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

7:30 AM – Check In – General Classroom Building

8:15 AM – Trail Talk 1: Welcome

8:30 AM – Campus Tour/Small Group Activity

9:40 AM – Breakout Session 1

10:10 AM – Breakout Session 2

10:40 AM – Breakout Session 3

11:10 AM – Trail Talk 2: Campus Life

11:40 AM – Lunch

12:00 PM – Safety & Respect

12:40 PM – Paying for College

1:20 PM – Trail Talk 3: Academics

2:00 PM – College Meetings

2:45 PM – Registration and Advising

*Individual schedules will vary depending on student test scores and admit type (Freshman vs. Transfer).

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.

Early Check In will be on the Holland Centennial Commons 2nd Floor.

Day Of Check In will be at the General Education Building.

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CLASS REGISTRATION

First Time Freshmen* should complete the Fall 2026 Class Survey to register for classes. Following registration, First Time Freshmen should attend Trailblazer Orientation to remove their Orientation Hold and adjust their class schedules. This includes students who took Concurrent Enrollment courses through Utah Tech, even if you have already completed your associate degree.

Transfer and other non-freshman students should contact their academic advisor for help registering for classes.

Academic Advisement

PARKING

You will not need a parking pass for orientation, however, be sure to park only in an open Visitor (green-marked) or Student/General (white-marked) parking spot.

For Early Check In, we recommend parking in Lot M at the intersection of 300 South and University Ave.

For Day Of Check In, we recommend parking in Lot N at the intersection of 400 South and 900 East.

If you receive a parking ticket please visit the Parking Services office in UTPD, northwest corner of Burns North Offices, to request a visitor-void or file the Citation Visitor-Void Request online.

Parking Map

ORIENTATION RESOURCES

Check out our orientation booklet to learn about some of the resources available during your time at Utah Tech as a student!

Information from summer 2025.

Orientation Booklet

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. The discounts listed may no longer be active.

Accommodations

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

More information coming soon.

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