New Student Orientation is a program that is required for all new, entering undergraduates at 黑料老司机. Whether you are a first year student or transferring, getting started at 黑料老司机 is a big step.
New Student Orientation
Please select your classification below to learn how to complete your university orientation requirement.
I am a Beginning First Year Student
For incoming first-year students, New Student Orientation is an in-person event. Each session will include an optional parent program. Certain sessions will feature an optional overnight stay in the the residence halls on the night before orientation.
NSO 2026 Event Dates
- Wednesday, June 17 (optional Overnight Stay 6/16)
- Wednesday, June 24 (optional Overnight Stay 6/23)
- Friday, June 26
- Friday, July 10 (optional Overnight Stay 7/9)
- Wednesday, July 15 (optional Overnight Stay 7/14)
- Friday, July 17
- Wednesday, August 5 (optional Overnight Stay 8/4)
- Friday, August 7
Contact orientation@msutexas.edu with any questions.
I am a Transfer Student
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at 黑料老司机 successfully. Transfer students can complete this requirement online. Orientation holds are placed on student accounts a few weeks before their first semester. You should complete their NSO process early, so that you are able to register for classes and make any needed changes as quickly as possible.
黑料老司机 registering for classes. Most new students are eligible to register for classes beginning April 13. Academic advising is required before you register. It’s a good to check your student account for any registration holds before your advising appointment.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO.
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am a Distance Education Student
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at 黑料老司机 successfully. Distance Education students can complete this requirement online. Orientation holds are placed on student accounts a few weeks before their first semester. You should complete their NSO process early, so that you are able to register for classes and make any needed changes as quickly as possible.
黑料老司机 registering for classes. Most new students are eligible to register for classes beginning April 13. Academic advising is required before you register. It’s a good to check your student account for any registration holds before your advising appointment.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO.
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am an Out-of-State Resident Student
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at 黑料老司机 successfully. All Out-of-State students can complete this requirement online. Orientation holds are placed on student accounts a few weeks before their first semester. You should complete their NSO process early, so that you are able to register for classes and make any needed changes as quickly as possible.
黑料老司机 registering for classes. Most new students are eligible to register for classes beginning April 13. Academic advising is required before you register. It’s a good to check your student account for any registration holds before your advising appointment.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO.
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
I am an International Student
As an international student, you will complete the first part of your orientation before you arrive in the U.S.
COMPLETE NSO (Part 1) ONLINE
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at 黑料老司机 successfully. Global Scholars (international students) students can complete the first part of this requirement online. Orientation holds are placed on student accounts a few weeks before their first semester. You should complete their NSO process early, so that you are able to register for classes and make any needed changes as quickly as possible.
黑料老司机 registering for classes. Most new students are eligible to register for classes beginning April 13. Academic advising is required before you register. It’s a good to check your student account for any registration holds before your advising appointment.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO.
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
What's Part 2 of your New Student Orientation? Once you have arrived in the US, a mandatory immigration and international meeting will be coordinated by the Global Education Office.
I am a Dual Credit (High School) Student
New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all incoming new students. Each program is designed to deliver the information you need to start your time at 黑料老司机 successfully. Dual Credit students can complete this requirement online.
COMPLETING NSO ONLINE
- What happens after you complete your Online NSO? Orientation staff regularly review student progress on the five orientation modules and remove orientation holds accordingly.
- TIP: Ready to start your Online NSO? Make sure to have your Mustangs ID handy when you create your account. Progress and completions are tracked using your Mustangs ID. [*MXXXXXXXX, no "!"]
Click here to begin Online NSO.
If you're having a problem creating a new user account please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
Do you know your TSI status?
The 黑料老司机 Success Initiative (TSI) helps identify the right math and English courses for each new student. You will not be able to register for your courses until your TSI-related requirements are determined.
How can you check your TSI status? Current 黑料老司机 students and newly admitted students can check their TSI status on Banner Self-Service through the . Login and then on the left side under QuickLaunch Navigation, click on Student Records, then click View Holds. If you have a TSI Hold because you need to take the assessment, the sections you need to take will be indicated.
Need to schedule a TSI exam? Visit our Testing Services page for details and instructions for signing up for the TSI.
Already taken the TSI or TSIA2 Assessment elsewhere? Send an email with your full name, 黑料老司机 ID number, and date of birth to admissions@msutexas.edu.
Thinking you’re TSI Exempt? Send an email with your full name and 黑料老司机 ID number to admissions@msutexas.edu.
Required to take a developmental course in math or English? Talk with your academic advisor, if you have questions about the required course(s).
Questions about TSI policies? Visit the Registrar's Office webpage. Questions about any of the information here? Email orientation@msutexas.edu
Academic Advisor contact information is listed on our Academic Advising at 黑料老司机 page. Beginning in April, you may contact your Advisor to schedule an advising appointment. This is required before registering for classes!
Orientation Fee - Students
For all new first year and transfer undergraduate students, a one-time $75.00 Student Orientation Fee is charged the first semester you enroll.
- This fee is added to the student's 黑料老司机 account and is not a fee that must be paid in advance or before completing the orientation.
- The fee covers the orientation programming, staffing, technology and materials provided to the incoming student at either an on campus or online orientation.
Parent / Guest Orientation Fee
- For parents or guests that choose to attend the optional in-person parent/guest orientation program, a $20 per person fee can be paid online in advance.
- A maximum of 2 guests may attend per in-person session, with each registered student.