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FAQ and Staff
Orientation
We're hiring 2026 Orientation Leaders
Orientation Leaders are supportive guides who officially welcome new students and their family members to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ by providing a positive and excited environment to answer their questions, show them campus resources and help ease their nerves as they transition to college life.
Online applications are being accepted through March 6, 2026.
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If I haven’t taken the TSI test, what should I do?
Visit the Student Success Center's TSI Testing page for more information.
I took the TSI. Where do I send my scores?
Visit the Student Success Center's TSI Testing page for more information.
How do I take care of the holds on my account?
Log in to the . Any holds will include the hold type and the contact information for the office you must contact to clear the hold.
You cannot register for classes if there are holds on your account.
Changing your Orientation session date
Requests to change must be received at least two weeks prior to your preferred session.
To request a different session, complete the form on the .
You'll receive a confirmation email through myÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ once availability has been confirmed and your request has been granted.
If you have any questions, call New Student Orientation and Family Programs at 936.468.6641.
Canceling your Orientation registration
The deadline to cancel is June 1.
Refunds
Orientation registration is nonrefundable. It is returned to you (minus cancellations fees) in the form of a credit on your eBill.
Cancellation fees:
- $20 per student
- $10 per guest
To cancel your registration, complete the form on the . Additional information regarding the credit will be sent to your student email once the form is completed.
If you have any questions, call New Student Orientation and Family Programs at 936.468.6641.
Our mission
New Student Orientation and Family Programs is here to assist new students and their family members transition successfully to life at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. We provide informative programming, facilitate a sense of community and help students become more acclimated to the university.
New Student Orientation and Family Programs Directory
Student staff members
Our student staff members play a significant role in the new student experience.
Danielle Torres, Graduate Assistant
Hailey Crews, Orientation Student Coordinator
Erika Matthews, Orientation Student Coordinator
Christian Turner, Orientation Student Coordinator
Savannah Warren, Orientation Student Coordinator