No. TIP is a separate program in 360 Connections, has its own mentors and the interest group around UGS 303 Critical Thinking for the 21st Century. According to UT information you can combine TIP with FRI or ULN.
Examples of communities that would be redundant with the TIP Scholars program
Women in Natural Sciences (WINS)
Biology Scholars Program (BSP)
Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs)
Honors Programs (like Dean’s Scholars, etc.)
Examples of communities that would complement the TIP Scholars program
Freshman Research Initiative (FRI)
University Leadership Network (ULN)
Here is Summer orientation schedule
http://orientation.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/Freshman_Orientation_2016_Schedule-at-a-Glance.pdf
Day 1 6:30-8 p.m. 360 Connections Meetings Required for students in participating 360 Connections
TIP Scholars will have a separate meeting with all the explanations about their SPECIAL classes and how to register.