Family Orientation 2025

This one-day, in-person, program introduces you to University leadership, professional staff, parent volunteers, and current students who will share important information and advice. Upon arrival, you and your student will be directed to separate check-in locations. 

While Family Orientation is optional, we strongly encourage you to attend. You’ll go home feeling more connected to the University and equipped with conversation topics to better support your student as your family continues preparation for the transition in August.

Session Dates

Family Orientation takes place on the first day of your student's three-day orientation.  Your registration form will provide more information about college/school presentations by session date. 

• Session 1: Tuesday, May 27 - Online registration closes Thursday, May 15 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)

  • Participating Colleges and Schools: Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Science, Jackson School of Geosciences, McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communication, School of Civic Leadership, PACE

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• Session 2: Monday, June 2 - Online registration closes Thursday, May 22 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)

  • Participating Colleges and Schools: Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Science, Jackson School of Geosciences, McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communication, School of Civic Leadership, PACE

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• Session 3: Monday, June 9 - Online registration closes Thursday, May 29 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)

  • Participating Colleges and Schools: Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Science, Jackson School of Geosciences, McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communication, School of Architecture, School of Civic Leadership, School of Information, School of Nursing, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, PACE

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• Session 4: Monday, June 16 - Online registration closes Thursday, June 5 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)

  • Participating Colleges and Schools: Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Science, Jackson School of Geosciences, McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communications, School of Civic Leadership, PACE, UTNY

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• Session 5: Monday, June 23 - Online registration closes Thursday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)

  • Participating Colleges and Schools: Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Science, Jackson School of Geosciences, McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communications, School of Civic Leadership, School of Nursing, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, UTNY

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• Session 6: Monday, July 7 - Online registration closes Thursday, June 26 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)

  • Participating Colleges and Schools: Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Science, Jackson School of Geosciences, LBJ School of Public Affairs, McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communications, School of Civic Leadership, Take the World by the Horns

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• Session 7: Monday, July 14 - Online registration closes Thursday, July 3 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)
  • Participating Colleges and Schools: Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Science, Jackson School of Geosciences, LBJ School of Public Affairs, McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communications, School of Architecture, School of Civic Leadership, School of Information, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, Take the World by the Horns

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Online Registration

Online registration is strongly encouraged. Family Orientation is a separate registration from your student's Longhorn Orientation registration. The attendance charge for Family Orientation covers all-day programming, staffing expenses and the Farewell Reception. Lunch and parking charges are not included in your Family Orientation registration. Charges can be paid by credit card only (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) and are as follows:

• $50 per guest
• Children 5 years of age and younger are free

You will need your student's UT EID to register. When you register online, you will immediately receive a confirmation email of your session date and payment. On Thursday, May 1, you'll receive a follow-up email detailing the day's schedule.  Approximately one week before your session, you will receive a reminder email that contains important information about the day's schedule, location and parking information. Please contact the Texas Parents office if a registrant requires a translator in order to attend Family Orientation.

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Same Day Registration 

If you are unable to register online, you can register on the morning of the program at the Same Day Registration table during Check-In at Gregory Gym. Charges can only be paid with credit/debit cards and are as follows:

• $60 per guest
• Children 5 years of age and younger are free

Change or Cancel Your Registration

All registration charges are non-refundable. If you need to change or cancel an existing registration (including adding or removing a registrant, changing your meal preference or changing your session), please reply to your registration confirmation email with your desired change.