Freshman Orientation

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of North Texas, and welcome to the Class of 2030!
We are proud that you have chosen to become a member of our growing UNT family! In order to assist you with your transition to UNT, all new students are required to attend orientation, a program designed to help students and families become acclimated to the University. During orientation, you will have the chance to meet with faculty and staff, meet your new classmates, connect with current students, learn about university resources, and receive academic advising in preparation for registering for classes. You will leave orientation understanding our university's spirit and traditions, as well as what to expect as you embark on your college experience.Freshman Orientation is required of all new first time in college students, entering the university for the first time during the summer or fall term. 
students participating in freshman orientation welcome
Image description: students participating in orientation welcome event
How to Register

To register for an orientation session, log in at my.unt.edu with your EUID and password. Once logged in, click Advising & Orientation, then Register for Orientation. Register early as sessions fill up quickly. For more details, please visit our How To Register page.

NOTE: Payment arrangements for the orientation fee must be made at the time of registering for the session to secure your spot.

Orientation Fee

The orientation fee includes orientation program expenses, UNT t-shirt, participant materials, administrative costs, and year-long orientation activities.

Freshman Orientation 1-11
(2-day sessions)
$175.00
Freshman Orientation 12-13
(1-day sessions)
$125.00

NOTE: Orientation Fees are non-refundable. To view our policy, visit our How to Register page

Orientation Dates

For the most up-to-date list of available orientation sessions, log on to your MyUNT student portal. Only sessions with open spaces will be available. Each orientation session has a registration capacity.

Freshman Orientation is a required program for new freshman to learn about campus resources, meet other new students, and get advised for their first semester at UNT. Please note, course registration for new students takes place during orientation. It is recommended that you attend the earliest orientation possible for optimal course availability.

2-Day Overnight Orientation Sessions

Freshman Orienation sessions 1-11 are overnight orientation sessions. It is expected that students attending these sessions stay the night in the orientation residence hall in the provided accommodations. Students will receive a packing list for orientation in the week before confirmation email. 

Freshman Orientation 1
Tuesday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Freshman Orientation 2
Monday, June 8 – Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Freshman Orientation 3
Thursday, June 11 – Friday, June 12, 2026
Freshman Orientation 4
Monday, June 15 – Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Freshman Orientation 5
Tuesday, June 23 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Freshman Orientation 6
Thursday, June 25 – Friday, June 26, 2026
Freshman Orientation 7
Wednesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 9, 2026
Freshman Orientation 8
Monday, July 13 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Freshman Orientation 9
Thursday, July 16 – Friday, July 17, 2026
Freshman Orientation 10
Monday, July 20– Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Freshman Orientation 11
Thursday, July 23 – Friday, July 24, 2026
1-Day Orientation Sessions

Overnight housing is not provided during Freshman Orientation 12 or 13. Registration for sessions 12 and 13 will be available by July 15. If you would like to be notified when registration for these sessions becomes available, please fill out this interest form.

Freshman Orientation 12
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Freshman Orientation 13*
Thursday, August 6, 2026

*Students attending Freshman Orientaiton 13, and who have a fall on-campus housing assignment, can move into their residence hall home early.

Schedule at a Glance

The Freshman Orientation schedule at a glance will be posted by March 1, 2026. Check back later for more information.

If you are seeking information to make travel arrangements to campus for your orientation session, you can call our office for guidance. 

Accommodations
Parking

Parking information is included in your confirmation email sent the week leading up to your orientation date. For information about campus parking permits, please visit transportation.unt.edu.

Directions

Students driving to campus should refer to Google Maps for driving directions. The office of Orientation and Transition Programs does not provide shuttles to and from the airport.

Permission to Treat Form

UNT students are required to submit a Permission to Treat Form if they are under the age of 18 at the start of the orientation. Please fill out this form and submit it to freshman@unt.edu or bring the form on the day of orientation.

Permission to Treat Form

Disability Accommodations

Students who intend to register with the Office of Disability Access (ODA) under the terms of ADA/504, or who request accommodations during their orientation session, should check the appropriate boxes on their orientation registration materials. In addition, please contact ODA two weeks prior to your orientation date by calling 940-565-4323, TTY callers 1-800-RELAY TX. Visit the ODA website at /office-disability-access.