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Transfer Orientation

Summer – Fall Admits can register for Orientation beginning March 2025

All transfer students are required to attend a Transfer Orientation session and complete the Transfer Orientation module with a score of 100%.

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.

In-person transfer orientation sessions for Summer and Fall 2025 admits will open at the beginning of March.

At this time, registration for Transfer Orientation for Summer and Fall 2025 admits is not yet available. In-person transfer orientation sessions for these admits will become available in early March.

All transfer students are required to attend a Transfer Orientation session and complete the Transfer Orientation module.

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.

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. All transfer students are required to attend a Transfer Orientation session and complete the Transfer Orientation module.

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!