New Student OrientationNEw Student OrientationDepartment of Enrollment ManagementUniversity of Cincinnati

New Student Orientation

Schedule - Students

Student Bearcats Bound Orientation Schedule

Be prepared to show a photo ID at the check-in desk in Tangeman University Center.  If you are planning to stay overnight in Siddall Residence Hall, please leave your luggage in the trunk of your vehicle until the overnight stay check-in time.

If you are arriving on the day of your orientation your check-in time is from 4:00–8:30 p.m.

If you are arriving the day before your orientation, your check-in time is between 7:00–11:00 p.m.

Check-in is located in the lobby of Siddall Residence Hall (see Overnight Accommodations).

If you have been accepted into the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), you have a different schedule. Please see the insert enclosed in your packet for more information. If you did not receive an insert, please call 513-556-2486 or go to www.uc.edu/orientation.

What New Students Can Expect

During your Bearcats Bound Orientation, you will:

  • Meet and interact with your Student Orientation Leader
  • Meet and interact with other new students
  • Find out what it’s like being a UC Bearcat
  • Learn about your University of Cincinnati
  • Receive academic advising and register for your first quarter of college classes
Student ambassadors

The New UC Bearcats School Supplies Drive

Please bring some new school supplies to donate to the Bearcats Bound School Supplies Drive.

DAY ONE – STUDENTS

CHECK IN LOCATION:
TANGEMAN UNIVERSITY CENTER Level 4
7:15 - 7:40 a.m. Check-in for Honors students and their parents.  
7:15 - 7:40 a.m. Check-in for student athletes and their parents.   
7:15 - 7:40 a.m. Check-in for College of Engineering and Applied Science students who need to take the math placement test.
7:40- 8:55 a.m. Check in for all parents and students.
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:15–10:15 a.m. Small Group
10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. College Program I
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch at your College (will be provided)
1:00–3:00 p.m. College Program II
2:30–5:00 p.m. Taking Care of Business
3:00–4:00 p.m. Spotlight
2:30–5:00 p.m. UC Bookstore Open House
   

DAY TWO – STUDENTS

7:00–7:30 a.m. Check out of Calhoun Residence Hall
7:00–7:45 a.m. Breakfast on your own - Enjoy the options on campus
8:00-9:30 a.m. Just Community
9:45-10:45 a.m. Library and UCit
11:00-11:30 a.m. Public Safety
11:30-11:45 a.m.  SOLS Panel
12:30 p.m. Residence Hall Tour (optional)
   
NOTE: This is a sample schedule and is subject to change. For the final program, please refer to the schedule in the Bearcats Bound materials you will receive at your orientation check-in. You must check-in before attending any session in order to be able to register for classes.