Orientation

In-person Orientation, known as Bearcats Bound Orientation (BBO), is a half-day event held over the summer. During this part of Orientation, you will be introduced to campus resources and services, tour campus, learn about how to succeed as a college student and meet with an academic advisor to schedule classes. It's also a great chance to meet new friends! We welcome guests and families to attend, so make sure you include them when you sign up.

Orientation provides the opportunity to:

• Offer new students the chance to meet their Academic Advisor
• Provide new students with a comprehensive understanding of class schedules, registration, technology and University policies and procedures
• Deliver information on the resources and programs offered to enhance student success
• Learn about on-campus student engagement opportunities.
• Meet other new students attending UC Clermont during the same semester

Some University of Cincinnati programs will attend a program-specific orientation/information session during the admission process. You will be notified if you need to attend one of these special sessions.

When you register for Orientation, you will also need to complete a few tasks that will help get you in the right classes in your first semester. Once you’ve registered for Orientation, make sure you check the Bearcat Portal frequently before your in-person Orientation date for additional important tasks, such as uploading a photo for your student ID and confirming your financial aid.

All first-year and transfer students in on-campus programs are required to attend a Bearcats Bound Orientation session. This session will provide an overview of academic advising at UC Clermont and allow you to meet with an advisor to schedule classes.

Students enrolled in UC Online or 100% online programs will be provided with program-specific orientation information by their Enrollment Services Advisor (ESA) during the admissions process. Questions about these orientations can be directed to your ESA or your Academic Advisor.

Placement Assessments are your next step closer to finishing the new student process. The Placement Assessments are available to you through the Bearcat Portal. *Please note: Placement Assessments MUST be completed prior to your one-on-one academic advising appointment or your appointment may be cancelled.

UC Clermont seeks to ensure that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of college life. Please contact Accessibility Resources at 513-558-9983 in advance of your visit to campus to arrange for accessible seating, alternate format for printed materials or other accessibility needs.

If you have any questions regarding New Student Orientation, please call Robin Hamrick at 513-558-7388 or email Robin.Hamrick@uc.edu.