Transfer Students

Transfer Orientation is a program designed with a diverse group of transfer students in mind. All students who graduated high school BEFORE the 2009-2010 academic year are eligible to attend Transfer Orientation regardless of the number of credit hours they have earned.

Who should attend
Cost of Transfer Orientation
What to bring
Guest information
Check in and parking
Academic advising and class registration
TSI/THEA Compliance

Tentative Schedule

Transfer Orientation Dates

November 21, 2009 (as part of Saturdays@SAM)

January 7, 2010 (for students entering spring 2010) Register here

March 27, 2010 (as part of Saturdays@SAM)

May 28, 2010 (registration to open at a later date)

August 6, 2010 (registration to open at a later date)

Who should attend?
Transfer and returning students are encouraged to attend transfer orientation. Since no two schools are alike, you will find lots of useful information to help you acclimate to the SHSU environment.  The Orientation Program understands that the diverse needs and schedules of our transfer students may preclude them from attending an orientation; therefore, Transfer Orientation is not mandatory.

Cost of Transfer Orientation
The cost for Transfer Orientation is $45 per student. This fee covers orientation materials and lunch during orientation. The cost for Transfer Orientation family members is $20 per person. This fee covers all orientation materials and lunch during orientation.

There is no fee to attend the transfer orientation session during Saturdays@SAM.

What to bring
Transfer students will need to bring the following to Orientation:

• comfortable clothing and shoes (a jacket or sweater is also recommended)
• notebook/notepad and pen or pencil
• umbrella (Texas weather is unpredictable!)
• spending money

Family information
The SHSU New Student Orientation Program welcomes family members to Transfer Orientation. Transfer students may bring parents, family members, spouses, significant others, or any other special support people who will benefit from attending orientation. Students and family members will remain together during orientation. All programs are designed for an adult audience, child care is not available.

Check in and Parking
Check in for Transfer Orientation will be held in the Lowman Student Center . Students and family members will check in together. Once check in is complete, there may be time for students to visit an advisor in the academic advising center, or visit other campus offices.

Parking is available near the Lowman Student Center in the parking garage ($5 per day) or on the street level in the north parking logs by the CJ building.

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.

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).

Tentative Schedule