New Student Orientation (NSO)

Start Your WT Journey with New Student Orientation (NSO)

Congratulations on joining West Texas A&M University! Our New Student Orientation is designed to welcome you into the Buff community and help you start strong. Discover campus life, connect with classmates, and access resources that support your college experience. From academic guidance to student life, orientation prepares you for success at WT. Get ready to build friendships, make memories, and take the first steps in your exciting WT journey!

NSO is also a great time to get questions answered and navigate the essentials of college life. You’ll learn about university resources, connect with other new students, and start discovering interests that will shape your WT experience. When you arrive on campus, you’ll be ready to explore new places, meet new friends, and make WT feel like home. All new freshmen will also complete a brief online pre-orientation module covering key policies.

Complete the Pre-Orientation Module to Register for NSO

Upcoming NSOs

Summer/Fall 2025

Registration for our Summer 2025 NSOs will open on December 1st.

About

Our summer orientations are 2-day overnight programs that introduce new students to our campus and community. All new freshmen are placed in a small group with a current student leader. Orientation includes information on academics, campus resources, campus life, technology, traditions, and more. Students will also meet with an academic advisor and register for classes on Day 2 of NSO.

Each orientation is limited to 200 students. Tentatively, the orientations will start at 3:00 pm on Day 1 and end by 6:00 pm on Day 2.

Sessions will be divided up by academic colleges, so you will only be able to register for sessions specific to your major. If you do not know which college your major is a part of, you can view the full list of majors by department. If you have not yet decided on a major, you may select one you might be interested in or attend one of the sessions for the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities.

Complete the Pre-Orientation Module and Register Now for NSO.

May 29-30 All Majors

June 5-6 ANS, NHS, COB, COE

June 12-13 ANS, NHS, FAH, ESS

June 26-27 ANS, NHS, COB, COE

July 17-18 All Majors

July 29-30 ANS, NHS, FAH, ESS

August 18-19 All Majors

Family/Guest Sessions

We will have optional family/guest orientation sessions available on the second day of every orientation. These sessions will be separate from the student sessions. There will be Spanish print materials and Spanish-speaking staff available at all family sessions.

For more information about Family Sessions, visit the "NSO Resource Center" tab.

2025 Cost

For students starting at WT in Summer or Fall 2025, all costs associated with orientation and admission are covered by the Admissions and Orientation fee that all students pay as part of their tuition their first semester. There is no additional cost for students or their family members to attend NSO.

NSO Schedule coming soon....

January Orientation

What to Know About NSO

Registration for students starting in Spring 2025 will open September 1, 2024.
Registration for students starting in Summer or Fall 2025 will open December 1, 2024.
We will have family sessions available during NSO.
We encourage Family Members to connect with us in our Facebook group (WT Family Network Group).
Watch your student email for important updates and announcements about orientation and class registration.

New Student Orientation (NSO)

Start Your WT Journey with New Student Orientation (NSO)

Upcoming NSOs

Family/Guest Sessions

2025 Cost

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