| New Student Orientation Students who are planning to attend WTAMU keep an eye out for registration information and schedules for NSO. Dates for the Summer 2010 NSOs will be posted in the coming month.
If you are reading this you meet the following criteria: - You are a recent high school graduate
- You have not enrolled and received twelve hours of credit at another university or college after you graduated from high school
- You obtained dual credit while in high school
If you do not meet these requirements for a new student - don't worry you are just a click away.
What is New Student Orientation (NSO)?
The upcoming New Student Orientation on January 8th, is a one-day program that prepares incoming students for success at West Texas A&M University. It will: -
Make you feel at home at NSO and during your first year at WTAMU -
Provide you with tips and strategies for becoming a successful student -
Familiarize you with the campus -
Give you the opportunity to meet future classmates and make friends -
Equip you with information about available resources, like Student Medical Services -
Provide academic advising -
Help you enroll in your first University classes By attending NSO, you will gain the information necessary to start this next step for attending WTAMU, which will ultimately prepare you for the rest of your life. Check out the student schedule to get a glimpse of what all we have planned for you at NSO. Who Can Attend? New freshmen who have been admitted to the University are required to attend New Student Orientation, but parents and transfer students can attend too. You can verify your admission status by calling 1-800-99-WTAMU. - All incoming freshmen will attend NSO in order to learn about the University and register for classes
- Transfer students are encouraged to attend a Transfer Student Orientation, or TSO
- Family and guests are also welcome and invited
 Note: Family sessions run concurrently with student sessions.
Do Your Homework
Yes, homework. Doing these "assignments" prepares you for NSO success. Some students may need to arrive earlier for pre-orientation. Campus Map Orientation space is limited and each student will be able to sign up for the orientation date on a first-come, first-served basis. | 
