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Admitted Student Day

Your Journey Through Lion Country Starts Today!

Welcome, Future Lions! We are thrilled to celebrate your acceptance and share the incredible opportunities that await you at East Texas A&M University on April 25, 2026.

Join us to explore degree programs, tour the halls, meet your future peers, and get ready for a fun-filled day that kicks off your university experience!

Why Attend?

Getting involved early is a proven step toward college success!

Build social and academic connections before classes start.
Explore academic buildings,
Connect with your future professors,
Begin your freshman year with confidence.

Bring Your Support Squad

College success is a team effort—we encourage you to attend and be part of your student's journey.

Family sessions highlight resources that support your student's success, safety, and path to graduation.
Meet faculty, tour residence and sorority halls, and learn how to support your student's transition to university life.
Celebrate this milestone alongside your student.

Students engaged during Pride Preview Day 2025

Enrollment specialist sitting at her desk helping a student with paperwork

Take Care of Business

Get a true feel for campus life and check all those critical final items off your to-do list while you’re here. During Admitted Student Day, you and your family can:

Tour the exact residence halls where you could be living.
Speak one-on-one with Financial Aid to lock in your scholarships.
Learn about registering for classes and academic advising.
Finalize necessary enrollment and housing paperwork.

Bring your questions and your enthusiasm! Our dedicated advisors and staff look forward to making your transition to East Texas A&M as smooth and informative as possible.

Schedule At-A-Glance

*RSC = Rayburn Student Center (All locations are marked on the provided campus maps).

When You Arrive

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Check-in — Journalism Building
9:30 – 9:50 a.m. | Opening Kick-off — Ferguson Auditorium

Come-And-Go Events

10:00 – 11:15 a.m. | Academic Receptions — Check Description of Events & Campus Map
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch — Lion’s Mane Cafe, 1st Floor RSC
Starting at 11:00 a.m. | Campus Tours — Meet by Leonidas Statue outside RSC
Starting at 11:00 a.m. | Residence Hall Tours — Phase III, Pride Rock and/or Whitley (Shuttle departs from statue)
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Student Life Expo and Tailgate — Walking Mall near Great Lawn
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Sorority Hall Tours — Sorority & Women’s Halls (No shuttle available)

Presentation Sessions — 2nd Floor RSC

Enrollment “Next Steps” — Legacy A&B (11:00 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.)
Financial Aid — Innovation A&B (11:00 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m.)
R.O.A.R. — Ambition A&B (12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m.)
Residential Living & Learning — RSC Conf. Room C (10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.)
Lion Camp — Pride (11:00 a.m. / 12:00 p.m.)
PSA — Determination (11:30 a.m. / 12:00 p.m.)
Honors College — Dedication (1:00 p.m.)

Survey & Yard Sign Pickup

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
The Club — 1st Floor RSC

Registration Rally

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (By invite only!)
RSC Conference Room A&B — 2nd Floor RSC

Description of Events

President’s Kick-off

Welcome, Future Lions! Meet President Mark Rudin and Student Government President Estefania Olivas as they extend their warmest welcome to the newest members of the Pride!

Walking Campus Tours

Take a campus tour with one of our student Lion Ambassadors to learn about all the great things we offer. Meet by Leonidas Statue outside RSC. Please allow 30-40 minutes for each tour. Tours leave every 15 minutes starting at 11 a.m.

Residence Hall Tours (11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

See where you'll live while Commerce is your “home away from home” in our comfortable residence halls. Phase III, Pride Rock and Whitley will be open for viewings. Shuttle departs from Leonidas Statue.

Sorority Housing Tours (1 – 3 p.m.)

All women and their guests are invited to the College Panhellenic Council Open House Tours. Explore sorority life, meet members, and learn about recruitment. The first 100 guests receive a free Kona Ice snow cone.

Academic Receptions

Meet the Dean, faculty and soon-to-be classmates from your future academic college.

College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources: C.J. Austin Eng. & Tech/Ag Sciences 253
College of Business: McDowell Business Administration, 3rd Floor 343
College of Education & Human Services: Nursing & Health Sciences 175
College of Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts: Talbot Hall Lobby
College of Science & Engineering: McFarland Science Building Lobby

Enrollment “Next Steps” Presentations

Learn about the next steps to becoming a Lion, admission basics, our Lion Athletics events and more!

An Overview: Financial Aid Awards

Learn about the different financial aid opportunities and understand how to pay for your college experience.

R.O.A.R. (Reimagine Orientation, Advising and Registration)

Unleash your inner Lion with ROAR! Dive into campus resources, navigate support systems and prepare to thrive!

Residential Living & Learning Session

Join our session to learn more about housing options, important dates, meal plans, and what everyday life on campus looks like.

Lion Camp Presentation

Lion Camp is the “MUST” tradition for new students. Meet other new Lions, get to know leaders and learn about campus life, spirit and traditions.

PSA

The PSA program is designed for pre-qualified students who did not receive first-year admission to Texas A&M University to start their journey here.

Student Life Expo

Meet students and organizations you might like to be a part of when you’re a student!

Honors College

Discover what it means to be in Honors at ETAMU!
Honors College Mixer (Begins at 2:30 p.m.): Accepted Fall 2025 Honors College cohort students are encouraged to attend a mixer at Mug’s on the Square.