Freshman & Texan Orientation
Before you Register, you Must Complete the Following
Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Requirement
All first-time students under 22 must show proof of an initial bacterial meningitis vaccination dose or booster during the five-year period preceding and at least 10 days prior to the first day of the first semester of entry. This state law includes transfer students, undergraduate, and graduate level students. Please visit our bacterial meningitis page for more information. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is required by all public institutions for the course placement of undergraduate students. For more information, contact
Undergraduate Admissions at 254-968-9269 or Student Assessment Services at 254-968-9423 or [email protected].Complete Texan Orientation
First-time freshman students will need to complete Texan Orientation prior to registering for classes. Students who require orientation can find more information on the orientation page.
Enrollment Status Definitions
Undergraduate
Fall/Spring
| Status | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Full-time | 12 or more hours |
| Half-time | 6-11 hours |
| Less than half-time | 1-5 hours |
Summer
| Status | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Full-time | 7 or more hours |
| Half-time | 4-6 hours |
| Less than half-time | 1-4 hours |
Graduate
Fall/Spring
| Status | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Full-time | 9 or more hours |
| Half-time | 5-8 hours |
| Less than half-time | 1-4 hours |
Summer
| Status | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Full-time | 6 or more hours |
| Half-time | 3-5 hours |
| Less than half-time | 1-2 hours |
Enrollment status for the summer semester is determined by the total number of credit hours the student is registered for the entire summer term.
Paper Bills or Statements for Tuition and Fees are no longer mailed. Learn more about Texan Bill Pay.
More Information
For more information watch our instructional video on how to use the schedule planner available for students to access through myGateway.