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VIRTUAL ORIENTATION components - fall

 

 

CANVAS COURSE

 

Goal

Successfully complete the orientation Canvas course, which includes passing all quizzes with 100%

outcome

Your Orientation hold is removed from your student account, and you are ready to meet with your academic college for first semester course planning. You are one step closer to registering for courses
 

actions

  • You will receive access to your Canvas course on the Monday of your registered orientation session - check your UMail for your Canvas invitation
  • Access the Canvas course with your UNID and password
  • You will have 48 hours to complete your Canvas course. During this time, you can navigate the content how and when you choose. Canvas should be completed by end-of-day Tuesday 

Next Step

RSVP for Transfer Connect -
Our Orientation Leaders are excited to meet you!

 

TRANSFER CONNECT

Goal

Learn what current students wish they knew about transferring to the University of Utah

Outcome

You’ve met a few people and you’re starting to feel connected to your new home at University of Utah. We’re happy to have you!

 Actions

  • Pop into the scheduled Zoom meeting at 5pm on Wednesday of your NSO week.  Register here!
  • If this doesn’t fit in your schedule, no worries  --  it’s optional

 Next Step

First-Semester Course Planning with your Academic College
 

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Goal

Connect with your academic college and plan your first semester class schedule

 

Outcome

Once you meet with your Academic College for First Semester Course Planning, your Academic Advising hold is removed from your student account. You are ready to register for classes

Actions

  • Review the "Connect with your Academic College" module in your Canvas course. This will prepare you for course registration.

  • Your academic college will provide resources -- advising appointments, Zoom sessions, and informational videos -- that will support you in planning your first semester courses.
  • Have specific questions? Review information specific to your academic college here

Next Step

Navigate Schedule Builder to register for Fall 2021 courses

 

 

COURSE REGISTRATION

Goal

Create your Fall 2021 schedule

outcomes

You’ve successfully completed course registration and are ready for Fall 2021. If you change your mind, return back and edit as needed

actions

  • Reference the Course Registration video in your virtual orientation as needed
  • Use Schedule Builder to add courses to your CIS shopping cart, and click “Finish Enrolling” to secure your class schedule
  • Need additional help with Schedule Builder after meeting with your Academic College? If you can make it, pop into the optional Zoom meeting on Friday from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM MST during your NSO session. Connect with your Orientation Leader for more information

welcome to the u!

You’re ready to start your first year at the U. See you soon!

 

KEEP IN MIND

  • The cost for First Year NSO is $30

  • $5 change fee will be implemented when changing your NSO session

  • Registration closes 5 days before NSO or until session is filled

  • Any necessary accessibility accommodations can be requested within the NSO registration form

The Office of Orientation & Transition is here to support and guide you through your virtual orientation experience. We are happy to assist via email regarding any questions and concerns. You can reach us at orientation@utah.edu.

 

Last Updated: 12/7/23