All new students admitted to Texas State are required to attend an orientation session.  Students who do not attend and complete a session will not be allowed to register for classes.

Texas State University-San Marcos is committed to your success and believes that NSO establishes the foundation for this.  Studies have shown that students attending orientation programs have high GPA's and retention rates than those who do not.

Academic Advisors are available to new students only during scheduled orientation times.

Registration for New Student Orientation is done online at http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/admitted/orientaton.html.  If you are unable to register online, please call the New Student Orientation office at 512.245.3655 (or email nso@txstate.edu) for a registration form.

No.  Space is limited for each session.  You may change sessions without penalty provided space is available.  Once you have paid for a session and need to change it, call the NSO office at 512.245.3655.

No.  Space is limited for each session.  Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate students who are walk-ins or are not confirmed for a session.  Reservations are on a first-come, first reserved basis.

Please call 512.245.3655 to discuss orientation options.

Students applying with 0-29 completed college hours are considered freshmen and will need to attend a two-day freshman session.  Students apllying and admitted with 30+ completed AND transferable hours will be classifed as transfer students.

Orientation confirmations are sent on a rolling basis.  You should expect to receive a confirmation within 2 weeks of sign-up.

If you have not received confirmation within two weeks, contact the NSO office at 512.245.3655.  Office hours are weekdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CST).

Yes, you are expected to attend all sessions at orientation in order to register for classes.

A tentative shceduel can be found online at http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/admitted/orientaton/nsoschedules.html.

In your confirmation letter, you will find information about where and when to check-in.  Unless your orientation is a 2-day program, check-in will be at LBJ Student Center between 7-7:45 a.m. (CST).  If you are attending a freshman overnight session, you will check-in at Tower Residence Hall between 9-11:30 a.m. (CST).

Contact the Orientation Office at 512.245.3655.

If you have a disability and require an accommodation (i.e. sign language interpreter services, information in alternate format, testing accommodations for Math Placement), contact the Office of Disability Services at 512.245.3451 (voice/TTY) a minimum of two weeks prior to your session or identify your need along with your reservation.  The University does NOT provide wheelchairs.  Information regarding accessible parking locations and ramped routes on campus is available on the Texas State Campus Maps section of the website at www.maps.txstate.edu.  Please note that our scenic campus is quite hilly.

At minimum you should bring a pen and paper for notes.  Comfortable walking shoes are a good idea.  Often, the meeting rooms are chilly, so you make want to bring a light jacket.  If you are attending an overnight session, you will also need bedding items, towels, and toiletries (you can find a detailed list of what to bring here: http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/admitted/orientaton/what-to-bring.html).

Contact Financial Aid & Scholarships at 512.245.2315 or send related questions to fin-aid@txstate.edu.  Information is also available online at http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/.

Parent/guest sessions are offered during most orientation programs.  These sessions are not required, however encouraged.  Parent/guest sessions costs vary depending on one- vs. two-day program.

Parents and students have a separate program schedule.  Parents/guests will attend some sessions along with their student; however, during academic advising, building schedules and registering for classes, students will be only with Orientation Leaders and/or Academic Advisors.

For a complete lodging and dining list visit San Marcos Chamber of Commerce at http://www.sanmarcostexas.com/.

For a list of important dates, please visit the Registrar's Web page at http://www.txstate.edu/registrar/, and click on Academic Calendar.

Students should receive a parking map and temporary permit for your session.  Please be sure to display your permit in your dashboard or you may receive a ticket.  Your parking permit is only good for parking in the perimeter surface lots.  Parking is available in the LBJ Student Center garage for a fee.

Please call the TSI office and one of the representatives will be able to correctly answer your question.  The telephone number is 512.245.3942 and the e-mail address is TSIP@txstate.edu.