CNS New Student Orientation is required for all incoming CNS students. Complete the before orientation tasks prior to attending orientation.
Day 1
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View the following required presentations:
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Check email |
Attend your Academic Advising Appointment
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Day 2
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Check email
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Meet with your Academic Advisor
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3 pm - 4 pm (CST)
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Register for your classes
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Our Student Handbook provides a resource for students seeking information regarding Natural Sciences student services, advising information, academic programs, college and university resources, student organizations, college academic policies and procedures and a little help from current students!
Access our handbook here: CNS Student Handbook
"This handbook provides important
information and I encourage you
to use it and begin thinking now
about the challenges you will
embrace while you are here."
Please review the following information regarding your Fall 20 UT registration. It is your responsibility to review and verify that your schedule is correct before the 12th class day.
Verify your schedule here: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/registration/classlist.WBX
1st through 4th class day 8/26/20 through 8/31/20
Adds and drops may be done online.
5th through 12th class day 9/1/20 through 9/11/20
Adds
A registered student wanting to add a class should go to the department offering the class. Adds are at the discretion of the department offering the course. Payment for added classes must be received by 5 pm, 12th class day. You should verify your registration record on or before the 12th class day. Late adds on or after the 12th class day are only approved if there is a documented administrative or departmental error.
Drops
Drops may be done online. The online registration system closes at 5 pm on the 12th class day, Friday 9/11/20. Drops initiated after 5 pm on 9/11/20 will indicate a Q on your transcript and no refund will be given.
Change Grade Status. Change to pass or fail or back to letter grade online.
Withdrawal
If you wish to drop all your courses, this must be done in person, WCH 1.106. A physical form of photo ID is required, either UT or government-issued. You must also schedule an appointment to meet briefly with a nonacademic counselor. Refund schedule is below and is printed in the Course Schedule. No refunds will be given after the 20th class day 9/23/20.
Withdrawals Refund %
During the 1st through 5th class days 80%
During the 6th through 10th class days 70%
During the 11th through 15th class days 50%
During the 16th through 20th class days 25%
After the 20th class day None
Students on probation that withdraw after the 20th class day will be automatically placed on dismissal.
For any further general queries or questions on our college policies, see our Student Handbook linked near the top of the page.
Gabriella V.
Human Development and Family Sciences
Waco, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: Balancing your academic life with your personal and social life is a crucial skill in college, but just know that odds are when you look back, you will not remember bombing one assignment or missing one homework. Have grace with yourself!
Savannah V.
Human Development and Family Sciences
Waco, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: I wish I would have known to prioritize my happiness because it is just as significant as other aspects of life such as academics or work. It's okay to focus on self-care and fun sometimes. Life doesn't have to be all work and all academics. Balance is key and the balance between the two varies from person to person.
Jake H.
Mathematics
Alpharetta, GA
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: Even with its size its not hard to get leadership positions at UT all you have to do is try.
Laila A.
Mathematics
Austin, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: I wish I had known that no one cares about what you are doing, don't care what others think.
Celeste V.
Nutrition
Monte Alto, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: I wish I would have known that not everything will always go as planned, and that's okay. Embrace it and adjust to it.
Arnaldo P.
Chemistry
Deer Park, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: One thing I wish I would have know as a freshman was that study groups with peers help tremendously!
Daniela D.
Neuroscience
Brownsville, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: Office hours are a lifesaver and you shouldn’t be scared to go to them even if you think you question is not important.
Abraham R.
Mathematics
Edinburg, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: Don't be afraid to fail, because only through failure can we learn to succeed.
Abraham R.
Mathematics
Edinburg, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: Don't be afraid to fail, because only through failure can we learn to succeed.
Jenna P.
Undeclared
Houston, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: Take things at your own pace - no need to rush, try to make your college experience as smooth and as fun as possible, you're only a freshman once!!
Aleezeh S.
Biology
Austin, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: Something I wish I knew as a freshman is as a college student, you will have a lot more time on your hands so it is good to get homework or studying done as soon as possible instead of waiting until the last minute and pull unnecessary all-nighters.
Lexi B.
Biochemistry
San Angelo, TX
One thing you wished you would have known as a freshman: It's okay to not know everything and it's okay to need help!
