Congratulations, Spartans, and welcome to your new home at The University of Tampa!
Whether you are transferring from a local community college, an in-state four-year institution or an out-of-state four-year institution, we are excited for you to begin your journey as a UT Spartan! We know that you have prior college experience, and UT has designed your hybrid orientation program to meet your needs and help you be successful during your transition to your new campus. From your first semester to subsequent years at UT, our online orientation and Welcome Week program will provide you with information on how to succeed at our University, expose you to University resources, and connect you to new and current students. In addition, our orientation team, comprised of dedicated and enthusiastic student leaders, will assist you throughout the program, help you navigate the campus, and answer questions you may have about UT.
Our orientation program is also designed to help assist family members in participating and understanding their students' experiences during this exciting time! For more information regarding registering for Family Orientation and information on the host hotel, please visit the Family Orientation webpage.
Your fUTure starts here!
As a new transfer student, you will have the opportunity to get to know your campus prior to your arrival by completing UT'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 is now available through your MyUTampa account and must be completed to your arrival on campus.
If you are an incoming student looking to get involved with student organizations on campus, be sure to fill out this involvement survey!
New Transfer Student Check In
All new students starting in the fall semester, both residential and commuters, are expected to check in to the University on during move-in weekend starting Friday, Aug. 21. During check in, you will receive your Spartan ID card as well as other important information.
Residential New Students
All new students starting in the fall semester who will be living on campus need to sign up for a move-in time appointment. It is important that families and students arrive at the time and day of their selected move-in appointment to prevent congestion on campus and create a positive move-in experience for all who are living on campus. As you prepare to arrive on campus, we ask that you and your family members and guests follow the following guidelines:
- The number of families members and guests who can assist new students moving into their room is limited to two;
- Family members and guests may only assist with move in during the student's three hour move-in time block;
- New residential students must present a photo ID at check in to receive your keys, Spartan ID and other important information;
- Moving trucks and box trucks are not permitted on campus for move in;
- Move-in assistance will not be available, but there will be a limited number of carts available for students to utilize during move in.
New students should check their Spartan email for more information regarding move in.
Commuter New Students
All new commuter students starting in the fall semester will be able to make an appointment to check in for orientation. New commuter students will be able to check in starting on Friday, Aug. 21, through Tuesday, Aug. 25, between 4 and 8 p.m. New commuter student orientation check in will take place on the second floor of the Vaughn Center in the Spartan Club. In order to prevent congestion on campus and create a positive move-in experience for all who are living on campus, it is important for new commuter students to arrive at the day and time of their selected appointment.
New commuter students are also encouraged to view the online commuter orientation program prior to the start of the academic semester.
Week of Welcome (WOW!)
During your transition to campus, all new students are encouraged to participate in Week of Welcome (WOW!). WOW! will feature programs that consist of presentations, workshops and social events designed to ensure you successfully transition to campus. Make sure to check out the Fall 2020 WOW! schedule prior to arriving to campus!
UT's COVID-19 task force is working hard to identify what social distance measures will need to be followed in the fall semester. Until we are able to make those determinations, we are holding on publishing the WOW! Fall 2020 calendar. We appreciate your patience.
In addition to the new student online program and WOW!, transfer students on F1 visas will arrive for a special new international student orientation program. This also applies to new graduate international students within the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies.
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.
