Freshman
Information
YOU’VE
DONE IT!!
YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY!!
New Student Orientation is here to start you on your
journey . . . See How Success Unfolds!!
Freshman Summer Orientation Dates
Register for Freshman Orientation
Enrollment checklist for Beginning Freshmen
Who
should attend Freshman Orientation?
Each session
is limited to insure that you will get
the attention you deserve. Spaces fill quickly
and are taken on a first come, first served basis. DON’T
DELAY! Please note that due to the personalization of
materials for orientation, all students MUST reserve
their space and pay for orientation by the posted registration
deadline. Reservations will not be accepted without
payment.
What
does Orientation cost?
- $120 per student (covers lodging in Sam Houston Village residence
hall, dinner Thursday, breakfast Friday, and all orientation
materials)
- Parent/Family Orientation
is $50 per person (covers all orientation
materials, dinner Thursday, and breakfast Friday. This
fee does not cover the cost of lodging as families will
need to secure their own Thursday
night accommodations.)
What
to bring to Orientation
- Valid government issued ID (driver's license, state
ID card, or passport-not expired)
- Paper and pen or pencil
- Sheets, blanket, and pillow for a twin bed
- Alarm clock
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Change of clothing
- Toiletries and towel for showering, including hair
dryer
- Sweater or light jacket (meeting rooms are cold)
- Umbrella
- Spending money
Overnight
Accommodations
Students attending Orientation will be housed in Sam Houston Village.
Staying at Sam Houston Village is MANDATORY.
This is regardless of where the student
will be living during the school year.
REMEMBER: Bring your sheets and pillow!!
Check
in and Parking
Check-in for Orientation is from 8:00 - 11:30 am at Sam Houston Village. Students will check-in with the Orientation staff to
receive their nametags, orientation folder, and other
pertinent information. At this time students will also
receive their room keys and have the opportunity to
take their belongings to their rooms. Once you have
checked-in, you may have time to visit with an academic
advisor at the SAM Center, register for classes, take
your picture for your student ID card, and visit other
campus offices.
If you are
taking the ACCUPLACER exam the morning of your orientation,
you should check in at Sam Houston Village before you
report to the Testing Center in AB 4.
Parking is
available at Sam Houston Village. Accessible parking
is available throughout campus and the Orientation staff
will be happy to provide you with a map of campus parking
lots.
Academic
Advising and Class Registration
Students who have been admitted to the university and
have completed their TSI requirements or shown their
exemption status are eligible to register for classes
before or at orientation. Students must first visit
an academic advisor in the SAM Center for selection
of fall semester classes. Once the student has been
advised, they may log on to any computer with Internet
access to register for classes. Students who register
for classes in the computer lab across from the SAM
Center will have Orientation Leaders available to assist
them with class registration. When registration is complete,
students may print a fee statement for their tuition
and fees.
It is highly recommended that students be advised and register for classes BEFORE attending orientation!
Advising for Summer and Fall 2009 is currently underway. Once you have been accepted to SHSU, you may visit with an advisor.
TSI/THEA
Compliance
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state mandated
placement program. Students must take either the Texas
Higher Education Assessment (THEA) or a state approved
alternative to determine whether or not they are ready
for college credit course work. Some students will be
exempt based on either SAT, ACT, or TAKS scores. We
strongly encourage all students to check their status
through the Registrar’s Office (936-294-4280)
before they come to Orientation and, if needed, take
one of the TSI approved tests then have their scores
sent to the Registrar’s Office to ensure they
will be able to register for classes while they are
here. Students required to take one of the TSI approved
tests may take either the THEA, THEA-QT, ACCUPLACER,
ASSET, or COMPASS. The Testing Center at SHSU offers
the THEA, THEA-QT, and ACCUPLACER for students who need
one of these tests. For information about our test schedules,
fees, registration, and appointments please contact
the Testing Center (936-294-1025). |