The NSC is a collaborative effort between campus departments to prepare you for course registration and to become a successful Aggie. This summer, conferences are offered in two formats: 2-day NSCs and 1-day NSCs. Please note there are a limited number of 1-day conferences. No matter which format you attend, the orientation experience and resources remain the same, the only difference is the schedule length.
NSC Structure
- University Block
- You will begin with campus-wide orientation programming covering academic support, campus life, and essential resources.
- College Block
- After the University Block, you will join your academic college for college-specific advising, resource overview, and course registration.
- Visit the College Locations page for your academic unit's meeting location.
- A detailed overview of your College Block will be provided by your academic unit.
- After the University Block, you will join your academic college for college-specific advising, resource overview, and course registration.
Schedule
- 2-Day NSC
- Day 1: Mid-morning start with sessions wrapping up around 4 p.m.
- Day 2: Begins at 8 a.m. (unless notified otherwise) and concludes early afternoon (times vary by college).
- 1-Day NSC
- Begins at 7:30 a.m. and should conclude before 5 p.m. (times vary by college)
Military & Veteran Students
In addition to the Military Student Session of your NSC, Aggie Veterans—including all current service members and veterans—are required to attend Vet Camp. Vet Camp is a dedicated experience designed to help with the unique transitional needs of Aggie Veterans. You will receive information about Vet Camp from the Veteran Resource and Support Center. For more information on services for military-affiliated students, visit newaggie.tamu.edu/veteran .
1-Day Student Schedule
Student University Block Schedule
Session |
Location |
Time |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student and Family NSC Check-In | Memorial Student Center, Bethancourt Ballroom | 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. | Students and guests must check in to the conference. Everyone will receive orientation materials during check-in. Doors will close at 8:15 a.m. |
| Welcome to Aggieland | Rudder Auditorium | 8:25 - 8:45 a.m. | This opening session is your formal welcome to the Aggie Family! You'll receive an overview of the NSC, learn valuable information about your opportunities and responsibilities as a new Aggie, and hear about the Aggie experience. |
| Understanding Your Student Bill and Payment Options | Rudder Auditorium | 8:45 - 9:05 a.m. | Aggie One Stop will cover everything you need to know about how to read your bill and make payments. The session will include information about how to estimate tuition and fee costs, what to expect on your university bill, how to use the Bill Payment Suite, available payment options, key deadlines and tuition insurance. |
| Traditions and Yell Practice | Rudder Auditorium | 9:05 - 9:25 a.m. | During this session, students and family members will be introduced to the traditions that make Texas A&M such a unique institution. This session will conclude with a Yell Practice led by the Texas A&M Yell Leaders. |
| Transition to student session | 9:25 - 9:40 a.m. | At this point, students and guests will split and attend different sessions. | |
| Student Session | Refer to Nametag | 9:40 - 10:45 a.m. | Students will break into different rooms to hear presentations from Aggie Orientation Leaders about getting involved, campus resources, and transitioning to Texas A&M. |
| Transition to Lunch | Refer to Nametag | 10:45 - 11 a.m. | Students will meet up with their families for lunch. Lunch locations are specific to your college. Follow directions provided by Orientation Leaders. |
Student College Block Schedule
Session |
Location |
Time |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | 11 a.m. | Students will meet up with their families for lunch. Lunch locations are specific to your college. Follow directions provided by Orientation Leaders. | |
| Travel | 11:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Depending on your college meeting location, you will be guided by Orientation Leaders or transported via charter bus. | |
| College/Department Meetings | Refer to the School/College locations list for your location. | 12:15 - 4 p.m. | During this time, you will meet with your academic school/college to learn more about information specific to your major. You will also meet with an academic advisor to prepare for course registration. |
| Course Registration | 3:30 p.m. | Exact locations will be announced during academic unit meetings. You will need to register for your spring classes and optional services. |
1-Day Family Schedule
Family University Block Schedule
Session |
Location |
Time |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student and Family NSC Check-In | Memorial Student Center, Bethancourt Ballroom | 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. | Students and guests must check in to the conference. Everyone will receive orientation materials during check-in. Doors will close at 8:15 a.m. |
| Welcome to Aggieland | Rudder Auditorium | 8:25 - 8:45 a.m. | This opening session is your formal welcome to the Aggie Family! You'll receive an overview of the NSC, learn valuable information about your opportunities and responsibilities as a new Aggie, and hear about the Aggie experience. |
| Understanding Your Student Bill and Payment Options | Rudder Auditorium | 8:45 - 9:05 a.m. | Aggie One Stop will cover everything you need to know about how to read your bill and make payments. The session will include information about how to estimate tuition and fee costs, what to expect on your university bill, how to use the Bill Payment Suite, available payment options, key deadlines and tuition insurance. |
| Traditions and Yell Practice | Rudder Auditorium | 9:05 - 9:25 a.m. | During this session, students and family members will be introduced to the traditions that make Texas A&M such a unique institution. This session will conclude with a Yell Practice led by the Texas A&M Yell Leaders. |
| Transition to family session | 9:25 - 9:40 a.m. | At this point, students and guests will split and attend different sessions. | |
| Family Session Session | Rudder Theatre | 9:40 - 10:45 a.m. | Families will participate in a session focused on family transition and supporting students through transition. Topics will include a welcome to the Aggie family and family programs resources, parent and guardian access, and campus resources. |
| Transition to Lunch | Refer to Nametag | 10:45 - 11 a.m. |
Family College Block Schedule
Session |
Location |
Time |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | 11 a.m. | You will attend lunch at the location nearest your student's school/college meeting location. | |
| Travel | 11:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Depending on your college meeting location, you and your student will be guided by Orientation Leaders or transported via charter bus. | |
| College/Department Meetings | Refer to the School/College locations list for your student's location. | 12:15 - 3:30 p.m. | During this time, your student will meet with your academic school/college to learn more about information specific to your major. They will also meet with an advisor during this time.* |
| Course Registration | 3:30 p.m. | Exact locations will be announced during academic unit meetings. Your student will need to register for your spring classes and optional services. Families and guests are not allowed in the room during course registration. |
*Some colleges provide programming or allow families to participate in college meetings. If the college does not, families and guests are invited to the Family Lounge in MSC 2300A&B from 2-4 p.m. Aggie Parent and Family Advisory Council, made up of current Aggie families, will be available to answer questions.
1-Day NSC Schedule
Memorial Student Center, Bethancourt Ballroom
Students and guests must check in to the conference. Everyone will receive orientation materials during check-in. Doors will close at 8:15 a.m.
Rudder Auditorium
This opening session is your formal welcome to the Aggie Family! You'll receive an overview of the NSC, learn valuable information about your opportunities and responsibilities as a new Aggie, and hear about the Aggie experience.
Rudder Auditorium
Aggie One Stop will cover everything you need to know about how to read your bill and make payments. The session will include information about how to estimate tuition and fee costs, what to expect on your university bill, how to use the Bill Payment Suite, available payment options, key deadlines and tuition insurance.
Rudder Auditorium
During this session, students and family members will be introduced to the traditions that make Texas A&M such a unique institution. This session will conclude with a Yell Practice led by the Texas A&M Yell Leaders.
Students will break into different rooms to hear presentations from Aggie Orientation Leaders about getting involved, campus resources, and transitioning to Texas A&M.
Families will participate in a session geared towards the family transition and supporting your student through transition. Topics will include a welcome to the Aggie family and family programs resources, parent and guardian access, and campus resources.
Memorial Student Center Hallway
Various offices from the university community are represented. Gather info and ask questions at your leisure.
Students will meet up with their families for lunch. Lunch locations are specific to your college. Follow directions provided by Orientation Leaders.
Depending on your college meeting location, you will be guided by Orientation Leaders or transported via charter bus.
During this time, you will meet with your academic school/college to learn more about information specific to your major. You will also meet with an academic advisor to prepare for course registration.
Exact locations will be announced during academic unit meetings. You will need to register for your spring classes and optional services.