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 prompting you to sign up for orientation. See the chart below for typical orientation reservation system opening dates.
| 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 your Online Orientation to fulfill the university orientation requirement and become eligible to meet with your academic advisor.
Note: All Freshman students admitted for Fall 2025 are also required to attend in-person New Student Orientation (NSO) which includes advising and course registration.
Log into myUTSA AdmissionsHow to Edit your Reservation
- If you need to update or edit your orientation reservation you can access the system at my.future.utsa.edu/orientation.
- You can make changes to your reservation up to two weeks prior to the date of your selected program.
- If you need to make changes after your program date closes due to an emergency or other conflict, please reach out to Orientation to discuss your options at 210-458-4724 or orientation@utsa.edu.
- Please note, the orientation fee payment is non-refundable, regardless of a student’s intent to enroll in courses at UTSA.
Orientation Fee
- When signing up for Orientation, you will be asked to pay your non-refundable, non-waivable orientation fee by credit card before your orientation reservation is finalized.
- Once registration is complete, a confirmation page will appear indicating your confirmed reservation and your non-refundable payment receipt.
- The UTSA orientation fee supports the staffing, programming and technical costs of producing a quality orientation for our new students.
| Orientation Fee: $160 |
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 not presented with the option to defer the orientation fee at the time of sign up and you have extenuating circumstances, you may 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.
- 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 would become an outstanding balance and will have to be paid by the stated payment deadline for the semester you intended to enroll.
Signing Up for Your Orientation Experience
Fall 2025 Freshmen:
All incoming freshmen students admitted for fall are required to complete online orientation plus attend New Student Orientation. The NSO program includes in-person advising and course registration.
Summer 2025 Freshmen and Transfers:
All incoming freshmen and transfer students admitted for a summer term have the option to select
- Online Orientation with advising scheduled separately online OR
- Online Orientation plus New Student Orientation. The NSO program includes in-person advising and course registration (dates/seats are limited).
Launching Your Online Orientation
Once you sign up for Orientation, you may launch your Online Orientation by clicking on the green button, titled, “Launch Online Orientation”.
Note: All students attending NSO must complete their Online Orientation at least 2 weeks before your scheduled in-person New Student Orientation date.
Log into your myUTSA Admissions portal
Complete Academic Advising Appointment
Fulfilling your Orientation requirement is the first step in making you eligible for Academic Advising and Course Registration. Your advising experience depends on your orientation path.
Fall 2025 Freshmen are required to complete Online Orientation plus attend NSO. During NSO students will be advised and registered for classes.
Summer 2025 Freshmen Students
Will have the following orientation/advising options:
- Online Orientation ONLY completing the online orientation will outdate your Orientation Hold. This 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 (hyper link to advising info) within two weeks of completing Online Orientation.
- Online Orientation plus New Student Orientation. The NSO program includes in-person advising and course registration (dates/seats are limited). Students must complete their Online Orientation 2 weeks prior to attending your NSO program.
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.