Bulldog Beginnings
Transitioning into university life is challenging. Bulldog Beginnings is designed to help students meet that challenge.
Bulldog Beginnings
Bulldog Beginnings is TLU's two-part orientation designed to support students as they transition to life at TLU and to provide the best possible start to a successful education. Most of all, it's an opportunity to meet new people, adjust to a new environment, develop friendships, and become involved in a new community.
Bulldog Beginnings is Texas Lutheran University's Orientation program and is required for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Bulldog Beginnings: Part I
Incoming Students will attend Bulldog Beginnings: Part I on June 6, 2025 or July 25, 2025.
Bulldog Beginnings: June 6
Bulldog Beginnings: July 25
Bulldog Beginnings: Part II
Schedule to be determined
MEET YOUR 2025 ORIENTATION LEADERS HERE: Orientation Leaders
Residential Students
Move-in times for residential students are based on which residence hall they will be living in. Times will be posted on the Campus Living MyTLU page. Once you arrive on campus on Saturday, August 23, we are asking everyone to enter campus at W. Kingsbury St. (Highway 90) and Fritz St. You will see Bulldog Stadium on your right and the baseball and softball fields on your left. Student Affairs staff will be at the arrival tent to provide directions on unloading and moving into the residence halls.
The Fall 2025 Move-In Guide will be available soon.
Connect With Your Peer Mentor
Meet your 2025- 2026 Peer Mentors Here
Peer Mentors assist first-year students during orientation and throughout the year with their personal and academic transition into the TLU community. From facilitating and planning orientation activities to attending all Freshman Experience (FREX 134) classes to organizing social activities outside of class, Peer Mentors not only guide students through their first year, but they also experience it with them.
Each Peer Mentor has an individual page the Peer Mentor page where their FREX students can get to know them better and use as an additional resource about the course. Peer Mentors have good academic and discipline records, have demonstrated their commitment to TLU through leadership and involvement and come highly recommended from TLU faculty and staff.
Summer Webinar Series
TLU’s Student Affairs team has prepared four summer webinars for incoming students and families to learn more about specific on-campus resources. There is no registration required; just join using the Zoom link provided below.
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Understanding the Financial Aid Offer & Billing Statement
Date: Wednesday, June 11th 12pm-1pm
Link: https://zoom.us/j/2895872039
Pursuing your education is an investment in your future. We are partnering with Student Financial Services to guide you through a sample Financial Aid Offer and Billing Statement to ensure you have a clear understanding of the financial commitment in continuing your education at TLU. While staff may not be able to answer student-specific questions, they’ll address general questions.
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Parents & Supporters: Tips for Supporting your Student
Date: Wednesday, June 25th 12pm-1pm
Link: https://zoom.us/j/2895872039
The transition to college is a season in which many students are learning how to advocate for themselves and take more ownership of their decisions. TLU understands the important role parents, families, and supporters play in students navigating this transition and their students’ success. Join us for a parent panel as TLU parents share tips on how they supported their students. We’ll also share about the variety of resources available for parents and family members, including TLU's web resources, monthly parent emails, as well as Bulldogs Beginnings, TLU’s orientation experience.
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Acing Your Academics
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 12-1 PM
Link: https://zoom.us/j/2895872039
In talking with first-year students and faculty from our First Year Experience course, adjusting to the academic expectations of college is one of the biggest challenges in the first semester. For this session we’re partnering with Student Success & Retention and Academic Affairs to guide you in how to be academically prepared for the first semester. We’ll go over how to read a syllabus, how to prepare for class, and tips for excelling academically. Hear directly from faculty about how you can make a strong start to the semester.
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Finding Community: Getting Involved & Living on Campus
Wednesday, July 30, 12 - 1 PM
Link: https://zoom.us/j/2895872039
Building a social network is an important aspect of student success. This session is focused on how students can find and connect with others, whether commuting or living on campus. The Director of Student Engagement will share where and how students can start connecting with student organizations and what events to look forward to during Weeks of Welcome. The Director of Campus Living will also lead a discussion on what you need to know about living on campus and what to expect on move-in day on Saturday, August 23.
Hotel Reservations
Hampton Inn
TLU has worked with Hampton Inn Seguin to secure a discounted rate for parents and families during Orientation weekend.
Rate of $149 + tax for a king room or $159 + tax for a double queen room, based upon availability, from August 22-23, 2025. To make reservations, parents will need to contact the hotel directly to request the TLU Orientation Weekend Rate.
Hampton Inn Seguin
Address: 1130 Larkin Ave, Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: (830)-379-4400
Call Hampton Inn Seguin for reservations
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seguin
Address: 1501 TX-46 N, Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: (830) 372-0567
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/seguin-texas/la-quinta-seguin/overview
For more information
To make reservations, parents will need to contact the hotel directly, to request the “TLU Orientation Weekend Rate”.
Bulldog Beginnings 2024
The memories made and the journeys started at Bulldog Beginnings!
