Freshman Orientation Checklist
Submit Your Transcripts & Test Scores
Before attending your GO session, ensure all official documents have been successfully received by Admissions.
Complete Placement Testing
Check if you are required to take the Math or English placement exams before you can register for classes.
Review Tuition & Financial Aid
Ensure your FERPA passphrase is set up and your financial aid files are complete.
Pack Your Bags (Where & What)
Where To Stay
Students and Parents: On-campus housing is not provided for families. If you will be needing accommodations, browse our special hotel rates.
What To Bring
Make sure you arrive to GO wearing comfortable clothes. We have lots of fun activities planned all over campus, so comfort is key! While it is going to be HOT outside, our buildings are often cold! You may want to bring a light jacket for the indoor sessions.
Overnight Items:
- Pillow, sleeping bag and/or twin XL bed linens/blanket
- Toiletries and bath towel
- Change of clothes for day 2
- Tennis shoes for the campus activities
- Money for snacks or goodies at the Bookstore
Completed Forms:
- Liability Form (included)
- Meningitis Form
- FERPA Form
- Final high school transcripts and/or test scores with graduation date
- Parking Pass registration form
- Final College transcript (if applicable)
Check the Schedule & FAQs
Got questions about parking, driving directions, or parent lunch fees?
Contact Admissions
Houston Christian University
Office of Admissions
Husky Central: MD Anderson Student Center
7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074
(281) 649-3211