Summer School Orientation FAQs

When is Summer School Orientation?

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?

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?

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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