Freshman Orientation
Freshman Orientation is an exciting first step to becoming part of the UT Dallas community. This program gives an overview of opportunities and resources available to you on campus.
During Freshman Orientation you will have the chance to:
- Meet other students and make new friends
- Meet with academic advisors and discuss classes and majors
- Complete course selections and registration
- Learn about academic expectations
- Learn about the University’s services and resources
- Familiarize yourself with the UT Dallas campus
- Meet administrators
Registering for Freshman Orientation
Freshman Orientation for Fall 2025 admits will occur in Summer 2025. Registration will open February 2025.
Students admitted for the Spring 2025 semester
Freshmen students admitted and plan to attend UTD Spring 2025 must contact the Student Transition Programs department at freshmanorientation@utdallas.edu or call 972-883-6171. Students will follow the orientation for transfer orientation, but must be manually added by our staff.
Placement Exams
ALEKS Placement Exam
To register for classes at orientation, you must complete your math placement exam, referred to as the ALEKS assessment, before June 1st. The ALEKS assessment is required regardless of any Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual credit, or general math courses you may have taken. Please go to the Undergraduate Education Math Placement website for more information.
Computer Science Placement Exam
Students with majors in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, the School of Natural Science and Math, or the School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication may need to or want to take Computer Science courses. Please read this information about Computer Science placement testing.
Language Placement Exam
Any student enrolling in a language course at UT Dallas needs to visit the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities and Technology’s Language Placement website for more information.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
If you have received an automated email regarding the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), there is a possibility you will need to comply with the State of Texas TSI mandate. TSI does not affect your admission to UT Dallas, but it can affect course placement and registration. If necessary, you will need to take the TSI Assessment. The test can be taken virtually prior to your orientation. An email will be sent with detailed information how to register for testing. Find more information about the Texas Success Initiative.
