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Fall 2026 First-Year Schedule
Time
Event
7:45am - 8:30am
Check In
Gardner Commons
7:45am - 8:45am
Student Success Festival
LNCO Plaza
8:55am - 9:20am
Welcome to the U
Gardner Commons 1900/2900/2950
9:20am - 10:15am
Orientation Leader Small Groups
Gardner Commons Various Locations
10:20am - 11:00am
U Start Essentials Panel
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
Joining the Community
Gardner Commons 1900
11:05am - 11:45am
U Start Essentials Panel
Gardner Commons 1900
Joining the Community
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
11:45am - 12:45pm
Lunch
Kahlert Village - Carolyn's Kitchen
12:50pm - 1:15pm
Breakout Session #1
1:25pm - 1:50pm
Breakout Session #2
2:00pm - 2:20pm
Undergraduate Studies: Navigate Your Degree
Gardner Commons 1900
2:20pm - 2:30pm
First Semester Course Registration Dismissal
Gardner Commons 1900
2:30pm - 5:00pm
First Semester Course Registration
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Survey, UCard, Photobooth, Answer U & T-Shirt
Gardner Commons 2900/2950 Lobby
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Campus Store Event
University Campus Store
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Campus Tour
Gardner Commons
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Housing Tours: Kahlert Village, Lassonde Studios, or Impact & Prosperity Epicenter
Gardner Commons
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dinner
Kahlert Village
6:00pm - 8:00pm
A. Ray Olpin Union Bowling
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Student Life Center
Fall 2026 First-Year International Schedule
Time
Event
7:45am - 8:30am
Check In
Gardner Commons
7:45am - 8:45am
Student Success Festival
LNCO Plaza
8:55am - 9:20am
Welcome to the U
Gardner Commons 1900/2900/2950
9:20am - 10:15am
Orientation Leader Small Groups
Gardner Commons Various Locations
10:20am - 11:00am
U Start Essentials Panel
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
Joining the Community
Gardner Commons 1900
11:05am - 11:45am
U Start Essentials Panel
Gardner Commons 1900
Joining the Community
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
11:45am - 12:45pm
Lunch
Kahlert Village - Carolyn's Kitchen
12:50pm - 1:15pm
Breakout Session #1
1:25pm - 1:50pm
Breakout Session #2
2:00pm - 2:20pm
Undergraduate Studies: Navigate Your Degree
Gardner Commons 1900
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Immigration & Compliance Session with International Student & Scholar Services (Required)
Gardner Commons 1900 Lobby
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Survey, UCard, Photobooth, Answer U & T-Shirt
Gardner Commons 2900/2950 Lobby
Optional Personalized Time
Available after Immigration & Compliance Session
Open Houses in A. Ray Olpin Union Building & Student Services Building Offices in the Union and Student Services Building will be available for students to connect with to help support students through their time here at the U!
Fall 2026 Transfer Schedule
Time
Event
7:45am - 8:30am
Check In
Gardner Commons
7:45am - 8:45am
Student Success Festival
LNCO Plaza
8:55am - 9:20am
Welcome to the U
Gardner Commons 1900
9:20am - 10:15am
Orientation Leader Small Groups
Gardner Commons Various Locations
10:20am - 11:00am
U Start Essentials Panel
Gardner Commons 1900
11:05am - 11:45am
Joining the Community
Gardner Commons 1900
11:45am - 12:45pm
Lunch
Gardner Commons - Carolyn's Kitchen
12:50pm - 1:15pm
Breakout Sessions
1:20pm - 2:00pm
Transfer Resources Panel
Gardner Commons 1900
2:00pm - 2:20pm
Undergraduate Studies: Navigating Your Degree
Gardner Commons 1900
2:20pm - 2:30pm
First Semester Course Registration Dismissal
Gardner Commons 1900
2:30pm - 5:00pm
First Semester Course Registration
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Survey, UCard, Photobooth, Answer U & T-Shirt
Gardner Commons 2900/2950 Lobby
Optional Personalized Time
Available after First Semester Course Registration
Open Houses in A. Ray Olpin Union Building & Student Services Building Offices in the Union and Student Services Building will be available for students to connect with to help support students through their time here at the U!
Fall 2026 Transfer International Schedule
Time
Event
7:45am - 8:30am
Check In
Gardner Commons
7:45am - 8:45am
Student Success Festival
LNCO Plaza
8:55am - 9:20am
Welcome to the U
Gardner Commons 1900
9:20am - 10:15am
Campus Tour with Small Groups
Various Locations
10:20am - 11:00am
U Start Essentials Panel
Gardner Commons 1900
11:05am - 11:45am
Joining the Community
Gardner Commons 1900
11:45am - 12:45pm
Lunch
Gardner Commons - Carolyn's Kitchen
12:50pm - 1:15pm
Breakout Sessions
1:20pm - 2:00pm
Transfer Resources Panel
Gardner Commons 1900
2:00pm - 2:20pm
Undergraduate Studies: Navigating Your Degree
Gardner Commons 1900
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Immigration & Compliance Session with International Student & Scholar Services (Required)
Gardner Commons 1900
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Survey, UCard, Commuter Services, Photobooth, Answer U & T-Shirt
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
Fall 2026 Hawai'i Session Schedule
Time
Event
9:00am - 9:30am
Check In & Light Breakfast
Ala Moana Hotel - Garden Lanai
9:30am - 9:50am
Welcome to the University of Utah
Ala Moana Hotel - Garden Lanai
9:50am - 10:15am
Joining the Community
Ala Moana Hotel - Garden Lanai
10:15am - 10:45am
Undergraduate Studies
Ala Moana Hotel - Garden Lanai
10:45am - 11:00am
Break
Breakout Session #1
11:00am - 11:25am
Scholarships & Financial Aid & Paying Your Tuition
Room - Garden Lanai (Zoom)
Campus & City Life
Room - Carnation
Breakout Session #2
11:30am - 11:55am
Housing & Dining Programs
Room - Garden Lanai (Zoom)
Campus Commuter Experience
Room - Carnation
Breakout Session #3
12:00pm - 12:25pm
Residency
Room - Garden Lanai (Zoom)
Student Leadership & Involvement
Room - Carnation
12:30pm - 1:15pm
Lunch
Ala Moana Hotel - Garden Lanai
1:20pm - 1:40pm
Student Panel with an Orientation Leader
Ala Moana Hotel - Garden Lanai
1:40pm - 2:00pm
Campus Information Services
Ala Moana Hotel - Garden Lanai
2:00pm - 4:00pm
First Semester Course Registration
Ala Moana Hotel - Garden Lanai
1:40pm - 4:00pm
Guest Track
Ala Moana Hotel - Carnation
Supporting Your Student - 1:40pm to 2:20pm
Break - 2:20pm to 2:30pm
Snack & Chat with Dr. Mitzi M. Montoya, Executive President for Academic Affairs - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Fall 2026 Guest Schedule
Time
Event
7:45am - 8:30am
Check In
Gardner Commons
7:45am - 8:45am
Student Success Festival
LNCO Plaza
8:55am - 9:20am
Welcome to the U
Gardner Commons 1900/2900/2950
9:20am - 10:15am
Student Panel & Small Group
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
10:20am - 11:00am
U Start Essentials Panel
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
Joining the Community
Gardner Commons 1900
11:05am - 11:45am
U Start Essentials Panel
Gardner Commons 1900
Joining the Community
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
11:45am - 12:45pm
Lunch
Kahlert Village
12:50pm - 1:15pm
Breakout Session #1
1:25pm - 1:50pm
Breakout Session #2
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Parent Panel
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Undergraduate Studies: Supporting Your Student
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Check Out: Survey & T-Shirt
Gardner Commons 2900/2950
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Campus Store Event
University Campus Store
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Campus Tour
Gardner Commons
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Housing Tours: Kahlert Village, Lassonde Studios or Impact & Prosperity Epicenter
