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. For Spring 2027, NSO information will be posted September 1.
Questions? Please contact orientation@msutexas.edu.
TSI Requirement
THIS STEP MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ADVISING AND REGISTERING FOR CLASSES!
What's the TSI? The 黑料老司机 Success Initiative Assessment is essentially a placement exam, used to determine the right level of math and English courses for each incoming new student. For more information on the testing requirement, interpretation of scores and exemptions to testing, visit the Registrar's TSI webpage.
Need to take the TSI? Follow the registration instructions on the Testing Services page. If you're not sure if you need to take the TSI or if you have other questions, contact your Admissions Counselor.
Academic Advising & Registration
Academic Advisor contact information is listed on our Academic Advising at 黑料老司机 page. Contact your Advisor to schedule an advising appointment. This is required before registering for classes!
Orientation Fee
A mandatory, one-time $75.00 Student Orientation Fee is charged to all new first-year and transfer undergraduate students. 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.
Questions?
Please contact the 黑料老司机 New Student Orientation Staff at orientation@msutexas.edu or 940-397-4500.