Let’s Get Ready to ROAR!

Reimagine Orientation, Advising & Registration, our new student orientation.

As an admitted student to East Texas A&M, ROAR is an important step in your enrollment process and is mandatory for all new incoming students.

Unleash your inner Lion with ROAR! Our flexible (virtual or in-person) orientation equips new students for success at East Texas A&M. Dive into campus resources, navigate support systems, and prepare to thrive!

Check out the agendas below to see in detail all the areas we'll cover and what information you'll be learning while participating in your ROAR!

Sessions

Session Agenda
  • ROAR Kick-Off – Get excited about your upcoming attendance at East Texas A&M! Campus information and traditions will be covered during this session.
  • Residential Living and Learning (RLL) – A representative from RLL will go through campus housing options and other important information related to your housing needs.
  • Campus Health and Safety – A representative from our Student Health Center and University Police Department will go over some key facts and information.
  • Bacterial Meningitis Requirements – Information regarding bacterial meningitis requirements and how to upload your records will be covered during this session.
  • Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI) – Important information for students regarding TSI will be covered.

Session 2

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships – Hear important information from our Financial Aid office about what you need to have done and learn more about other educational funding opportunities.
  • Student Accounts – A representative from our student accounts. This portion will cover important information related to student billing and student accounts.
  • Academic Advising – A representative from our academic advising group will review important information about registering for classes and other related topics.

Session 3

  • Academic Support Services– Learn about all the excellent resources our students have available to them to help support academic success. Speakers will cover areas such as:
    • The Writing Center
    • Tutoring
    • TRIO
    • Velma K. Waters Library
  • Student Services– ETAMU offers our students a wide array of support services. During this session, you will learn about many areas, such as:
    • Student Disability Services
    • Campus Recreation
    • Career Development
    • Counseling Center

Session 4

  • Lion Card (University ID) – Learn how to get your student ID. You can upload everything online and then when you arrive on campus, you'll be able to go to the Lion Card Office and they’ll have your ID ready.
  • Question & Answer – This will be a great time to ask questions that have not been answered yet. We will do our best to answer any remaining questions we can answer or connect you to the departments that can assist.

Instructions for the virtual session:

  • Save Your Invite: Keep the email or calendar invite with the event link.
  • Use the Right Platform: Remember, the event is on Accelevents, not Zoom.
  • Click the Link at Event Time: The event link in your email works only when the event starts.
  • Need Help?: General questions about the events can contact [email protected]. If you did not receive an email invitation after submitting your registration form, please contact [email protected].

Session Agenda

Academic Success: Learn about all the resources you have at your fingertips to be successful as a student at East Texas A&M. Hear from Advising, Academic Success, The Writing Center, and Library Services. This is an excellent introduction to great people who want you to be successful here at ETAMU!

Campus Health and Safety: Learn about the health, safety, and security provided to our students at ETAMU. Health and safety are a significant priority for our campus. Hear from the University Police Department (UPD), Student Health Services, and our Counseling Center.

Money Matters: Money Matters will focus on the financial side of being a student. Hear from Financial Aid and Student Accounts and get greater detail on what to expect from these areas.

Living On Campus: Living on campus? Want to live on campus? This session will cover the details of living on campus and meal plans. Hear from Residential Living and Learning (RLL) with housing options and insight into what living on campus looks like. Also, find out information regarding meal plans through Sodexo.

Showcase Introductions and Student Engagement: Being a student at East Texas A&M is fun! Learn about all the exciting and interesting things available to our students on campus and in the classroom.

Meet people from the following areas:

  • Campus Recreation
  • Student Engagement
  • Counseling Center
  • TRiO
  • Health Services
  • Student Disabilities
  • Veteran Services
  • Student Advocacy and Support
  • Career Development
  • And others…

You can follow up with most of these people during the campus showcase with any questions about their areas.

It is recommended that you complete the following:

    1. Verify your bacterial meningitis status and requirements.
    2. Submit official and final high school transcripts and any required college transcripts.
      • Send your school transcript via our secure document upload: tamuc.edu/sendtranscripts or request that your official high school transcript and transcripts for any college credit you have completed be sent to the Admissions office electronically or via mail in a sealed envelope to:
      • East Texas A&M University
        Office of Undergraduate Admissions
        PO Box 3011
        Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
    3. Verify your TSI (Texas Success Initiative) requirements.
    4. Upload your photo and create your digital credential (Digital Lion Card)
    5. Once all the items above have been completed, contact your advisor and register for classes.

After completing your ROAR Checklist, you will be ready to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to register for your courses. Please email your academic advisor to get scheduled: [email protected].

Freshmen students new to East Texas A&M after high school graduation must attend either a virtual or an in-person session.

We are pleased to provide you with the following option to attend either a virtual or an on-campus in-person session for ROAR:

SPRING 2025 STUDENTS

Virtual Session – October 25, 2024 (Fri)
Virtual Session – November 15, 2024 (Fri)
Virtual Session – December 13, 2024 (Fri)

SUMMER 2025 STUDENTS

Virtual Session – March 21, 2025 (Fri)
Virtual Session – April 18, 2025 (Fri)

FALL 2025 STUDENTS

Veteran’s Virtual Session – May 13, 2025 (Tues)
On-Campus Event – May 30, 2025 (Fri)
Rising Lion On-Campus Event – June 6, 2025 (Fri)
On-Campus Event – June 13, 2025 (Fri)
On-Campus Event – June 20, 2025 (Fri)
On-Campus Event – June 27, 2025 (Fri)
On-Campus Event – July 18, 2025 (Fri)
On-Campus Event – July 25, 2025 (Fri)

Please follow these steps to submit your ROAR reservation:

  1. Log in to the Student Application Portal using the email address used to submit your application for admission.
  2. Check your application status and accept your admission offer.
  3. Select your preferred ROAR session and complete your reservation.

Transfer students who are new to East Texas A&M after attending or graduating from a 2-year community college or university are required to attend either a virtual or an in-person session.

We are pleased to provide you with the following option to attend either a virtual or an on-campus in-person session for Summer ROAR:

SPRING 2025 STUDENTS

Virtual Session – October 25, 2024 (Fri)
Virtual Session – November 15, 2024 (Fri)
Virtual Session – December 13, 2024 (Fri)

SUMMER 2025 STUDENTS

Virtual Session – March 21, 2025 (Fri)
Virtual Session – April 18, 2025 (Fri)

FALL 2025 STUDENTS

Virtual Session – May 9, 2025 (Fri)
Veteran’s Virtual Session – May 13, 2025 (Tues)
On-Campus Event – May 23, 2025 (Fri)
Virtual Session – June 17, 2025 (Tues)
On-Campus Event – July 11, 2025 (Fri)
Virtual Session – July 16, 2025 (Tues)

When ROAR dates are announced, please follow these steps to submit your Summer ROAR reservation:

  1. Log in to the Student Application Portal using the email address used to submit your application for admission.
  2. Check your application status and accept your admission offer.
  3. Select your preferred ROAR session and complete your reservation.

Any student with prior college experience, transferring from a 4-year university, or who graduated from high school over 2 years ago and attending East Texas A&M as an adult learner student must complete an online orientation. A session link will be sent to your email address.

Students enrolled in our 100% online degree programs and Competency-Based Programs (CBE) are required to complete an online orientation and should contact their advisor to get started: [email protected]

ROAR Frequently Asked Questions

Am I required to attend ROAR?

All freshmen students who are newly attending East Texas A&M after high school graduation or have earned less than 12 transferrable credit hours from a prior 2-year college experience are required to attend either a virtual or an in-person session. An optional program for parents and families will also be available. Any student with more than 12 transferrable credit hours of prior college experience (after high school graduation) transferring from a 4-year university, or who graduated from high school more than 2 years ago must complete an online orientation.

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Are transfer students required to attend ROAR?

All transfer students who are newly attending East Texas A&M after attending or graduating from a 2-year community college or university are required to attend either a virtual or an in-person session.  Any student with more than 12 transferrable credit hours of prior college experience (after high school graduation) transferring from a 4-year university, or who graduated from high school more than 2 years ago must complete an online orientation.

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How do I sign up for a ROAR session?

Freshman and Transfer students from a 2-year community college or university, once admitted to East Texas A&M, can reserve a spot for a ROAR session by logging into the Applicant Portal. All other students will receive a link to the online orientation via email.

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Is there a cost for ROAR?

ROAR is an important step in your enrollment process at East Texas A&M and is mandatory for all new incoming students. The fee for ROAR is $100 and assessed to ALL new students without exception, participation, and regardless of what type of session you complete. The ROAR fee posts directly to your student account. If applicable, financial aid can apply to ROAR charges, otherwise, this communication confirms your responsibility for payment of the $100 ROAR fee.

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Are parents or family members required to attend ROAR?

No, the Parent and Family Orientation is an optional program that parents and family members may attend if desired.

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Is there a cost for parents and guests to attend ROAR?

There is a cost for parents and guests to attend in-person ROAR sessions. All associated costs will be presented during the reservation process.

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