Sign up for Orientation
To sign up for UTRGV New Student Orientation you must be admitted as an incoming freshman (first-time in college) or transfer student and have had activated your my.UTRGV.edu account.
When can I sign up?
Check out the table below to see when orientations reservations open for the term you have been admitted for.
Admitted for Summer 2021 |
RSVP begin Mid March 2021 |
Admitted for Fall 2021 |
RSVP begin Mid March 2021 |
Admitted for Spring 2022 |
RSVP opens In November 2021 |
The dates you see in the reservation system are the available/open dates to you.
*Note: If specific dates are not visible to you, this is due to the following reasons:
- Date is full
- Date is for a specific group
- Dates are for a different starting term
How to reserve your Orientation Session
- Eligible students receive an email from New Student Orientation to their UTRGV email account, with instructions once sign-up becomes available to them.
Provide documentation for Bacterial Meningitis
All new students under the age of 22 are required to submit evidence of receiving the bacterial meningitis vaccination (administered within the past five years) before they can enroll. Students will not be allowed to register without providing proof of meningitis vaccination or exemption. Please bring documentation to your scheduled orientation session for review.
UTRGV will have a limited number of vaccines available at each orientation session. The cost of the vaccine will be added to your student bill.
Orientation Fee
There is a $75.00 non-refundable fee* for New Student Orientation, however, you do not have to pay the fee before you attend orientation.
- Paying the fee:
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- Via ASSIST,
- In person at the Bursar’s Office
- Financial Aid (Only if all other tuition and fees have been covered and funds are leftover)
*Please note: This fee is non-refundable, even if you no longer plan to attend UTRGV