What Do I Need to Complete Before Attending Orientation?

In order to make your orientation the best possible experience, we ask that each student has completed the following items:

Set up your TWU Pioneer Portal account

A Pioneer Portal account is required for all TWU students, faculty and staff to access the network and university systems.

Students may create a Portal account 3–5 business days after applying to TWU through ApplyTexas.org, using the TWU Student ID you receive by email.

• Create your TWU Pioneer Portal Account.
• Access your TWU Pioneer Portal Account.
• Remember your username and password.
• Need help? Email the Technology Service Desk or call 940.898.3971.

Set Up MFA in Google and Microsoft

TWU has implemented multi-factor authentication for various systems across the university. You will be required to enable all MFA (Google 2-Step Verification and Microsoft 365 MFA) to create and access Pioneer Portal and set up your TWU Gmail account. Follow these steps to enable the MFA 2-step verification for access to your TWU Gmail and Microsoft accounts:

• Turning on Multi-Factor-Authentication (MFA) in Google
• Turning on Multi-Factor-Authentication (MFA) in Microsoft

Access your TWU Gmail account

• Login at Gmail. You may need to add an account.
• Use your full TWU email address (AUser@twu.edu) and password
• Set your TWU Gmail up on your mobile device
• Need help? Visit the How to log into TWU Gmail page

Register for first-year student orientation

Register for First-Year Student Orientation.

Apply for financial aid and scholarships

• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Accept any financial aid awarded through Pioneer Portal
• Visit Applying for Scholarships at TWU for more information

Apply for housing

• View the Residency Requirements.
• View the Room Rates.
• Join a Living Learning Community.
• Complete the Housing Application.

Get vaccinated

Read more at the Student Health Services Meningitis page.

Know your TSI requirements

• Check your TSI status in your Pioneer Portal.
• Register for TSI tests if required.

Submit final transcripts

Send final transcript with high school graduation date to Admissions Processing.

Questions?

Search the A-Z Index.

Page last updated 3:28 PM, June 10, 2025