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 higher GPA's and retention rates than those who do not.
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.
Students applying with 0-15 completed college hours are considered freshmen and will need to attend a two-day freshman session. Students applying and admitted with 16+ completed AND transferable hours will be classifed as transfer students.
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).
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 may 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).
Family/guest sessions are offered during most orientation programs. These sessions are not required, however encouraged. Costs for these sessions vary depending on one- vs. two-day program.
Families and students have a separate program schedule. Family members 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.
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, Matthew Street Garage adn Speck Garage. Parking is available in the LBJ Student Center garage for a fee.
Please call the TSIP 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.
If you received an application fee waiver (when you applied for admission), you can have your $300 prepayment deferred to your fall housing bill. Simply include a note with your housing application requesting to have your prepayment waived or deferred and the Office of Housing and Residential Life will verify (waiver eligibility) and respond accordingly. If you did not receive the application fee waiver, please contact the Office of Housing and Residential Life at 512.245.2382 to discuss your options.
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