Only students that have been admitted to UHD can register for orientation.
What is Freshman Orientation?
Orientation is a MANDATORY TWO-DAY program for all incoming freshman!
All incoming freshman must be admitted to the university in order to enroll in an orientation program. Orientation is a two-day event that assists students with their transition to the university. Students are required to attend all parts of the program. Please make sure to consider other commitments (school, work, family, etc.) before scheduling an orientation program. Registration for orientation should be completed at least two weeks prior to the designated orientation date for preparation purposes.
As a freshman student, you are required to take the UHD placement test before orientation so be prepared to test. Other highlights in the program include campus life information, campus tours, and mentor meetings. You will also have the opportunity to meet new students like yourself and current students that are here to assist you with your transition.
Freshman Orientation Program Schedule (both days are mandatory)
DAY ONE
DAY TWO
Check-In
Check-In (students only)
TSI and Placement Testing
Academic College Meetings
Open Sessions and Presentations
Student Services Presentations
Lunch
Gator Talk Sessions
Campus Tours and Gator Talk Sessions
Academic Advising and Registration
Parent and Family Program
What to Bring
• Orientation Confirmation (if received)
• Payment for fees (if you have not already paid)
• Receipt of Payment (if fees were paid in person prior to orientation)
• No. 2 pencils for testing
• Valid Photo ID
Parent & Family Orientation
During the first day of your orientation, we will have a program for your parents/family. Parents and students will be together for some of the orientation activities. Here at UHD we realize that family members are important when helping students succeed in college. The parent and family program is designed to give family members valuable information on UHD.
Parents/family members attend Day One of the freshman orientation program. There is no parent/family program on Day Two. The fee for the parent/family orientation is $10 per guest (non-refundable). Each freshman student is limited to TWO guests per orientation program. The fee includes lunch, and orientation materials. Please be sure to include the number of guests expected on your orientation registration form.
UHD Office of Admissions - New Student Orientation
One Main Street Suite S350 • Houston, Texas 77002-1001
(713) 221-8022 E-mail a question to AskGator!
