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Utah Bound Orientation

Welcome! We’re looking forward to seeing you on campus this fall! In the meantime, this page gives you a checklist of all you need to know about Utah Bound orientation for incoming Honors students. You’ll find options for on-campus and virtual orientations for both first-time and transfer students.

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Incoming First-Year Students (1-day Orientation on Campus)

Attend One (1) Honors College Breakout Session
10:45 – 11:10 am OR 11:20 – 11:45 am

*REQUIRED

Location: Gardner Commons (GC) 2675

The Honors Advising Team will give an overview of the Honors College, covering degree requirements and the first-year learning community. We’ll also distribute a handout to help with first-semester course planning.

First-Year Handout

Attend First Semester Course Planning with Academic College
2:10 – 4:45 pm

*REQUIRED

Location: Respective areas (to be advised)

  • After selecting your courses, register for HONOR 1010 (any section besides 024 and 025). This is a required course for all first-year Honors students.
  • Consider adding another core Honors course to your schedule. This is a great way to fulfill a general education requirement, in addition to an Honors one!
After UBO: Contact the Honors Advising Team for Questions

After orientation, if you have more questions or need help registering for Honors classes, schedule an appointment, with an Honors Advisor or email us at advising@honors.utah.edu

Make an Advising appointment

Incoming Transfer Students (1-day Orientation on Campus)

Attend the Transfer Resources Panel
10:00 – 10:30 am

*REQUIRED

Location: Union Ballroom

Transfer Student Handout

Attend First Semester Course Planning with Academic College
2:00 – 4:45 pm

*REQUIRED

Location: Respective areas (to be advised)

During orientation, work with a major advisor or academic college on a potential schedule. Consider adding a core 3-credit Honors course to your schedule.

After UBO: Contact the Honors Advising Team for Questions

After orientation, meet with an Honors Advisor to determine your pathway, explore first-semester Honors classes, join a learning community, and finalize your schedule. Schedule an appointment.

Make an Advising appointment

Incoming First-Year and Transfer Students (Virtual Orientation)

Complete Orientation Modules

*REQUIRED

First-Year Handout

Transfer Student Handout

 

Schedule a Meeting with an Honors Advisor

*REQUIRED

Work with a major advisor or academic college on a potential schedule.

After UBO: Contact the Honors Advising Team for Questions

*REQUIRED

Meet with an Honors Advisor to determine your pathway, explore first-semester Honors classes, join a learning community, and finalize your schedule. Schedule an appointment.

Make an Advising appointment