New Student Orientation Tentative Schedule
Times may vary slightly. A final schedule with session locations will be distributed at Orientation. This is the Freshman Schedule, the Transfer Schedule can be seen at on the Transfer Student Orientation webpage.
| Student Only Sessions | |
| Parent Only Sessions |
DAY 1 |
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ALL PARTICIPANTS |
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| Anytime between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. |
Orientation Check-In at Raven Village - find directions here Bearkat OneCard ID Photos Made |
Academic Advising and Class Registration |
| Academic Support Services Fair | |
| First Year Experience | |
| Bearkat Learning Community | |
| Reading Center | |
| Writing Center | |
| Math Center | |
| Newton Gresham Library | |
| Bearkat Battalion | |
| 11:00-12:00 p.m. | Late Check In at Raven Village |
| 12:00-12:30 p.m. | Opening Session |
| 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Academics First |
| 1:15-1:35 p.m. | Choosing a Major and Academic Coach |
| 1:35-1:45 p.m. | University Bookstore |
| 1:45-2:00 p.m. | How to Pay Tuition and Fees |
| 2:00-2:10 p.m. | Transition |
STUDENT SCHEDULE |
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| 2:10-3:00 p.m. | Small Group Session 1 |
| 3:10-3:40 p.m. | Student Break Out Session 1 |
| Groups 1-5: Information Resources | |
| Groups 6-10: Bearkat OneCard | |
| Groups 11-15: Getting Involved | |
| 3:50-4:20 p.m. | Student Break Out Session 2 |
| Groups 1-5: Bearkat OneCard | |
| Groups 6-10: Getting Involved | |
| Groups 11-15: Information Resources | |
| 4:30-5:00 p.m. | Student Break Out Session 3 |
| Groups 1-5: Getting Involved | |
| Groups 6-10: Information Resources | |
| Groups 11-15: Bearkat OneCard | |
| 5:10-5:35 p.m. | Small Group Session 2 |
| 5:50-6:30 p.m. | Student Dinner |
| 6:35-7:25 p.m. | Passport to SAM (Parents/family members present) Parents/family members are dismissed for the evening at the conclusion of Passport to SAM |
| 7:35-8:35 p.m. | Small Group Session 3 - Spirit Rally |
| 8:45-10:00 p.m. | Bearkat Bash |
| 10:10-11:00pm | Late Night Snack (not provided by program, please bring cash) Socialize and Games |
| 11:00 p.m. | LIGHTS OUT - Residence Hall Doors Lock for the night |
PARENT SCHEDULE |
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| 2:10-2:30 p.m. | Bearkat OneCard |
| 2:30-2:40 p.m. | Student Involvement |
| 2:40-2:50 p.m. | SHSU Parents' Association |
| 2:50-3:00 p.m. | SHSU Alumni Association |
| 3:00-3:10 p.m. | Health Center |
| 3:10-3:20 p.m. | Public Safety Office |
| 3:20-3:30 p.m. | Alert Notification |
| 3:30-3:45 p.m. | Stretch and Coffee Break |
| 3:45-4:00 p.m. | Letting Go |
| 4:10-4:20 p.m. | Academic Resources |
| 4:20-4:30 p.m. | Library Services |
| 4:30-4:40pm | Counseling Center |
| 4:40-4:50 p.m. | SHSU Care Packages |
| 5:00-5:40 p.m. | Parent Dinner |
| 5:45-6:25 p.m. | Parent Dessert Reception |
| 6:35-7:25 p.m. | Passport to SAM (Parents/family members present) Parents/family members are dismissed for the evening at the conclusion of Passport to SAM |
DAY 2 |
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ALL PARTICIPANTS |
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| 7:00-8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:10-8:40 a.m. | Small Group Session 4 - Students |
| 8:10-8:40 a.m. | Parent Orientation Leader Panel - Parents |
| 8:50-9:20 a.m. | Health and Safety of College Students |
| 9:20-9:50 a.m. | Student Conduct |
| 10:00-10:20 a.m. | Family Session 1 (choose one of the following to attend) |
| First Generation | |
| Financial Aid | |
| Recreational Sports | |
| University Bookstore | |
| Greek Life | |
| Money Management | |
| Student Employment | |
| 10:30-10:50 a.m. | Family Session 2 (choose one of the following to attend) |
| First Generation | |
| Financial Aid | |
| Recreational Sports | |
| University Bookstore | |
| Greek Life | |
| Money Management | |
| Student Employment | |
| 11:00-11:20 a.m. | Family Session 3 (choose one of the following to attend) |
| First Generation | |
| Financial Aid | |
| Recreational Sports | |
| University Bookstore | |
| Greek Life | |
| Money Management | |
| Student Employment | |
| 11:30-12:00 noon | Commuter Student Breakout Session |
| 11:30-12:00 noon | Residence Life |
| 12:00-12:10 p.m. | Dining Services |
| 12:10-12:20 p.m. | Athletics |
| 12:20-12:40 p.m. | Closing Session |
| 12:45-2:45 p.m. | Return Keys to Raven Village |
| 12:45-5:00 p.m. | Alternate Afternoon Activities |
| Academic Advising | |
| Class Registration | |
| Campus Tours | |
| Residence Hall Tours | |
| Sam Houston Museum | |
| Campus Offices Open | |
| Explore Huntsville | |
