First-Year Students

First-year students at a summer orientation session

New Student Orientation and Family Programs

Welcome to SFA! We are so excited you have chosen to be Lumberjack! For first-year students, orientation is a two-step process:

  • Step 1- attend an AXEcepted Day. (Registration for AXEcepted Day coming soon!) 
    • Sign-up for a one-day session on the orientation page in mySFA
      • learn more about your academic major and minor
      • meet your academic dean, academic advisor, faculty and administration
      • meet new and current students and learn from others' experiences
      • and be more prepared for your first day, first year and college experience.
  • Step 2- attend Lumberjack Life.
    • Dates: August 22-23, 2025
    • All first-year students will attend this extended orientation.
      • Move-in to your residence hall.
      • Get to know campus.
      • Participate in campus traditions.
      • Attend exclusive events
      • Receive your very first axe handle.

Be prepared

Learn what you should do before attending your scheduled AXEcepted Day.

Lumberjack Orientation Handbook

Lumberjack Orientation Checklist

2025 dates

Please note that session availability is fluid and as individuals change or cancel, spaces will open. Be sure to check the orientation page in mySFA for the most up-to-date session availability.

For students starting at SFA in the spring 2025 semester: 

  • Nov. 8, 2024 - virtual
  • Jan. 14, 2025 - virtual

AXEcepted Days 2025

  • May 16 - virtual
  • June 6 - in-person
  • June 13 - in-person
  • July 11 - virtual
  • July 18 - in-person
  • July 25 - in-person
  • Aug. 1 - in-person

Lumberjack Life 2025

  • Aug. 22 and 23 - in-person

Registration Details

Register through the orientation page in mySFA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation notice through your SFA email account. Additional details regarding AXEcepted Day will be emailed, so check your student email regularly.

Cost: $140/student
Included: lunch, Purple Haze T-shirt, publications and materials, programming and administrative costs.

Guest registration

When your student registers for AXEcepted Day, they will be given the opportunity to complete your registration as well. This helps ensure a smooth registration process for the proper session.

Registering at a later date?

Visit our Guest Registration page to check the availability for your student's session and reserve your spot. Session registration will close one week prior to the session or once the session reaches capacity, whichever occurs first.

Changing Your Session

Requests to change your orientation session must be received at least two weeks prior to the preferred session.

You will receive a confirmation email through mySFA once availability has been confirmed and your request has been granted.

To request a change in orientation session, complete the online form.

If you have any questions, contact the orientation office at 936.468.6641.

Canceling Your Registration

The deadline to cancel your registration is June 1. Forms received by this date will receive a credit to your eBill minus the cancellation fee of $20 per student and $10 per guest. Additional information regarding the credit will be sent via email once the form is completed.

To cancel your registration, complete the online form.

If you have any questions, contact the orientation office at 936.468.6641.

Orientation Parking Map

Not sure where to park when you arrive on campus? View our orientation parking map to locate the parking areas designated for Orientation.
 

FAQ

How do I charge my orientation fee to my eBill?

Only the student orientation fee is eligible to be charged to your eBill. Parent/Family Member orientation fees are not eligible.

  1. Visit the orientation page in mySFA and click on the "Additional Payment Info" link.
  2. Follow instructions to complete and submit.

You will receive a confirmation notice in your SFA email account once your registration is complete.

If I haven’t taken the TSI test, what should I do?

Contact the TSI coordinator in the Student Success Center to verify your TSI testing requirements. If you are required to take the TSI Assessment, you must submit scores prior to being eligible to register for classes. TSI testing is available online, and limited in-person testing is available on the SFA campus. Contact Testing Services for in-person testing availability at 936.468.3958 or sfatesting@sfasu.edu.

Go to the Student Success Center's TSI Testing page for more information.

If you have any questions about exemptions, online testing and/or coursework substitutions for TSI, call 936.468.5803 or email tsi@sfasu.edu.

I took the TSI. Where do I send my scores?

Email TSI scores or other TSI documentation to tsi@sfasu.edu. If you do not have access to your scores, call the Student Success Center.

If you have tested more than once, check that SFA has your highest scores on file. Scores may be viewed on your student records account with your mySFA credentials. 

Call 936.468.5803 to speak with the TSI coordinator.

How do I take care of the holds on my account?

Log in to the registration page in mySFA. Any holds will include the hold type and the contact information for the office you must contact to clear the hold. 

You cannot register if there are holds on your account. 

When can I register for classes?

You can register for classes through mySFA once you have been advised. Registering prior to attending Orientation is highly encouraged.

When do new students move in?

View the Residence Life calendar for details on move-in.

How can I change my major?

To change your major prior to AXEcepted Day, complete the online form using your mySFA credentials.