Before Orientation A Student Should:

• Visit the Admission Office:

  • Tandy Hall 115: (956) 882-8259
    

  • Fill out and application for admission as either an incoming freshman or re-admission for returning students.

  • Fulfill all the requirements from the admission & registration checklist.

  • Receive a letter of completion from the Admissions Office.
    
    

• Complete Financial Aid Requirements ( if applicable )

  • Tandy Hall 216: (956) 882-8875
    
    

• Take the THEA or COMPASS ( & TOFEL for International Students ) at the Testing Office

  • Tandy Hall 216: (956) 882-8875
    
    

• Be cleared by the Academic Advising Center

  • Lightner Center 100: (956) 882-7362
    
    

• Take your Online Pre-Orientation & register for your live session.
  
  

• Receive a letter of confirmation from the Dean of Students Office
  
  

• Attend Scorpiontation!

During Orientation A Student Will:

• Find out more about UTB/TSC's programs of study.

• Meet new students, faculty, and staff.

• Recieve individual attention in small group sessions with student orientation leaders.

• Meet an advisor from your program of study and have a chance to register.

• Obtain information on Financial Aid, Student Services, and MyUTBTSC web portal.

• Become familiar with campus and its services and facilities.

• Find out where to get academic and personal assistance.

• Take a look at the opportunities to get involved on campus.

• Get your Sting Card

  • Library - (956) 882-8221

After Orientation A Student Should:

• Buy Books

  • UTB/TSC Barnes & Nobles Bookstore - (956) 882-8247

• Get a parking permit with Campus Police.

  • Calvary Hall - (956) 882-8232

• Return to campus, registered, well organized, and prepared to meet new challenges.

• Become a Scorpion!