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Programs also publishes newsletters for freshmen and transfer students featuring important dates and campus information each semester.
ORIENTATION
New students participate in an orientation preceding each fall registration which is designed to facilitate students’ transition to the Wesleyan college experience. A general orientation program is also available for transfer and new first-year students entering spring semester. The new student orientation introduces the students to the University and provides vital information on various subjects including advising, registration, financial aid, and academics.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The Mentorship Program has been established to provide guidance to incoming students as they make the transition from high school to college or from another college to Texas Wesleyan University. Such guidance provides a solid foundation for new students and affords them the opportunity to be successful students in their first year of college. The mentors voluntarily commit to having a minimum of three meetings with their students each semester for the first year. The meetings are informal and serve to check the progress of the students, how they are getting acclimated to the campus and to answer any questions or concerns the students may have about their college experience at Wesleyan. The meetings can include coffee breaks, going to campus events and games, or simply a casual meeting. Faculty and staff also serve as mentors to these students throughout their first year at Wesleyan. The Mentorship Program sponsors luncheons throughout the year for the mentors and mentees.
TRANSFER STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD
The Transfer Student Advisory Board (TSAB) serves as an advocate for transfer students at Texas Wesleyan University. Through this board, transfer students are encouraged to meet other students as they begin a new academic journey. The TSAB is encouraged to provide feedback, suggestions and assistance in recruiting, welcoming and supporting students as they transition into their new role as successful members of the Texas Wesleyan community.
Parking
Parking facilities are provided on the campus as a convenience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. A number of spaces are designated for handicapped parking. Parking regulations are set forth in the Student Handbook. All vehicles must be registered and display a valid parking permit. Permits are available in the library.
Religious Life
Texas Wesleyan University, from its inception, has been a place of higher education combined with faith development. The Religious Life Department believes that it is during the college years that young adults come to explore, understand, and claim faith for themselves. They are here to help students do that in their journey of education and faith. Through their programs and activities, they hope students can develop meaningful experiences in faith, education, and the world.
In the spring semester of 2014, the Texas Wesleyan University Religious Life Department committed to being a reconciling ministry in the