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Transfer Orientation

Now that you’re a Comet, you’ll need to complete your Transfer Orientation. This half-day event is designed to help you acclimate to campus and learn the ins and outs of how things work at UT Dallas.

We’ll have guest speakers, campus tours, student panels, academic information sessions, and opportunities to connect with other students and learn more about life here at UT Dallas.

Please note any information regarding the details of Transfer Orientation will be sent to your assigned UT Dallas email address (ex. abc240001@utdallas.edu).

You’ll need to set up your NetID and password as soon as possible, then check your UT Dallas email at least once every few days to stay up-to-date on all orientation information. Please contact the Help Desk if you experience any trouble setting up your NetID or accessing your UT Dallas email account. 

Got your UT Dallas email account set up? If so, let’s get you signed up for a Transfer Orientation session!

Step 1: Sign up for Transfer Orientation.

Upcoming Orientations

In-person transfer orientation sessions for Spring 2025 admits is now closed.

Virtual transfer orientation will be held on December 6th. Sign-up will open after November 22nd.

Check back here for more details and information about attending your orientation session to prepare for Spring 2025.

How to sign-up

  • Accept your admission offer. You must do this before you can register for Transfer Orientation.
  • Go to the Galaxy Portal and log in to Orion with your NetID and password.
  • Click on Transfer Orientation Center. The next screen will show the Transfer Orientation FAQ page; please review everything.
  • Next, click on the Transfer Orientation Center tab.
  • Click on the Register for Transfer Orientation link.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to select from available dates and submit your online payment.

Your Transfer Orientation registration request will be canceled if you don’t submit your payment at this time.

Freshman students admitted for the Spring 2025 semester

Freshmen students admitted and plan to attend UTD Spring 2025 must contact the Student Transition Programs department at freshmanorientation@utdallas.edu or call 972-883-6171. Students will follow the orientation for transfer orientation, but must be manually added by our staff.

Step 2: Complete your online Transfer Orientation module in our eLearning platform.

This module will cover important information related to UT Dallas policies, procedures and resources. 

To complete the required eLearning module:   

  • Log in to eLearning with your NetID and password. 
  • Under My Organizations, select Transfer Orientation. 
  • Select the Transfer Orientation Module. 
  • Review the content and complete the assessment with a score of 100%. 

Have any questions? If so, please check out our FAQ page or contact a member of our Transfer Orientation team at transferorientation@utdallas.edu, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible! 

Please be aware our Transfer Orientations often reach capacity quickly and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept walk-in registrations on the day of Transfer Orientation, so please be sure to register in advance.

Have any questions? If so, please check out our FAQ page or contact a member of our Transfer Orientation team at transferorientation@utdallas.edu, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!