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Transfer Orientation

UT requires all new transfer students to attend an orientation program designed specifically for transfers. During this mandatory orientation program, transfer students will receive detailed information about academic policies and the many services available at UT. Students are also strongly encouraged to review academic policies and procedures, as well as specific degree program requirements in the University Catalog.

Students who do not attend orientation will have a registration hold placed on their individual accounts. Those with a hold will not be able to register for classes for the following semester until they visit the Academic Advising Office in Plant Hall, room 336.  

Fall 2012 (August)

Information for transfer students starting in the fall.
Schedule Summary: All residence halls will be open on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, to allow resident students to drop off personal belongings in their rooms. The times available for drop off will will be announced June 1, 2012. Overnight stays will not be permitted on Sunday, Aug. 19, and keys will not be issued until check-in on Monday, Aug. 20.

The official program for parents and families begins on Monday, Aug. 20, at check-in. Students and parents check in at assigned times from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Please see the orientation schedule for your specific check-in time.) A final orientation schedule will be available at that time.

Students should report as assigned on the orientation schedule. Bring a photo ID. Students may spend time waiting if they arrive before their assigned time. Students with starting times for noon and after should have lunch before checking in. After-hours check-in will be held at the Vaughn Center information desk.

Throughout the day on Monday, Aug. 20, students are encouraged to complete all check-in related tasks as outlined on their check-in envelope. There will also be select major meetings occurring in the afternoon. These times will be announced later this summer. A mandatory residence hall floor meeting will occur in the evening for all residential students.

On Tuesday, Aug. 21, students are required to attend the transfer orientation program. This program provides essential information about academic and co-curricular topics and allows students to meet key University faculty and staff.

Each evening, social activities will be sponsored by our social Greek letter organizations, Student Productions, Athletics or Residence Hall Association.

More information for Fall 2012 Orientation will be available Spring 2012!

Spring 2013 (January)

Information for transfer students starting in the spring.
A comprehensive Orientation schedule will be posted October 2013. We look forward to seeing you in January!

All new residential students are required to check in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Vaughn Center Information Desk. Commuter and late orientation check-in is Friday, Jan. 18, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Vaughn Center information desk. The final orientation schedule will be available to you at that time.

Throughout the day on Thursday, Jan. 17, and Friday, Jan. 18, students are encouraged to complete all check-in-related tasks as outlined on their check-in envelopes. There will be a transfer program occurring on Friday, Jan. 18, and Gateways for all new freshmen. Attendance is required in the Gateways course; time missed during the orientation period will be considered a course absence. Students will be meeting their faculty advisers, covering academic course materials and engaging in orientation-related activities.

Evening events are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19, and Sunday, Jan. 20. Monday, Jan. 21, is the PEACE Community Service Project  Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This is an opportunity for students to work alongside faculty members, staff and other students on community service projects in the Tampa Bay area. Advance registration is required. We encourage you to sign up for our most popular orientation program!