Howdy Corie, 

We hope you are excited for your Texas A&M New Student Conference (NSC)! We have some helpful information as you prepare for your NSC.

Check-In:
Check-In is mandatory for all NSC participants and will take place on
on Day 1 from 7:45-8:45 a.m. in Bethancourt Ballroom (room 2300) in the Memorial Student Center (MSC)*. Please use the entrance located on the corner of Joe Routt Bld. and Gene Stallings Blvd. Wheelchair access is available at this entrance.

Parking:
West Campus Garage is the most convenient NSC Parking Permit option. You can update your NSC parking permit by logging into your account with your NetID and password on transport.tamu.edu.

Schedule:
Day 1 programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m. Students and families will attend many sessions together as a family group, and will also split into two separate pathways during the day to attend sessions specific to them. Day 2 will begin at 8:30 a.m., and will include academic unit meetings, advising, and class registration. Specific details for Day 2 will be coordinated by your academic unit.

Resolving Holds

There are many action items to take care of before you attend your New Student Conference. Details on some of these items can be found below. Additionally, we recommend that you check your Howdy Portal > Registration Readiness tab for registration holds that will keep you from registering for classes at your NSC. Taking care of these prior to arrival will ensure the smoothest NSC experience! Learn more about checking registration holds by visiting the Aggie One Stop website. 

Complete Online Orientation

All incoming students are required to complete Online Orientation before their NSC. Online Orientation is a registration hold, and if you do not complete it, you cannot proceed with course registration at your NSC.

orientation.tamu.edu

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

Some incoming students are required to take the Texas Success Initiative before their NSC. Double check that you have submitted documentation or complete the assessment to determine your exemption status. 

tx.ag/NSCTSI

Submit Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Documents

Upload proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis to MedProctor. The meningitis deficiency hold will prevent you from checking in to your NSC and registering for classes, so it is imperative you fulfill this requirement as soon as possible prior to your NSC.

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THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOUR NSC

Your license plate will be your parking permit during your NSC. Not sure what car you'll have at your NSC? You can upload your license plate in the Transportation portal and update your plate at any time. This must be complete at least 2 business days prior to your NSC, otherwise you will not have an NSC parking permit. 

applicant.tamu.edu

Customize your schedule for Day 1 of your NSC by completing Session Selection through your AIS Checklist. Session Selection must be completed at least two business days before your NSC. Family members and guests will attend the sessions selected by the student.

Registering your family members in the Applicant Information System (AIS) will ensure that they get important updates and information prior to the NSC.

applicant.tamu.edu

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I want to change my major?

You may request a change of major via the Howdy Portal up to 1 week prior to Day 1 of the NSC. Go to the “Applicant” tab and select “Manage Applications.” Some colleges and majors have enrollment limits and will not accept a change of major once filled. Students may choose from only those colleges and majors with space available at the time of request, but a change of major is never guaranteed and majors can fill prior to processing your request.

When do I get My Aggie Card?

You will need to submit a photo online and wait for it to be approved. Once your photo is uploaded and approved before your NSC, you can pick it up at the General Services Complex while in College Station. Visit myaggiecard.tamu.edu for more information.

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Ph: 979-845-5826

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