Transfer Programs

These are the programs offered during the Summer New Student Conferences. Due to limited time availability, some of these programs may not be offered during our January conferences.

Check-In
All students must officially check-in for their New Student Conference.   At Check-In your will receive all of your orientation materials, including a new student folder, official schedule, and a free catalog card to be redeemed at the MSC Bookstore.  At check-in you will also have the opportunity to buy an official freshman class T-shirt, purchase Howdy Lunch tickets, and clear any holds you may have on your account.

Campus Tours Orientation Leaders will conduct tours of the inner campus which will last approximately 45 minutes. You will be acquainted with the campus as well as the unique history and traditions of Texas A&M.

Resource Tables
Over 30 University services' and departments' representatives are available to answer questions about university services and programs.

Joining a Community of Learners  
This opening session will provide you with important information to help you navigate your conference with ease, and learn about the many academic opportunities and services available to you.

The Keys to Financial Matters and Resources
Staff from the departments of Student Financial Services and Student Financial Aid will discuss tuition & fees, financial resources (including scholarships, grants, work study, federal loans, and emergency tuition and fee loans), financial deadlines, short-term loans, Aggie Bucks and other financial services available.

Corps of Cadets Orientation & Housing Session
This is an orientation session for students who will be joining the Corps of Cadets and their parents. It will include information on the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band and Corps housing. The Corps offers Texas A&M students the opportunity to participate in numerous Corps-related extracurricular activities in addition to regular campus activities.

Off Campus Housing Session
Learn about special services for off campus students including: roommate referrals; AggieSearch (a web-based roommate and housing locator); general rental information; Texas Lease Laws; community information, and getting involved as an off campus student. Other topics covered are services for older undergraduate students, students with children and child care options.

Non-Traditional Student Resources 
Not the "typical" transfer student? Join us as we review the common needs and roadblocks for adult students returning to A&M or experiencing new challenges by transferring to a large, public university.

College Meetings
You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from your specific college. The representatives will discuss requirements for each college as well as answer questions you may have about your major. You will also be given the opportunity to develop a trial semester schedule.

Aggie Yell Practice Come and join your fellow Aggies in your first Aggie Yell Practice as a student.

Aggieland...A Community of RESPECT
Like most communities, Aggieland is made up of a diverse group of people . This program celebrates the differences that make us all unique and the similarities that bind us together as the Aggie family .

Meet with Academic Advisor and Complete Registration
You will meet with your academic advisor to get your schedule approved and times will be assigned by college dean. Please be prepared to remain until 5 p.m., if necessary, to complete registration.