Bulldog Beginnings
Transitioning into university life is challenging. Bulldog Beginnings is designed to help students meet that challenge.
Bulldog Beginnings
Bulldog Beginnings is a two-part program designed to orient students to life at TLU and provide the best possible start to a successful education. Most of all, it's an opportunity to meet new people, adjust to a new environment, develop friendships, and become involved in a new community. Bulldog Beginnings: Part I will take place on January 14th.
Bulldog Beginnings is Texas Lutheran University's Orientation program and is required for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Bulldog Beginnings: Part I
Students will attend Bulldog Beginnings: Spring on January 14th
Residential Students
Move-in times for residential students are based on which residence hall they will be living in. Times will be posted on the Campus Living MyTLU page. Once you arrive on campus on Saturday, August 24, we are asking everyone to enter campus at W. Kingsbury St. (Highway 90) and Fritz St. You will see Bulldog Stadium on your right and the baseball and softball fields on your left. Student Affairs staff will be at the arrival tent to provide directions on unloading and moving into the residence halls.
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View The Fall 2024 Move-In Guide
Watch Our Move-In Video
2024 Summer Webinar Series
TLU’s Student Affairs team has prepared four summer webinars for incoming students and families to learn more about specific on-campus resources. There is no registration required; just join using the Zoom link provided below.
Wednesday, June 12, 12-1 PM
Resources for Parents & Families
TLU understands the important role parents and families play in student success. We want to ensure you are equipped with the resources available to continue to support your student as they transition into their first year of college. Join us to learn more about the variety of resources available for parents and family members, including TLU's web resources, events, monthly parent emails, the parent handbook, as well as Bulldog Beginnings.
Watch Recording
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Wednesday, June 26, 12-1 PM
Resources for Parents & Families of First-Generation College Students
With more than 50% of the TLU student body composed of first-generation college students, we understand many common challenges students may face throughout their college experience. Join us to learn how parents can play a supportive role in their student's life by working with TLU staff members. The session will also highlight the resources available to our first-generation students, including the Living and Learning Community (LLC), First-Gen mixers to network with faculty, staff, and alumni, the pinning ceremony, and specific study sessions.
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Wednesday, July 10, 12-1 PM
Exploring Interests & Careers
Join our Student Affairs staff as they showcase opportunities for students to explore interests and how to use those experiences to inform and enhance their career choices. We will highlight online resources like Connect@TLU, Give Pulse, Big Interview, and Handshake that students can begin exploring over the summer.
Watch Recording
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Wednesday, July 31, 12-1 PM
Living On Campus & Fall Move-In
Join our Campus Living staff for a discussion on what you need to know about living on campus and what to expect on move-in day, Saturday, August 24. We will also review resident policies and take questions from attendees.
Watch Recording
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