Transitioning into university life is challenging, and TLU’s orientation is designed to help you meet that challenge. Through orientation you will meet new people, adjust to your new home, develop friendships, and become involved in a new community. Research shows that students who attend orientation programs are more likely to stay in college, be satisfied with their college experiences, get better grades, and graduate.
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Over the summer, incoming students and families are encouraged to access the orientation Web site to obtain information that will ease the transition to TLU. The orientation Web site includes:
- Move-in weekend schedule
- Information on academic advisors and student orientation leaders – we call them Peer Mentors
- The 411 on pre-enrollment topics, such as what to bring to college, how to get involved, directions to campus and much more.
Orientation Weekend Highlights:
Saturday, August 18 - Sunday, August 19
Transition to a new environment - Attend the matriculation ceremony and officially sign-in as a TLU student!
- Move into your room and start making your new space your own.
- Stop by the Marketplace and sign-up for a checking account. Find out about the other off-campus businesses in Seguin.
- Begin orientation! Meet your orientation group, get your orientation schedule, and let the fun begin!
- Learn your way around the TLU campus and check out the services and programs available to you.
- Discover the opportunities of campus life and learn how to become involved both in and out of the classroom.
Preparation for academic responsibilities and social opportunities - Meet new friends and learn more about yourself through fun activities.
- Get to know the TLU faculty as they participate in orientation activities with you.
- Learn how to maximize your college experience by discussing essential elements that lead to academic success.
- Begin to establish important relationships that will lay the foundation for a great TLU experience.
Integration into the TLU community - Join the TLU community-at-large during Opening Convocation.
- Take care of business, buy textbooks, find an on-campus job, and prepare for the start of classes.
- Rock out to the entertainment that will occur each night of orientation.
Parent and Family Orientation:
Saturday, August 18
TLU knows that this can be an exciting and challenging time for the entire family, so we offer an orientation for parents and family members on Saturday after check-in / move-in. Our program will offer the opportunity to:
- Meet with faculty and staff.
- Hear from and talk with other families who have shared and are sharing the same transitional experience.
- Discover issues relevant to students entering the TLU community.
- Obtain information and tips to support your new Bulldog during this time of transition.
For more information contact the Office of Student Activities at 830-372-6040.
