Utah Bound Orientation - Honolulu, Hawai'i
As a newly admitted student, you will be required to attend Utah Bound Orientation before you can register for classes. We know traveling from Hawai'i to Utah can be a big trip, that's why we're bringing Utah Bound Orientation to you!
This Utah Bound Orientation session is only open to Hawai'i residents. Throughout the day you will meet with representatives from the University of Utah who will help you navigate your transition to the U, register for your classes, and leave Utah Bound Orientation with the confidence, resources, and excitement to make your first year a great one.
Utah Bound Orientation will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra in Honolulu, Hawai'i on June 29th from 9:00am to 4:00pm (HST). Parking, Wi-Fi, and catering will all be provided. Overnight accomodations will not be provided. The Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, 2nd Floor, Garden Lanai and Carnation Room, located at 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, Hawai'i, 96814. Parking is located in the self-parking of the Ala Moana Hotel.
Details on your Utah Bound Orientation schedule are now available. Please click here to download your schedule. As a reminder, you will receive emails 2 weeks, 7 days, and 3 days before your scheduled Utah Bound Orientation with required pre-orientation, parking instructions and additional information.
Once you have registered for your Utah Bound Orientation, we invite you to attend a required Pre-Utah Bound Orientation Advising Session. This virtual session is designed to help you plan ahead regarding class registration and arrive at orientation feeling confident and ready to plan your academic journey. Please register for the Virtual Session Time.
- Tuesday, June 23rd | 12:00pm to 2:00pm (4:00pm – 6:00pm MST)
- Colleges of Humanities, Science, and Social & Behavioral Science
- Wednesday, June 24th | 12:00pm to 2:00pm (4:00pm – 6:00pm MST)
- College of Engineering; School of Business
- Thursday, June 25th | 12:00pm to 2:00pm (4:00pm – 6:00pm MST)
- College of Architecture + Planning, Education, Fine Arts, Health, Nursing, Social Work; Medical Laboratory Sciences, Navigate Hub for Exploring Students
At Utah Bound Orientation, you will:
- Register for your fall classes
- Learn more about academic programs and campus resources
- Connect with your academic college
- Explore tools to plan your first semester course(s)

We can't wait to meet you in Hawai'i on June 29th!
Guests, Parents, Family Members or Supporters
Up to one guest, parent, family member or supporter is welcome to join you during your one-day Utah Bound Orientation. During your First Semester Course Registration, we welcome your family to join a small, specialized session while you are registering for classes. Guests, parents, family members or supporters can register here.