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Enrollment Management

Admission and New Student Orientation

Orientation FAQs

Yes, Freshman and Transfer students are required to pay an orientation fee of $25. 

All first-time students coming to campus for the first time are encouraged, but not required, to complete the “Additional Online Modules.”  Students who complete the “Additional Online Modules” will be entered into a drawing to win prizes, as well as have the opportunity to visit with their Academic Advisor before students who have not completed them. 

All new students are required to participate in our in-person Hoggie Days: New Student Orientation. Orientation is designed to help you feel comfortable and confident on our campus when you start your classes. We believe that orientation is a vital part of transitioning into university life.

**Please keep in mind that all new students will be assessed the mandatory orientation fee regardless of participation.

After registering online for orientation, you will receive an email confirming your registration.  You may email us at orientation@tamuk.edu for more information.

You can register for orientation by logging into JNet using your Student ID (for example, KUABC123). For instructions on how to register online, please visit the Registration Instructions page of this web site.

These are the dates for Hoggie Days (which are all in-person):

May 20

June 8, 10, 14, 16, 23, 25, 28, 30

July 15, 19, 21

August 3, 16

You may attend one of two Javelina Preview Day events.  These events will be held on Saturday, November 20 and Saturday, December 4.  You will attend an academic session and have an opportunity to meet your academic dean, faculty, and staff.  You will also get to meet with your academic advisor and enroll for spring 2022 classes.  Our residence halls will be available for viewing and if time permits, you may also attend a campus tour.  Please contact us at 361-593-5372 to schedule a campus tour.

You may inquire with the book store about purchasing your books in advance or ordering them online. The contact information is 2166mgr@follett.com or 361-593-2601.

While attending Hoggie Days, you will meet face-to-face with your assigned Academic Advisor.  You may view your assigned Academic Advisor at our Academic Advising page.

You will be able to submit your picture for your Student ID and pick it up at your in-person Hoggie Days.

You will be able to purchase your parking permit online in August. For additional information, you may contact the Cashier's office at (361) 593-2616, UPD at (361) 593-2611 or visit http://www.tamuk.edu/upd/parking.html.

Your online orientation session will have presentations on Financial Aid and the Business Office. If you still have questions you can contact them at financial.aid@tamuk.edu or at 361-593-5372, moneyconnect@tamuk.edu, or 361-593-2616.

Reverse Transfer is a means by which a student may receive an associate's degree after transferring from a 2-year, lower division institution of higher education to a 4-year institution in Texas. The student's current academic transcript is forwarded to the 2-year institution and reviewed to see if that student has become eligible for the associate's degree.

For more information, visit the Office of the Registrar.