs concurrently with fall admitted first-year student Utah Bound Orientation programs.  At Utah Bound Orientation, guests will learn more about campus resources, the student experience, and how to support their student in the transition to college. Beginning Summer 2026, we will offer a Virtual Guest Utah Bound Orientation experience. Please check back soon.

Applies to: Guest

While it’s recommended you attend the same session as your student, it’s not a requirement. Guests, parents, family members & supporters will be on their own track for most of the day, and thus attending a separate session still ensures that participants are receiving valuable information pertaining to their student’s success in college.

Applies to: Guest

During Utah Bound Orientation, we do not allow guests, parents, family members or supporters to attend First Semester Course Registration with your student during Utah Bound Orientation. Since students are beginning their individual journeys at the University of Utah, we have chosen to keep this time solely between the student and the advisors within their Academic College. This allows students to simulate the autonomy of college life, become familiar with interacting 1-on-1 with faculty and staff, and feel prepared and equipped for navigating the first day of classes on their own. Additionally, there may be other students in the vicinity who are also registering for classes. Due to FERPA regulations, we cannot allow guests in the area in order to protect the privacy of our students.

Applies to: Guest

You can find parking information on our Travel Information page.

Applies to: General, Guest