Get Oriented

Friday, May 30, 2008

From the Deans Welcome to the College of Natural Sciences. It is our privilege to serve you as you embark on one of life's extraordinary experiences. Read more..

Get Oriented! Visit the website of the university's Dean of Students for more information on orientation.

Welcome to the College of Natural Sciences! The first thing you need to know is that whenever you have a question but don't know where to find the answer, you can ask us.

The Dean's Office and the First-Year Advising Center share a front desk on the bottom floor of the Will C. Hogg building (WCH). We have people at the desk, and by the phone (471-4536), at all times during regular business hours, and we'll respond to your emails quickly and informatively. So get in touch.

Think of our webpage as a portal to all things natural sciences. We've tried to provide you with some of the information you need to succeed (and have a good time and make friends) during your first year in the college and at the university.

Hook 'em!

Things to do right away:

1. Get a UT email address. It's official, and that's how we'll communicate with you (yahoo, gmail and hotmail are for your friends and friendsters).

2. Meet your advisor during orientation. They're nice, and they are here to help you figure out this big university.

3. Come to Gone to Natural Sciences and Gone to Texas and introduce yourself to your fellow collegians (or just eat pizza and sing Texas Fight). Starts at 6 p.m. on the East Mall.

4. Find a Student Organization to your liking. There are a lot of them, each fun in its own unique way.
5. Download and read "The Short Guide to Amplifying Your Academic Experience in the College of Natural Sciences," a brochure that describes many of the academic programs that the college has to offer.
6. Explore everything. Because it's college and that's what you are supposed to do.

How to Get Help Find your advisor With courses and majors With non-academic issues With your course schedule With financial aid Hook up with a mentor	Get Involved Join a Student Organization Start research now Volunteer in the Community Mentor your fellow students
Majors & Courses of Study How to choose a major List of majors Career paths (by major) What do you mean there's no 'pre-med'? Want to be a science or math teacher? Start thinking about studying abroad Do research like all good scientists	Events to Check Out Gone to Texas Natural Sciences Week Football Games