UTSA kicks off new student orientation sessions with nearly 4,400 students
UTSA student orientation leaders
UTSA student orientation leaders
Share this Story(June 2, 2014) -- New student orientation sessions kick off today at UTSA as summer classes also begin. To date, 4,395 UTSA students have signed up for orientation, which is approximately 1,500 more students than last year at the same time.
Hosted by the UTSA Office of Orientation and Family Programs, new student orientation sessions help new students and their family members make the transition to college life and learn about the university and its traditions. Programming is targeted to freshmen, transfer students, family members, graduate students and international students.
The sessions help new students:
- Complete a class schedule in his or her chosen major and a comprehensive academic advising session
- Learn about UTSA student support services and academic life
- Understand the personal and financial responsibilities of attending college
- Reduce anxiety in the transition to college life
- Understand the importance of academic responsibility
- Become familiar with UTSA traditions
Orientation sessions provide new students and their families with a structured, comprehensive introduction to the range of opportunities at UTSA. The programming centers on:
- Creating a positive transition that connects and welcomes students and family members to the campus community
- A safe learning environment that empowers students through engagement, challenge and accountability
- Collaboration, team work and service in a work environment that promotes respect and professionalism.
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Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.
