• Housing accommodation requests must be submitted to Student Accessibility Services by October 1.         
• Submit your Academic Preference form through SpartanStart. 
• Upload a photo for Spartan ID card. Submissions must be uploaded the SpartanStart Portal.
• Login to MyUTampa and view the different applications available to students. Instructions for first-time logging in.
• Submit immunization records through PyraMed.
• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the confidentiality of student education records. It restricts schools from disclosing personally identifiable academic information without authorized consent. To learn more and grant Third Party Access, visit our website. 
• If you receive on-campus housing, review housing assignment and schedule move-in appointment on StarRez starting December 14.

• Login to MyUTampa and select the "Online Orientation" chicklet to complete orientation starting Tuesday, December 1. 
• Attend or watch a New Student Orientation webinar. All webinars will be recorded and uploaded to utampa.edu/orientation within 10 business days. 
  • Academic Advising Panel
    Wednesday, December 9, 6 p.m. EDT - Register via link sent to your Spartan email
  • New Student Live Panel Q&A - Hosted by the offices of Orientation and Family Engagement, and Housing and Residence Life. 
    Monday, December 7, 7 p.m. EDT - Register via link sent to your Spartan email
• Review Student Statement starting mid-December. 
  • A Student Statement is a summary of a student's charges and payments, available in Workday, that can be reviewed and paid. Contact Financial Aid (finaid@ut.edu) or the Bursar's Office (bursar@ut.edu) for questions.     
• On December 14, an email from your Academic Advisor will be sent to your Spartan email account with further instructions to view your Fall class schedule.
• Review anticipated course textbook needs. 
  • The University Bookstore is the official provider of textbooks for UTampa students. Visit the Bookstore website to find your required course materials and shop for other back-to-school essentials! 
• Submit final high school transcripts. 

• Complete Vector Solutions mandatory courses before arriving to campus. 
  • Courses can be accessed in your MyUTampa dashboard in the Vector Solutions chiclet. 
• Register for a parking pass. Campus Safety will email you a notification. First-year students who reside on campus cannot register for a parking pass. 
• Explore the Involve app and learn about the different registered student organizations on campus. 
  • Review the Week of Welcome schedule and choose what events you would like to attend.        
• Move in to your residence hall. Students living on campus should check in on Friday, January 15, at their assigned residence hall during their scheduled move-in appointment. At check-in, you will receive your residence hall key, Spartan Card, and important campus information.
• Commuter students can check-in and pick up their Spartan ID from the SpartanCard Office in Vaughn Center, 235. 
• Commuter students should sign-up for Spartan Connect. This commuter student program increases your sense of belonging, resiliency, and well-being on campus & the local area through tailored events and mentorship. 
  • First-year commuter students will receive an email through Navigate to sign up. 
• Let the fun begin at Spartan's First Night on Friday, January 15 at 7 p.m.! Celebrate the start of the academic year with games, friends, and campus-wide excitement, and be part of the incoming class photo!
• From January 15 – 24, Week of Welcome (WOW) will help you meet new friends, explore campus, learn about resources, and celebrate your first days as a Spartan. There’ll be plenty to do your first week on campus, including class schedule tours, a Back to School Bingo Bash, new student meetups, and more! The full schedule of events will be live on the Involve app by January 7.
• Classes begin on January 19! Visit the Academic Calendar to view the full semester schedule, including important dates and deadlines.

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 Student Live Panel session each semester. 

All webinars will be recorded and uploaded to our website within 10 business days. 

The next Student Live Panel will be hosted on Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m.. 

For information regarding the family webinar series, Spartan Family Conversations please checkout our Family Orientation page.

New students who will be living off-campus are expected to check in at the Spartan Card Office located on the second floor of the Vaughn Center. Commuter check-in is on Friday, January 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During check-in, new students will receive their Spartan Card ID and other important information.