Freshman Orientation
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.
Follow the steps below to sign up for New Student Orientation:
-
- Log in to myUHD or by visiting uhd.edu/myuhd
- Select the Orientation tile
- Click “RSVP for Freshman Orientation” link to view available sessions
- Choose a Freshman Orientation session and complete the registration form
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.
Freshman Orientation Dates

Friday, May 2, 2025
Saturday, May 31, 2025

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025