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 with administrators
Registering for Freshman Orientation
Follow the instructions below to view available dates and register for orientation.
- Go to the Galaxy Portal and log in with your NetID and password
- Under Orion Self-Service, click on Applicant Center
- Click on Freshman Orientation Center. The next screen will show the Freshman Orientation FAQ page, please review these. On the left, click the Freshman Orientation Center tab.
- Click on the Register for Freshman Orientation link
- Follow the on-screen instructions to select from available dates and submit payment; your Freshman Orientation registration request will be cancelled if correct payment is not immediately received.
Sessions will reach capacity quickly and are filled on a first-come first-served basis.
Registering for Honors Orientation
In order to register for the August 14-15th Honors Orientation, you will need to be accepted into the program and have your profile updated in Orion. It can take approximately 7-10 business days for this update to be reflected in the system. If you are still unable to see the session in the portal after this time period, then please reach out to honorscollege@utdallas.edu for assistance.
Once registered you can have your orientation hold removed by completing the Freshman Pre-Orientation Module with a score of 100%. We process hold removals every Tuesday and Thursday.
If you have already registered for a Freshman Orientation session you can move into the Honors Orientation by upgrading your order in the Freshman Orientation Center.
Freshman Pre-Orientation Module
Before you attend Freshman Orientation, you must complete the Freshman Pre-Orientation Online Module in eLearning. The module will cover important information about UT Dallas. If you recently accepted your offer of admission, it can take 7-10 days before you have access to eLearning. Follow these steps to access the module:
1. Log into the UT Dallas eLearning site with your NetID and password.
2. Under My Organizations select Freshman Orientation.
3. Select the Freshman Pre-Orientation Online Module and follow the prompts, complete this assessment with a score of 100%.
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.
