Did you miss Freshmen and Transfer GO in June? Don’t worry we have designed a 1 day orientation experience for you virtually called  Mini “GO” . This is our way of taking two days of experiences and rolling them into one for our those who missed our June events. If you have not attended our mandatory sessions now is the time to complete them virtually.

Who: Fall 2020 New Incoming Transfer & Freshman

What to Expect: Freshmen and transfer will have the opportunity to hear from some of the university administration on classes for the fall, financial aid and student life.

Mini “GO” Schedule

Begin:  Your “GO” Modules

Mini “GO” orientation is still a one day event full of activities designed to introduce you to the resources and services provided to you as a HBU student. We have created online modules for you to complete prior to your online virtual sessions. The online modules will be available for all students starting  Wednesday, July 1 via Husky Blackboard.

Modules can be access via HBU Blackboard click HERE. You will need your HBU One login to access your module titled,  HBU -Orientation Freshmen  ex.( wkiza@hbu.edu + password)

Your Virtual “GO” Guide

EXPLORE: Your Mandatory Sessions

These mandatory sessions for students are designed to educate new Huskies on some of the key components of Houston Baptist University, including:  a special welcome from our Vice President of Enrollment, financial aid/settlement and safety.    We ask that you plan to attend these sessions.

Audience: Parents/Families/ New Huskies, NOTE: Mini GO RSVPs (students) will be signed up automatically (for  mandatory sessions only) specific to their GO session. Parents and other family members can request to join the Mini GO webinars by completing this brief form.

Session Dates:

Sessions Topics: 

• Special welcome: Looking ahead toward the fall:  8:00 a.m. 
• Get Ahead & Stay Ahead: Financial Aid & Settlement session: 9:00 a.m. 
• HBU Forever, Safety, and Title IX: 10:00 a.m. 
• Husky to Husky (find your roommate or meet a new friend) 4:30-5:30 p.m.– Microsoft Teams

ADVISING & CLASS REGISTRATION:

Freshmen:  If you have not previously met with an academic advisor and registered for classes, don’t worry your academic advisor is working to create a schedule for you! Don’t forget to provide all dual credit and AP course work or credit. All freshmen will have access to their schedule on their scheduled Mini GO session via Huskynet.

Transfers: These orientations are required for new incoming transfer or post-baccalaureate students to attend if they have NOT attended a Pre-Registration Event. June GO sessions or attended Nursing Orientation.  Your modules must be completed before you can receive an advising appointment. You will be advised and registered with you academic advisor via phone or Zoom to ensure you have the best schedule for the fall.

Helpful Tools:

Schedule Change Form: If you are looking to make changes to you schedule after your have met with an advisor or your schedule has been built,  please use this link.Schedule Change Request Form 

Accessing Husky Net: If you would like view your class schedule use the link below to guide you through accessing your class schedule via Husky Net.

Access HBU Systems

CONNECT:

We know that you want a chance to connect and network with other incoming student. We are giving you the chance to just that! Join the connection session below live. You “GO” leader are ready to lead you through it.

Connection Sessions:

BEGIN: Your “GO” Modules

Transfer Orientation is a program designed with a diverse group of transfer students in mind. These sessions help new transfer students become familiar with services and programs vital to a successful transition as full active members of the Houston Baptist University community.

These orientations are required for new incoming transfer or post-baccalaureate students to attend if they have NOT attended a Pre-Registration Event in May or attended Nursing Orientation.  Your modules must be completed before you can receive an advising appointment.

The online modules will be available for all students starting Monday, May 25 via Husky Blackboard.

Modules can be access via HBU Blackboard click HERE. You will need your HBU One login to access your module titled,  HBU -Orientation Transfers  ex.( wkiza@hbu.edu + password)

Your Virtual “GO” Guide

EXPLORE: Your Mandatory Sessions

These mandatory sessions for students are designed to educate new Huskies on some of the key components of Houston Baptist University, including:  a special welcome from our Vice President of Enrollment, financial aid/settlement and safety.  Please register for your orientation date only!   We ask that you plan to attend these sessions.

Audience: Parents/Families/ New Huskies, NOTE: The link below will sign you up for all of them at once.

Session Dates: Tuesdays, June 2 & Tuesday, June 23

Sessions Topics: 

• Special welcome: Looking ahead toward the fall:  8:00 a.m. 
• Get Ahead & Stay Ahead: Financial Aid & Settlement session: 9:00 a.m. 
• HBU Forever, Safety, and Title IX: 10:00 a.m. 
• Husky to Husky (find your roommate or meet a new friend) 1:30-3:30 p.m.– Microsoft Teams
• Virtual Worship Session- 5:30 p.m.

CONNECT:

We know that you want a chance to connect and network with other incoming students. We are giving you the chance to do just that! Join the connection sessions below during day 2 of your “GO” session. Your “GO” leaders are ready to lead you through it.

We are also working to provide our incoming transfer students with the chance to meet with financial aid and the business office to talk through final items needed.

CONNECTION SESSIONS: Tuesday(s)

• Husky to Husky: GO Orientation Microsoft Teams 1:30 p.m.
• Worship Session – Optional – 5:30 p.m.

CONNECTION SESSIONS: Wednesday(s)

• The Resident Life: 9:00 a.m.
• The Commuter Life: 10:00 a.m.
• Spiritual Life: Community, Life Worship: 11:00 a.m.
• Getting Involved & Learning Your Resources– 2:30 p.m.
• Virtual Organization Fair- 3:15 p.m.
• Husky to Husky: GO Orientation Microsoft Teams 4-5p.m.
•  Worship Session Optional – 5:30 p.m.

Begin:  Your “GO” Modules

Freshmen virtual orientation is still a two day event full of activities designed to introduce you to the resources and services provided to you as a HBU student. We have created online modules for you to complete prior to your online virtual sessions. You will find out which additional steps you need to complete in preparation for the fall.

The online modules will be available for all students starting Monday, May 25 via Husky Blackboard.

Modules can be access via HBU Blackboard click HERE. You will need your HBU One login to access your module titled,  HBU -Orientation Freshmen  ex.( wkiza@hbu.edu + password)

Note: If you have not previously met with an academic advisor and registered for classes, don’t worry your academic advisor is working to create a schedule for you! Don’t forget to provide all dual credit and AP course work or credit. All freshmen will have access to their schedule Day 1 of their scheduled GO session via Huskynet.

Your Virtual “GO” Guide

EXPLORE: Your Mandatory Sessions

Day 1 of Your “GO” Session

These mandatory sessions for students are designed to educate new Huskies on some key components about Houston Baptist University, including:  a special welcome from our Vice President of Enrollment, financial aid/settlement and safety.  Registration links are below. Students signed up for GO will automatically be signed up for the mandatory session webinars. You will receive a link to join in your email!  We ask that you plan to attend these sessions. We promise there will be breaks in between. Those who attend will be entered into a drawing to win a $15 amazon gift card(s) or a $25 book voucher(s), so make sure to tune in!

Audience: Parents/Families/ New Huskies, NOTE: GO RSVPs (students) will be signed up automatically (for the Day 1 mandatory sessions only) specific to their GO session. However, students still need to sign up for Day 2 Connect sessions! (See “Connect- Day 2” section on this page)

CONNECT:

Day 2 of Your “GO” Session

We know that you want a chance to connect and network with other incoming students. We are giving you the chance to do just that! Join the connection sessions below during day 2 of your “GO” session. Your “GO” leaders are ready to lead you through it.

Your Guide to “GO” Orientation

Placement Examinations / Testing

Access HBU Systems

Health Requirements / Bacterial Meningitis

“GO”  Orientation Policies and Procedures

“GO” Checklist

Schedule Change Request Form 

Parent and Family Resources and Information

Houston Baptist  COVID-19 Updates