GO (Get Oriented)

Spring “GO” Information

Freshmen GO (Get Oriented) is an opportunity for new students to learn about Houston Baptist and the programs and services.  Spring GO is Mandatory for all new incoming Spring 2022 Freshmen and Transfer students. Spring GO will be held on campus.

SCHEDULE COMING SOON

Houston Baptist University offers two in-person opportunities for students to meet with an advisor and pre-register for fall classes. Pre-Registration is optional but highly recommended for those students looking to create their classes schedule before the summer orientation.

Registration opens March 1 for those students who have submitted their $200 enrollment deposit. You will receive and email with instructions on how to register. Spots are limited, so if you are ready to submit your enrollment deposit you can do so here!

Pre-Registration Information

WHO:

• New Incoming Fall/Summer 2022 Freshmen & Transfers

WHEN:

WHERE:

• In-Person ONLY at Houston Baptist University

SCHEDULE COMING SOON

About Advising & Class Registration

Pre-Registration

Freshmen:  You will meet with an academic advisor and register for classes.  An academic advisor is reviewing all your AP and Dual Credit you have submitted.  Please provide all dual credit and AP course work or credit for the most accurate schedule.

Transfers: Please note that you are not required to attend Transfer GO although it is highly encouraged if you attend one of our Pre-Registration sessions. 

NOTE: Transfers selected for our Fall 2022 nursing cohort will be required to attend a nursing orientation this summer in addition to Pre-Registration.

Recruited Athletes: You will have the chance to meet with our Director of Academics, Samantha Bottoms, during Pre-Registration to ensure your athletic and academic schedules align.

Helpful Resources

Academic Registration WorksheetWeekly  Schedule FormRegistration Quick Guide

Begin Your Pre-Work

Preparing for your Pre-Registration session has never been easier. We have outlined all the steps you need to take to prepare for your advising and class registration here at Houston Baptist.

• ALEKS Math Placement: We have one crucial task that needs to be completed prior to your advising appointment. This task is taking the “ALEKS”, which is HBU’s Math Placement Exam. You are allowed to take the ALEKS once at home through Huskynet.
• Dual Credit & College Transcripts: We know retrieving transcripts are tough that is why you can upload an unofficial dual credit transcript during your registration. This will allow your advisor the tools they need to recommend the best class schedule.
• English Placement Examination– student who do not meet the requirements for English Placement will be required to take our placement Accuplacer. See Testing Page for details.
• Confirm Your Major: Don’t forget to confirm your major here, if you have decided to change your major you can update using HBU.edu/update.

Helpful Tools

Accessing Husky Net:  You will need your HBU One login to  ex.(Username wkiza@hbu.edu + password)

Access HBU SystemsFour Year Major Plans & Pathways

2022 Freshmen GO

Freshmen GO (Get Oriented) is an opportunity for new students to learn about Houston Baptist and the programs and services.   GO is Mandatory for all new incoming Freshmen students. We offer a FREE 2 day orientation to guide each new student at HBU to success. While at GO, students will get the chance to meet other Huskies, meet with staff and faculty advisors, register for class, learn new HBU traditions and have some fun.

Save the Date

You only need to register for 1 of the GO events. They are mandatory and space is limited. Registration opens March 1, 2021 first to all student who have submitted their $200 enrollment deposit.

2022 Transfer GO

Transfer GO (Get Oriented) is an opportunity for new Transfer Huskies to learn about all things related to transitioning to HBU as a transfer student. We have designed a FREE 1 day event where transfers are guided through success. While at Transfer GO, student will get the chance to meet other new Huskies, get advice from transfer mentors register for classes, learn new HBU traditions and have fun.

Save the Date

You only need to register for 1 of the GO events. They are mandatory and space is limited. Registration opens March 1, 2021 first to all student who have submitted their $200 enrollment deposit.

2022 Mini GO

We offer Mini GO orientation sessions that will take place after the June Summer GO sessions. These session are for new Freshmen and Transfer students attending HBU for Fall 2022. These sessions are one day sessions where we welcome new Huskies and their families to hear from all departments across campus including advising, and financial aid.

Join us to get your class schedule and prepare for life before school begins this fall.

Your Guide to “GO” Orientation

Placement Examinations / Testing

Access HBU Systems

Health Requirements / Bacterial Meningitis

2021 Orientation Policies and FAQS

“GO” Checklist

Schedule Change Request Form

GO Guide

Parent and Family Resources and Information

Houston Baptist  COVID-19 Updates