New Student Orientation
FAQs

Yes, all incoming freshmen are required to complete orientation. Through orientation, students will meet with an academic advisor, have the opportunity to register for classes, and learn how to be a successful Tiger in and out of the classroom.
Freshmen students are covered in their enrollment confirmation ($150). Fees are as followed:
Students: $0
*Students are able to pay their $150 enrollment confirmation through their Tiger Tracks Portal or by registering for NSO.
Guests: $50 per guest - up to two guests per student
Guests Overnight Stay: $35 - up to two guests per student
- For students
- Dinner, snacks, breakfast, lunch
- Parking
- Materials provided at orientation
- For guests
- Appetizers, snacks, breakfast, lunch
- Parking
- Materials provided at orientation
Orientation two-day program. Official check in will be at 5:30 PM on Day 1. Programming will start at 8:00 AM and conclude by 5:00 PM on day 2.
While students and guests will have some information sessions together, they will also be seperate at points. Most notably will be when guests will engage with Parent & Family specific content while the students meet with their academic advisor to get registered for classes.
If you are unable to attend the session you registered for, email us at orientation@memphis.edu.
Yes, your immunization forms should be submitted prior to your session date. Those can be uploaded to our Health Center by clicking here. Failure to satisfy your immunization requirements may affect class registration.
Please indicate your accommodations while registering for NSO. If you would like to follow up, please contact orientation@memphis.edu.
Yes. You will receive instructions to create student ID at orientation.
Please reach us at 901.678.5513 or email at orientation@memphis.edu..
Bedding
Shower Caddy / Personal Hygiene Items
A change of clothes (good walking shoes)
Swimsuit
Tennis shoes
Snacks
Please indicate your accommodations while registering for NSO. If you would like to follow up, please contact orientation@memphis.edu.
Please reach us at 901.678.5513 or email at orientation@memphis.edu.
No. Attendance is not mandatory for incoming Spring students. However, it is strongly encouraged for you to sign up to learn more about the resources available to you as a student.
- Students: $85
- Guests: $50 per guest
Family members are an important part of the transition to college and we encourage a family member or guest to attend with students.
- All incoming Spring students should schedule an advising appointment with their respective academic advisors.
- Please contact your academic department to set up an advising appointment and register for classes prior to attending spring orientation.
Yes, your immunization forms should be submitted prior to your session date. Those can be uploaded to our Health Center by clicking here. Failure to satisfy your immunization requirements may affect class registration.
Please indicate your accommodations while registering for NSO. If you would like to follow up, please contact orientation@memphis.edu.
Yes. You will receive instructions to create student ID at orientation.
Please reach us at 901.678.5513 or email at orientation@memphis.edu.
