We recommend completing the following before UT Orientation in order to have a successful start to your academic career.

• All incoming first-year engineering students are required to purchase the Math Readiness Package as preparation for the in-person UTMA that is taken at orientation. The Math Readiness Package is extremely important as it plays a major role in your preparation for the UTMA. Learn more about the UTMA Math Readiness Package. All engineering students must take the UT Math assessment (UTMA) during orientation for proper course placement. The UTMA is administered by the Math Department in the College of Natural Sciences and is a requirement to register for Math courses at UT. The UTMA is not to be used to demonstrate Calculus Readiness for admission to the Cockrell School of Engineering. The UTMA score will determine which Math course a student will be eligible to enroll in at the time of course registration.
• All incoming engineering students are required to take the free, online Spatial Visualization Assessment prior to orientation. Learn more about the online Spatial Visualization Assessment (approximate time: 30 minutes).
• Gather all test scores (AP and IB) and transcripts for completed college level courses. Bring them to your orientation session to use in academic advising. Official score reports and transcripts are helpful, but not required. An accurate, self-compiled list is acceptable, but remember to include tests you took early in high school.
• Submit Emergency Contact Information. Log on to the My Status page to update this information.
• Watch the New Student Services pre-orientation videos.

During UT Orientation, incoming students will make new friends, navigate campus and register for fall classes.

• Be prepared to walk a lot. It will be hot, so we recommend bringing a water bottle and wearing comfortable clothes.
• On the first day of orientation, all engineering students will complete the in-person UT Math assessment. This will help you choose the best fall semester math class with your academic advisor on the second day (approximate time: 1 hour).
• Changes to your major or college should be discussed with your advisor on the second day of orientation. In many cases, changing your major requires an application and a series of required courses you must take in preparation. Your advisor can provide additional information on the various internal transfer processes, depending on your major(s) of interest.
• You will be able to select a First-Year Interest Group (FIG) during orientation.
• You will learn about resources, student support services and other opportunities available to you at UT Austin and in the Cockrell School.

After you attend UT Orientation, there will be a few final things to accomplish before fall classes begin.

• Chemistry testing is required for most engineering students. Students not required to take the chemistry test are those admitted to electrical and computer engineering, and students who already earned college level credit (AP, IB, dual credit). Learn more about the online ALEKS Chemistry assessment (approximate time: 1.5 hours).
• Set up a UT email account. Use this account and check it frequently, so that you do not miss important information. Remember to make it professional and personally identifiable. Learn more about getting started with technology at UT.
  
• A laptop computer is required for your major. Some majors have specific requirements:
  • Aerospace and Computational Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering
  • Many of the engineering buildings have computer labs, in addition to the residence halls labs and numerous computer labs across campus. UT Austin offers educational discounts on laptops and reduced prices on software through the Campus Computer Store. The university also offers free wireless access throughout campus.
• Sign up for the Emergency Text Messaging service to receive campus emergency notifications.
• Confirm that final high school transcripts have been submitted.
• Pay final tuition and fee bills. Students who forget to pay will be dropped from all registered courses. All students should check their "What I Owe" page to verify that all payments have been received--particularly if you are relying on a third party to pay for your education.
• If desired, students may adjust their class schedules online through the add/drop period.