Congratulations, Spartans, and welcome to your new home at the University of Tampa!
UTampa is dedicated to making your transition one of a kind and offers orientation programs designed to help first-year, transfer, commuter, and international students successfully transition to our community. Throughout your orientation, you will be exposed to many valuable resources, interact with various campus student leaders and participate in social experiences to begin making new connections with fellow Spartans.
Your future starts here! Complete Your Online Orientation Program!
As a new student, you will have the opportunity to get to know your campus prior to your arrival by completing UTampa's online orientation program. This program has been specifically designed with YOU in mind! From navigating academics to getting involved on campus, this program will help you familiarize yourself with the many resources available to you as a Spartan. The online orientation program for all new incoming students (residents, commuters and transfers) starting in Fall 2025 will become available on July 14. You can access online orientation through your MyUTampa account, and it must be completed prior to your arrival on campus.
Tampa Bay Area
Tampa’s location not only offers pleasant year-round temperatures, but is the central hub for business, research, sports, culture, nightlife, entertainment and more.
Fall 2025 Week of Welcome
Week of Welcome (WOW!) is designed specifically to help our new students as they transition to the University and we are excited to welcome our new Spartans to campus! The Fall 2025 Week of Welcome will take place from Friday, Aug. 22, to Monday, Sept. 1.
The Fall 2025 Week of Welcome schedule will be available via Guidebook in August! Download Guidebook via Google Play or the App Store. Once the app is downloaded search The University of Tampa Office of Orientation and Family Engagement to download our guide space to access the schedule.
Live Virtual New Student Q&A Session
Transitioning to college life can be tough—but our staff and student leaders are here for support! New students will have an opportunity to participate in the Live Virtual New Student Q &A session each semester. The Fall 2025 session will take place on Wednesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. EST. Please check your Spartan email address in mid-June to register for this virtual event.
Questions?
Students are encouraged to view Orientation Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Please contact Orientation and Family Engagement at (813) 257-1999 or orientation@ut.edu with any questions.
