at The University of Arizona

Advising Resource Center

New Student Orientation Program

All entering freshmen are required to attend a New Student Orientation Program. The majority of the orientation sessions are scheduled in June, and academic advisors play a key role in introducing new students to their colleges and programs and assisting them with registration for their first semester. Orientation for transfer students in managed by each college and usually involves the student scheduling an individual appointment with their academic advisor after they have completed an online academic tour.

More information for advisors regarding orientation dates, schedules, Orientation Advisory Council meeting minutes, etc. are available below.

Orientation Advisory Council (OAC) Meeting Minutes

The OAC is a representative group of individuals from the advising community and student services who are responsible for working with Enrollment Management to help plan and organize the New Student Orientation Program.

Summer 2008 Dates

The New Student Orientation Program dates are listed here including those that are not published on the main Orientation website since not all colleges participate in all of the dates. 

Orientation Schedules for Freshmen and Guests

The New Student Orientation Program is an exciting, and busy time for students on campus. The program schedules for the student and their guest(s) are below.