Bulldog Beginnings
WELCOME BULLDOGS!
We are so glad you are here! Bulldog Beginnings is designed for you learn to navigate around campus, get familiar with resources, student engagement, meet new lifelong friends and start your college journey.
We are so glad you are here!
Move-in times for residential students are based on which residence hall they will be living in. Times will be posted on the . Once you arrive on campus, Student/Family will come into campus from Kingsbury St. and go down Fleming. They will then stop at the intersection and be given directions on where to go from there.
Webinar Series
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Understanding the Financial Aid Offer & Billing Statement
Date: Wednesday, June 11th 12-1 PM
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Pursuing your education is an investment in your future. We are partnering with Student Financial Services to guide you through a sample Financial Aid Offer and Billing Statement to ensure you have a clear understanding of the financial commitment in continuing your education at ¹ú²ú̽»¨. While staff may not be able to answer student-specific questions, they’ll address general questions.
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Parents & Supporters: Tips for Supporting your Student
Date: Wednesday, June 18th 12-1 PM
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The transition to college is a season in which many students are learning how to advocate for themselves and take more ownership of their decisions. ¹ú²ú̽»¨ understands the important role parents, families, and supporters play in students navigating this transition and their students’ success. Join us for a parent panel as ¹ú²ú̽»¨ parents share tips on how they supported their students. We’ll also share about the variety of resources available for parents and family members, including ¹ú²ú̽»¨'s web resources, monthly parent emails, as well as Bulldogs Beginnings, ¹ú²ú̽»¨â€™s orientation experience.
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Acing Your Academics
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 12-1 PM
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In talking with first-year students and faculty from our First Year Experience course, adjusting to the academic expectations of college is one of the biggest challenges in the first semester. For this session we’re partnering with Student Success & Retention and Academic Affairs to guide you in how to be academically prepared for the first semester. We’ll go over how to read a syllabus, how to prepare for class, and tips for excelling academically. Hear directly from faculty about how you can make a strong start to the semester.
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Finding Community: Getting Involved & Living on Campus
Wednesday, July 23, 12-1 PM
Passcode: x47s7DJ*
Building a social network is an important aspect of student success. This session is focused on how students can find and connect with others, whether commuting or living on campus. The Director of Student Engagement will share where and how students can start connecting with student organizations and what events to look forward to during Weeks of Welcome. The Director of Campus Living will also lead a discussion on what you need to know about living on campus and what to expect on move-in day.
Hotel Reservations
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Hampton Inn
¹ú²ú̽»¨ has worked with Hampton Inn Seguin to secure a discounted rate for parents and families during Orientation weekend.
Rate of $149 + tax for a king room or $159 + tax for a double queen room, based upon availability. To make reservations, parents will need to contact the hotel directly to request the ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Orientation Weekend Rate.
Hampton Inn Seguin
Address: 1130 Larkin Ave, Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: (830) 379-4400
Call Hampton Inn Seguin for reservations
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seguin
Address: 1501 TX-46 N, Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: (830) 372-0567
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Contact Us
Sierra Smith, M.S.
For any information regarding ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Bulldog Beginnings, Bulldog Orientation, First Year Students and Transfer Students, please contact Sierra Smith in Student Affairs.