Frequently Asked Questions

General Orientation Information

• Am I required to attend orientation?
  • Graduate Orientation is optional but highly encourage. 
• What is Orientation?
  • Orientation is a way for the Graduate students to get to know the campus prior to the first day of classes. 
• Who can attend Orientation?
  • Any graduate student that has been accepted to the University for the Fall 2013 semester and any guests that the student wishes to invited.
• When is Orientation?
  • For those that have been accepted for the Fall 2013 semester your orientation is August 20, 2013
• What do I need to do before I come to orientation?
  • You will need to register for orientation. Please note that our registration for Graduate Orientation will be up the first week of November.
• What do I need to bring?
  • Bacterial Meningitis vaccination record (Required in order to register for classes)
  • Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
  • A sweater, as some of the meeting rooms may be cool
• Where will I stay during Orientation?
  • Graduate Orientation is a one-day program; therefore it will be up to the student and/or their guests as to if you stay in Denton for the evening. Denton has many hotels throughout the town that would be more than happy to accommodate you and/or your guests.
• 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.
• Can I change the number of guests I am bringing after registering?
  • We can accommodate guest changes at any time, but you will be responsible to pay for the number of guests you bring with you that morning during check-in.

Orientation Program Information

• What time does the Orientation Program begin?
  • Orientation begins promptly around 2:30pm in Hubbard Hall.
• What time does the Orientation program end?
  • Orientation ends around 6:30pm.
• Do I have to see an advisor?
  • Graduate advisors will not be on hand to answer any specific questions.  If you have a questions about your specific courses you will need to contact your graduate advisor on your own.  However if you are trying to register for classes and you have a "Student Orientation" hold on your account pleas please contact the Center for Student Development at 940-898-3626 or email orientation@twu.edu
• Where do I park?
  • You may park anywhere on campus as long as you do not have a TWU decal on your vehicle and you do not park in any Disability or State Vehicle parking spaces (both of these are marked with a white curb). For a map of campus please click here.
• Can I stay overnight?
  • Graduate Orientation is a one-day program; therefore it will be up to the student and/or their guests as to if you stay in Denton for the evening. Denton has many hotels throughout the town that would be more than happy to accommodate you and/or your guests.

Orientation Payment Information

• What is the fee to attend Orientation?
  • Graduate Student Orientation fee is $20
  • Parent/Guest fee is $20
• What does this fee include?
  • The fee includes but is not limited to a meal, handbooks, program materials, t-shirt, and other supplies to help ensure that all our Graduate students have a good start in the fall.
• How do I pay the Orientation fee?
  • Graduate Students and guest need to pay their fee at the time they register for Orientation or when they arrive at Orientation check-in. 
• What is the cancellation policy?
  • All cancellations must be requested in writing two weeks prior to the date of orientation to the Center for Student Development in order to receive a refund totaling the amount you paid less a $10.00 administration charge.  Any requests received within two weeks of the date of Orientation or after the Orientation program has begun will not receive a refund.  Please note that if you wish to simply change your date, email TWU Orientation at orientation@twu.edu