Last Two Dusty Orientation Camps Set at TAMIU

On-campus student housing is full and reservations for Texas A&M International University’s freshman Orientation are climbing -- both positive indicators for Fall 2013. Only two Dusty Orientation Camps remain before the Fall Semester starts.

The last two Camps are Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 12-13.  Fall semester classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Trevor Liddle, TAMIU director of Housing and Residence Life, said both the University Village and the Residential Learning Community are full.

“Combined, these provide housing for approximately 650 students, “ Liddle said.  He noted Housing and Residence Life is still accepting waitlist applications and works with incoming students to help them select suitable off-campus options if needed.

 “Dusty Camp,” the University’s freshman orientation program, has seen a boost in reservations, said Jerry Alva, director of Student Affairs.

“We offer five Dusty Camps and reservations for them are up about 5% from last year.  We’ve also expanded our orientation offerings for transfer students and our Student-Parent Orientations continue to be very popular. Combined, we expect over 1300 students at our various orientation programs,” Alva explained.

Dusty Camp is conducted over two days and provides students with insight into financial aid, housing, academic expectations, free available student services and TAMIU first year student involvement opportunities.  

For additional information on Dusty Camps, call 326.2280, email studentaffairs@tamiu.edu or visit http://www.tamiu.edu/studentaffairs/newstudent.shtml

For housing information, call 326.1300,  email housing@tamiu.edu or click on http://www.tamiu.edu/housing/housing.shtml

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