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ON YOUR ADMISSION TOTEXAS A&M ENGINEERINGAT GALVESTONaggieboundWelcome to the Aggie Family! Share a pic of yourself with your Fightin’ Texas Aggie banner and #Aggiebound.MORE INFO FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS IS AVAILABLE AT ADMISSIONS.TAMU.EDU/IGOTIN.

NOW THAT YOU’RE ADMITTED1Register for a New Student ConferenceAccept your offer of admission to Texas A&M Engineeringat Galveston by registering for a mandatory New StudentConference (NSC).NSC fees can be deferred if you used an application fee waiverfor the Texas A&M application for admission. NSC fee deferralmeans the fee will be added to your tuition bill. You maychoose this option online during NSC registration allowing youto register without making a payment. Your conference fee isnonrefundable.If you DO NOT register for an NSC in AIS by the deadlinewe will assume you have declined your offer and cancelyour admission. Please note, accepting your financial aidpackage does NOT mean that you have accepted your offer ofadmission. That process is independent from NSC registration.2Application termDeadlineSpring 202012 / 15 / 2019Summer / Fall 202005 / 01 / 2020Note: New Student Conference dates will be posted in theApplicant Information System.New Student Conference Frequently Asked QuestionsWHAT HAPPENS AT NSC?Your NSC is a critical component of your future success asan Aggie. At your NSC you will register for courses as well aslearn how to take full advantage of all the academic programs,student services and extracurricular activities Texas A&MGalveston Campus has to offer.CAN I BRING GUESTS TO MY NSC?Yes, we welcome family members to come support theirstudent as they begin this next part of their lives. Familymembers and guests must register to attend.HOW DO I RESCHEDULE MY NSC?There is a reschedule button in AIS on the My App Status tab.Only conferences with available seats will be displayed.IF I REGISTER FOR MY NSC, AM I OBLIGATED TO ATTENDTEXAS A&M GALVESTON CAMPUS?We consider registration for an NSC as a confirmation that youwill be attending Texas A&M. If you decide not to attend afterregistering for a conference, please cancel your admission athowdy.tamu.edu via the Applicant tab, Manage Applications.Your conference fee is nonrefundable.Apply for On-Campus HousingStudents at Texas A&M Galveston Campus are required to liveon campus until the age of 21. Housing assignments are madeon a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend submittingyour housing application as soon as possible. You may applyfor housing at tamug.edu/reslife/Housing/Apply.html.Housing Questions: 409.740.44453Submit Your Bacterial Meningitis Immunization RecordAll incoming students are required to use Med Proctor tosubmit Bacterial Meningitis immunization records. Visitmedproctor.com and click “register” to create your accountand download the required immunization forms.Proof of vaccination must be provided at least two weeksprior to your NSC. You will not be able to check in for yourconference or register for classes until this requirement is met.Fee Questions: 979.458.5155Registration Questions: 979.845.1060NSC REGISTRATION DEADLINESIMPORTANT du/meningitis4Complete NSC Online OrientationBefore attending the NSC all students must complete themandatory online orientation. The modules will set you upfor success at the NSC. Summer and Fall admits should planto complete the orientation beginning early May. Completeonline orientation at howdy.tamu.edu, My Record tab.newaggie.tamu.edu/requirementsNew Student & Family Programs: 979.845.58265Select a Tuition Rate CodeIn-state residents will be offered a choice between avariable rate tuition plan or a locked-rate (fixed) tuitionplan. Nonresident students are not eligible for locked-ratetuition and will be assigned the variable rate.You must select your rate code before attending your NSC. Goto howdy.tamu.edu, click the icon labeled ‘Howdy Checklist’at the top then choose the ‘Undergraduate Tuition Rate CodeSelection’ checklist item to make your selection. The choicewill be offered prior to your first semester of enrollment andcannot be changed in future semesters.admissions.tamu.edu/freshman/costTexas A&M University meets requirements of the Texas Education Code,Section 54.017 regarding fixed tuition for undergraduate students.

REGARDING YOUR FRESHMAN ADMISSION6ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSFOR INTERNATIONALSTUDENTSTake the Math Placement ExamThe Math Placement Exam (MPE) is a multiple-choice, onlineexamination that helps your academic advisor determinewhich mathematics course you should take to ensureacademic success in your major. All incoming freshmen arerequired to complete the MPE. Students enrolling in theCollege of Engineering will take the MPE on Day 2 of their NSC.Students in this college may take two practice exams prior totheir NSC and are encouraged to do so. To take the MPE, goto howdy.tamu.edu, select the Applicant tab and follow theinstructions.11math.tamu.edu/placementMath Placement Exam Questions: 979.845.75547Complete the Texas Success Initiative Pre-AssessmentActivity and the TSI Assessment TestYour TSI status will be noted on AIS. If you are not exempt,you must complete the mandatory Texas Success Initiative(TSI) Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) and then take the TSIAssessment Test before attending an NSC. Non-exemptstudents will be blocked from registering for all classesduring the NSC until the TSI PAA has been completed, theTSI Assessment Test has been taken and scores are on fileat Texas A&M. If you have taken the TSI Assessment Testanywhere other than Texas A&M, please do not assume thatyour test scores have been sent veTexas Success Initiative Questions: 979.458.49008910Obtain Appropriate Immigration Documents(if applicable)International Student Services (ISS) issues the I-20 andDS-2019 for international students to apply for an F1 or J1 visa.The process for applying for an I-20 or DS-2019 is located attx.ag/issdocuments.Document Issuance Questions: 979.845.1824,979.862.4633 (fax) or iss@tamu.edu1213Complete the Mandatory International StudentOrientation and Check-InInternational students should complete the mandatory onlinecheck-in at tx.ag/ISSorientation prior to arriving. Once youcomplete the online orientation, please sign up for a check-inappointment so that your registration hold may be removed.Health InsuranceInternational students with F1 or J1 visas are automaticallyenrolled in and charged for comprehensive health insuranceand repatriation/evacuation coverage while in the U.S. andenrolled at Texas A&M University.tx.ag/ISSinsuranceSend Final High School Transcripts with GraduationDate by August 15Final high school transcripts are due by August 15. Please sendthem as early as possible.Send Official College Transcripts(if applicable)If you took dual credit or attended college prior to enrolling atTexas A&M Galveston Campus, send ALL college transcripts.Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)The College of Engineering requires students to purchase acomputer to complement the course instruction.tx.ag/BYODpage 3

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PRE-ENROLLMENT CHECKLISTThe checklist on this page will help you prepare for your first year.This checklist is also available in AIS with links to help you complete tasks required for enrollment.o REGISTER FOR A NEW STUDENT CONFERENCE (NSC)IN AIS AT HOWDY.TAMU.EDU VIA THE APPLICANT TABComplete NSC Family and Guest Registration.o Complete New Student & Family Programs onlineorientation.newaggie.tamu.edu/onlineo Apply for on-campus housing at Galveston. All studentsunder 21 years old are required to live on campus.tamug.edu/reslifeo Apply for financial aid (FAFSA/TASFA). Financial aid isawarded by Texas A&M, College Station.financialaid.tamu.eduo Provide proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination.medproctor.com/tamu-immunizationo Select a Tuition Rate Code (if applicable).howdy.tamu.eduo Fulfill the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirement s-Initiativeo Prepare for the Math Placement Exam and complete asinstructed.math.tamu.edu/placemento Complete the Lab Safety Acknowledgmentvia the My Record tab.howdy.tamu.eduo Verify residency in AIS via the Applicant tab.howdy.tamu.eduo Log in to your Texas A&M email account with your NetIDand password.google.tamu.eduo Send your final official high school transcript via TREx ormail when it is available.o Send your AP/IB scores to qualify for and claim collegecredit (if applicable).o Send your official college transcript(s) (if applicable).o Submit your photo for your Aggie ID Card atmyaggiecard.tamu.edu/AggieCard/Photo.page 6ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSFOR INTERNATIONALSTUDENTSo Learn about international student visa information.o Complete the International Student Services (ISS) Onlinecheck-in.o Submit the required paperwork to ISS.o Review the university policy requiring all internationalstudents to maintain health insurance.tx.ag/ISSinsuranceo Apply for financial aid for-aid

GENERAL INFORMATIONHowdy Web PortalHowdy is a “one-stop shop” for your student information anduniversity resources. Howdy provides helpful informationabout financial aid, housing, registration, paymentdeadlines and more. Check Howdy regularly for importantannouncements, news and event information.howdy.tamu.eduHowdy Portal Questions/Problems: 979.845.8300Activate Your Texas A&M Email AccountOnce you have registered for your NSC, a Texas A&MGalveston Campus email account is available for you. Youremail address will be your NETID@tamug.edu. This emailaddress will be used for all official school correspondence.It is important to activate this account and check it regularly.Activate your account at google.tamu.edu.Apply For Financial AidTexas A&M University offers many financial aid options to helpyou pay for college. Scholarships & Financial Aid can assist youwith learning about and applying for aid.In order to be eligible for financial assistance, you must firstsubmit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) atfafsa.gov. The FAFSA is used to award grants, loans and workstudy programs. There is no cost to submit the FAFSA, and itmust be renewed every year. Although there is no deadlinefor submitting the FAFSA, priority is given to students whoapply early. The FAFSA school code for Texas A&M Universityis 003632.Veterans, or dependents of veterans, who plan to utilizemilitary benefits should contact Veteran Services. Forinformation, visit veterans.tamu.edu.financialaid.tamu.eduFinancial Aid Questions: 979.845.3236Commitment to DiversityTexas A&M University has a strong institutional commitmentto the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, admissionto Texas A&M Galveston Campus and any of its sponsoredprograms is open to all qualified individuals. Texas A&MUniversity does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’sdisability and complies with Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) inits admissions, accessibility, treatment and employment ofstudents in its programs and activities.Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policyand Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act)Information regarding campus security and safetyresources, policies, and procedures for safety (reportingcrimes and emergencies, crime awareness and prevention,and security of campus facilities and residence halls),alcohol, drugs, weapons and sexual assault, and crimeinformation is on the websites upd.tamu.edu anded.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html.page 7