Freshman Orientation
Congratulations! Welcome to the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)! Your experience at UHD begins with Freshman Orientation. UHD Freshman Orientation is designed to prepare you for your first semester at UHD.
Orientation consists of two mandatory programs, Gator Ready and Gator Gateway, that will help you begin your transition to UHD and become acclimated to campus. You will first attend Gator Ready. Gator Gateway will take place later this summer. Students must attend both programs. If you do not complete both programs in their entirety, you will not be able to enroll as a full-time student in the fall.
Gator Ready is a virtual* program where you will finalize your enrollment at UHD. During the program, you will learn more about UHD and campus resources. You will have the opportunity to speak to an academic advisor and register for classes if needed.
*Due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus on our educational activities here at the University, we will be utilizing cloud conferencing software, Zoom, to host this orientation session online. More information will be shared with you prior to your scheduled Gator Ready session.
Follow the steps below to sign up for a Gator Ready session:
- Log in to myUHD or by visiting uhd.edu/myuhd
- Select the orientation tile
- Click on the “Click to learn more" to RSVP for Gator Ready” link to view the registration form
- Choose a Gator Ready session and complete the registration form
You will be assigned a Gator Gateway session at the conclusion of Gator Ready.
Gator Gateway is an interactive virtual 2-day program designed to help you become more comfortable with your transition to UHD and provide you with more campus resources to ensure your first-year is successful. During this virtual program, you will learn how to be a successful Gator, interact with faculty and staff from your intended major, hear more about student activities, connect with other new students, and more!
As a reminder, you must be admitted to the University to attend Freshman Orientation. Please note: If under the age of 22, you must also satisfy
bacterial meningitis requirements to register for classes.
