Start the Semester Strong!

When Buffs Connect, Buffs Succeed.

Start Strong

Kick off the fall semester the right way.

At WT, we are intentional.

Start Strong is about being intentional and offering programs that focus on assisting students with their social adjustment at WT.

The first few weeks of college are critical to the long-term success and retention of our students. Our hopes are that students will have an abundance of opportunities to engage with others and meet peers through a variety of different programming.

Every student belongs at WT.

Start Strong serves as a reminder that students can succeed in college and build strong connections with others. It will allow students to make a friend and feel a sense of belonging in their first few weeks on campus.

Student Activities and Events

Brand new to campus? Returning student? There is an event for everyone. For the most up-to-date information on all campus events, including those during the first few weeks of the semester, please visit the University calendar.

FAQs to Start Strong

Where can I find a campus map?

How do I get to my Residence Hall on Move-In Day?

Traffic patterns around campus will differ during move-in days; for the designated travel route for your specific residence hall, see below. We will have WTAMU volunteers and the University Police Department directing traffic to our STOP, DROP, and GO locations at each hall.

In order to keep traffic moving at our STOP, DROP, and GO zones, we ask that you:
- STOP your vehicle temporarily.
- DROP your belongings (unload your car) with the help of your personal guests.
- GO park your car away from this area in a designated long-term parking location.
View a map of campus in order to prepare for parking and traffic patterns.

Directions to your Assigned Hall

Please find your assigned hall and follow the directions below:

Buff Hall (click here for map)

US Highway 87 becomes 23^rd Street as it enters Canyon. Approach campus by turning east on Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48. Turn south into the Zone 7 parking lot on Keith Powell Drive (between Buff and Conner Halls). Keep right and follow the direction of one-way signage and continue to the west side of Buff Hall until you see signs for the STOP, DROP and GO area.

Centennial Hall (click here for map)

US Highway 87 becomes 23^rd Street as it enters Canyon. Approach campus by turning east on 4^th Avenue, turn north onto 26^th Street (a one-way street for this day) and continue until you see the signs directing you to turn right on PFC Stephen Geurin Street; turn left into Zone 16 South parking lot, where the STOP, DROP, & GO area is for Centennial Hall.

Cross Hall (click here for map)

US Highway 87 becomes 23^rd Street as it enters Canyon. Approach campus by turning east on 4^th Avenue, turn north onto 26^th Street (a one-way street for this day) and continue until you see the signs directing you to turn right onto Lt. Jimmy Bean Street, where the STOP, DROP, & GO area is for Cross Hall on the RIGHT.

Conner Hall (click here for map)

US Highway 87 becomes 23^rd Street as it enters Canyon. Approach campus by turning east on Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48. Turn south into the Zone 7 parking lot on Keith Powell Drive. Keep right and follow the direction of volunteers and continue to the south side of Conner Hall until you see signs for the STOP, DROP and GO area.

Founders Hall (click here for map)

US Highway 87 becomes 23^rd Street as it enters Canyon. Approach campus by turning east on 4^th Avenue, turn north onto Hospital Drive, turn west (left) onto N. 2nd Avenue and follow the signs directing you into Zone 16 East parking lot, and then around to the north side of Founders Hall. Follow directions to the STOP, DROP and GO location.

Guenther Hall (click here for map)

US Highway 87 becomes 23^rd Street as it enters Canyon. Approach campus by turning east on Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48. Turn south into the Zone 7 parking lot on Keith Powell Drive. Keep right and follow the direction of volunteers and continue to the east side of Guenther Hall until you see signs for the STOP, DROP and GO area.

Jarrett Hall (click here for map)

US Highway 87 becomes 23^rd Street as it enters Canyon. Approach campus by turning east on 4^th Avenue, turn north (left) just after the First United Bank Center onto Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48. Keep right and follow the direction of volunteers and continue to the south side of Jarrett Hall until you see signs for the STOP, DROP and GO area.

Jones Hall (click here for map)

US Highway 87 becomes 23^rd Street as it enters Canyon. Approach campus by turning east on Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48. Turn south into the Zone 13 parking lot and follow signs directing you to the STOP, DROP and GO area on the north side of Jones Hall.

Shirley Hall (click here for map)

US Highway 87 becomes 23^rd Street as it enters Canyon. Approach campus by turning east on 4^th Avenue, turn north onto 26^th Street (a one-way street for this day) and continue until you see the signs directing you to the STOP, DROP, & GO area for Shirley Hall on the right side of the street.