In an effort to ensure you are registered in the appropriate courses, placement/skills assessments are offered – and some required – by certain departments such as math, chemistry, writing, and foreign languages. Whether or not you need to complete assessments depends on the requirements of your degree program. Some of these requirements are noted below. Penal Code Section 3003 (a) – Residential Placement (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an inmate who is released on parole shall be returned to the county that was the last legal residence of the inmate prior to his or her incarceration. The new programme provides funding for placements and exchanges starting in September 2021. How do these changes apply to UK nationals living in EU countries? 'Home fee status' applies to UK nationals who live in EU countries, countries in the EEA-EFTA, or Switzerland if they plan on starting their studies in the UK before January 1st, 2028.
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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2018). Placement of children with relatives. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
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Due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, January 2021New Student Conferences (NSC) will be a fully virtual experience. At this time, we are planning for an in-person experience for Summer 2021 NSCs. However, this may change due to the evolving nature of COVID-19 impacts.
All students under the age of 22 entering an institution of higher education are required to provide current proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis (within five years of the date of intended enrollment) or meet certain requirements for declining such a vaccination. Texas A&M has partnered with Med+Proctor for the submission of bacterial meningitis vaccination records. Please go to medproctor.com/tamu-immunization to register and upload your proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination.
Students must receive the vaccination no later than 10 days before the first day of the semester in which the student enrolls.All incoming students (whether planning to attend classes remotely or in person) are required to use Med+Proctor to submit their documentation prior to Day 1 of their conference.Students who do not provide required documentation by the deadline will be dropped from classes.
To determine if you have satisfied the evidence of vaccination requirement, log into the Applicant Information System (AIS) at applicant.tamu.edu and ensure that a check mark is present on the bacterial meningitis checklist item found under the “Additional documents required if admitted” section. Please allow a few days for Med+Proctor staff to complete processing on your immunization document.
For more information, visit admissions.tamu.edu/meningitis.
The completion of Online Orientation is required prior to attending the Virtual New Student Conferences. Students will have a registration hold placed on their account, and the hold will not be removed until the online orientation modules are complete. Students attempting to complete the virtual NSC without completing online orientation will have a hold on their account and will not be able to register for courses until they have completed this requirement.
Students attending a Virtual NSC in Spring 2021 will have access to Online Orientation in mid-December. Students attending an NSC in summer 2021 will have access in mid-May.
How to access Online Orientation
- Log in to the HOWDY Portal
- Click on the My Record Tab
- Scroll down to the the New Student Conference Preparation Box
- Click the Complete your mandatory New Student Conference Online Orientation link to get started
On average, students will take about one hour to complete the modules, and they do not have to be done all at once. If you need to take a break, your progress will be saved for you.
Topics Covered
Online Orientation will cover:
- Academics & Registration reviews the course catalog and how to navigate class registration.
- Financial Matters reviews tuition billing, scholarships, and financial aid processes.
- Campus Safety & Services reviews a few “out of the classroom” like Code Maroon, dining plans, housing resources, and transportation services.
- Preparing for your Virtual NSC including what to expect and all requirements needed prior to completing.
This information will be available to you through your first two semesters of coursework, so we hope you will continue to refer back to it as a resource.
For questions regarding Online orientation, please contact the Office of New Student & Family Programs Office, open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CST), Monday-Friday, at (979) 845-5826 or nsfp@tamu.edu.
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a requirement by the state of Texas that all students enrolled at public institutions of higher education demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics. To do so, students must either meet the TSI Exemption criteria or pass the TSI Assessment.
You can check to see if you have fulfilled the TSI requirements online using these steps:
- Go to applicant.tamu.edu and log in with your NetID and password
- Find the “Tasks to Complete Prior to Enrollment” checklist
- Find “Fulfill the Texas Success Initiative requirements”
If a red X is present, you will be blocked from registering for classes during the NSC, so it is critical that students satisfy this requirement two weeks prior to their scheduled NSC date. Note that TSI information is not updated until at least 48 hours AFTER you register for your NSC.
Exemptions
Not all incoming students need to take the TSI Assessment Test, and many transfer students are exempt. A list of possible exemptions can be found at: successcenter.tamu.edu/Texas-Success-Initiative/TSI-Exemptions.
If you believe you are exempt but a red X is present in your AIS Checklist 48 hours after you register for your NSC, further documentation is needed to verify your exemption. Please contact the Academic Success Center at successcenter@tamu.edu.
Not Exempt
All students who are not exempt must first complete the mandatory TSI Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) found in Howdy under the “My Record” tab under “Texas Success Initiative.” Once completed, they must then take the TSI Assessment at a local public Texas college. Some colleges require students to obtain a voucher before testing by calling the A&M testing center at (979) 845-0532.
The mandatory TSI Pre-Assessment Activity (including the practice test) can be found online under either the “Applicant” or “My Record” tab in the Howdy Portal under the heading “Texas Success Initiative.” The TSI Assessment test must be taken at a testing center. Testing centers are located at most community colleges, public four year universities and even some high schools. To find a testing center in your local area, a Google search for 'TSI near me' will generally yield helpful results. Once testing is complete, scores must be sent to the Academic Success Center at Texas A&M University by fax (979-845-6419) or email (successcenter@tamu.edu).
Testing through Texas A&M University is currently at a limited capacity due to COVID-19. For more information, please visit http://testing.tamu.eduor contact Testing Services at (979) 845-0532.
If you have further questions concerning the Texas Success Initiative, please contact the Academic Success Center at successcenter@tamu.edu or visit the website at http://successcenter.tamu.edu/Programs/Texas-Success-Initiative/.
What is the Math Placement Exam (MPE)?
The Math Placement Exam is a 90 minute, multiple-choice examination used to assess a student's math skills. This is an important tool to help your advisor determine which mathematics course you should take. There are two MPE exams, and students will be directed to the correct exam based upon their major.
Requirements for Freshman Students:
All Freshmen are required to take the MPE. Students enrolling in the College of Engineering and the College of Science (excluding Biology majors) will take a virtually proctored MPE prior to their Virtual NSC for Spring 2021. Information regarding the proctored MPE for students attending a Summer 2021 NSC will be provided at a later date. Students in these two colleges may take up to five practice exams prior to their NSC and are encouraged to do so.
If you miss the deadline to register for a proctored MPE, email enadvising@tamu.edu and they will reschedule or add you to an exam.
All other freshmen should take the MPE online at least 24 hours before to attending their NSC. These students may take 2 practice exams prior to their NSC and are encouraged to do so. To take the MPE, log intohowdy.tamu.edu, go to the Applicant tab and follow the instructions for the Math Placement Exam.
Transfer Students
If you have completed the math courses needed for your degree at Texas A&M, then you do not need to take the Math Placement Exam (MPE). If you need to take a math course for which you have not fulfilled the prerequisite course at Texas A&M, then you are required to take the MPE.
Information regarding the testing requirements and process are online at math.tamu.edu/placement.
The Aggie Card is your official ID at Texas A&M University; it allows you to access numerous campus services.
You must submit an ID photo online on myaggiecard.tamu.edu. Pick-up dates and locations will be communicated via text and email and posted online at sbs.tamu.edu.
Students who intend to enroll for the first time in a college foreign language course, who have previous knowledge of the language, however acquired, and who have no college credit in the language MUST take a placement test to determine the appropriate course for their level of ability. The foreign language placement test also serves as a basis for credit by examination.
Second language learners who take the Advanced Placement (AP) test, the College Board Achievement test, the International Baccalaureate test (IB) or the SAT II Subject Test in their foreign language of choice do not have to take the required foreign language placement tests, as the results of these tests may be used for placement, but it is highly recommended. Heritage language learners must always take the placement test, regardless of their scores on high school tests, because these tests sometimes are not a good reflection of the language abilities of those students.
All exams will be conducted online and proctored remotely. Students can take them at any time throughout the summer but should do so no later than one week before their NSC to ensure they receive results prior to their registration time. Students who register will receive instructions via email on how to access the exam.
(Please note: Seats in language courses are limited; taking the Language Placement Exam does not guarantee the ability to register for a language course during your first semester.)
Spanish
The Spanish Language Placement Test is administered by Hispanic Studies in the College of Liberal Arts. There is a $30.00 fee that is due at the time of registration. For additional information regarding the test, visit the Hispanic Studies website or call (979) 845-2125. Register for this test.
All Other Languages
All other Language Placement Tests (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian) are administered by International Studies in the College of Liberal Arts. There is a $30.00 fee that is due at the time of registration. For more information, email intsadvising@tamu.edu. Register for this test.
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Many courses require students to submit a Lab Safety Acknowledgment (LSA) before course registration is permitted. All NSC attendees should submit the acknowledgment prior to their NSC to ensure registration access.
Submit your LSA via the Howdy portal at howdy.tamu.edu.
If you need assistance, please contact the Office of the Registrar at (979) 845-7117.
All incoming resident undergraduate students will have to select a Locked or Variable tuition rate code in Howdy (My Finances Tab in the Billing Tuition and Fees Channel) before being allowed to register for classes for the first time. Locked Rate Tuition is not available for non-resident students, so they will automatically be assigned the variable rate code (TVR_VARI).
Visit the Student Business Services website for more information about tuition rate codes.
Credit By Exam Testing is available on testing days throughout the year. To schedule additional examinations or for additional information:
New Placement Requirements Letter
Testing Services
Texas A&M University
4239 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4239
(979) 845-0532 fax (979) 862-1957
http://testing.tamu.edu
Testing Accommodations
If you have a disability and require specific accommodations to complete any of the NSC placement exams or Texas Success Initiative requirements, please contact Disability Resources to discuss your needs. Reasonable testing accommodations are provided to allow students with documented disabilities an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.
In order to coordinate testing accommodations for any of the tests offered related to New Student Conferences, students must submit documentation of their disability at least two weeks prior to the scheduled testing date for review.
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Please contact the Disability Resources office at (979) 845-1637 or visit disability.tamu.edu for more information.
Due to the on-going concerns regarding COVID-19, Texas A&M University has decided to cancel in-person New Student Conferences (NSC) for summer 2020 and move them to a fully virtual experience.
All students under the age of 22 entering an institution of higher education must provide current proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis (an immunization given within 5 years of the date of intended enrollment) or meet certain requirements for declining such a vaccination.
Newly admitted students who have not provided documentation will have a meningitis deficiency hold placed on their account. The hold will be removed once the appropriate immunization documentation has been provided to Texas A&M.
The meningitis deficiency hold will prevent you from checking in to your NSC and registering for classes, so it is imperative you fulfill this requirement two weeks prior to arriving at your NSC.
For more information, including exemptions and where to send your documentation prior to your NSC, visit admissions.tamu.edu/meningitis.
The completion of Online Orientation is required prior to attending the New Student Conferences. A registration hold has been placed and will be removed once the online orientation is completed. Students will not be able to register for classes until the online orientation is completed.
Students attending an NSC in January 2020 can begin completing Online Orientation on December 16. Students attending an NSC in Summer 2020 will have access to Online Orientation in May.
How to access Online Orientation
- Log in to the HOWDY Portal
- Click on the My Record Tab
- Scroll down to the the New Student Conference Preparation Box
- Click the Complete your mandatory New Student Conference Online Orientation link to get started
On average, students will take about one hour to complete the modules, and they do not have to be done all at once. If you need to take a break, your progress will be saved for you.
Topics Covered
Online Orientation will cover:
- Academics & Registration reviews the course catalog and how to navigate class registration.
- Financial Matters reviews tuition billing, scholarships, and financial aid processes.
- Campus Safety & Services reviews a few “out of the classroom” like Code Maroon, dining plans, housing resources, and transportation services.
- Preparing for your NSC including what to expect and all requirements needed prior to attending.
This information will be available to you through your first two semesters of coursework, so we hope you will continue to refer back to it as a resource.
For questions regarding Online orientation, please contact the Office of New Student & Family Programs Office, open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CST), Monday-Friday, at (979) 845-5826 or nsfp@tamu.edu.
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a requirement by the state of Texas that all students enrolled at public institutions of higher education demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics. To do so, students must either meet the TSI Exemption criteria or pass the TSI Assessment.
You can check to see if you have fulfilled the TSI requirements online using these steps:
- Go to applicant.tamu.edu and log in with your NetID and password
- Find the “Tasks to Complete Prior to Enrollment” checklist
- Find “Fulfill the Texas Success Initiative requirements”
If a red X is present, you will be blocked from registering for classes during the NSC, so it is critical that students satisfy this requirement two weeks prior to their scheduled NSC date. Note that TSI information is not updated until at least 48 hours AFTER you register for your NSC.
Exemptions
Not all incoming students need to take the TSI Assessment Test, and many transfer students are exempt. A list of possible exemptions can be found at: successcenter.tamu.edu/Texas-Success-Initiative/TSI-Exemptions.
If you believe you are exempt but a red X is present in your AIS Checklist, further documentation is needed to verify your exemption. Please contact the Academic Success Center at (979) 845-2724.
Not Exempt
All students who are not exempt must first complete the mandatory TSI Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) and then take the TSI Assessment test. Non-exempt students will be blocked from registering for all classes during the NSC until the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity has been completed, the TSI Assessment test has been taken, and scores are on file at Texas A&M University.
The mandatory TSI Pre-Assessment Activity (including the practice test) can be found online at either the “Applicant” or “My Record” tab in the Howdy Portal under the heading “Texas Success Initiative.” The TSI Assessment test must be taken at a testing center. Testing centers are located at most community colleges, public four year universities and even some high schools. To find a testing center in your local area, a Google search for 'TSI near me' will generally yield helpful results. Once testing is complete, scores must be sent to the Academic Success Center at Texas A&M University by fax (979-845-6419) or e-mail (successcenter@tamu.edu).
Testing is also available at Texas A&M University for students who have not met the Texas Success Initiative requirement. It will be administered by Data and Research Services, at 1101 General Services Complex, corner of F&B and Agronomy roads. Students need to register for the test prior to the test date at 1101 General Services Complex, corner of F&B and Agronomy roads or by contacting Testing Services at (979) 845-0532. For more information, please visit http://testing.tamu.edu/. There is not sufficient time during the mandatory New Student Conference to complete the TSI Assessment Test. If you are planning to test at Texas A&M, you must make plans to attend the optional Pre-Conference Day, held on the day prior to your NSC Day 1.
If you have further questions concerning the Texas Success Initiative, please contact the Academic Success Center at (979) 845-2724 or visit the website at http://successcenter.tamu.edu/Programs/Texas-Success-Initiative/.
What is the Math Placement Exam (MPE)?
The Math Placement Exam is a 90 minute, multiple-choice examination used to assess a student's math skills. This is an important tool to help your advisor determine which mathematics course you should take. There are two MPE exams and students will be directed to the correct exam based upon their major.
Requirements for Freshman Students:
All Freshmen are required to take the MPE. Students enrolling in the College of Engineering and the College of Science (excluding Biology majors) will take the MPE on Day 2 of their NSC. Students in these two colleges may take 2 practice exams prior to their NSC and are encouraged to do so.
Transfer Students
If you have completed the math courses needed for your degree at Texas A&M, then you do not need to take the Math Placement Exam (MPE). If you need to take a math course for which you have not fulfilled the prerequisite course at Texas A&M, then you are required to take the MPE.
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Information regarding the testing requirements and process are online at math.tamu.edu/placement.
The Aggie Card is your official ID at Texas A&M University; it allows you to access numerous campus services.
You must submit an ID photo online on myaggiecard.tamu.edu by noon the day before your NSC Check-In.
New Placement Requirements Medical
If you have problems submitting your photo, contact Student Business Services at 979-845-4661.
Students who intend to enroll for the first time in a college foreign language course, who have previous knowledge of the language, however acquired, and who have no college credit in the language MUST take a placement test to determine the appropriate course for their level of ability. The foreign language placement test also serves as a basis for credit by examination. Second language learners who take the Advanced Placement (AP) test, the College Board Achievement test, the International Baccalaureate test (IB) or the SAT II Subject Test in their foreign language of choice do not have to take the required foreign language placement tests, as the results of these tests may be used for placement, but it is highly recommended. Heritage language learners must always take the placement test, regardless of their scores on high school tests, because these tests sometimes are not a good reflection of the language abilities of those students.
All tests are administered on the Pre-Conference Day (August NSC Attendees see details below) of the New Student Conference along with credit by examination tests. The test will also be offered at various times during the fall and spring semesters. Students who do not take the placement test on the Pre-Conference Day will not be able to register for a foreign language course during their first semester. (Please note: Seats in language courses are limited; taking the Language Placement Exam does not guarantee the ability to register for a language course during your first semester.)
Spanish
The Spanish Language Placement Test is administered by Hispanic Studies in the College of Liberal Arts. There is a $30.00 fee that is due at the time of registration. Registerfor this test. For additional information regarding the test, visit the Hispanic Studies website or call (979) 845-2125.
All Other Languages
All other Language Placement Tests are administered by International Studies in the College of Liberal Arts. There is a $30.00 fee that is due at the time of registration. For more information, call (979) 845-5144. Register for this test.
Some courses require students to submit a Lab Safety Acknowledgement (LSA) before registration is permitted. All NSC attendees must submit the LSA prior to their New Student Conference to ensure registration access.
If you need assistance, please contact the Office of the Registrar at (979) 845-7117.
All incoming resident undergraduate students will have to select a Locked or Variable tuition rate code in Howdy (My Finances Tab in the Billing Tuition and Fees Channel) before being allowed to register for classes for the first time. Locked Rate Tuition is not available for non-resident students, so they will automatically be assigned the variable rate code (TVR_VARI).
Visit the Student Business Services website for more information about tuition rate codes.
Credit By Exam Testing is available on testing days throughout the year. To schedule additional examinations or for additional information:
Testing Services
Texas A&M University
4239 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4239
(979) 845-0532 fax (979) 862-1957
http://testing.tamu.edu
Testing Accommodations
New Placement Requirements College
If you have a disability and require specific accommodations to complete any of the NSC placement exams or Texas Success Initiative requirements, please contact Disability Resources to discuss your needs. Reasonable testing accommodations are provided to allow students with documented disabilities an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.
In order to coordinate testing accommodations for any of the tests offered through New Student Conferences, students must submit documentation of their disability at least two weeks prior to the scheduled testing date for review.
Please contact the Disability Resources office at (979) 845-1637 or visit disability.tamu.edu for more information.