You’re Admitted. What’s Next?

Five Key Steps to Take 

Now that you have been admitted, here are some suggestions to help you prepare

1) Frequently Visit Your MyStatus Page

MyStatus—where you checked your application status and received your admissions decision—is your official campus resource. All university communications will be on your dashboard. Check it often to make sure that you see any and all important notifications!

MyStatus will also inform you about important next steps to move forward with your enrollment at UT Austin, like how to:

• Accept your admission: This is the first step in moving forward with your enrollment including New Student Orientation and On-Campus Housing.
• Make plans to attend New Student Orientation: Orientation is mandatory for all entering freshman and highly recommended for external transfer students. If personal obligations require specific orientation dates, you should sign up for a session as soon as possible. Sessions fill quickly on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Check your housing status: A complete admissions application is required to apply for housing. Students must accept their admission before receiving a housing contract.
• Check your financial aid status: You can check your MyStatus page for details. 

2) Prepare for Orientation

1. Download the Zoom app. Instructions for Zoom at UT.
2. Download the Duo app to help you access resources at UT Austin.
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3. Look up your Degree Plan.
4. Complete your pre-advising worksheet that is included in your Advising appointment email,
5. Explore the CNS Website to learn more about what is offered here.
6. Check Course Prerequisites.
7. Review your Incoming Credit (dual, transfer, AP/IB).
8. Explore your options for a BS vs. BSA degree, and watch the short informational video.
9. View the Course Schedule. Students can view course availability, prerequisites and flags in the course schedule. 
10. Await word about readiness assessments. You will receive information from CNS about your College Readiness requirements.

3) Register for Courses During New Student Orientation

Many freshman courses will appear to be closed: Don't worry! 

1. You will be able to register for courses that you need. 
2. Flexibility with your schedule options is highly encouraged. 
3. We have reserved seats especially for you, which will open prior to your registration. 

 Find out more information about how to register for classes by visiting the Student Registration page.

Registration Requirements and Steps

• In order to register for classes, you must first meet remotely with your academic advisor to clear your advising registration hold. 
• All entering freshmen and external transfer students will meet with an academic advisor remotely and register for classes at New Student Orientation.

4) Pay Your Tuition

How do you pay for classes? Visit the registrar's Paying Tuition and Fees web page.

5) Get to Know Us Before Classes Begin

1. Familiarize yourself with the Campus Layout and Building Abbreviations. We recommend using the UT Campus Map App.
2. Plan to participate in Reading Round-Up, if you are an entering first-year student. This is a great chance to talk in depth with a faculty member! Registration opens in June.
3. Familiarize yourself with Quest and Canvas. These online platforms will introduce you to your instructors, teach you how to navigate your courses and provide support when you have questions. You will access Quest this summer for your College Readiness packages and Canvas will be used for CNS Orientation.  
4. Pay a virtual visit to campus and Austin. In addition to downloading the campus map app, you can practice getting to know your way around from anywhere with a virtual tour of campus.
5. Identify any student organizations you are interested in learning more about when you arrive on campus.

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