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Summer School Orientation
2015 Schedule At-a-Glance
Required programs are in orange.
Time
Activity
Location
8-9:45 a.m.
Check-In
WEL 3.502
8 a.m.- 5p.m.
Obtain or upgrade your student ID card/EID
FAC First Floor
9-10 a.m.
Campus Tour
Leaves from WEL 3.502
10-11 a.m.
Welcome Session & Registration Information
WEL 3.502
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. College Meeting
See page 2
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Lunch on your own
On-campus locations
1-5 p.m.
Academic Advising
Locations provided at
College Meeting
1-5 p.m.
Longhorn Lounge open
JES East Lobby
2-3 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
UTransform: Sessions I and II
JES A121A
2-3 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
Discover UT: Sessions I and II
See pages 3-4
4-5 p.m.
Campus Tour
Leaves from FAC Lobby
5-6:15 p.m.
Dinner and Q&A with Student Leaders
Jester City Limits
6:15-7:15 p.m.
Longhorn Life and Safety Program
JES A121A
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Perfect Pitch
JES A121A
8:45-10 p.m.
U-Tea Time
Longhorn Lounge
JES East Lobby
8:45-10 p.m.
Game Station
JES East Lobby
8:45-10 p.m.
Thrills and Chills
JES Spanish Oaks
Terrace
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Orientation Program Descriptions
8-9:45 a.m.
Required program
Check-in
Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL) 3.502
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Obtain Your Student ID Card and Upgrade Your UT EID
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) First Floor
Obtain your Student ID Card and upgrade your UT EID from the university ID Center. Acceptable government-issued photo IDs are listed on page 11.
9-10 a.m.
Campus Tour
Leaves from Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL) 3.502
10-11 a.m.
Welcome Session and Registration Information
Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL) 3.502
Welcome to UT Austin! This meeting will provide details about orientation and registration, and highlight programs and services critical to your transition as a new student.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
College Meeting
Representatives from your college will present an overview of the college, its degree programs, and specific course requirements. Academic advising appointments will be scheduled at this time if required.
College Meeting Locations
Education
Liberal Arts
Nursing
George I. Sánchez Building (SZB) 296
Garrison Hall (GAR) 0.102
Nursing School (NUR) 2.400
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Undergraduate Studies
Engineering Student Services Bldg (ESS)
(next to WRW at 24th & Speedway)
Will C. Hogg Bldg (WCH) 1.108
Beauford H. Jester Center (JES) A309
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
Jester City Limits or other on-campus locations
1-5 p.m.
Academic Advising
Advising locations and times will be announced during the College Meeting.
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1-5 p.m.
Longhorn Lounge
Jester Center (JES) East Lobby
Relax, recharge and mingle with your classmates and Orientation Advisors in the Longhorn Lounge.
2-3 p.m.
Discover UT: Session I
Explore all that UT has to offer and find what interests you through these engaging programs.
Program Name
Location
Description
RecSports:
Fitness, Friendship & Fun
Starts Here!
Discover the wide variety of recreation opportunities provided for students such as sport leagues and clubs, fitness classes, gyms and weight
GRE Concourse rooms, treadmills, swimming classes, rock climbing, backpacking trips,
jobs and more!@UTRecSports
Women’s Center Open
House
SAC 2.112
Come and see the resources that the Gender and Sexuality Center has to
offer as a Women’s Center. Tour the space, meet student leaders and find
out ways to connect to women’s and feminist organizations on campus.
SSB 2.204
All students are eligible to use UHS without having to sign up for anything
– whether or not they have health insurance. Learn more and ask questions about UHS services, how UHS works with insurance (if you have it)
and the benefits of and costs for the Student Health Insurance Plan.
PCL 1.124
The University of Texas Libraries are here to help you. Get research help
online or in person. Create a project in the Media Labs. Find books, articles, DVDs and CDs—all from the Libraries website. Win prizes! We are
excited to meet you!
University Health Services
(UHS) and the Student
Health Insurance Plan
Check Out the Libraries
Senate of College Councils
SAC 2.302
Info Session
An information session about the legislation and programming of the
Senate of College Councils.
Earn Your Orange and
Stand Out Like an Albino
Squirrel
SSB 4.212
Earn your orange for membership in the Burnt Orange Society, a prestigious group that can help you stand out, navigate opportunities on campus and give you a competitive advantage in your future job search. Join
us and learn what the Burnt Orange Society can offer you.
GEB 1.308
UTeach Liberal Arts is an innovative secondary and middle school teacher-training program that gets you in to local area school early to help you
figure out if teaching is right for you. If you’ve ever thought of teaching as
a career option, come find out why we could be the best teacher training
program for you.
CLA 0.112
Study Abroad offers you a world of possibilities including coursework, research, internships, and language immersion. Join us to begin expanding
your global network and exploring the exciting opportunities that await
you. For more information, visit world.utexas.edu/abroad.
FAC 328
This session will introduce you to undergraduate research opportunities. Whether you plan to major in Art or Accounting, getting involved in
research can enrich your academic and personal experience and help you
prepare for the future.
UTeach-Liberal Arts
Take the World by the
Horns
Getting Involved in
Undergraduate Research
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2-3 p.m. • 3-4 p.m.
UTransform: Transitioning from High School to College Academics
JES A121A
(Freshman students must attend one of these sessions) Come talk with current students and professional learning specialists about what to expect at UT Austin and how to prepare effectively. Be the
student who knows how to study and succeed in college academics.
3-4 p.m.
Discover UT: Session II
Program Name
Location
Description
SAC 1.102
Come by, grab a snack, and discover a safe space for students of various
communities here at UT Austin. Learn more about our welcome programs
and how to become involved in one of our many sponsored student agencies in MEC.
Energy Management
Program
CBA 4.338
The Energy Management Program equips students to successfully meet
challenges by training them in business, geoscience, petroleum operations
and law. Elective coursework focuses on environmental issues, sustainable
development, energy trading, and alternative energy solutions.
LGBTQ Orientation
SAC 2.112
Join us for a chance to get to know the resources that the Gender and
Sexuality Center has to offer. Tour the space, meet some students and sign
up for clubs and organizations. Everyone is welcome.
SAC 2.302
Student Government serves as the official voice of students and ensures
that input is heard from the halls of campus to the lawmaking hubs of D.C.
Freshmen can run for SG representative and Longhorn Legislative Aide
positions. Learn how you can be a part of SG!
UTC 3.110
Residence Life staff and students will lead discussions about what to
expect when you check-in, what to bring with you, as well as share tips on
living with a roommate. You will also learn about the benefits of getting
connected to the residence hall community and how to engage with and
lead on your floor.
BLS 1.130
Meet faculty, students, and staff from the African and African Diaspora
Studies (AADS), or Black Studies, department to learn about how UT
Austin’s Black history has helped shape life on the 40 Acres. Student
leaders will share the ins and outs on how to be academically successful,
and financially stable, at UT-Austin, in particular as low- income and/or
minority students.
PAI 2.48
Student receiving financial aid are required to attend this session. Financial aid counselors will explain how to complete financial aid requirements and avoid errors that can cause delays. You will also learn the steps
needed to pay your upcoming tuition and on-campus housing bill. Parents
are more than welcome to join this session.
Multicultural Engagement
Center Open House
Student Government
Living on Campus
AFR 101: Intro to Black
Studies at UT Austin
A Longhorn’s Guide to
Financial Aid
4-5 p.m.
Campus Tour
Leaves from Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) East Lobby
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5-6:15 p.m.
Dinner and Q&A with Student Leaders
Jester City Limits
Grab dinner with your classmates and student leaders - they can help answer questions about anything
from registration to student orgs to where to find the best taco.
6:15-7:15 p.m.
Longhorn Life and Safety Program
Jester Center (JES) A121A
At UT Austin, you can expect to encounter many different situations, and some of them will involve your
safety and the safety of others. Come learn how to responsibly and effectively handle these situations
that you may encounter during your time here.
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Perfect Pitch
Jester Center (JES) A121A
Come learn about UT traditions, legends and history! Join Sarah Littlefield as she embarks on her firstyear journey and discover what it means to be a Longhorn. She finds her place among the Bevo Bellas,
who want to take UT to the top of college a capella.
8:45-10 p.m.
U-Tea Time
Longhorn Lounge, Jester Center (JES) East Lobby
Relax and unwind with some “U” time, a cup of “T,” and your
fellow Longhorns.
8:45-10 p.m.
Game Station
Jester Center (JES) East Lobby
Blow off some steam with Mario, Luigi and friends! Enjoy both
video and board games in the Jester East Lobby.
8:45-10 p.m.
Thrills and Chills
Jester Center (JES) Spanish Oaks Terrace
Chill with new friends while enjoying ice pops and playing
ice-breaker games. We’ll be thrilled to see you there!
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