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Things to do before your New Student Conference

	Confirm your NSC Date on http://applicant.tamu.edu.  Students arriving at the wrong conference will be asked to return on their scheduled conference date.
	Make reservations for lodging during your NSC.  [click here]
	Buy your NSC Parking Permit.  [click here]
	Print out a sample New Student Conference Schedule [click here]
	Continually check your official Texas A&M email account for updates.  [click here]
	Review the newaggie.tamu.edu website for more information regarding your New Student Conference.

What to bring to your New Student Conference

	NSC confirmation letter and NSC Handbook.  If you do not have your confirmation letter, print out a copy of the http://applicant.tamu.edu screen that has your confirmed date under the last step.
	NSC parking permit print-out placed on dashboard (if applicable)
	Transcripts for all college work previously completed that have not already been sent to Texas A&M
	Texas Success Initiative test results or scores showing exemption if they have not already been sent to TAMU
	Picture identification for verification at testing and to have your Texas A&M ID Card made. (Driver’s license, passport, etc.)
	Casual clothes.  It is very hot in the summer months and you will be outside at times.
	Sweater or sweatshirt - though it is hot outside, conference rooms tend to be cold.
	Comfortable walking shoes. Please note that you will be walking frequently around a LARGE campus for different meetings.
	Money for meals and extras. Please note that some services do not take credit cards.
	Umbrella or raincoat (as needed)
	Canvas bag or backpack for gathering and carrying materials from resource tables and meetings
	Laptop computer (optional).  You will be receiving your academic catalog on CD.  You will have access to Texas A&M computers in the lab, however, some find it convenient to bring their own laptop to view the CD.
	A refillable water bottle.

When you leave your New Student Conference you will have had the opportunity to:

	Get your student ID card
	Set up your official Texas A&M computer resources
	Pick up your complimentary course catalog CD
	Register for your academic classes
	Purchase and pick up your football or all sports pass
	Purchase a meal plan from Texas A&M Dining Services
	Purchase Aggie Bucks
	Reserve a parking pass if applicable
	Reserve class textbooks at the Texas A&M Bookstore
	Attend all conference programs in order to complete the above items.
	Meet other new and current Aggies and their families.

After Your New Student Conference

We recognize that your transition to Texas A&M does not end at New Student Conferences.  Now that you have registered for your classes, reserved your textbooks, received your ID card, know where you are going to live and have purchased you meal plan, it is easier to focus on learning about your new Aggieland community and your place in that community.

	Complete a New Student Conference Evaluation
	Consider attending one or more of the supplemental orientation programs offered at Texas A&M

Spring Admits

• Howdy Camp -- for new students entering in the Spring

Fall Admits

• ExCEL -- Excellence uniting Culture, Education and Leadership for student success in the Fall
• Fish Camp -- for Freshmen entering in the Fall 
• I-Camp -- for international students entering in the Fall
• T-Camp -- for Transfers entering in the Fall
• Corps of Cadets Freshman Orientation Week (FOW) -- for students joining the Corps in the Fall

	Make plans to participate in Gig 'Em Week, Aggieland's Week of Welcome in the Fall!
	Update your local address and telephone number with the Registrar's Office at Texas A&M at http://myrecord.tamu.edu
	Determine when your tuition and fee payment is due
	Finalize your plans for relocation to Bryan/College Station and Texas A&M University

Questions about New Student Conferences?
Please contact the Office of New Student Programs at (979) 845-5826.