One Day Orientation
Monday, July 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm (full)
Tuesday, July 14 , 9:00am - 5:00pm (full)
Thursday, July 16, 9:00am - 5:00pm (full)
Friday, July 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm (full)
Saturday, July 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm (full)
Sample Schedule:
Checking In and Checking It Out
Saying Hello: A University Welcome
A glimpse of life at the U and Orientation Staff Introductions.
Discussing the Details
Introduction to the things that make the University of Utah work:
Entering Student To-Do List
University Graduation Requirements
General Education
Individual and Group Advising
Exploring Campus
Begin to learn your way around the University of Utah on a campus tour.
Exploring Academic Departments
Choose from one of the following college presentations to attend. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about majors and courses of study offered at the University before you receive academic advising this afternoon. Most of the academic departments are represented at this time.
Academic Programs in the Health Sciences – Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Pharmacy
Academic Programs in Engineering, Science, Mines and Earth Science
Academic Programs in Business, Social and Behavioral Science, Humanities
Academic Programs in Education, Fine Arts, Humanities
Lunch
Information Fair (Concurrent with Lunch)
Select your lunch and sit down with Orientation Leaders. Review the information you received during the morning and take the opportunity to check out important dates such as the drop/add deadline, due dates for tuition, and finals week. Many areas from around campus will be available to provide you with information on student services and how to get involved on campus. Take some time to explore the fair and visit with individuals from campus.
Exploring Pre-health Options (Concurrent with Lunch)
If you are interested in learning what is required to prepare for medical, dental, or veterinary school, grab a lunch and attend this information session. The premed advisor will go over requirements and answer your questions.
Exploring Pre-law (Concurrent with Lunch)
If you are interested in attending law school after you earn your bachelor’s degree, grab a lunch and attend this information session. The prelaw advisor will discuss how to become competitive applicant, and how to prepare yourself for the rigors of law school.
Transition Programs at the U
Learn about two courses offered at the U that can assist in your overall transition: Strategies for College Success – EDPS 2600 and Undergraduate Studies – UGS 1010.
Learning Communities at the U
Receive information from the LEAP program and the Honors program and how one or both of these learning communities can contribute your degree program at the U.
Break out Sessions: Choose from one of the following breakout sessions.
LEAP – Learning More about LEAP
Representatives from the LEAP program will be available to answer questions you may have regarding the program and the classes.
Honors – Learning More about Honors
Representatives from the Honors program will be available to answer any questions you may have and provide you with information you will need when registering for Honors courses.
Support Services for Non-Traditional Students
If you are returning to college after being out of school for some time and you are curious about support services available to you, please plan to attend this session.
Tips on Transitioning – Info from EDPS 2600 and UGS 1010 .
Breakout for College Advising
Grasping the Specifics: College and Departmental Advising
Preparing for class registration. You will receive:
Information about your major
Advising about your undergraduate college
Undecided students will meet with an advisor from University College.
Registering and the Next Step
Are you ready to register? You’ve found all the information you need from your academic discipline and other areas on campus – now it’s time to head to a University Computer Lab and register for Fall semester courses. You will leave from your departmental advising session and Orientation Leaders will be available to help you through this process.
Tour Residential Living
Take a tour of Fort Douglas while getting additional information about living on campus. Meet in the Union Lobby at this time to take the shuttle system to Fort Douglas.
Orientation Check-Out
Once you have completed registration, stop by our check-out station located in the lobby of the Union and have your completed schedule reviewed by an orientation staff member, pick-up a t-shirt and parking validation, and complete a program evaluation This is a great opportunity to ask any remaining questions before wrapping up orientation.
