Welcome to the Longhorn Family!
Congratulations to your student on their acceptance into The University of Texas at Austin!
While Spring Family Orientation is optional, we strongly encourage you to sign up! After completing our online Spring Family Orientation modules about the University we hope that you’ll feel more connected to the University and equipped with conversation topics to better support your student as your family continues preparation for their transition in January!
Spring Family Orientation programming will take place virtually with curated online modules made up of important information provided by departments and units across campus to help your student succeed. The online modules will be available for registered parents and families to review at their own leisure from January 6, 2025 - January 23, 2025.
Registration closes on January 9, 2025, make sure to sign up TODAY!
Parents and families who are interested in signing up for the 2026 Spring Family Orientation will need to go to our
NEW Texas Parents and Families Portal to register!
How to Register for 2026 Spring Family Orientation:
- Sign up and create your own personal account on our Texas Parents and Families Portal
- Within the portal you will be able to join communities, you will need to join the Spring Orientation Community on the portal to have access to the registration link
- Register for Spring Orientation (found on the furthest right column in the portal)
- After you have completed registration you will receive an email no earlier January 6, 2025 giving you access and instructions on how to navigate the Spring Family Orientation online modules
Let us know if you have any questions that we can assist with by phone at 512-471-2353 or by email: familyorientation@austin.utexas.edu
Cost
The cost for Spring Family Orientation is $28. Registration for Spring Family Orientation is non-refundable.
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2026 Spring Orientation for Students
Spring Orientation is required for incoming freshman and transfer students admitted to The University of Texas at Austin for the 2026 spring term. This program is designed to provide students with resources they will need to succeed academically and find their place in the UT Austin community.