Student Summer Orientation 2024

Summer Orientation Registration & Session Dates

Registration for summer 2026 New Cards Orientation sessions will open on February 20 for all deposited students!

It's time to officially join the Cardinal Family at New Cards Orientation!

We’re excited to see you at New Cards Orientation this summer! Orientation is a required, two-day, on-campus experience at the University of Louisville. Designed to facilitate a successful college transition for incoming freshmen, programming includes presentations from and 1:1 discussion with various campus departments to learn about services and resources, provides opportunities for engagement and connection with current student mentors and other incoming freshmen, and academic program information, advising, and course enrollment.

Get a sneak peek of what to expect at UofL's New Card Orientation with our Student Orientation Staff or SOSers. Go Cards!

Login to register for orientation and to request session and major changes with the personal email address and password you used when applying to UofL.

New Cards Orientation Registration

Please note: students will not be able to register for orientation until their enrollment deposit is paid.
Registration

Registration

Register for Orientation in your New Cards Gateway. The $175* fee for orientation is due upon registration. Students who received an admissions fee waiver based on financial need will automatically receive a reduced fee of $75*. *2026 fees may vary
Session Change Requests

Session Change Requests

Request a change to the date of your previously scheduled orientation session. *available when registration opens for 2026
Major Change Requests

Major Change Requests

If you would like to change the major you are currently admitted to, it's important to do that before registering for and/or attending New Cards Orientation.

2026 New Cards Orientation Dates

There will be a limited number of spaces at each orientation session. If you have limited availability in the summer due to travel or other commitments, we recommend registering for a session early to ensure availability. 

Session 1 | May 28-29

Session 2 | June 1-2

Session 3 | June 4-5

Session 4 | June 8-9

Session 5 | June 11-12

Session 6 | June 15-16

Session 7 | June 22-23

Session 8 | June 25-26

Session 9 | June 29-30

Session 10 | July 1-2

Session 11 | July 6-7