New Student Orientation
We can't wait to meet you!
Before each semester begins, UTulsa hosts a unique experience that helps new students get off to the best start possible. Led by our team of peer mentors, orientation programs include tours, tips and tricks to help new students feel more comfortable before the first day of classes, along with interactive games and relaxing social gatherings to help you meet new people and make friends on campus. SAVE THE DATE! Fall 2026 orientation is Aug. 19-21. See you soon!
Day 1: Highlights
Schedule is tentative
Move-In: 9 a.m.-Noon
You’ll pick up your new residence keys and ID, drive to your dorm or apartment, and meet volunteers who will be available to help you move in to you new home-away-from-home.
Pro tip: Make sure you’ve submitted your ID form and photo before you arrive. You’ll need it for meals and activities all week!
Orientation Check-In: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Once you are all moved in, stop by the first floor of the Student Union to officially check in for orientation. Peer Mentors and campus staff will be stationed there to help you and answer any questions you have.
Commuter Students: This will be your first stop of the day.
Alumni Legacy Photo: 1 p.m.
Do you come from a true blue UTulsa family? University of Tulsa alumni parents and grandparents, along with their new incoming student, are invited to a special photography session honoring alumni legacy families. We’re so excited your family is continuing the Loyal, Always True tradition!
Residence Hall Meetings & Commuter Welcome: 1:30 p.m.
Students living on campus will meet with their Resident Assistants (RA) to learn about living on campus and meet the other students on their hall.
Commuter Students: Come to the Great Hall in the Student Union for a special welcome event.
Parent Orientation & Welcome: 1:30 p.m.
While students attend their first group meeting, parents and family members are greeted by the dean of students and other campus professionals. Representatives from campus offices and departments are available to meet parents and families and answer questions.
Meet Your Peer Mentor: 3 p.m.
You’ll likely meet your peer mentor online this summer, but now it’s time to meet them – and your orientation group – IRL! Look for your group in the Reynolds Center and sit with them during the welcome program. (Parents and families, you’re invited, too. You’ll sit with other UTulsa families while your student makes new friends in their orientation group. Learn more about parent and family activities.)
Matriculation: 5 p.m.
Hosted by university leadership and the student body president, this milestone event marks your official entry into The University of Tulsa’s academic community. Reign ‘Cane!
Don’t Miss Moments
Day 2
- Academic Open House
- Info Sessions – Getting Involved at UTulsa
- Multicultural Mixer
- Small Group Meetings
- Class of 2030 Photo
- Festival ‘de Cane
- Storm the Union
Day 3
- Belonging Fair – Greek Life Info and Faith Ministry Fair
- Info Sessions – Succeeding in Year One of College
- Small Group Meetings
- Playfair
- Glow Tour
- AfterGlow
Getting Settled
During orientation, you’ll have opportunities to attend academic program open houses, a campus ministry faith fair, Res Life and residence hall events, a community service partner fair, fraternity and sorority info sessions and other activities.
Check out the full schedule of events when you arrive for orientation!
I knew I had found my new home. Two of my closest friends at UTulsa to this day were in my orientation group. It made TU feel more like a place to belong than a place to attend.
Reese Bryan Exercise and Sports Science (Pre-Med); Fort Worth, TX
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