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Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff. If you do not see your question answered below, please reach out and email bearkatkickoff@shsu.edu or call us at 936.294.3422.

  • What is 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff?

    糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff is 糖心Vlog破解版’s official freshmen welcome week program and matriculation into academic and campus life at 糖心Vlog破解版. This week is intentionally designed to aid new students with their transition into the college experience. New students will learn how to be successful in academics, adopt best practices for self-care, learn 糖心Vlog破解版 (糖心Vlog破解版) traditions, and meet new friends. 

  • Who is required to attend?

    糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff is a required program for all new first-time freshmen students regardless of the number of dual credit hours earned.  Freshmen will be assigned a 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff Leader who will guide them through this initial week of pre-class preparation while conducting small group meetings and being a resource for questions.

  • How do I check-in for BKO?

    Students will be provided with a custom schedule with times and class locations when they checkin on campus in the LSC Atrium. 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff checkin hours are below:

    Date Time
    Tuesday, August 19th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Wednesday, August 20th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Thursday, August 21st - Saturday, August 23rd 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • What if I am unable to attend?

    We understand that some students may have conflicts during 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff and may wish to be excused from some or all programming. On extreme occasions, 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff may grant exemptions to students who demonstrate conflicts deemed sufficient to warrant exemption or alternate arrangements to learn the information. To apply for a waiver, please fill out the 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff Alternate Arrangements Request Form.

  • Can parents attend 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff?

    Yes! Parents are an essential part of student success and attending New Student Convocation on Thursday, August 21, 2025, is recommended.

  • How much does 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff cost?

    There is no additional charge for attending 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff.

  • Will arriving a week early affect my housing and dining package?

    Students, you are arriving right on time! Move-in weekend for new students is August 19 - 20, 2025. All freshman begin the school year in the residence halls or commute as normal, and students can begin using meal plans during 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff week.

  • Do I have to attend if I live off-campus?

    Yes! 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff is a required program for all new first-time freshmen students regardless of where you live. If parking on campus, or commuting, be sure to park in areas authorized for your parking permit. Commuter students will meet in the Academic Success Center.

  • Do I have to attend if I already attended orientation?

    Yes! 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff is a required program for all new first-time freshmen students. Developing preparedness, comprehension, and knowledge of the necessary tools to create academic excellence and emersion into 糖心Vlog破解版 culture is essential to the beginning of a successful experience.

  • What can I expect at 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff?

    A week filled with fun, learning, and preparation for the first day of classes. Details can be found in the 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff Schedule.

  • Will the dining halls be open during 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff?

    Yes. Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., Lunch is served daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner is served daily from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

  • Does anything need to be completed before I attend? Do I have to register?

    Yes, you must create your OrgLINK profile, to be registered for 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff. Once you have created your OrgLINK profile, searched and joined the 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff Group, you will begin receiving instructions and communication leading up to 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff. After you move into your residence hall (during your scheduled time), you will come to the Lowman Student Center Atrium to officially check in for 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff in-person. You will then meet your 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff Leader daily to be guided to scheduled events designed especially for your small group.

  • Who can I contact if I have other questions?

    Please email the 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff Team at bearkatkickoff@shsu.edu.

  • What if I am a 100% online student, how can I attend?

    Select 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff sessions will be available via livestream and other sessions will be prerecorded and available online. Details can be found in the 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff Program Guide - Online Students, which will be available later this spring semester.

  • Who do I need to contact if I need learning and/or physical accommodation?

    It is the policy of 糖心Vlog破解版 that no otherwise qualified disabled individuals shall, solely by reason of their disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic program or activity. To apply for SSD (Services for Students with Disabilities) services, complete and submit the Online Intake Form, available from the Student Portal. In accessing the form, you will be prompted to enter your 糖心Vlog破解版 username and password. If you do not have an 糖心Vlog破解版 username and password or if you are otherwise unable to complete the form, please contact the SSD Office at 936-294-3512 or disability@shsu.edu.

  • Do I need to register for fall classes before I can register for 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff?

    It is highly recommended, but not required. There will be designated times and locations during 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff for students to take care of advising, registration, financial aid, and other services if needed.

  • How do I access Parent Engagement Platform (CampusESP)?

    Log in

    1. If you have previously created a parent profile, log-in to 

    Sign-up

    1. Go to 
    2. Click "sign up" and complete form.
      • You will need to know your student’s username, as an onboarding question.
        • abc123, this is also the original prefix of their 糖心Vlog破解版 e-mail.
  • What is Parent Engagement Platform (CampusESP)?

    Beyond 糖心Vlog破解版 Kickoff, the Parent Engagement Platform will be a vital resource to you while your student is at 糖心Vlog破解版.

    The Parent Engagement Platform is your one-stop shop as a parent or supporter of an 糖心Vlog破解版 student.  Inside the platform you will find: an embedded academic calendar, a linked resource list of departments most pertinent to parents, at least five articles and University highlights weekly, timely announcements, Parent & Family Relations office contact information, and direct links to additional parent items such as 糖心Vlog破解版 Parents’ Association, 糖心Vlog破解版 Family Weekend, and Care Packages.  You may choose to receive periodic e-mails of platform content or access all items straight from your dashboard.  You can edit or delete your account at any time.