Welcome to the U Family
WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
The Office of Orientation & Transition Staff welcomes you to the UFamily. Whether it is your first college student or your last, we hope that Utah Bound Orientation (for guest of first-year students only) will prepare you to support your student through this transformational journey.
Let’s chat about your Utah Bound Orientation experience! This optional orientation
will provide you with valuable insights on student life, face-to-face interactions
with campus experts through presentations and breakout sessions, information about
campus resources for you and your student, and opportunities to explore our beautiful
campus. At the same time, your student will be paired with an upper-class student,
also known as an Orientation Leader. Orientation Leaders are a hand-selected group
of students trained to prepare your student for their first year and transition them
from high school to college. Orientation Leaders are intimately familiar with the
University of Utah and, as such, will provide opportunities to connect students with
their peers, introduce them to hundreds of student resources and clubs, and help them
discover their passions and extracurricular pursuits. Additionally, they will support
students in planning their first semester class schedule, alongside representatives
from their Academic College.
Your student’s new home sits on 1,534 acres of endless possibility. The U offers incredible
opportunities and resources, including award-winning faculty and distinguished staff,
state of the art buildings, nationally recognized athletics and the Mighty Utah Student
Section (MUSS), an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, countless student involvement opportunities,
and newly recognized Big 12 energy. We were also recently ranked #1 Public University
in the West! At the end of your Utah Bound Orientation experience, you will feel confident
that the University of Utah is the perfect place for your student.
We hope to meet you at our Utah Bound Orientation.
Go Utah!
REGISTER FOR UTAH BOUND ORIENTATION
BEFORE UTAH BOUND ORIENTATION CHECK LIST
has your student signed up for Utah Bound Orientation?
DOWNLOAD Mobile U
Download the Mobile U app to access university information and the schedule for Utah Bound Orientation.
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Book Hotel Information
Book all travel accommodations prior to attending orientation. A few options for lodging are Marriott Hotel and University Guest House.
If you would like to book with the University Guest House, please indicate on your reservation you are attending Utah Bound Orientation, in order to receive the University rates.
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Tips for Supporting Your Student
- Encourage Independence: Allow your student to take ownership of their academic journey while offering guidance when needed. This helps them build confidence and problem-solving skills.
- Stay Informed: Familiarize yourself with important university resources like academic advising, tutoring, and student support services so you can provide helpful recommendations when your student needs assistance.
- Promote a Healthy Balance: Encourage your student to maintain a balance between academics, social life, and self-care to foster their overall well-being and success.
DAY OF UTAH BOUND ORIENTATION CHECK LIST
UTAH BOUND Orientation Schedule
TravelING TO ORIENTATION
(if needed)
AFTER UTAH BOUND ORIENTATION CHECK LIST
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