New Student Programs
Making the transition to college can be both exciting and challenging for new students and their families. The University of Tulsa is perfectly sized to offer students new experiences and the freedom of self-discovery, while providing the comfort and connections of a close-knit community.
We work all year to help students succeed quickly and to take their first steps into the academic, cultural, and social experiences available across campus.
Everything we do is designed to help students transition to the routine and challenges of college life and to make many connections that will support them throughout their time at UTulsa.
Our team is available to help with any questions. Contact us by email at StartTU@utulsa.edu or by phone at 918-631-3590.
StartTU – New Student Orientation
The best stories have great beginnings. Start yours off right with our orientation experience designed to prepare new students for the challenges and opportunities that distinguish a UTulsa education. Through this four-day experience, new students learn pivotal information about campus life, discover campus organizations and services to help them succeed academically and professionally, and likely make some lifelong friendships along the way.
Transfer and Non-Traditional Student Orientation
A half-day event is offered each semester in conjunction with the broader orientation program for first-year students. This abbreviated program focuses on topics, materials, and campus resources that are helpful to students transferring to UTulsa. This event is typically attended by students transferring with more than 30 hours of credit, as well as non-traditional students taking their first courses at TU.
Parent & Family Orientation
Each fall, The University of Tulsa hosts experiences and events for interested parents and family members of new UTulsa students during StartTU. These programs provide valuable opportunities for parents and families to meet university staff, learn more about the UTulsa community, and ask questions about the college transition. All programming for parents and families occurs Monday after move in, and will wrap up in time for you to take your student to dinner in Tulsa that evening.
The University of Tulsa Matriculation 2023