New Student Orientation is a comprehensive experience for all incoming students. The Transfer Student experience includes a Move-in Event for residential students, fun activities throughout the weekend to help you get familiar with your new surroundings and a one-day on-campus orientation held just before classes begin in August! Throughout all these experiences students become more familiar with campus, learn about involvement opportunities and campus resources, and meet other new students while connecting with current student leaders.
Click on the link below to access a detailed schedule for Orientation events happening Saturday, August 19- Monday, August 21 and the Transfer Orientation schedule on Tuesday, August 22!
Click here to view the 2023 Transfer Orientation Schedule
Transfer Orientation will help you become more familiar with campus, connect you with other new transfer students as well as current student leaders and you'll discover ways to get involved and engage in campus life.
All students are expected to attend transfer orientation and should plan to be on campus for the majority of the day
| Date | Tuesday, August 23, 2023 |
| Time |
Check-in for the On-campus Transfer Orientation session will be held from 8:00-8:30 am. The program will begin at 8:30 am and run through 4:00 pm. |
| Location |
The on-campus Transfer Orientation for Fall 2023 will be held in the Doc Bryan Student Services Building. Students may park in the parking lot across the street near Tucker Coliseum. |
While the Transfer Orientation program is only one day, August 22, there are other orientation activities happening Saturday-Monday, August 19-21, 2023. All new transfer students are invited and encouraged to participate in any event or activity that is on the schedule! Research shows that attendance at orientation and engagement in campus activities greatly increases a student's sense-of-belonging to campus and improves their GPA!
Students with less than 60 credit hours
Students with less than 60 credit hours will contact the Academic Advising Center and make an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. During your advising appointment you and your academic advisor will discuss your future career plans, review your transcripts and discuss any academic concerns you may have before scheduling your first semester classes.
You can make your appointment by calling the Academic Advising Center at (479) 964-0843 or emailing adviseme@atu.edu with your full name and T number. All appointments with the Academic Advising Center are virtual until further notice.
Students with more than 60 credit hours
Students coming in with 60 or more credit hours will be advised by a faculty advisor in their academic department. During your advising appointment your faculty advisor will discuss with you how your previous credit will be applied to your degree plan.
You can make an appointment with your faculty advisor by contacting the main office of your academic department or visiting their website.
Already registered for classes? Be sure to review the section numbers on your Fall 2023 schedule so you know if your classes will meet virtual, on-campus or both!
Students who are living on campus will be able to move into their residence hall on Saturday, August 19, 2023. For more information about applying for housing and the move-in process, please check out the Residence Life website.
All students under the age of 21 are expected to live on campus. Students who have earned 60 credits or those that live with a legal guardian within a 30 mile radius of campus can apply for a commuter exemption. Click on the link below for more information and to complete the exemption form by August 23, 2023.
Am I required to attend Transfer Orientation?
Transfer Orientation is required and attendance is integral to your transition to the University. Transfer students are expected to attend Transfer Orientation and are strongly encouraged to attend events designed for all new students.
The choice to attend is similar to the decisions you’ll be making every day of your undergraduate career—whether to attend class or not, whether to meet with your academic adviser or not, or whether to get involved in student activities. To help you balance your self-care during Orientation, while maximizing your experience, your Orientation Leader can help you identify down times during Orientation when you can recharge.
Just like regular class attendance has a positive impact on academic success, attending Transfer Orientation will enhance your academic experience by helping you get acquainted with Arkansas Tech and build a sense of community…before your first semester starts. Transfer Orientation is the University’s way of ensuring you have a purposeful start to your college journey.
How do I register for the on-campus Transfer Orientation?
Registration is not required for the Transfer Orientation. All students are enrolled in a 1ATU class which automatically signs students up for the fall 2023 orientation program. A $50 Orientation fee is associated with this class and is not refundable if you attend classes in the fall 2023 term.
What if an emergency happens and I am unable to attend?
Once you are safe, please email the orientation office at orientation@atu.edu to learn how you may access the presentations and pick up your new student orienttion t-shirt.
