Freshman Orientation

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAM

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION FAQS

Congratulations! Welcome to the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)! Your experience at UHD begins with Freshman Orientation. We are so excited to welcome you to campus!

Freshman Orientation is a mandatory experience for incoming students where you'll begin your transition to UHD and become acclimated to campus. During orientation, you will meet with an advisor, register for classes, learn about campus life, meet other Gators and connect with the UHD community.

Freshman Orientation is designed to prepare you for your first semester and beyond at UHD.

Orientation registration is open for new students starting in the Summer or Fall 2025 terms!

To-Do List

Follow the steps below to sign up for New Student Orientation:

1. Log in to myUHD or by visiting uhd.edu/myuhd
2. Select the Orientation tile
3. Click “RSVP for Freshman Orientation” link to view available sessions
4. Choose a Freshman Orientation session and complete the registration form

Once registered for Orientation, you will receive an email with instructions on accessing the Pre-Orientation Program Module. Complete the module before attending Orientation

To be advised and register for classes at Orientation, you must have submitted your BMV Immunization record before Orientation. For assistance with submitting your record, read the Bacterial Meningitis Upload Instructions.

To be advised and register for classes at Orientation, you must have your TSI scores before Orientation. For assistance with submitting your TSI scores or to schedule a TSI test, visit the TSI Assessment website.

To be advised and register for your classes at Orientation, you must have your official Transcript to UHD. For more information visit the Official Transcript Submission website.

At Freshman Student Orientation, all incoming students will complete Academic Advising and Class Registration.

Do I Have to Attend New Student Orientation?

All incoming freshmen students are required to attend New Student Orientation. At Orientation, freshmen will complete both Academic Advising and Class Registration.
All 2024-2025 high school graduates are REQUIRED to attend Freshman Student Orientation regardless of if they are transferring credits into UHD.
Transfer students who have been to a community college or university and have not graduated from high school in 2024-2025 are strongly encouraged to take part in Transfer Student Orientation, however, it is not required.

If you were admitted for the Spring 2025 term and did not enroll, please contact us at orientation@uhd.edu for your next steps.

Freshman Orientation programming consists of a mandatory one-day experience for incoming students where you'll begin your transition to UHD and become acclimated to campus. During orientation, you will meet with an advisor, register for classes, learn about campus life, meet other Gators and connect with the UHD community.

Orientation Fees and Refunds

As part of the orientation experience, there is a one-time orientation fee of $125. This fee helps cover the cost of various orientation activities, materials, meals, and events designed to ensure a smooth transition to university life. All orientation fees for students are non-refundable. The orientation fee will be added to your tuition and fee statement.

If you have questions about New Student Orientation, contact us at orientation@uhd.edu. Please include your Student ID Number.