Freshman orientations sessions in May - August will be conducted in a virtual setting.  *Please RSVP for an orientation date on which you will be available during the listed two-hour block (see dates below).  Further information and instructions will be emailed to you in the days leading up to the session.  Your academic advisor will also email you to schedule a separate advising and registration appointment.  Please note that your advising appointment will not necessarily be on your orientation date.

Not all of the below information applies to virtual orientation sessions.  Please watch your University email for details regarding those sessions.

During Orientation, you will learn about the new academic environment, find out about all the support services available, and take the first steps to become part of the university community.

All first-year students need to complete Orientation in order to register for classes.

Go over the following sections to prepare for orientation:

• Register for Orientation (orientation dates listed below):  Choose one Orientation date and register to come on that date (click here to learn MORE about 'how to' register).
• Pre-Orientation Checklist:  See what you need to prepare, how to get here, where to park, and additional information you will need.
• Orientation Agenda:  See the schedule and activitites planned for your orientation.
• Orientation FAQs:  Here you will find answers to questions we receive from students and parents about Orientation.
• Parent and Family Orientation:  There is a separate orientation session for parents and family to attend; we encourage all parents to join us, but this is not required for them.
• Pre-Orientation Check-In:  All students must complete the Pre-Orientation Check-In to confirm parents, families, and guests and if attendees have any dietary and/or accessibility needs.

*A non-refundable Orientation fee of $150 is added to all first-year students' tuition bill.

***For May - August orientation dates, students will be provided with information about special virtual sessions for parents/guardians.

The Parent and Family Orientation is a separate session that will run concurrently with First Year (Freshman) Orientation. This session is designed to give you parents and family members the tools and information necessary to ensure their student’s success.  At this session, we will discuss your rights as a parent or family member, safety on campus, financial literacy, academic and campus resources, and more. While orientation for parents and family members is not mandatory, we do welcome the participation.

• Orientation Agenda (content within this link is not applicable for virtual orientation sessions)
• Pre-Orientation Check-In:  Ask your student to indicate the number of guests (parents or family members) who will come to Orientation (not applicable for virtual orientation).  ***Due to space constraints, we can only accomodate 2 additional guests for on-campus sessions.

As a dual enrolled student, you are taking one or more classes at UM-Flint while still enrolled in high school. There are different programs for you:

If you are part of the Dual Enrollment Educational Partnerships (DEEP) program, contact the K-12 Partnerships program staff for information on orientation.

If you are enrolled in an Early College program, click here for more information.

If you are a dual enrolled student, but your school is not part of the DEEP or Early College programs, you should participate in a Transfer Orientation session before you can register for classes; look up Transfer Students below for more information.

Some courses require a placement exam; contact the Student Success Center for more information.

During Orientation you will learn about the new academic environment, find out about all the support services available, and take the first steps to become part of the university community.

Orientation for international students is three days long. All international students need to complete Orientation in order to register for courses.

Go over the following sections to prepare for orientation:

• Register for Orientation (orientation dates listed below):  Choose one Orientation date and register to come on that date (click here to learn MORE about 'how to' register).
• Placement Exams:  Take the placement exams your advisor indicated; in order to register for classes during Orientation, you need to have taken the proper placement exams at least 3 weeks before coming to Orientation.
• Orientation Agenda:  Will be provided prior to orientation- below is a sample schedule.
  

  TIME	ACTIVITIES
  8:00-8:30a.m.	Check-in/Resource Fair – Meet at the Lobby of the University Center
  8:30-8:50a.m.	Welcome
  8:50-9:00a.m.	Split into Tracks: Students | Families
  9:00-9:40a.m.	Academic Round-Table Discussion (Meta-Majors)
  9:55-10:35a.m.	Student Experience: Survival Guide for Success
  10:45-11:00a.m.	Financial Aid (1)/Public Safety (2)
  11:00-11:15a.m.	Public Safety (1)/Financial Aid (2)
  11:20-12:30p.m.	Lunch/Engagement
  12:40-1:50p.m.	Advising/Registration
  2:00-5:00 p.m. (optional)	Optional tours: Campus, Housing, Downtown Flint Meeting with Financial Aid counselor

• Pre-Orientation Checklist:  See what you need to prepare, how to get here, where to park, and additional information you will need.
• Orientation FAQs:  Here you will find answers to questions we receive from students and parents about Orientation.

In April - August, transfer student orientations will be conducted in an online-only format.   *Please RSVP for a session, and you will be emailed a link through which you can complete your orientation.  Your academic advisor will also email you to schedule a separate advising and registration appointment.  

Orientation at the University is a required program designed to facilitate a smooth transition to UM-Flint and assist you in making the most of your college experience. As a transfer student, we recognize that you may already be familiar with a university environment and expectations so we strive to offer you the most vital information significant to your success here at UM-Flint. Many of the policies, procedures, and opportunities will be new and different to you, regardless of where you are transferring from.

We will discuss policies and requirements unique to UM-Flint, assistance in understanding your academic program requirements, financial aid award, campus resources, and opportunities to meet with faculty.

Before registering for your first semester courses, you should meet with an Academic Advisor. Please contact the Student Success Center if you do not know who your advisor is.

Go over the following sections to prepare for orientation:

• Register for Orientation (orientation dates listed below):  Choose one Orientation date to register for (click here to learn MORE about 'how to' register).  Note:  Please register for an orientation date even if you have been notified that all orientation sessions will be online.
• Pre-Orientation Checklist:  See what you need to prepare, how to get here, where to park, and additional information you will need (not applicable for fully online orientation).
• Orientation Agenda:  See the schedule and activitites planned for your orientation, if on-campus orientation.
• Orientation FAQs:  Here you will find answers to questions we receive from students and parents about Orientation.

*A non-refundable one-time Orientation fee of $50 is added to all transfer students' tuition bills.