Transfer & Adult Student Orientation

The Pre-Advising Module for transfer and adult students starting in spring 2027 will be available in early-October. 

Registration for on-campus orientation sessions will be available in early October.

Find your Pre-Advising Module & Orientation Registration in your New Cards Gateway!

Login to your New Cards Gateway and visit the Orientation section to complete your Pre-Advising Module and register for an On-Campus Orientation session.

New Cards Gateway

Complete your Pre-Advising Module

The Pre-Advising Module is self-paced and can take up to an hour to complete. You are able to stop and start as needed, but should complete all sections of the module prior to your Academic Advising Appointment. The module contains important information you need to know prior to your appointment, such as:

  • How to use University technology
  • Academic Program Overview
  • Financial Aid information
  • Information about parking, obtaining your Cardinal Card, and dining
  • Preparation for Academic Advising (using CardSmart and setting up your Enrollment Shopping Cart)

To access the Pre-Advising Module

  • Log into your New Cards Gateway
    • You will login to your Gateway with your personal email address and password created at the time of application to UofL
  • Click on the "Complete your Pre-Advising Module" link in the Orientation section
  • Use Google Chrome as your browser
  • On the Microsoft Sign In screen, enter your UofL email address in the userID@louisville.edu format
    • Click Next
  • On the Enter password screen, enter your ULink password
    • Click Sign In

You will not be able to login if:

Register for an On-Campus Orientation Session

Attending an on-campus orientation session will give you the opportunity to build on the information you learned in your Pre-Advising Module and become acclimated with campus before classes start in the spring. On-campus orientation sessions will include information sessions, a campus resource fair, and a campus tour. Attending an on-campus session is optional, but strongly encouraged.

On-campus orientation for students entering in Spring 2027 will be held on:

  • Thursday, December 17, 2026

The fee to attend an on-campus orientation session is $20. You may also register to bring up to 2 guests to your orientation session. There is a $10 fee per registered guest.

Register for On-Campus Orientation

On-Campus Orientation Schedule

TimeTopic
12:45-1:30 pmProgram Check-in & Campus Resource Fair
1:30-1:40 pmProgram Welcome
1:40-1:55 pmUofL Community & Student Affairs
1:55-2:10 pmCommuter & Transfer Initiatives
2:10-2:55 pmFaculty Expectations
2:30-3:30 pmBreakout Sessions - See chart below for options
3:35-3:45 pmStudent Success
3:45-4:00 pmCampus Safety
4:00-4:05 pmProgram Closing
4:00-5:00 pm

Optional: Campus Tour

Complete any final tasks on campus

Breakout Session Options

Session A

2:30-2:50

Session B

2:55-3:15

Session C

3:20-3:30

Room

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

W107

Center for Belonging, Access & Engagement

Center for Belonging, Access & Engagement

Sustainability - Go Green!

W116

REACH: Resources for Academic Achievement

REACH: Resources for Academic Achievement

 

W117

UL Career Centers & On-Campus Employment

UL Career Centers & On-Campus Employment

Resources for Military-Connected Students

W118

 

Education Abroad

Education Abroad

Floyd Theater

 

Campus Recreation & Wellness

Campus Recreation & Wellness

Ballroom

Visit these campus offices during the Campus Resource Fair:

  • Academic Advising
  • Air Force ROTC
  • Army ROTC
  • Campus Health Services
  • Campus Store
  • Career Services at UofL
  • Center for Belonging, Access & Engagement
  • Counseling Center & PEACC
  • Disability Resource Center
  • Financial Aid
  • Parent & Family Association
  • PNC Bank
  • REACH Academic Assistance Programs
  • Transfer & Adult Admissions
  • University Athletics & the Ville'ns
  • University Dining
  • University Libraries
  • UPS & Metropolitan College