Orientations at a Glance

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Part of the ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà Family.

We are excited that you have selected ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà as your chosen home, and look forward to working with you as you begin to prepare to join the Tiger family! Our orientation programs aim to provide you and those who support you with programs and services that will assist you in a successful academic, social, and personal transition to, and through, the University.

What to Expect

Summer Orientation and Events

Key: First-Year studentsÌý |Ìý Ìý International studentsÌý Ìý|Ìý Ìý Parents and FamiliesÌý |Ìý Transfer students

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    Tiger Takeoff
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    Ìý Three sessions in June 2024
    Ìý On Campus

    Tiger Takeoff is a two-day summer orientation for all new students and families to get acclimated to life as a ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà Tiger. Students will get to stay in one of the residence hall rooms, build community with their peers, and be informed about campus resources and support services.

    Expected

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    Summer Send-Off
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    Ìý Session information and dates coming soon
    Ìý Across the U.S.

    Mingle with members of the ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà community and other incoming families and students. Summer Send-Offs are held around the country, usually at the homes of current Tiger parents, to welcome families into the ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà community.
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    Highly recommended

What to Expect

Fall Orientation and Events

Key: First-Year studentsÌý |Ìý Ìý International studentsÌý Ìý|Ìý Ìý Parents and FamiliesÌý |Ìý Transfer students

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    New Tiger Orientation
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    Ìý August 23-25, 2024
    Ìý On Campus

    It's time to move in and get settled in as a new Tiger! New Tiger Orientation (NTO) for new students and families include move-in, information sessions, a picnic, and more!
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    Required

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    International Student Orientation (ISO)
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    Ìý August 20-22, 2024
    Ìý On Campus

    ISO welcomes new Tigers from around the world and their families to ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà and prepares them for the next few years of their lives living and studying in San Antonio.
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    Required

What to Expect

Spring Orientation and Events

Key: First-Year studentsÌý |Ìý Ìý International studentsÌý Ìý|Ìý Ìý Parents and FamiliesÌý |Ìý Transfer students

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    Spring New Tiger Orientation (SNTO)
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    ÌýJanuary 8-10, 2024
    ÌýOn Campus

    Transfer students who begin studying at ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà in the spring semester have a special welcome to campus to learn all about campus life and resources.

    Required

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