First-Year Orientation 2026 Booklet

FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ORIENTATION 2026

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations on selecting Texas Woman’s University for your college experience!

We are excited for you to join us as the newest member of our TWU family.

We know you are eager to arrive, and we cannot wait to have you here on campus. In order to

assist you with your transition to TWU, all first-year students are required to attend an Orientation

session. Orientation is an opportunity to meet new classmates, learn about campus resources and

understand our University’s spirit and traditions!

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BECOMING A PIONEER

Below is the New Student Checklist. Please read it thoroughly and complete it prior to orientation,

particularly noting the TSI Assessment information on page 14. Completing these tasks in advance will

help ensure a seamless transition to Texas Woman’s University.

New Student Checklist

Your Pioneer Portal

Set up your Pioneer Portal account at

portal.twu.edu. This is the key to unlocking

several information pages that are found

only on TWU’s Intranet (portal). The TWU

Pioneer Portal allows you to check email

(portalusername@twu.edu), register for

classes, pay for classes online and more.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment

Complete the TSI Assessment prior to your

Orientation. See page 14.

Immunization Requirement

Submit immunization forms prior to your


TWU Email Account

Have you activated your TWU email account?

TWU Google Mail is the official email system

for Texas Woman’s University students. Start

checking your TWU email now for important

notifications and updates. All Orientation

communication will be sent to your TWU email

account. To activate your TWU email account, go

to webmail.twu.edu.

Set up your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA is required to securely access your TWU

email. You must wait 24 hours after setting up

your email account to set up MFA.

First-Year Orientation

Register for First-Year Orientation.

See pages 4-5.

Housing & Dining

Apply for University housing. See page 12.

Commuter Student Information

Information regarding commuting, parking

and public transportation. See page 11.

Final Transcripts

Send your final transcripts prior to your


Pioneer Camp and Maroon Madness

Mark your calendars. See page 7.

Honors Programs

See page 8.

Parent and Family Orientation

See page 6.

Information About Academic Advising

See page 10.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Submit the FAFSA. See page 8.

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WELCOME FROM

THE VICE PRESIDENT

FOR ENROLLMENT

MANAGEMENT

Congratulations on your admission to Texas Woman’s

University! Welcome to the Pioneer family! Your

acceptance to TWU is an opportunity to a new education

and future. We have chosen you to join our engaging and

diverse student body.

To help make your transition to TWU as smooth as possible, TWU has an Orientation program planned just

for you! The dates for our First-Year Orientations are: June 5 - 6, June 11 - 12, June 23 - 24, July 9 - 10, July

23-24, and July 31 - August 1. Because we consider First-Year Orientation vital to student success, we have

chosen to require the attendance of students who are transferring less than 12 hours (excluding dual credit)

to TWU. Orientation provides a great opportunity to meet faculty and staff and register for fall classes.

Registration for First-Year Orientation can be found online at twu.edu/orientation.

Parents and families play an important role in promoting the personal development and academic success

of their student during the college years. For this reason, TWU has designed a Parent and Family Orientation

that takes place at the same time as your Orientation. Therefore, when you register for Orientation, please

include your guests on your registration form. You can find information about the Parent and Family

Orientation at twu.edu/orientation/parent-and-family-orientation.

Please be aware that the State of Texas mandates that new students demonstrate college-readiness in the

subject areas of reading, writing and mathematics via the TSIA2 assessment prior to enrolling in college-level

coursework. Course placement will be based on the results of the TSIA2 assessment. Some students may be

exempt from the TSIA2 assessment, visit page 14 to learn more about these exemptions. You can access your

current TSIA2status by logging into the Pioneer Portal portal.twu.edu. Students needing to take the TSIA2

assessment may take it the day before on orientation. You can submit your scores, Texas Bridge Certificate,

or other exemptions to SRP@twu.edu.

Another step in becoming a Pioneer is to attend and participate in Pioneer Camp. This begins the week prior

to classes (August 18 - 23, 2026) with all new students participating in a fun and informative introduction

to opportunities here at TWU. This is a great time to establish new friendships, learn about campus life and

become familiar with TWU and its traditions. You will receive more information about Pioneer Camp at

Orientation this summer.

I am pleased you have selected TWU. The TWU staff and I look forward to meeting and engaging with you.

Please feel free to contact the New Student Programs at 940-898-3188 or email them at orientation@twu.

edu if you have questions or need assistance.

Sincerely,

Javier Flores, Ed.D.

Vice President for Enrollment Management


FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION

All new first-year students transferring less than 12 hours (excluding dual credits) who have been accepted to

the University for the fall 2026 semester are required to attend one of the sessions listed below. Each session

will close once capacity is reached.

During Orientation you will have the opportunity to meet your new classmates, connect with student

leaders, tour campus, learn about University resources, receive academic advising and register for classes.

You will leave Orientation understanding our University’s spirit and traditions as well as what to expect as

you begin your college experience!

First-Year Orientation #1 – June 5 - 6



First-Year Orientation #4 – July 9 - 10

First-Year Orientation #5 – July 23 - 24

First-Year Orientation #6 – July 31 – August 1

Orientation Length

Orientation is a 2-day experience designed to help students

and families become acclimated to the University. Students are

required to stay overnight on campus. Students and families

should plan to arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. on Day 1 of their

scheduled Orientation session and depart around 5 p.m. on Day

2 of their session.

Orientation Fee

The First-Year Orientation fee of $200 covers Orientation costs,

and ongoing first-year programs throughout your first year. This

fee is included in your bill when you register for classes.

Orientation Highlights

• Involvement and Success Sessions

• Small Group Meetings

• Academic Advising

• Academic Calendar & Deadlines

• Academic College Sessions

• Campus Resources Fair

• Course Registration

• Major Exploration

• Overnight Stay in Residence Hall

• Student Organizations Fair

• Tuition and Payment Information

• Various Tours

• Meals provided include:

Day 1: lunch

Day 2: breakfast, lunch


FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION

What to Bring

to Orientation

• ACT, SAT, TAKS, Accuplacer,

and TSIA2 scores.

• Final high school transcripts

with proof of graduation

posted. Please note, only

transcripts in original,

sealed envelopes will be

considered official.*

• Any official college or

university transcripts.

• If you have not submitted

your vaccination record,

bring vaccination records

that indicate you have

received the bacterial

meningitis vaccination.

• Comfortable clothing and

walking shoes to walk around.

• A sweater, as some of the

meeting rooms may be cool.

• Be sure to check the weather

forecast for the Denton area

and plan to bring items to

accommodate the weather

during your stay (i.e. umbrella,

poncho, rain boots, etc.).

• For your overnight stay, bring

pillows, towels, bedding for

twin XL bed and overnight

toiletries.

*If you have already submitted

your final transcripts, you do

not need to submit another one

Students with

Disabilities

Students who intend to register

with the Office of Disability

Services for Students (DSS)

under the terms of ADA/504

or who wish to request

accommodations during their

Orientation session. Please

contact DSS at least two weeks

prior to your Orientation date at

940-898-3835 or dss@twu.edu.

Visit the DSS website at

twu.edu/disability-services

for more information.

Student Orientation

Housing

Part of the student Orientation

experience is staying in the

residence halls. Students attending

First-Year Orientation spend the

night in Parliament Village.

Transportation and

Location

Students driving to campus

should refer to the map in the

back of this booklet (page 17).

A parking pass will be emailed to

you prior to Orientation. The

pass must be displayed on your

dashboard for the duration of your

Orientation.

For students arriving to or

departing from Dallas/Fort Worth

International Airport or Dallas

Love Field Airport, arrangements

must be made to and from Denton.

Are you a student parent?

If so, email Josh Walton

(jwalton4@twu.edu) to discuss

accommodations for orientation.


PARENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION

Texas Woman’s University recognizes the importance of support from a student’s family and friends during

this time of transition and throughout your time here at TWU. We encourage you to register your parents

and family to attend Parent and Family Orientation, which runs concurrently with your Orientation.

A special Parent and Family Orientation is offered during each First-Year Orientation for students. This

program is designed to help your parent and family get off to a strong start at TWU. Parent and Family

Orientation includes a series of programs, information sessions, tours and activities to help acquaint them

with the TWU faculty, staff, students and other parents and family members in attendance.

Parent and Family

Orientation Fee & Housing

The Parent and Family Orientation Fee of $55 (per

guest) covers Orientation costs, which include meals,

Orientation parking and program materials. Guests

wishing to stay overnight must arrange their own

accommodations at a hotel located in the Denton

area. Please refer to the “Preferred Hotels” link

located at

twu.edu/orientation/parent-and-family-orientation.

Padres y Familias

Que Hablan Español

Para ayudar a nuestros padres y las familias que

hablan español, ofrecemos traducción de español

durante la mayoría de nuestras sesiones de

orientación.

Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener información

sobre las sesiones y el horario del centro

de llamadas.

All cancellations must be requested in writing at least

two weeks prior to the date of Orientation to receive

a refund totaling the amount paid not including a $10

administration charge.

Family Weekend

Students and their families are invited to attend

Family Weekend October 9 - 11, 2026!

Family Weekend will showcase all that TWU

has to offer as well as connect families with

campus resources. Choose to attend one day

or the whole weekend! We look forward

to hosting you on campus.

Registration will be available in

June at twu.edu/family-weekend.

Students attend for free!


PIONEER CAMP

After you move to your residence hall,

Pioneer Camp is the next step in your

path to success. Pioneer Camp will

take place Tuesday, August 18 - Sunday,

August 23. Among the activities are a

few major events, some long-standing

traditions and exciting new opportunities

that you cannot afford to miss!

You will have a chance to:

• Attend the Pioneer Camp Kick-Off

• Participate in First-Year Convocation

• Engage with your fellow classmates at

small group gatherings

• Attend Welcome Bash

• Attend Block Party

All first-year students are

expected to attend each

day of Pioneer Camp.


Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Submit your FAFSA online at

www.fafsa.gov to be considered

for federal, state and institutional

grants, workstudy and loans.

TWU Pioneer Portal

After submitting your FAFSA,

access your TWU Pioneer

Portal to:

• Check your To Do list for

outstanding documents needed

to complete your file;

• Accept and/or reject your

pending financial aid awards;

• Sign your financial aid award

letter; and

• Review your Satisfactory

Academic Progress

(SAP) status.

Please visit twu.edu/finaid for

more financial aid information.

Honors Scholar

Program

TWU has two honors programs

available to incoming First Year

Students. The Honors Scholar

Program is a four-year program

while the Touchstone Honors

Program is a three-year program

for students entering college

with significant credit hours

already. The programs both

include cultural experiences,

service opportunities, research

experiences, and travel abroad

programs and are open to

students of all majors. All students

accepted into the programs

receive scholarship support.

Please visit twu.edu/honors for

more information.

Scholarships

Scholarship recipients are

encouraged to carefully monitor

their scholarship requirements

throughout the academic year

to ensure compliance (especially

minimum enrollment and

GPA requirements).

Last-dollar scholarships, including

the Zero Tuition Guarantee and

Promises, are processed after

Census Day (12th day of classes)

each semester. Students should

make payment arrangements to

cover their balance until the award

is posted. Any amount overpaid

will be refunded after Census.

To review your scholarship

requirements, please look for your

scholarship offer under the

“My Applications” tab in the

Pioneer Scholarship System at

twu.academicworks.com.

Renewable scholarships will post

automatically to student accounts

after grades are audited in May if

minimum requirements are met.

All students may apply for new

or additional scholarships in

the following academic year by

submitting an application through

the Pioneer Scholarship System

twu.academicworks.com.

Scholarship applications are open

from July 1 to March 1 each year,

and scholarships are awarded on a

first-come, first-served basis until

funding is exhausted.

For further information, please

visit twu.edu/scholarships


TRIO STUDENT

SUPPORT SERVICES

Student Support Services (SSS),

funded by the U.S. Department

of Education, is a TRiO program

dedicated to increasing the

retention and graduation rates,

first-generation and low income

undergraduate student.

Benefits

• Personal Coaching from a

TRiO staff member

• Tutoring

• Academic Advice and

Assistance

• Academic Workshops

• Career Services/counseling

• Activities Designed to

Foster Enrollment in

Graduate Programs

Eligibility

• Be a United States citizen or

Permanent Resident

• Be enrolled or accepted for

enrollment in the next

academic term at Texas

Woman’s University

• Have a need for academic

support, as determined by the

program staff

• Be a first-generation college

student, or an individual with a

disability

Classic and STEM-H Programs

are funded from 2025-2030

entirely by the U.S. Department

of Education in the amount of

$272,364 annually.

How to Apply

To start the application

process, visit our website at

twu.edu/trio-sss.

TRiO Student Support

Services STEM-H

Undergraduate

majors accepted:

• Biology

• Biochemistry

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Communications Sciences

& Disorders

• Dental Hygiene

• Health Studies

• Informatics

• Kinesiology

• Nursing

• Nutrition and Food Sciences

• Math

TRiO Student Support

Services Classic

All undergraduate majors accepted

PROMISE

SUMMER

BRIDGE

Entering Promise students are

eligible to participate in an

innovative summer bridge

program designed to ease

transition to TWU and connect

entering students with support

services. Sessions are offered

in-person and virtually

throughout the summer and

begin during orientation. If you

signed a Promise Pledge at

your high school, you are

eligible to participate.

For more information, please

visit twu.edu/pioneer-center/

summer-bridge.

@twu_sss


INFORMATION ABOUT ACADEMIC ADVISING

Academic Advising at Texas Woman’s University

helps students navigate through their academic

program by assisting with degree planning and

course selection, providing information about

campus resources, and teaching strategies to

achieve academic success. During orientation

all students will be scheduled for their first

academic advising appointment to plan their

classes. Advisors will also assist students

with changing majors and selecting a major if they

are undecided.Students will meet with an advisor

and register for courses on the second day of

orientation. Academic Advising will also host a

Major Exploration Fair for students to get familiar

with all of the academic programs at Texas Woman’s

University. Students will get to explore their academic

interests in and out of the classroom with university

faculty and program representatives.

College of Arts & Sciences

Aviation Science

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Dance

English

Fashion Design

Fashion Merchandising

General Studies

Health Informatics

History

Informatics

Mathematics

Medical Technology

Music

Music Therapy

Political Science

Professional Studies

Psychology

Social Work

Sociology

Theatre

Visual Arts

University

Academic Advising

Pre-Nursing

Undecided

College of Nursing

Nursing

College of

Professional Education

Child Development

Education

Teacher Certification

Family Studies

College of Health Sciences

Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Dental Hygiene

Health Studies

Kinesiology

Nutrition & Food Sciences

College of Business

Accounting

Business Administration

Finance

Healthcare Administration

Human Resource Management

Management

Marketing

College of Arts and Sciences

twu.edu/arts-sciences

CFO 1210 (#13 on map) 940.898.3326

College of Business

twu.edu/business

CFO Floors 4 & 5 (#13 on map) 940.898.2768

College of Health Sciences

twu.edu/college-health-sciences

Woodcock Hall 202 (#11 on map) 940.898.2852

College of Nursing

twu.edu/nursing

ASB 216 (#3 on map) 940.898.2401

College of Professional Education

twu.edu/college-professional-education

Stoddard Hall 202 (#37 on map) 940.898.2202

University Academic Advising

twu.edu/academic-advising

Old Main Building 307 (#12 on map) 940.898.2367


FIRST-YEAR

INTEREST

GROUPS

COMMUTER STUDENT

INFORMATION

Texas Woman’s University is a

great place to be whether you’re

living on campus or commuting

from home. For students who

commute to campus, the CARE

(Campus Alliance for Resource

Education) office is your home

away from home. CARE staff

are here to answer your questions

and help you connect to university

resources. Additionally, CARE

offers services for veterans,

students with children, adult

learners and students who are

adopted/aged out of foster care,

with dedicated support from

the Parenting Student Liaison

& Foster Care Liaison. You can

easily find the CARE staff in the

Welcome Center at Brackenridge

Hall G30 or online at twu.edu/

care. You will receive all of the

insider tips for being a successful

commuter Pioneer!

Parking

• Parking permits

must be purchased online

at twu.edu/parking

• To learn more about parking

visit twu.edu/parking or

email parking@twu.edu

Denton County

Transportation

Authority (DCTA)

A-train

The A-train travels between

Denton and Carrollton. For

more information and a map

of the train stations and an

updated train schedule visit

dcta.net/getting-around

Basic Needs Help

If you’re hungry or have other

financial needs, please contact

CARE at 940-898-2789 to learn

about Minerva’s Market and

other resources.

For basic needs help or to learn

how CARE may assist you, please

visit twu.edu/care and complete

the Connect with CARE form.

UNIV 1231 for

Commuters

Want to get to know other

commuter students? Enroll in

the commuter section of First-Year

Interest Group (FIG) or UNIV 1231,

a one-credit course designed to

support first-year undergraduate

students as they transition to

university life. Ask your advisor

for a code to enroll in this section.

A First-Year Interest Group or FIG

offers an opportunity to join an

academic community of 20-23

students who share a common

interest and enroll in two or more

courses in their first semester at

TWU. These groups are specially

designed to support first-year

students who are not part of a

living-and-learning community.

WHY JOIN A FIG?

Smaller Class Sizes

All FIGs are capped at 20-23

students per class, which offers

more faculty interactions and leads

to stronger academic performance

and engagement with coursework.

Peer Mentors

All FIGs are capped at 20-23

students per class, which offers

more faculty interactions and leads

to stronger academic performance

and engagement with coursework.

Social Activities

Get to know your professor outside

of class! Each FIG will offer two or

more co-curricular activities – such

as study groups, guest speakers

and social events – to further

enrich your learning experience

and foster a sense of community

on campus.

Networking Opportunities

FIGs provide a platform to connect

with peers, top faculty and staff,

building valuable networks that

support the pursuit of academic

and professional goals.

WANT TO LEARN

MORE?

Talk to your advisor or email

undergraduatestudies@twu.edu

for questions.


HOUSING

& DINING

Living on campus is a great way

to connect with TWU. Students

who live on campus tend to be

more satisfied with their time at

college, get better grades and

develop relationships with faculty

and staff. Life in the residence

halls is exciting, fun, and a way

to develop into the person you

wish to be. You will meet lots of

new people – some like you and

many that come from different

backgrounds. All of these

residents have a common goal –

to be a successful Pioneer!

Applying for Housing

Apply for housing via the Housing

website at twu.edu/housing. A

$150 application fee and deposit

are required. New undergraduate

students who are under the

Residency Requirement and

submit their application will be

assigned a room by the posted

dates. Students are encouraged to

not delay in applying so they have

the best options.

The sooner you apply, the better

your chances are of getting

the assignment you want.

We recommend applying

by May 1, 2026.

Roommate Request

We welcome and encourage

mutual roommate requests.

Roommate requests must be

made early in the process. We

cannot guarantee roommate

requests made after June 1, 2026.

Priority for roommate pairs is

based on whether you and your

roommate preference apply within

the same selection period.

Residency

Requirement

All TWU full-time single

undergraduates who have not

completed 60 hours are required

to live on campus unless they

meet one of the following criteria:

• 21 years of age or older (by

August 17, 2026)

• Active duty military or veterans

of military service

• Living with parents or legal

guardians within 40 miles

of TWU

• Have legally dependent children

or are married

If you fall under the residency

requirement and wish to

commute, you must have an

approved housing exemption.

Complete the Residency

Exemption Request form in the

Housing Portal. Documentation

must be submitted to substantiate

requests. Students who live

within 40 miles of campus with a

parent or legal guardian must also

complete this form.

Housing Portal Log-in

LIVING

LEARNING

COMMUNITIES

Living Learning Communities

(LLCs) provide opportunities

for you to meet other students

with similar goals and interests,

develop skills and enhance

the first year of your college

experience. Texas Woman’s

University offers a variety of

LLCs where first-year students

in a specified community live

together in North and South

Halls of Parliament Village.

Community events and

activities are designed to extend

classroom learning by fostering

interaction among each other

and with professors. Students in

an LLC take the same class(es),

live together and participate in

social and academic programs.

All courses offered in the LLC

are part of the University’s

core curriculum.

Students may select their

interest in an LLC on their

housing application. Spaces

are limited, so apply by May 1

to guarantee your placement.

There is no additional cost

to participate in an LLC. LLC

participants must participate in a

June orientation session.


Don’t forget to follow

@TWUEvents on

Instagram,

and stay up on all of the

best program offerings.

DINING

SERVICES

Pioneer Kitchen provides all of the

dining options for Texas Woman’s

University. From catering, to

Chick-fil-A, to meals in our stateof-the-art

Dining Hall, our food

service dining options will satisfy

your hunger by offering healthy

options to keep you energized

throughout the day at prices

you can afford. Pioneer Kitchen

provides a diverse menu

that’s sure to suit any taste

or lifestyle.

Follow @_pioneerkitchen on

Instagram for promotions,

dining hours, and more!

CAMPUS LIFE

Make some new friends and take advantage of hundreds of events

throughout the year. Our campus life will keep you connected and

engaged. Whether you’re interested in bingo, swimming in the indoor

pool, student art gallery showings, athletics events, movie nights, or

something else, you’ll find ample opportunities around campus. And

sometimes we take the fun off campus… like trips to FC Dallas, Dallas

Mavericks or Texas Rangers games, camping trips through Outdoor

Adventure and walk to the polls during election season. Whatever

your scene is, we’ve got you covered and will help you strike that

perfect balance between studying and experiencing college life!

Dineoncampus.com/pioneerkitchen is your go-to resource for

everything related to dining at Texas Woman's University. It provides

essential information like hours of operation, daily menus, catering

services, and allergen resources. Whether you're looking at upcoming

events or needing resources for dietary needs, it's the perfect spot

to stay informed!


TSIA2 ASSESSMENT

Purpose and Importance

According to the Texas Education Code for the Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2),

new students, unless exempt, must be tested to assess their readiness for

first-year level work in reading, writing, and mathematics prior to enrolling in

college-level coursework. The TSI Assessment will determine which classes you

will be required to take during your first and subsequent semesters at TWU.

Your scores will determine if you will be advised into mandatory developmental

courses before beginning college-level courses in reading, writing, and math. It

is very important that you take your time and do your best in order to be placed

accurately. TSI status does not affect admission to the university.

Know Your TSIA2 Status

Students can find their current TSIA2 status by logging into the Pioneer Portal

and clicking the link titled “Your Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2) Status” under the

heading “Other Resources” on the start page.

Exemptions and College Ready Scores

For a period of five (5) years from the date of testing, a student who performs at

or above the minimum required scores (per subject area) on one of the following

assessments will not require TSI testing. Students must submit official ACT/SAT

score reports to be considered for TSI exemption.

Academic

Testing Services

Accessing TSI Scores &

Bridge Certificates

Score Release Form

Assessment

Mathematics

Reading

Writing

• ACT (prior to

Feb. 15, 2023)

• 19 Math and

23 Composite

• 19 Verbal and

23 Composite

• 19 Verbal and

23 Composite

• ACT (post

Feb. 15, 2023)

• 22 Math

• 40 Combined

ENG/READ

• 40 Combined

ENG/READ

• SAT

• 530 Math

• 480 Evidenced Based

Read/Write

• 480 Evidenced Based

Read/Write

• TAKS

(11th Grade)

• 2200 Math

• 2200 ELA and 3 Essay

• 2200 ELA and 3 Essay

• GED

• 165 Math

• 165 RLA

• 165 RLA

• HiSet

• 15 Math

• 15 Read

• 15 M/C and 4 Essay

• TSIA

• 350 Math

• 351 Read

• 340 M/C and 4 Essay;

or less than 340 M/C

and ABE LVL 4 and 5

Essay

• TSIA2

• Math 950; or

less than 950 and

Diagnostic 6

• ELAR 945 M/C and 5

Essay; or less than 945

M/C and Diagnostic 5,

and 5 Essay

• ELAR 945 M/C and 5

Essay; or less than 945

M/C and Diagnostic 5,

and 5 Essay

Please visit twu.edu/testing for more information


FINAL

TRANSCRIPTS

Texas Woman’s University requires an official

transcript from every institution attended including

the final high school transcript with graduation

date. Transcripts may be electronic or printed. Final

transcripts, including dual credit if applicable, must

be sent to Student Records.

• Electronic transcripts must be sent through a

secured, third-party service directly to TWU from

the sending institution to SRP@twu.edu. Texas

Woman’s University cannot accept an electronic

transcript from an applicant.

• Printed transcripts must be sent directly from

the institution to TWU or delivered in a sealed

envelope from the institution. Unopened

transcripts may be forwarded by mail to TWU by

the applicant in the original sealed envelope.

IMMUNIZATION

Texas law requires that all new and transfer college

students must receive a vaccination or booster

against bacterial meningitis. Students 22 years of

age or older are not required to file the exemption or

show proof of vaccination.

Students required to have the vaccination or booster

will not be able to register for classes until a valid

immunization record or a notarized Department of

State Health Services (DSHS) official Conscientious

Objection Form has been provided to the Office of

the Registrar.

Office of the Registrar

402 Administration Dr, Room 231

Denton TX. 76204-5559

registrar@twu.edu

Fax: 940-898-3097


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Am I required to attend Orientation?

First-Year Orientation is required for all first-year students and students who are transferring in less

than 12 hours (excluding dual credit). Please note that for the purposes of this program, dual credit

courses do not count towards being exempt from attending First-Year Orientation.

• What do I do if I need to change my Orientation date after I have registered for Orientation?

Email orientation@twu.edu and someone will be able to assist you with your change request.

• How will I know that I am registered for Orientation?

Once you register online, you will receive a confirmation email to your TWU email account.

• What if I want to start classes at TWU in the summer?

Please contact New Student Programs so we can assess your plan to attend classes and provide

you with next steps. You must still attend a First-Year Orientation to register for courses for the fall

semester.

• When do I meet with my academic advisor?

Students will not be advised before their registered orientation session. Students will be scheduled to

meet with an academic advisor during orientation to discuss their academic program and plan classes.

• How do I pay the Orientation fee?

First-year students will pay their fee when they make their first tuition payment.

• Is there a waiver for the Orientation fee if I cannot afford it?

No, there is not a waiver. If you receive financial aid, scholarships, or other financial assistance

funds, these may be used to cover the cost. If you do not get enough or do not receive these

financial resources, the fee will be part of your out-of-pocket expenses.

• What is the cancellation policy?

For students, please notify TWU Orientation regarding your cancellation. Please note that if you wish

to simply change your date, email TWU Orientation at orientation@twu.edu.

• If I attended Orientation, but then decide not to attend TWU, is my fee refundable?

All fees, charged at the time of Orientation check-in, are all-inclusive and non-refundable.

If you have questions about First-Year Orientation or Parent and Family Orientation, please visit our

website at twu.edu/orientation or contact our office:

New Student Programs, 402 Administration Drive Denton, TX 76204-537 | 940-898-3188 |

orientation@twu.edu


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PARKING KEY

Maroon Lots - students & employee

Silver Lots - employees only

Sawyer St

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Campus Entrance

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BUILDINGS

ACT 1a Administration & Conference Tower

ADM 1 Admissions Building

AH 72 Alumni House

ASSC 9 Ann Stuart Science Complex

ROTC 104 Army ROTC Building

ART 6 Art Building

ASB 3 Arts & Sciences Building

BHL 35 Blagg-Huey Library

BH 64 Brackenridge Hall

SA 7 Support Annex

CFO 13 Classroom & Faculty Offices

DGL 62 Dance-Gymnastics Laboratory Building

DH 126 Dining Hall

DBF 59 Dianne Baker Field

FMC 77 Facilities Management & Construction

FRC 102 Fitness & Recreation Center

GGH 80 Gertrude Gibson House

GRB 4 Graduate Science Research Building

GRN 74 Greenhouse

GH 43 Guinn Hall

HH 30 Hubbard Hall

IF 132 Intramural Field

JH 39 Jones Hall

LC 53 Little Chapel-in-the-Woods

LW Lowry Woods Community

• Austin Hall – 51

• Capps Hall – 50

• Fitzgerald Hall – 48

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Hufford Hall – 55

Lowry Woods – 41

• Lowry Woods Community Center – 52

• Reagan Houston Hall – 49

• Sayers Hall – 46

• Smith-Carroll Hall – 47

MC 66 Marketing & Communication Building

MCL 15 Multipurpose Classroom – Laboratory Building

MUS 5 Music Building/Margo Jones Performance Hall

OC 116 Oakland Complex

OMB 12 Old Main Building

P3 Parliament Village

• Mary’s Hall – 125

• North Hall – 123

• South Hall – 124

PB 2 Patio Building

PH 79 Pioneer Hall

PP 57 Pioneer Park

PSP 131 Pioneer Soccer Park

RTC 30 Redbud Theater Complex

SRC 111 Scientific Research Commons

STH 42 Stark Hall

SH 37 Stoddard Hall

SU 30 Student Union at Hubbard Hall

ULB 10 Undergraduate Laboratory Building

UA 32 University Advancement

WH 11 Woodcock Hall

Denton Campus Map

For interactive map, go to twu.edu/maps

CAMPUS RESOURCES

Academic Coaching | Library, 2nd Floor (#35 on map)

Academic Testing Services

Oakland Complex, 2nd Floor, Suite 240 (#116 on map)

Admissions | Brackenridge Hall, 2nd Floor (#64 on map)

Athletics | Pioneer Hall, 2nd Floor (#79 on map)

Bursar & Cashier’s Office

Administration & Conference Tower, 1st Floor (#1 on map)

Career Connections | Brackenridge Hall, 1st Floor (#64 on map)

Center for Student Involvement

Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Suite 1600 (#30 on map)

CARE (Campus Alliance for Resource Education)

Brackenridge Hall, Suite G30 (#64 on map)

Student Accountability & Growth Education Center

Old Main Building, Room 108 (#12 on map)

Disability Services for Students

Classroom & Faculty Offices 106 (#13 on map)

Center for First-Generation Students

Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Suite 1600 (#30 on map)

Education Abroad | Old Main Building, Room 112 (#12 on map)

Financial Aid | Brackenridge Hall, 2nd Floor (#64 on map)

Fitness & Recreation Center | (#102 on map)

Housing & Dining | Mary’s Hall, 1st Floor (#125 on map)

ID Services | Student Union at Hubbard Hall, 2nd Floor (#30 on map)

Library | (#35 on map)

Mathematics & Technology Success Center (Math Lab)

Multipurpose Classroom Laboratory Building, Room 307 (#15 on map)

Pioneer Center for Student Excellence | Library, 2nd Floor (#35 on map)

Science Learning Resource Center

Ann Stuart Science Complex, Room 365 (#9 on map)

Student Health Services | Jones Hall, Suite 120 (#39 on map)

Student Life Office

Administration & Conference Tower, 8th Floor (#1 on map)

TWU Campus Store | Brackenridge Hall, 1st Floor (#64 on map)

Title IX Office | Old Main Building, Room 108 (#12 on map)

University Academic Advising | Old Main Building, Room 307 (#12 on map)

Veterans | Brackenridge Hall, 1st Floor (#64 on map)

Write Site | Library, 2nd Floor (#35 on map)

twu.edu/academiccoaching | 940.898.3755

twu.edu/testing | 940.898.2961

twu.edu/admissions | 940.898.3076

twuathletics.com | 940.898.2378

twu.edu/bursar | 940.898.3570

careerconnections.twu.edu | 940.898.2950

twu.edu/student-involvement | 940.898.3626

twu.edu/care | 940.898.2789

twu.edu/sage | 940.898.2968

twu.edu/disability-services | 940.898.3835

twu.edu/firstgen | 940.898.3679

twu.edu/education-abroad | 940.898.4115

twu.edu/finaid | 940.898.3064

twu.edu/fitandrec | 940.898.2900

twu.edu/housing | 940.898.3676

twu.edu/id-services | 940.898.3565

twu.edu/library | 940.898.3701

twu.edu/mtsc | 940.898.2169

twu.edu/pioneer-center | 940.898.3755

twu.edu/slrc | 940.898.2553

twu.edu/student-health-services | 940.898.3826

twu.edu/student-life | 940.898.3615

twu-shop.com | 940.898.3103

twu.edu/sage/sexual-violence-education-title-ix | 940.898.2969

twu.edu/academic-advising | 940.898.3267

twu.edu/veterans/veterans-educational-benefits | 940.898.3069

twu.edu/write-site | 940.898.2341

New Student Programs

402 Administration Drive, Denton, TX 76209-537

orientation@twu.edu | 940-898-3184 | twu.edu/orientation

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