Transitioning into university life is challenging. The Bulldog Orientation Experience is designed to help students meet that challenge.
The Bulldog Orientation Experience is composed of two separate experiences: Bulldog Beginnings and Bulldog Orientation. It is Texas Lutheran University’s dynamic introduction to campus life, thoughtfully designed to guide students through a confident and successful transition into their academic journey.
Orientation provides a welcoming environment to build meaningful connections, embrace new experiences, and become an engaged member of the TLU community.
Bulldog Beginnings is a special event for incoming students. It’s a great way to get an inside view of academics, campus life, and the next steps in transitioning into TLU.
Two programs will be held in the summer- one on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and a second on Friday, July 24, 2026. Students can choose to attend either session.
What to Expect at Bulldog Beginnings
- A strong focus on setting students up for a successful academic experience
- Opportunities to meet current and future Bulldogs
- Guidance on adjusting to a new environment and campus life
- Introduction to campus involvement, resources, and community connections
- Chances to meet and interact with faculty and staff who will support you throughout your journey
Students may register through their Student Status Page. Registration opens in May 2026.
Students must have completed their New Student Registration Form (NSRF) by May 13, 2026, to register and attend the June Bulldog Beginnings Session.
Students must have completed their New Student Registration Form (NSRF) by July 12, 2026, to register and attend the July Bulldog Beginnings Session.
This ensures that attending students will have received their course schedule for the upcoming semester and will be prepared for Advising Appointments during the event.
- To access and complete the NSRF, students must submit both their enrollment deposit and their proof of meningitis vaccination through the Student Health Form.
- It is strongly encouraged to complete TLU’s Housing Application (on- or off-campus) before attending. Once a student has a course schedule, their billing statement will be prepared. Completing TLU’s Housing Application ensures that a student’s bill accurately reflects their costs for either living at or commuting to TLU.
- Students are strongly encouraged to submit the FAFSA or TAFSA for Fall 2026-2027 with TLU’s school code 003641 to receive their Financial Aid Offer and Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost Summary. We encourage students to review their Financial Aid Offer and Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost Summary before attending, as financial aid staff members will be available for questions.
We’re so excited to welcome you to TLU, Bulldog!
Bulldog Orientation is a two-day mandatory program for all incoming first-year and transfer students. Bulldog Orientation starts on Move-In Day, Friday, August 21. Throughout this experience, students gain familiarity with the campus, discover ways to get involved, learn about valuable campus resources, and connect with fellow new students and student leaders.
Date: June 1, 2026 & July 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Link: https://zoom.us/j/92908297006?pwd=emao1O4ADQTx4kr8DbN7EleV4uSxeV.1
Please note: Each Zoom session requires a password for entry. The password for each session can be found in the email sent about that specific Zoom session.
TLU understands the important role parents and families play in student success. We want to ensure you are equipped with the resources available to continue to support your student as they transition into their first year of college. Join us to learn more about the variety of resources available for parents and family members, including TLU’s web resources, events, monthly parent emails, the parent handbook, as well as Bulldog Beginnings & Bulldog Orientation.