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New Student Orientation

StartTU: 2024

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 2024 StartTU is Aug. 19-22. We can't wait to welcome you to campus! (Haven't registered to attend yet? No worries! Click the link below to get started.)

Register to attend StartTU 2024

StartTU Day One: Monday Highlights

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Move-In >> 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Photograph of UTUlsa peer mentors welcoming new students and their families to campus

New student move-in will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. 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!

Photograph of UTUlsa peer mentors welcoming new students and their families to campus
Photograph of UTulsa legacy families

Alumni Legacy Photo >> 2:30 p.m.

Photograph of UTulsa legacy families

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!

Commuter Student Check-In >> 2:30 p.m.

UTulsa students having fun driving the Goldie Car - a special electric vehicle used to transport UTulsa's Canine Ambassador, Goldie

Commuter students are a special part of the UTulsa family, and we can’t wait to meet you. Skip the housing tables, pick up your ID, and get ready to meet your peer mentor for an afternoon of fun!

UTulsa students having fun driving the Goldie Car - a special electric vehicle used to transport UTulsa's Canine Ambassador, Goldie
UTulsa peer mentor students

Meet Your Peer Mentor >> 3 p.m.

UTulsa peer mentor students

You likely met 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.)

Parent Welcome & Info Session >> 4 p.m.

UTulsa parents during new parent orientation

While students meet their mentors and attend their first group meeting, parents and family members are greeted by the dean of students and other campus professionals. Immediately following the welcome, representatives from campus offices and departments are available to meet parents and families and answer questions during the Parent Information Fair.

UTulsa parents during new parent orientation
UTulsa students at matriculation

Matriculation >> 5 p.m.

UTulsa students at matriculation

Hosted by President Brad Carson 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

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UTulsa students during a class photo in from of McFarlin Library

Tuesday

  • Morning Huddle: Initiative (Orientation group activities)
  • Residence Hall Floor Meetings
  • Commuter Welcome Event
  • Class of 2028 Photo
  • Festival ‘de Cane
  • The Encore on Jackson Commons

UTulsa students enjoying a movie on the lawn

Wednesday

  • Morning Huddle: Connection (Orientation group activities)
  • Meet the Colleges
  • Info Sessions with Student Success, Faculty, and Student Orgs
  • Golden Hurricane Games

UTulsa students running through the fountain during Glow Tour

Thursday

  • Morning Huddle: Purpose (Orientation group activities)
  • Meet your Success Coach
  • Honors College Welcome
  • Playfair
  • Glow Tour and AfterGlow

Getting Settled

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Friday through Sunday, 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, hop-on/hop-off bus trips to various businesses and Tulsa landmarks, and other activities.

Check out the full schedule of events when you arrive for StartTU!

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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