06/10/2026
Your BBO name tag, but make it unforgettable! 📸 This is just the beginning, Bearcats!
By participating in Bearcat Bound Orientation, new students will be better prepared to begin their academic careers at the university.
The University of Cincinnati New Student Orientation Office is committed to providing programs that will aid and facilitate the transition of our new students and their family members into the University of Cincinnati. At every event we strive to make new students and their family members feel welcomed and appreciated, while promoting and exposing new students to the array of intellectual, cultura
06/10/2026
Your BBO name tag, but make it unforgettable! 📸 This is just the beginning, Bearcats!
06/08/2026
It was a pleasure spending the afternoon with President Pinto!
#nextliveshere #bearcatsbound | Neville G. Pinto Always a pleasure to spend time with UC’s Student Orientation Leaders (SOLS). These Bearcats bring great energy and pride to helping new students begin their first-year journey. Thank you for your dedication and for all the ways you help students and families feel welcomed from day one. You are am...
Red polos have never looked so good! ❤️
While you’re here for Bearcats Bound Orientation, find anyone in a red polo and a smiling face! Our Student Orientation Leaders are here to help, answer your questions, and guide you during your Orientation experience!
06/05/2026
What a wonderful week of BBO! 🐾❤️
6 sessions down and 23 to go! We have loved meeting our newest Bearcats and their families this week, and we can’t wait to meet the rest! See you soon, Bearcats!
🗣️Parents and Families! This one is for you! 🗣️
You’ve guided your students this far! Now let our SOLs guide you! Our SOLs have some advice to help you (and your student) navigate orientation like a pro!
06/01/2026
Here it is! Your Guide for New Students on how to make their orientation successful ❤️🐾☀️ This will go over “What to Bring”, “Parking”, “Check-In”, and “Tips”.
What to Bring: It’s important to come prepared, make sure to bring comfortable shoes and a water bottle for the long day. Depending on the weather you may need to bring an umbrella, a hat, or sunscreen. To take notes, feel free to bring a notebook and to login to UC websites bring a device (a mobile phone works).
Parking: Some options for Campus parking include Calhoun Garage, Corry Garage, Campus Green Garage, and Woodside Garage. For Maps, check the UC Parking Services website.
Check-In: Check-in will be in Tangeman University Center in the 3rd Floor Atrium. It will open at 8:00 AM, with the Welcome Session starting at 9:00 AM.
Check your UC email to learn how to begin Check-In on your mobile device.
Tips: Before coming to orientation, here are some important tips!
✔️Submit your Bearcat Card picture through your Bearcat Portal.
✔️Complete your tasks in your Bearcat Portal, especially the PEQ and PSA.
✔️Prepare any questions you may have and continue to check your UC email for any updates.
✔️And don’t forget to stay connected with us by following our Instagram,
05/28/2026
We’re already having so much fun at BBO! 🐾 From meeting other Bearcats, learning more about our academic colleges, answering questions, and doing Down The Drive, we couldn’t be more excited for the rest of the summer!
Did we take your picture in our Photo Booth at BBO? Check out the link in our Instagram Bio for photos! More photos will appear as the summer continues!📸
05/27/2026
Our Bearcat Blitz winners for Wednesday, May 27th! Congrats to Group 8!
05/26/2026
One day left until the first Bearcats Bound Orientation of 2026! 🐾 What better way to kick off the summer than by sharing our 2026 Student Orientation Leaders!
Say hello to the 2026 SOLs! 👋