Transfer Orientation Program
All transfer students should attend a one-day orientation program to gain valuable information about the University and the campus and to become acquainted with other new students who are transferring to UNO. Registration for transfer orientation should be completed at least one (1) week prior to the date of orientation to allow the Orientation Staff and the colleges to prepare for your arrival. If this is not possible for you, please phone us at (504) 280-5458 to determine what arrangements can be made.
The $40 non-refundable fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch and all materials and assistance needed for advisement and registration. Orientation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. with check-in starting at 12:45 p.m. and registration assistance is avaialble from 4:45p.m.-6:00p.m. There is no family program for transfer orientation.
Transfer Student Information
Every semester, UNO offers a Transfer Student Orientation to make the adjustment to campus both pleasant and successful. Our faculty and staff are available during their regular office hours and by appointment to give you the extra attention you may need. Approximately 60 percent of UNO's graduates began here as transfer students.
To transfer to the University of New Orleans, you should apply for admission at least one semester before you wish to enroll. You'll need to submit your application fee as well as complete, official transcripts from each college and university you have attended. If you are enrolled at another college when you apply, follow up with final records at the close of the semester.
The Office of Admissions will evaluate your academic work taken at other institutions for general university purposes. A complete transfer credit evaluation will be mailed to you once you are admitted and all official transcripts are received. The dean of your major college will determine which credits will be accepted towards your UNO degree. If you receive transfer credit for English 1158, you will need to validate that credit by passing the English Proficiency Examination for transfer students. This is not a placement test. You must take the exam during your first two regular semesters of enrollment at UNO. Test dates are announced on campus by UNO’s English department once classes commence.
Transfer Music Majors
All music majors must have an audition or interview with department faculty to be officially accepted into the program and/or to receive any scholarships. Contact the Music Department at (504) 280-6381 to schedule an audition before sending in your orientation reservation form. The department currently sets up two principal audition days a year.
