Welcome New Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Students

Congratulations on joining the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) community!

The Orientation and New Student Programs (ONSP) Office is thrilled to welcome you to campus and kickstart your journey as a Hawk. You will be joining a vibrant and diverse community of students from across Texas and around the world. Our orientation process is designed to help you smoothly transition into our Hawk community and prepare you for your first semester! 

Step 1 – Complete Mandatory Orientation Launchpad Online Pre-Orientation Modules 

Step 2 – Complete Advising & Course Registration

Step 3 – Attend Mandatory In-Person New Student Orientation

All graduate  and post-baccalaureate students are required to complete the Orientation Launchpad modules to fulfill their orientation requirement; additionally are invited to participate in New Student Orientation (NSO).

If you are an international student, please visit New International Student Orientation for more information.

What is New Student Orientation?

NSO is your gateway to an exciting journey at UHCL! A non-refundable orientation fee of $50 will be charged to all incoming students, due upon registration or reflected in your tuition and fee statement. This essential program is designed to help you transition smoothly into campus life. During NSO, you will:

• Discover Campus Resources
• Connect with Fellow Hawks
• Engage with The Campus Community
• Prepare for Success At UHCL

Sign Up for New Student Orientation (NSO)

You must be an admitted incoming transfer student to register for NSO. Depending on which academic semester you are admitted for, we offer a specific NSO Session for you to attend. You will receive an email to your UHCL application email when orientation registration is open for your admitted semester. 

When orientation registration opens for your admit semester, register via the "Orientation" tile in E-Services, accessible via Go.UHCL.edu. 

If you encounter technical difficulties, need to look up your username, reset your password, or require assistance with Two-Factor Authentication via Duo, please contact the Office of Information Technology at (281) 283-2828 orsupportcenter@uhcl.edu.

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NSO Registration and Session Dates

All sessions are held at UHCL Main Campus from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST.Orientation programs are filled on a first-available basis, so the earlier you attend, the better. When you log in, available orientation sessions will appear. It is recommended to register early to maximize your flexibility!

Admitted Semester: Spring 2026

• Tuesday, January 6, 2026
• Friday, January 9, 2026

Please connect with your Academic Advisor or Academic College individually to register for your courses. Course registration is separate from the NSO program.

Registration now open via the "Orientation" tile in E-Services, accessible via Go.UHCL.edu. 

Admitted Semester: Summer 2026 & Fall 2026

Registration opens March 2026.

• Dates to be announced

Note: You will not be able to sign up for orientation until the orientation for your admitted semester is open. Once registration is open, you will receive an email to your UHCL student email with instructions on how to register.

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Graduate Program-Specific Orientation

Although attending Orientation provided by ONSP is not required for most incoming graduate students, please contact your academic advisor or graduate program for more information about program-specific orientation requirements.

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences and Humanities
• College of Science and Engineering

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Special Accommodations

Any individual requiring an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact Orientation and New Student Programs at 281-283-2420 or orientation@uhcl.edu at least one week prior to the event.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns related to Transfer Student Orientation that weren't answered above, please contact the Orientation and New Student Programs Office at 281-283-2420 or orientation@uhcl.edu. We look forward to seeing you!