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

Lobo Days / Orientation Spring 2012

All new incoming students for Spring 2012, including transfers and commuters are required to attend Lobo Days.   Orientation/Welcome Week activities  during Lobo Days will begin on move-in day, Monday, January 16, 2012 and continue through Wednesday, January 18, 2012.  Prior to orientation, students admission file must be complete and test scores must be on file.  The COMPASS test will be offered during Lobo Days for those students needing to test.  During orientation students will be able to meet with an academic advisor to register for classes, meet with financial aid, cashiers, post office, and get their student ID cards.  A one-time fee of $125.00 will be added to all new incoming student's bills.  Classes begin on Thursday, January 19, 2012.  For more information please contact Anita Banegas in the Lobo Den at (432)837-8982.  TO REGISTER FOR SPRING 2012 LOBO DAYS PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: orgsync.com/32654/forms/show/41284 

LOBO DAYS SCHEDULE - JANUARY 16-18, 2012

Admission files must be complete before registration.   If students are required to take the COMPASS, THEA, ACCUPLACER, or ASSET, those scores must be on file in the Sul Ross Registrar's office before you can be advised.  If you are in need of testing and can not test at home prior to coming to campus, please see information below to sign up for the test at Sul Ross.                       

TSI Testing Prior to Lobo Days

The State of Texas requires a basic skills (reading, writing, and math) assessment of all students enrolling in public higher education who are not exempt. 

Students who have not taken the THEA, COMPASS, ACCUPLACER or ASSET for Texas Success Initiative compliance must do so prior to enrolling in Sul Ross State University. Check with local community colleges/universities for tests offered and test dates in your area.

Official test scores must be on file with the registrar in order to properly advise during registration.  Students should contact the registrar at (432) 837-8713 to verify that scores are on file.

Compass testing will be available on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Students should call the Career Services and Testing Office at (432) 837-8178 or (432) 837-8357 in order to sign up for the COMPASS test. 

Students who call to sign up for testing should leave their name and number and indicate that they want to sign up for the COMPASS test on August 22nd. The cost of the test is $65.