Online Orientation
Online Orientation is a series of modules which must be completed PRIOR to your attendance at New Student Conference. It is designed to help you familiarize yourself with the tools you need to succeed and to help facilitate your transition to Texas A&M. Online orientation will take approximately 2 hours to complete and will cover topics such as: course registration, paying tuition, scholarships, financial aid, campus safety, and student services.
Online Orientation will be available in mid-December!
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Online orientation provides a basic overview of information, preparing you for more detailed content shared within the NSC format. Online orientation must be completed prior to your NSC and it is a registration hold (AO). If you do not complete it, you will not be able to register for classes during your NSC.
Online Orientation will be available for students entering Texas A&M in Summer or Fall beginning in mid-May, and for students entering in Spring beginning in mid-December. Students will receive an email once they may begin completing online orientation.
Once available, students will go to the Howdy Portal and select the Log in with your NetID to get started button. Use your NetID and password to login. Click on the My Record Tab and scroll down to the New Student Conference Preparation Box. Click the complete your mandatory New Student Conference Online Orientation link to get started.
You can also login to online orientation by going to orientation.tamu.edu and logging in with your NetID and password.
Online Orientation will cover:
- Academics & Registration reviews the course catalog and how to navigate class registration.
- Financial Matters reviews tuition billing, scholarships, and financial aid processes.
- Campus Safety & Services reviews a few “out of the classroom” like Code Maroon, dining plans, housing resources, and transportation services.
- Your Community in Aggieland covers how to stay healthy at A&M and building a community of respect
Preparing for your NSC including what to expect and all requirements needed prior to completing.
Yes. The completion of Online Orientation is required and if you do not complete it, you cannot proceed with your NSC. A registration hold (AO) will be placed on your account and will not be removed until online orientation is completed. Students will not be able to register for classes until online orientation is completed.
Yes. Both are required to register for courses and attend Texas A&M.
No. Your progress will be saved as you go along and you can access where you left off at any time.
The New Student & Family Programs office, open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CST), Monday-Friday. Contact us at (979) 845-5826 or nsfp@tamu.edu.
On average, students will take about two hours to complete the modules. However, you may choose to stop and complete steps that are reviewed in the modules. Such as purchasing a parking pass or clearing a hold, and then return to online orientation.