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Summer School Orientation FAQs

When is Summer School Orientation?

  • Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Is orientation mandatory for freshman?

  • Yes, all new freshman students entering the summer term are required to attend Summer School Orientation

Is a fee required to attend Summer School Orientation?

  • No additional fee is required to attend
  • Registration is required to attend the Summer School Orientation
  • Registration closes Thursday, May 30, 2013, at midnight

Where can I access a schedule of events for Summer School Orientation?

Are there immunization requirements I have to meet before I can register for classes?

  • Entering UT Austin students who will be age 29 or younger on the first day of classes of fall 2013 (8/28/13) are barred from registering for classes unless
    • They have had a meningococcal (bacterial meningitis) vaccine, and
    • The vaccine was administered within five years of the first day of classes of fall 2013 (on or after 8/28/08)
  • Submit your documentation to UHS at least two weeks before your registration date
  • Make a copy of the documents you send to UHS, and bring it with you to orientation
  • Go to http://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/requiredvaccine/ for details about
    • Exclusions and possible exemptions
    • Acceptable documentation to prove vaccination or exemption
    • How to submit your documentation
    • How to check whether it has been processed by UHS
  • International students have additional medical clearance requirements. Find them at http://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/internationalstudents.html
    • If you are unable satisfy the requirements beforehand, call University Health Services at 512-475-8301 to schedule an appointment on or before the first day of orientation
    • Call ahead as appointments are limited. Charges apply

When do I register for summer classes?

  • June 4 and 5
  • To complete registration, undergraduate students must pay tuition and fees by 5 p.m., on June 5, 2013
  • Students may view the Summer 2013 Course Schedule online at http://registrar.utexas.edu

When do summer classes begin?

  • Thursday, June 6, 2013

Are housing accommodations and meals provided during Summer School Orientation?

  • Housing accommodations and meals are NOT provided during Summer School Orientation
  • University residence halls officially open on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at 9 a.m.
  • For more information refer to Division of Housing and Food Service or call 512-471-3136

Is parking provided during Summer School Orientation?

  • New Student Services does NOT provide free parking during Summer School Orientation
  • Parking is available at a hourly rate per entry at the UT Austin garages
  • Information regarding UT Parking Garages and hourly rates can be found at http://www.utexas.edu/parking

Will I be able to take placement tests?

  • Placement and credit by examination are offered during Summer School Orientation
  • To sign up for placement tests or if you have questions regarding placement testing, contact CTL-Student Testing Services or call 512-232-2662 for assistance

What if I need accommodations due to a disability?

  • Contact Services for Student with Disabilities (SSD), at 512-471-6259 or 512-410-6644 (Video Phone), Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • SSD assists students with AD/HD, learning disabilities, medical conditions, physical disabilities, visual disabilities, psychological disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, autistic spectrum disorder and temporary disabilities, as well as students who are deaf and hard of hearing
  • Requests for accessible copies of orientation publications or interpreter services
    • Submit request to New Student Services no less than two weeks before your assigned session
    • New Student Services office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5p.m., 512-471-3304
  • Attendant care is not provided
  • If you need special assistance during orientation testing
    • Information must be on file with SSD
    • Then contact CTL-Student Testing Services or call 512-232-2662
    • Submit request no less than two weeks before your assigned session

Is transportation provided to or from campus, via the airport or bus terminal?

  • New Student Services does not provide transportation to or from the airport or bus terminal
  • Taxi, shuttle and bus services are available from the airport to the university campus for varying rates
    • The Capital Metro Airport Flyer bus (Route #100) drops off and picks up at San Jacinto and 21st Street
    • Refer to www.capmetro.org for information regarding rates and schedules
    • Refer to Austin-Bergstrom Airport's, Parking and/or Ground Transportation links for information on various transportation services

Where do I register online for Summer School Orientation?

Lost?

  • Look for one of UT Austin's guard stations
    • Guard stations are located near almost every campus entrance
    • Guards at these stations will be able to direct you accordingly

Questions?

For orientation questions, contact New Student Services via email or by telephone at 512-471-3304. NSS is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

New Student Services
The University of Texas at Austin
www.utorientation.com


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