University of North Texas 
Transfer Orientation
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of North Texas!
In order to assist you with your transition to UNT, all new students are required to attend an orientation session, including transfer students. During orientation, you will have the chance to meet with faculty and staff, 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.
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.
Summer/Fall 2024 Orientation Fee
| Transfer/Summer Orientation Fee | $63.00 |
| Online Orientation Fee* | $45.00 |
*Online orientation options are available for majors with degree programs completely online. Visit the online orientation website for more information.
NOTE: Orientation Fees are non-refundable. To view our policy, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Summer/Fall 2024
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 limited capacity for general registration and for major colleges.
Transfer/Summer orientation sessions are orientation programs for new students entering the university during the summer or fall 2024 semesters.
| Transfer/Summer Orientation 1- available for transfer students only | Friday, May 3, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Transfer/Summer Orientation 2 | Friday, May 17, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Transfer/Summer Orientation 3 | Friday, May 31, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Transfer/Summer Orientation 4 | Friday, June 21, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Orientation 5 | Friday, July 12, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Orientation 6 | Monday, July 29, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Orientation 7 | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Late Orientation- registration for session available beginning July 1 | Thursday, August 15, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Schedule at a Glance
Students attending a Transfer Orientation session should plan to be on campus from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on their orientation day.
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Orientation Check-in | University Union (1155 Union Circle) |
| Resource Fair | see printed schedule |
| Morning College Success Sessions | University Union various rooms |
| Orientation Welcome | University Union Ballroom |
| College Meetings | various campus locations |
| Lunch | University Union, 2nd floor |
| College Success Sessions | University Union various rooms |
| College Meetings continued | various campus locations |
| Course Registration | various campus locations |
Parking
Parking information is included in your confirmation email sent the week leading up to your orientation date. For information about parking permits for the spring semester, 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.
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.