Student Orientation Information | New Student Orientation

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WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!

Welcome to Trailblazer Nation! As a new student, you are hopefully excited about starting your college experience but might be nervous or still have questions about what college is like. Whether you are a freshman or transfer student, attending Trailblazer Orientation is the best way to be prepared for your transition to Utah Tech University. Orientation is required for all new students and must be attended before the Orientation Hold is removed from your course registration account.

At orientation, you will:

Meet and connect with other incoming freshmen
Learn ways you can get involved at Utah Tech during your first year
Understand the social and academic culture of Utah Tech and how it differs from high school or your previous institution
Connect to campus resources that support you during your first year and through graduation
Meet your academic advisors to learn more about your academic plan and review your course schedule

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

Check In – 8:00-8:30; Holland Plaza

Welcome – 8:30-8:45; Dunford Auditorium, Browning Building

Trail Talk 1 – 8:45-9:00; SET Building

Campus Tour – 9:00-9:30

Trail Talk 2 – 9:30-10:05; SET Building

Financial Aid – 10:10-10:50; Dunford Auditorium, Browning Building

Safety & Respect – 10:50-11:30; Dunford Auditorium, Browning Building

Lunch – 11:30-11:40

Trail Talk 3 – 11:40-12:15; SET Building

Breakout Session 1 – 12:20-12:40; SET Building, Snow Building

Breakout Session 2 – 12:50-1:10; SET Building, Snow Building

Breakout Session 3 – 1:20-1:40; SET Building, Snow Building

College Meetings – 1:45-2:30; SET Building, Browning Building

Frequently Asked Questions

LOCATION

Utah Tech is located at 225 S University Avenue (700 E). Whether you are driving on I-15 heading north or south, take the St. George Boulevard exit (Exit 8) and head west. Turn left on 700 E / University Ave and head south. Once you’re on campus, there will be directional signs leading you to Check In.

Utah Tech

CLASS REGISTRATION

Freshmen can complete the 2025 Class Survey in order to start your fall registration.

Transfer students can contact their academic advisor to register for classes.

Academic Advisement

PARKING

You will not need a parking pass for orientation, however, be sure to park only in an open Student/General (white-painted) parking spot. We recommend parking in Lots M or N.

If you receive a parking ticket in error, bring it and your license plate number to the Cashier’s Office on the first floor of the Holland.

Parking Map

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

There are many great hotels, motels, and inns in the St. George area to accommodate your travel plans for Trailblazer Orientation or other campus visits. Below you will find a list of hotels near Utah Tech University.

Accommodations

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Belonging – Snow 147

Honors Program – SET 420

Campus Recreation – SET 106

Career Services – SET 105

Disability Resource Center – Snow 125

Housing & Resident Life – SET 201

Human Performance Center – SET 524

Library Services – Snow 150

ROTC – Snow 124

Study Abroad – SET 301

TRIO – Student Support Services – Snow 151

UT Bands – Snow 145

Utah Tech Student Association – SET 418

PLACEMENT TESTING

If you are missing test scores for Math or English, you will be able to take the ALEKS or Accuplacer tests during orientation. If you aren’t sure if you need the placement tests, you can reach out to your academic advisor.

Math Placement Testing Information

GUEST INFORMATION

Family members and guests have their own separate schedule at Trailblazer Orientation where they will meet other family members, hear from faculty and staff, and learn how they can best support their new Trailblazers.

Guest Information