Manor, Texas – Thursday, March 22, 2012 – Manor New Tech High School

Austin, Texas – Friday – March 23, 2012 – Crockett High School; Thursday, March 29, 2012 – San Juan Diego Catholic High School

Pflugerville, Texas – Tuesday, March 27, 2012 – Pflugerville High School

Seattle, Washington – Thursday, March 29, 2012 - Rainier Beach High School

All prospective students are invited to University Day, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Huston-Tillotson University. This day will showcase an academic fair, student life exhibition, live music, lunch, and  more.

  Confirm a day of knowledge, food, and fun.

RSVP at admission@htu.edu

Schedule

Now is the time to enroll for the Spring 2012 semester.  SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Apply online now and submit transcript(s) and SAT/ACT scores. Contact an Admission Counselor at 512.505.3028 if you have questions about your enrollment status.

Transfer Orientation/Registration

The faculty, staff, and students at Huston-Tillotson University look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to our campus.  The orientation program is designed to help students better adjust to the HT experience, academic expectations, social life, the City of Austin, campus culture, residence life, and other areas.  Whether a first-year student or a transfer student, you’ll want to start the year with orientation. Contact Enrollment Management at 512.505.3028 or admission@htu.edu for more information.

Reminders:

• Retrieve your final official transcript
• Mail in your health form and retrieve immunization records
• Fill out and mail a housing application or housing waiver
• Pay $150 housing deposit
• Shop for items to bring

You will receive your housing assignment in the mail.  Your prompt payment of the $150 deposit and proof of immunization records assures your room assignment on a first-come, first served basis.  For residence hall inquiries, please contact the staff at 512.505.6411 or admission@htu.edu.

Admission Reminders

Bring final official transcripts to orientation.  Students will not be allowed to register if final documents have not been received in the admissin office. 

Health

All admitted students are required to show proof of medical coverage or they must purchase coverage from the University carrier before completing the registrationprocess.  In accordance with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, a student shall show acceptable evidence of vaccination to include Bacterial Meningitis prior to entry, attendance, or transfer to a  private institution of higher education. The information will remain confidential.  If you have not received the health form, please call the Campus Nurse at 512.505.3039 or dgdean @htu.edu for more information.

Contact Enrollment Management at 512.505.3028, if you have questions.

What to bring and not to bring to the Residence Halls

Please note that all students are required to live on campus, unless they reside in the Austin area with a legal guardian, are married and living with their spouse, are a veteran with a minimum of two years active military service, are responsible for one more dependent children living with you, are 23 years of age or older, are the legal owner of a home in the Austin area, or have 60 or more credit hours from HT, and/or 6 hours accepted by HT if you are a transfer student.  All dependent students who receive Institutional Scholarships that meet or exceed tuition are required to love on campus. Checklist of items to bring. 

New Student Orientation

All orientation events are mandatory for first-year students.

The faculty, staff, and students at Huston-Tillotson University look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to our campus.  The orientation program is designed to help students better adjust to the HT experience, academic expectations, social life, the City of Austin, campus culture, residence life, and other areas. 

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I move into the residence hall?  Did you participate in summer registration?
_  No. Move in -Aug. 17 at 9 a.m.
_ Yes. Move in Aug. 18 at 9 a.m.

What is the dress for orientation?  Except for the matriculation ceremony on Sunday, which requires business attire, casual dress is appropriate for orientation.

Is orientation mandatory for first-year and transfer students? FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENT, ALL ORIENTATION EVENTS ARE MANDATORY as each program is designed to assist you in your transition into the University.  Fors transfer students, we highly recommend that you attend orientation but only Friday, August 19 is mandatory.

Does a new student need the University’s health insurance? No.  however, if you elect not to receive the University’s insurance plan, you must bring proof of another insurance carrier at the time of orientation.