Sul Ross State University
A Member of the Texas State University System

SRSU Orientation

To ensure the transition into a new college environment goes as smoothly as possible, Sul Ross State University conducts orientation sessions. During these events students will meet faculty, staff and new classmates; become better acquainted with the campus; find out about student activities; learn more about university policies and procedures; get answers to questions about university life; and register for classes.

All new and transfer students must attend a session. Students who do not register will automatically be enrolled in the orientation class, COMM 1101, which meets at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Upcoming Sessions for Spring 2010

• Spring Lobo Camp: January 19-20, 2010

Upcoming Sessions for Fall 2010

• Pass Program: June 13-25, 2010 (First time freshman only.)
• Lobo Camp I: July 5-7, 2010 
• Lobo Camp II: July 18-20, 2010
• Lobo Camp III: August 1-3, 2010
• Late Lobo Camp: August 22-24, 2010

Students must be admitted to Sul Ross State University before registering for orientation. Call the registrar's office at (432) 837-8713 for any questions about an admissions file.

Registering for Orientation

An orientation registration form will be mailed out only to prospective students who have been accepted to Sul Ross. There are several ways to register:

• Register by phone: call (432) 837-8982
• Register by mail: mail the completed registration form to Sul Ross State University, Orientation Registration, Box C-61, Alpine, TX 79832
• Register by fax: fax the completed registration form to (432) 837-8363
• Register online

Payments may be made with Visa or MasterCard, check or money order. Registration deadline is normally 5 p.m. Wednesday prior to the orientation event.

To cancel registration, contact the Office of Recruiting and Admissions at least 10 days before the session. Cancellation refunds, less a $25 processing fee, will be mailed about four to six weeks after cancellation.

Testing Prior to Orientation

The state of Texas requires a basic skills (reading, writing, and math) assessment of all students enrolling in public higher education. Students who have not taken the THEA/COMPASS or a state-approved alternative tests for Texas State Initiative compliance must do so prior to attending orientation. Check with local community colleges/universities for tests offered and test dates.

Official test scores must be on file with the registrar in order to do proper academic advising during the orientation session. Students should contact the registrar at (432) 837-8713 to verify that scores are on file.

To test at Sul Ross, call the Office of Career Services and Testing at (432) 837-8178 or (432) 837-8357 to register for the COMPASS. Students who call to register for the test should leave their name and number and indicate that they want to register for COMPASS. The cost of the test is $65.

Students may check with local testing centers at community colleges or universities to take any of the TSI tests prior to attending orientation. Fees will vary at all testing centers.