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
- Once you have successfully completed all required modules, starting mid-April 2023, the New Student Orientation staff will lift your Orientation Hold on your MSU student account and send you a confirmation email of the requirement being satisfied.
- Processing and confirmation after mid-April 2023 usually takes around 1-2 business days following completion of the required Online Orientation modules.
Student Access: MSU Texas Online Orientation
If you're having problem registering please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am a Summer II - Transfer Student
- Once you have successfully completed all required modules, starting mid-April 2023, the New Student Orientation staff will lift your Orientation Hold on your MSU student account and send you a confirmation email of the requirement being satisfied.
- Processing and confirmation after mid-April 2023 usually takes around 1-2 business days following completion of the required Online Orientation modules.
Student Access: MSU Texas Online Orientation
If you're having problem registering please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am a Beginning Freshman starting in Summer II
COMPLETE IN-PERSON
All beginning freshmen admitted for Summer II are required to attend one in-person summer session.
| Wednesday, June 21 | 9:30 AM* to 4:00 PM |
| Friday, June 23 | 9:30 AM* to 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 27 | 9:30 AM* to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday, June 29 | 9:30 AM* to 4:00 PM |
*Check-in will be hosted from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
I am a Distance Education Student starting in Summer II
- Once you have successfully completed all required modules, starting mid-April 2023, the New Student Orientation staff will lift your Orientation Hold on your MSU student account and send you a confirmation email of the requirement being satisfied.
- Processing and confirmation after mid-April 2023 usually takes around 1-2 business days following completion of the required Online Orientation modules.
Student Access: MSU Texas Online Orientation
If you're having problem registering please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am an Out-of-State Resident starting in Summer II
- Once you have successfully completed all required modules, starting mid-April 2023, the New Student Orientation staff will lift your Orientation Hold on your MSU student account and send you a confirmation email of the requirement being satisfied.
- Processing and confirmation after mid-April 2023 usually takes around 1-2 business days following completion of the required Online Orientation modules.
Student Access: MSU Texas Online Orientation
If you're having problem registering please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am an International Student
As an international student, you can complete orientation before you arrive in the U.S.
- Once you have successfully completed all required modules, starting mid-April 2023, the New Student Orientation staff will lift your Orientation Hold on your MSU student account and send you a confirmation email of the requirement being satisfied.
- Processing and confirmation after mid-April 2023 usually takes around 1-2 business days following completion of the required Online Orientation modules.
Student Access: MSU Texas Online Orientation
If you're having problem registering please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
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.
If you need to take the TSI, you can reserve a test date with the MSU Testing Office, at 940-397-4676, or by visiting their website. Some community colleges local to you may also offer TSI test options that can be mailed to MSU. 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?
Please contact the MSU New Student Orientation Staff at orientation@msutexas.edu or 940-397-6284.