Getting ready for course registration is an important part of the pre-NSC preparation process. However, there are a few logistical tasks you will want to take care of before arriving for your NSC. Below we have information for parking, guest registration, and overnight accommodations. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office at 979.845.5826 or [email protected].
Guest Registration
Texas A&M University believes the college experience represents a collaboration involving the student, the family of the student and the university. Accompanying your student to the New Student Conference will provide you with valuable information that will help you support your student’s transition into the Texas A&M University community. One family member/guest registration is included in the freshman registration fee ONLY. Additional guests can be registered in the Applicant Information System (AIS). Guest registration is NOT included in the transfer registration fee but guests can be registered through AIS.
The family member conference registration includes materials for the conference, meals, facilities costs and staffing during the conference. Guests should be registered at least 2 business days before your NSC.
Students can register family members for a New Student Conference through the Applicant Information System (AIS) at applicant.tamu.edu. For more information on Family and Guest Registration, visit our Family and Guest Registration page.
Parking
*Please note: During NSC registration, you are required to enter a license plate number to ensure you receive your NSC parking permit. Texas A&M has transitioned to virtual parking permits, making your license plate your official parking permit. If you will be renting a car or do not know the vehicle you will be using, you are still required to enter a license plate during registration to receive your assignment. You must do this at least 3 business days before your NSC in order to utilize your NSC parking permit. You may log into the NSC portal and change the license plate up to 3 business days before your conference. After that, you may log into your account on transport.tamu.edu to change the license plate. For additional questions, contact Transportation Services at [email protected] or (979) 862-7275. The most convenient NSC parking permit location to check in is the West Campus Garage (Address: 201 John Kimbrough Blvd, College Station, TX 77840). Review the NSC parking map a map is available at transport.tamu.edu/NSCmap.
To access your NSC Parking Permit:
- Visit transport.tamu.edu.
- Click "My Account" in the upper right-hand corner.
- Use your NetID and Password to log in.
- Select "My Permits."
- Select your permit under "My Active Permits."
- From here, you can update your license plate information.
Further information regarding campus parking, including maps, is available at transport.tamu.edu/parking.
Overnight Accommodations
Both days of the New Student Conference are mandatory; therefore, you will need overnight accommodations for at least one night. Costs for housing are NOT included in the student or family member registration fee, and arrangements must be made separately. You may choose to stay on campus or off campus during your NSC.
Residence Halls:
If you want on-campus overnight accommodations, you will need to sign up through the Applicant Portal (applicant.tamu.edu).
Check-in for NSC Overnight Accommodations is at the Commons Desk.
If you are checking in for pre-conference your check-in times will be between 10am – 9:00 pm. If you are checking in the day of your conference, your check-in time will be between 7:30 am-9 pm.
All check-ins for residence halls will be at the Commons Desk. If you are lost or need assistance, please call 979.845.2821.
A student’s photo ID and Universal Identification Number (UIN) are required for all check-ins.
Stay in the heart of campus at Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center. The conveniently located ‘guest house’ of the university is a mere 96 yards from Kyle Field and steps from the Memorial Student Center.
Visit TexasAMHotelCC.com to learn more and book your stay.
For hotel/motel accommodations in Bryan-College Station, please visit visit.cstx.gov/hotels or destinationbryan.com/book-your-stay. If you are staying off campus, you will need to provide your own transportation.
