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Transfer Students

WHY ORIENTATION MATTERS

Orientation is required for all transfer students.
  • Orientation is free for all students.
  • You cannot register for classes until you complete orientation.
  • Orientation prepares you by:
    • Meeting with your advisor
    • Registering for classes
    • Reviewing your transfer credits
    • Learning about campus resources
    • Connecting with other new Miners

Important: You must enroll at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ and attend classes for your orientation requirement to be considered complete.

If you attend orientation but do not enroll, and later decide to attend Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, you will need to re-attend orientation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND TRANSFER ORIENTATION?

  • Students who enrolled at a college or university after high school and are now moving to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ.
  • If you are completing an associate’s degree, you are still a transfer student.
  • If you took only dual credit or Early College classes while in high school, you are a freshman, not a transfer.

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION

You have three options:

  1. Transfer Orientation Dates page - Select a date and send us an email with required information. 
  2. Call us – (915) 747-6752.
  3. Email us – orientation@utep.edu.

Have your Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Student ID number ready.

Tip: Sessions close once full. Register early to improve course availability.

Note: Confirmation and reminders go to the personal email you used on your application. If you used a school or work email that may expire, update it by contacting the Office of Admissions & Recruitment at futureminer@utep.edu or (915) 747-5890.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE ORIENTATION

1. ADMISSION
  • Be fully admitted to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ before registering.
  • Send official transcripts from every college or university you attended.
2. TRANSFER CREDITS
  • Request official transcripts as soon as final grades post.
  • Bring unofficial transcripts to orientation for advising.
  • Credit evaluation is based on official transcripts. Some credits may post after orientation.
3. TESTING & PLACEMENT
  • If you completed college-level English and Math with a grade of C or better, you may meet placement without TSI.
  • If not, submit TSI, SAT, ACT, AP, IB, or CLEP scores.
  • Bring copies of scores and transcripts to advising.
4. IMMUNIZATION
  • The Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination is required for students under 22.
  • Shot must be within the last 5 years to be accepted.
  • Submit by email to meningitis@utep.edu.
  • Attach a clear picture of your vaccination record showing your full name and date of birth.
  • Include your Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Student ID number in the subject and body.
  • Send at least 10 days before classes begin.
  • Bring a copy to orientation if your submission has not been confirmed.
5. CHANGING YOUR MAJOR
  • Submit major changes at least 10 days before orientation.
  • Office of Admissions and Recruitment
    Email: futureminer@utep.edu
    Phone: (915) 747-5890
6. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ ACCOUNT ACCESS

You’ll use your Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ username and password for My.Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, GoldMine, Blackboard, email, and orientation check-in.

  1. Go to
  2. Click “Retrieve Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Username” and "Create/ Reset Password"
  3. Enter email that was submitted as part of your Admissions application.
  4. Check email for next steps to “Retrieve Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Username” and "Create/ Reset Password"
  5. Enroll in Duo Mobile for two-factor authentication

Need help? Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Help Desk: helpdesk@utep.edu or (915) 747-5257.

7. APPS TO DOWNLOAD
  • Duo Mobile – required to log in to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ systems.
  • Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ GO – class schedule, campus map, financial aid, events.
  • GET Mobile – upload your photo for your Miner Gold Card.
  • Zoom – only if your orientation is virtual.

WHAT TO EXPECT

DAY 1 – TRANSFER ORIENTATION PROGRAMMING

  • Check-in and welcome
  • Transfer credit review and degree planning
  • Meet with your academic advisor
  • College programming and campus resources
  • Lunch break to purchase food on campus

DAY 2 – ADVISING APPOINTMENTS AND COURSE REGISTRATION

  • Only for students scheduled for advising or registration
  • Meet with your advisor (if needed)
  • Register for classes
  • Resolve holds with Financial Aid or Student Business Services

Note: Not all transfer students will be required to attend Day 2. Please reserve both days until your advising appointment is confirmed.

DOWNLOAD TENTATIVE AGENDA

View a sample agenda for Transfer Orientation (PDF).

Download PDF

AFTER ORIENTATION

  • Check Goldmine for your confirmed class schedule.
  • Log into Blackboard for course materials and syllabi.
  • Watch your Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ email for updates and deadlines.
  • Attend Welcome Week to connect with the campus community.

Connect With Us

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Office New Student Orientation
Mike Loya Academic Services Building Room 102
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79902

E: orientation@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-6752