New Student Orientation is a program that is required for all new, entering undergraduates at MSU Texas. Whether you are a first year student or transferring, getting started at MSU Texas is a big step.
New Student Orientation
I am a Summer I Admit
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at MSU Texas successfully. All Summer I students can complete this requirement online. Orientation holds are placed on student accounts a few weeks before their first semester. You should complete their NSO process early, so that you are able to register for classes and make any needed changes as quickly as possible.
About registering for classes. Most new students are eligible to register for classes beginning April 13. Academic advising is required before you register. It’s a good to check your student account for any registration holds before your advising appointment.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO. https://orientation.msutexas.edu/
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am a Summer II Beginning First Year Student
For incoming first-year students, New Student Orientation is an in-person event. Each session will include an optional parent program. Certain sessions will feature an optional overnight stay in the the residence halls on the night before orientation.
NSO 2026 Event Dates
- Wednesday, June 17 (optional Overnight Stay 6/16)
Click to RSVP for 6/17 - Wednesday, June 24 (optional Overnight Stay 6/23)
Click to RSVP for 6/24 - Friday, June 26
Click to RSVP for 6/26
I am a Summer II Transfer Student
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at MSU Texas successfully. Transfer students can complete this requirement online. Orientation holds are placed on student accounts a few weeks before their first semester. You should complete their NSO process early, so that you are able to register for classes and make any needed changes as quickly as possible.
About registering for classes. Most new students are eligible to register for classes beginning April 13. Academic advising is required before you register. It’s a good to check your student account for any registration holds before your advising appointment.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO. https://orientation.msutexas.edu/
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am a Distance Education Student starting in Summer II
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at MSU Texas successfully. Dual Credit students can complete this requirement online. Orientation holds are placed on student accounts a few weeks before their first semester. You should complete their NSO process early, so that you are able to register for classes and make any needed changes as quickly as possible.
About registering for classes. Most new students are eligible to register for classes beginning April 13. Academic advising is required before you register. It’s a good to check your student account for any registration holds before your advising appointment.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO. https://orientation.msutexas.edu/
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am an Out-of-State Resident starting in Summer II
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at MSU Texas successfully. All Out-of-State students can complete this requirement online. Orientation holds are placed on student accounts a few weeks before their first semester. You should complete their NSO process early, so that you are able to register for classes and make any needed changes as quickly as possible.
About registering for classes. Most new students are eligible to register for classes beginning April 13. Academic advising is required before you register. It’s a good to check your student account for any registration holds before your advising appointment.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO. https://orientation.msutexas.edu/
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am an International Student
As an international student, you will complete the first part of your orientation before you arrive in the U.S.
COMPLETE NSO (Part 1) ONLINE
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at MSU Texas successfully. Global Scholars (international students) can complete the first part of this requirement online. Orientation holds are placed on student accounts a few weeks before their first semester. You should complete their NSO process early, so that you are able to register for classes and make any needed changes as quickly as possible.
About registering for classes. Most new students are eligible to register for classes beginning April 13. Academic advising is required before you register. It’s a good to check your student account for any registration holds before your advising appointment.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO. https://orientation.msutexas.edu/
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
What's Part 2 of your New Student Orientation? Once you have arrived in the US, a mandatory immigration and international meeting will be coordinated by the Global Education Office.
Contact orientation@msutexas.edu with any questions.
Please note that if you have a TSI status of "not taken" or "partially exempt" you will not be able to register for classes until we have TSI scores or proof of a full TSI exemption on record. Therefore, students who are not exempt and have not attended another public Texas college, must schedule to take the TSI assessment in the required subject areas prior to registration. Additional information can be found at https://msutexas.edu/registrar/success/index.php.
Interested in signing-up to take the TSI through MSU? There are 3 steps to signing up to take the TSI through MSU. (1) Submit the TSI registration form. (2) Pay for the TSI Test voucher, sort of a ticket to take the test. (3) Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity on Accuplacer.com. For more details and links, go to https://msutexas.edu/testing/
If you're not sure if you need to take the TSI or if you have other questions, contact your Admissions Counselor.
Academic Advisor contact information is listed on our Academic Advising at MSU page. Beginning in April, you may contact your Advisor to schedule an advising appointment. This is required before registering for classes!
Orientation Fee
Effective Fall 2015, the MSU Board of Regents authorized a mandatory, one-time $75.00 Student Orientation Fee for all new freshmen and transfer undergraduate students. This fee is added to the student's MSU account and is not a fee that must be paid in advance or before completing the orientation. The fee covers the orientation programming, staffing, technology and materials provided to the incoming student at either an on campus or online orientation.
Questions?Â
Please contact the MSU New Student Orientation Staff at orientation@msutexas.edu