New Student Orientation: Summer Bridge

Texas A&M International University

New Student Orientation: Summer Bridge

Day One

8:30 – 10:00 Check-In (RLC Main Lobby)

8:30 – 10:00Getting Ready for TAMIU(STC Sky Lab)

IDs, e-mail accounts, and sign-up for DustyALRT.

10:15Meet me @ the RLC

10:45Welcome (CFPA Recital Hall)

Welcome by Jerry Alva and the Orientation Leaders

11:30Meet your Orientation Leader

Get to know your new friends and OL as you hear about what to expect during the coming days (Lunch Provided).

1:00Academic Survival from a Professor’s Viewpoint(WHT 116/BLK 101)

TAMIU professor provides students tips on being successful in college, offers insight into what professors expect, and how to seek help from other campus resources.

Academic Integrity and Student Conduct(WHT 116/BLK 101)

TAMIU Administrator explains the differences in high school and college academics, plagiarism and cheating, and what behaviors are expected from all Dustdevils.

Title IX and U (WHT 116/BLK 101)

This session is intended to inform students about Title IX and provide a general understanding of the VAWA, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

3:00 College Brag Time

Hear from college representatives about the opportunities and news from the college and have a brief question and answer session.

College of Arts & Sciences

Arts and HumanitiesSC 236

Science and TechnologyBH 101

A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of BusinessWHTC 111

College of Nursing and Health SciencesCH 118

College of EducationBH 103

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3:30 Meet your Orientation Leader Part II

4:15School Spirit and Campus Traditions(CFPA Recital Hall)

Learn the TAMIU fight song, cheers, and what makes TAMIU unique.

5:30Texas Style BBQ (Dusty’s Diner)

Grab your napkins; you’re going to need them!

7:15NIGHT WORKout @ the Rec

The Rec. Center is the place to be at TAMIU, come and see why physical activity leads to academic achievement.

9:15Campus Tour and Diversity

This is where you find out where your classes are and where student services are located.

10:15 Orientation – Live from the RLC

After a long day it is time to relax with your fellow new students in style at your new Home away from Home!

Day Two

8:00Breakfast (RLC)

This is your time to refuel and get ready for your second day of New Student Orientation: Dusty Camp.

8:45Divide and Conquer

After a good breakfast it’s time to split up and get to know what it means to be a student at TAMIU.

9:00Your Life as a TAMIU Student Part 1

You are about to begin your journey at TAMIU and these sessions will make it easy for you to get all the necessary information about what to expect. Get involved, learn about the newest technologies, stay safe, and get some great money saving tips.

Information FairSC Rotunda

College Readiness BasicsBFC Computer Labs

eLearningBFC Computer Labs

Campus SafetyLBV 102

Time is MoneySC 236

Going GlobalSTC 236

Leadership ProgramsPLG Computer Labs

PlanetariumLBV Planetarium

Unfinished BusinessZSSC

12:40All-American Luncheon (SC Ballroom)

A traditional lunch in the Student Center Ballroom

1:15What Every College Student Wants to Know (SC Ballroom)

A panel discussion with current students to provide new students with answers to questions they have been waiting to ask or that have yet to be answered.

1:50Your Life as a TAMIU Student Part 2

3:45Final Remarks(CFPA Recital Hall)

Our final thoughts before you go with a special surprise from your Orientation Leaders.

4:30Check-Out