Let’s Get Ready to ROAR!

Reimagine Orientation, Advising & Registration, our new student orientation.

As an admitted student to East Texas A&M, ROAR is an important step in your enrollment process and is mandatory for all new incoming students.

Unleash your inner Lion with ROAR! Our flexible orientation—offered both virtually and in person—equips new students for success at East Texas A&M. During ROAR, you’ll dive into campus resources, navigate support systems, and gain everything you need to thrive.

To get started, follow these quick steps:

  1. Log in to the Student Applicant Portal using the email you used when applying to East Texas A&M.
  2. Check your application status and accept your admission offer.
  3. Select your preferred ROAR session and complete your reservation.

Ready to reserve your ROAR session?

Log in to the Student Applicant Portal

Check out the session agendas below to see everything we'll cover—and what you’ll learn—throughout your ROAR experience!

View the Virtual Agenda

Before Your Event

  • Save Your Invite: Keep the email that includes your event link.
  • Use the Right Platform: This event will be hosted on Zoom. Make sure you're familiar with the platform before the session.

Need Help?

You will receive the Zoom login information in your email before the session. Please check your spam or junk folder if it doesn't arrive.

Email: [email protected]

View the On-Campus Agenda
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Before Your Event

  • Check Your Email: You'll receive important event details—including directions, parking info, and your orientation checklist—in your inbox. Don't forget to save this email for easy access.
  • Know Where to Go: Orientation is in person! Make sure to review your email for the exact location and any special instructions before you leave.

Need Help?

If you have questions or didn't receive your orientation email, we're here for you.

Email: [email protected]

It is recommended that you complete the following:

    1. Verify your bacterial meningitis status and requirements.
    2. Submit official and final high school transcripts and any required college transcripts.
      • Send your school transcript via our secure document upload: tamuc.edu/sendtranscripts or request that your official high school transcript and transcripts for any college credit you have completed be sent to the Admissions office electronically or via mail in a sealed envelope to:
      • East Texas A&M University
        Office of Undergraduate Admissions
        PO Box 3011
        Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
    3. Verify your TSI (Texas Success Initiative) requirements.
    4. Upload your photo and create your digital credential (Digital Lion Card)
    5. Once all the items above have been completed, contact your advisor and register for classes.

After completing your ROAR Checklist, you will be ready to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to register for your courses. Please email your academic advisor to get scheduled: [email protected].

Download the ROAR checklist

We are pleased to provide you with the following option to attend either a virtual or an on-campus in-person session for ROAR:

ROAR Sessions

Fall’25 ROAR Virtual #1 – April 25, 2025 (Fri)
Fall’25 ROAR Virtual #2 – May 16, 2025 (Fri)
Fall’25 ROAR In-Person #1 – May 30, 2025 (Fri)
Fall’25 ROAR In-Person (Rising Lion option 1) #2 – June 6, 2025 (Fri)
Fall’25 ROAR In-Person (Rising Lion option 2) #3 – June 13, 2025 (Fri)
Fall’25 ROAR Virtual #3 – June 17, 2025 (Tues)
Fall’25 ROAR Virtual #4 – June 27, 2025 (Fri)
Fall’25 ROAR In-Person #4 – July 11, 2025 (Fri)
Fall’25 ROAR In-Person #5 – July 18, 2025 (Fri)
Fall’25 ROAR Virtual #5 – July 25, 2025 (Fri)
Fall’25 ROAR In-Person #6 – August 1, 2025 (Fri)

Note: Guest charges for ROAR will be $40 per guest 18+,
$25 per guest 6-17, and free for 0-6

Please follow these steps to submit your ROAR reservation:

  1. Log in to the Student Application Portal using the email address used to submit your application for admission.
  2. Check your application status and accept your admission offer.
  3. Select your preferred ROAR session and complete your reservation.

Any student with prior college experience, transferring from a 4-year university, or who graduated from high school over 2 years ago and attending East Texas A&M as an adult learner student must complete an online orientation. A session link will be sent to your email address.

Students enrolled in our 100% online degree programs and Competency-Based Programs (CBE) are required to complete an online orientation and should contact their advisor to get started: [email protected]

ROAR Frequently Asked Questions

Am I required to attend ROAR?

All freshmen students who are newly attending East Texas A&M after high school graduation or have earned less than 12 transferrable credit hours from a prior 2-year college experience are required to attend either a virtual or an in-person session. An optional program for parents and families will also be available. Any student with more than 12 transferrable credit hours of prior college experience (after high school graduation) transferring from a 4-year university, or who graduated from high school more than 2 years ago must complete an online orientation.

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Are transfer students required to attend ROAR?

All transfer students who are newly attending East Texas A&M after attending or graduating from a 2-year community college or university are required to attend either a virtual or an in-person session.  Any student with more than 12 transferrable credit hours of prior college experience (after high school graduation) transferring from a 4-year university, or who graduated from high school more than 2 years ago must complete an online orientation.

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How do I sign up for a ROAR session?

Freshman and Transfer students from a 2-year community college or university, once admitted to East Texas A&M, can reserve a spot for a ROAR session by logging into the Applicant Portal. All other students will receive a link to the online orientation via email.

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Is there a cost for ROAR?

ROAR is an important step in your enrollment process at East Texas A&M and is mandatory for all new incoming students. The fee for ROAR is $100 and assessed to ALL new students without exception, participation, and regardless of what type of session you complete. The ROAR fee posts directly to your student account. If applicable, financial aid can apply to ROAR charges, otherwise, this communication confirms your responsibility for payment of the $100 ROAR fee.

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Are parents or family members required to attend ROAR?

No, the Parent and Family Orientation is an optional program that parents and family members may attend if desired.

Guest Registration Links:

ROAR Session 2- June 6: https://www.accelevents.com/e/in-person-roar-session-2

ROAR Session 3 June 13: https://www.accelevents.com/e/in-person-roar-session-3

ROAR Session 4 July 11: https://www.accelevents.com/e/in-person-roar-session-4

ROAR Session 5 July 18: https://www.accelevents.com/e/in-person-roar-session-5

ROAR Session 6 August 1: https://www.accelevents.com/e/in-person-roar-session-6

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Is there a cost for parents and guests to attend ROAR?

There is a cost for parents and guests to attend in-person ROAR sessions. All associated costs will be presented during the reservation process.

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