Orientation is an important milestone to help you with your transition to UTSA. It is a requirement for all admitted freshman. You will be notified when the orientation reservation system is open for your admitted term. Additionally, you will also have the option to sign up for a variety of optional in-person experiences designed just for you. Completing orientation is how you commit to UTSA.
Orientation Reservation System
Once the system is open for your admitted term, you will receive an email that you can now sign up for orientation. You will not be able to sign up for orientation until the orientation reservation system opens. Below can give you an idea of when Orientation typically opens.
| Admitted Term | Anticipated Open Date |
|---|---|
| Admitted for Fall Term | Opens Late February* |
| Admitted for Summer Term | Opens Late February* |
| Admitted for Spring Term | Opens Late October* |
How to Sign Up for Orientation
- Log into your myUTSA Admissions portal and find your application under “My Admission Applications” section.
- Click on the orange “Review Details & Checklist” at the bottom of the tile.
- Under the “Your Rowdy Ready Status” section, you will see a “Sign Up for Orientation” checklist item with a link.
- Follow the on-screen instructions
- Upon sign up you will need to pay your orientation fee by credit card to confirm your reservation. You can learn more about the orientation fee & the deferment option for eligible students on our Orientation Fee page.
- You must complete Online Orientation in order to fulfill the university orientation requirement and become eligible to schedule your academic advising appointment.
Note: You’re not committed to UTSA until you complete orientation.
Log into myUTSA AdmissionsHow to Edit your Reservation
If you need to update or edit your orientation reservation, you can log back into your myUTSA Admissions portal (under your Rowdy Ready Checklist) and make edits as long as your Edit button is visible on your confirmation page. If you signed up for an additional in-person experience, you have up to one week prior to your program date to make any changes. Should your plans change or an emergency arise, please reach out to Orientation to discuss your options at 210-458-4724 or orientation@utsa.edu. Please note, your orientation fee payment is non-refundable, even if you no longer plan to attend UTSA.
Log into myUTSA AdmissionsOrientation Fee
When you sign up for Orientation, you will be asked to pay your non-refundable orientation fee by credit card in order to confirm your orientation reservation. Once registration is complete, a confirmation page will appear indicating your confirmed reservation and your non-refundable payment receipt. Please note that orientation is not supported through tuition dollars and your orientation fee must be paid at the time of sign-up. The UTSA orientation fee supports the staffing, programming and technical costs of producing a quality orientation for our new students.
| Orientation Fee: $150 |
Fee Deferrals (Pay Later)
There is no waiver for the orientation fee. Students who meet certain financial criteria will have the option to defer the orientation fee at the time of sign-up.
If you are unable to defer at sign-up and have extenuating circumstances, you can submit a request to defer the orientation fee by emailing the office directly at orientation@utsa.edu. Please allow 3-5 business days for us to review your request. Decisions will be emailed directly to your myUTSA email account.
Please remember, the orientation fee is non-refundable, even if you decide not to enroll at UTSA. If you deferred the fee to your tuition account, the fee will become an outstanding balance and will have to be paid by the stated payment deadline for the semester you intended to enroll.
Complete Your Orientation
Once you sign up through the Orientation Reservation System, you’ll find a green button that states, “Launch Online Orientation” on your confirmation page under the additional information area. By clicking on the green button, you’ll be able to access and complete your Orientation requirement through an online module.
Your Orientation online modules will take you 1-2 hours to complete and can be done in multiple sittings. Once you complete the modules and pass the final quiz with a 90% or higher your Orientation hold will be end-dated the next business day.
Note: Completing orientation is how you commit to UTSA.
Log into your myUTSA Admissions portal
Complete Academic Advising Appointment
Completing Orientation and having your Orientation hold outdated notifies Academic Advising that you are now eligible to schedule your Academic Advising appointment. Advising will send you an email to your UTSA email address with information on scheduling your advising appointment within two weeks of completing Online Orientation.
If you are not contacted by Academic Advising, please email advising@utsa.edu.
Academic Advising Website
Register for Classes
Once you meet with your academic advisor, you will be able to register for classes. You can view your degree plan on UTSA DegreeWorks and find courses through the class schedule or schedule planner.
Complete Rowdy Ready Checklist
Your Rowdy Ready Checklist is customized to help you identify the things that you will need to complete before attending UTSA.
Your Rowdy Ready status includes items that we recommend completing prior to Online Orientation such as completing your TSI requirement or submitting proof of your Meningitis Immunization. You can view your personalized Rowdy Ready status by logging into your myUTSA Admissions portal, selecting your application under “My Admission Applications” section and clicking on the orange “Review Details & Checklist” at the bottom of the tile.
You do not have to be Rowdy Ready complete before you finish Online Orientation, but we encourage you to check off items as quickly as possible!
Log into your myUTSA Admissions portal
In-Person Experiences
Although your Orientation requirement is online, there are additional in-person experiences you can sign up for at no additional cost! When you sign up for Orientation, select an in-person date for a one-day experience taking place on UTSA Main Campus. You’ll receive fun UTSA swag, connect with other incoming students, become familiar with the Main Campus, and learn important information about your next steps. You’ll also see the option of signing up your family for a Family Orientation program on the same day you attend on campus.
Family Orientation
Include your family in your Orientation experience! We have both in-person and virtual Family Orientation options. Your family will hear from campus partners, learn new information, and gain a greater understanding of how to be a supportive family member during your time at UTSA.