Transfer Students

transfer orientation

New Student Orientation and Family Programs

Welcome to SFA!

We are so excited you have chosen to be Lumberjack! All Incoming transfer students are encouraged to participate in one of our AXEcepted Days as your first step to connecting to SFA! Guests are welcome to attend.

Attending this New Student Orientation allows you to:

  • learn more about your academic major and minor
  • meet your academic dean, academic advisor, faculty and administration
  • meet new and current students and learn from others' experiences
  • and be more prepared for your first day, first year and college experience.

Another orientation opportunity for transfer students that takes place the week before fall classes begin is Lumberjack Life.

Lumberjack Life is an extended orientation program focused on getting to know campus resources and making peer connections. Lumberjack Life is optional for transfer students.

  • Move-In Dates: August 20-21, 2025
  • Lumberjack Life Dates: August 22-23, 2025
    • Move-in to your residence hall.
    • Get to know campus.
    • Participate in campus traditions.
    • Attend exclusive events.
    • Receive your very first axe handle.

Note: Transfer students who choose to not attend are responsible for contacting their respective academic departments for times and dates that academic advisors are available.

Transfer Orientation Handbook

Lumberjack Orientation Checklist

Registration Deadlines

To register:

Register through the orientation page in mySFA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation notice through your SFA email account. Additional details regarding Orientation will be emailed, so check your student email regularly.

Guest registration

When your student registers for Lumberjack Orientation, they will be given the opportunity to complete your registration as well. This helps ensure a smooth registration process for the proper session.

Registering at a later date?

Visit our Transfer Lumberjack Orientation - guest registration page to check the availability for your student's session and reserve your spot. Session registration will close one week prior to the session or once the session reaches capacity, whichever occurs first.

FAQ

If I haven’t taken the TSI test, what should I do?

Contact the TSI coordinator in the Student Success Center to verify your TSI testing requirements. If you are required to take the TSI Assessment, you must submit scores prior to being eligible to register for classes. TSI testing is available online, and limited in-person testing is available on the SFA campus. Contact Testing Services for in-person testing availability at 936.468.3958 or sfatesting@sfasu.edu.

Go to the Student Success Center's TSI Testing page for more information.

If you have any questions about exemptions, online testing and/or coursework substitutions for TSI, call 936.468.5803 or email tsi@sfasu.edu.

I took the TSI. Where do I send my scores?

Email TSI scores or other TSI documentation to tsi@sfasu.edu. If you do not have access to your scores, call the Student Success Center.

If you have tested more than once, check that SFA has your highest scores on file. Scores may be viewed on your student records account with your mySFA credentials. 

Call 936.468.5803 to speak with the TSI coordinator.

How do I take care of the holds on my account?

Log in to the registration page in mySFA. Any holds will include the hold type and the contact information for the office you must contact to clear the hold. 

You cannot register if there are holds on your account. 

When can I register for classes?

You can register for classes through mySFA once you have been advised. Registering prior to attending Orientation is highly encouraged.

When do new students move in?

View the Residence Life calendar for details on move-in.

How can I change my major?

To change your major prior to AXEcepted Day, complete the online form using your mySFA credentials.