Family Orientation 2025

Registration is now open!

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. 

Schedule

Registration

Registration is now open and 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 a Farewell reception at the session's conclusion. 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.

**Registration closes 10 calendar days before the start of each session.**

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.

Parking

Parking is not included in the cost of registration and is a separate process facilitated by the Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) office. Check back soon for parking information. 

Overnight Accommodations

Students attending Longhorn Orientation are required to stay in the Residence Halls.

If your family plans to stay overnight during your student's three-day program, the Texas Parents office has coordinated Family Orientation guest rates at various hotels in the general campus/downtown area. All rates are based on availability and may vary due to other events taking place in Austin. Go here for Overnight Accommodations information.