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Orientation is the first step designed to assist you in making a comfortable transition to life at UMSL. Orientation is a requirement for all newly, admitted, degree-seeking, undergraduate students. It must be completed prior to your first day of classes. More information will be sent to via email of next steps.

Triton Leaders will serve as hosts and share their experiences with new students. Administrators and faculty will also be present throughout the day outlining expectations, resources, helping you build your student success network, and provide guidance about your educational experience.

Sign up for Orientation

Watch your personal email for updates on next steps. If you will be joining UMSL:

(1) Summer 2023 Semester: You can sign up today in your Triton Portal - complete your Online Orientation.

(2) Fall 2023 Semester: Sign up in May 2023 on your Triton Portal site will be Live for your Orientation (Part 1 - Complete Online Orientation & Part 2 - Attend your Fall 2023 Triton Take Off: Orientation + Welcome). 

Questions email orientation@umsl.edu for more information.

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Join us at these campus events to connect with your peers, student leaders, faculty and staff to learn more and prepare for your UMSL experience.

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