New Student Orientation
Welcome to the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) family! All new undergraduate students are required to attend Bearcats Bound Orientation (BBO). To assist you in making a successful academic transition, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Register for Orientation
- Access the Bearcat Portal to register for orientation.
- Learn more about BBO, visit the Bearcats Bound Orientation page.
Step 2: Attend Orientation
- During in-person orientation, you will attend a college-specific session to learn more about preparing for the fall semester. At DAAP’s college session, you will:
- Review your program curriculum
- Access university resources
- Schedule an academic advising appointment
- Out-of-State and International Students: We offer a virtual pre-orientation session for students who may not be able to attend in-person orientation until later in the summer. For questions, contact Bearcats Bound Orientation at orientation@uc.edu.
Step 3: Before Advising Appointment
- After attending orientation, all incoming first-year students are required to meet with their Academic Advisor to finalize their fall course registration. To prepare for your advising appointment, you will need to complete the following:
- Complete the following tasks in the Bearcat Portal:
- Math Placement Test
- Placement Self-Assessment
- Pre-Enrollment Questionnaire
- Request your official test scores and college transcripts to be sent directly from the testing agency or prior institution to the Office of Admissions.
- Review the award keys and Transfer Equivalency Database to determine credit transferability:
- Verify your major requirements with your Degree Audit
- Add an elective to your Shopping Cart in Catalyst
- For help, use the Registration How to Guide
- Complete the following tasks in the Bearcat Portal:
Step 4: Meet with Academic Advisor
- During your virtual advising appointment, you will finalize your fall registration, learn more about your degree requirements, and discuss any questions you may have.
Step 5: Before the Start of the Fall Semester
- Familiarize yourself with the DAAP Student Handbook
- Purchase the following:
- Learn more: