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.
- To 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 help you prepare 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, meet with your academic advisor to finalize your fall schedule. To help you prepare for your meeting, complete the following tasks:
- In your Bearcat Portal:
- Math Placement Test
- Placement Self-Assessment
- Pre-Enrollment Questionnaire
- Request the following be sent to the Office of Admissions:
- Official high school transcript
- Test scores and college transcripts (if applicable)
- Note: Transfer credit must be sent directly from the testing agency or prior institution.
- Review credit transfer resources:
- Additional To-Dos:
- Review your Degree Audit to confirm major requirements
- Add at least one elective to your Shopping Cart in Catalyst
- Need help? Check out the Registration How to Guide
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: