What Do I Need to Complete Before Attending Orientation?
In order to make your orientation the best possible experience, we ask that each student has completed the following items:
Set up your ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Pioneer Portal account
A Pioneer Portal account is required for all ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ students, faculty and staff to access the network and university systems.
Students may create a Portal account 3–5 business days after applying to ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ through ApplyTexas.org, using the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Student ID you receive by email.
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- Remember your username and password.
- Need help? Email the Technology Service Desk or call 940.898.3971.
Set Up MFA in Google and Microsoft
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ has implemented multi-factor authentication for various systems across the university. You will be required to enable all MFA (Google 2-Step Verification and Microsoft 365 MFA) to create and access Pioneer Portal and set up your ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Gmail account. Follow these steps to enable the MFA 2-step verification for access to your ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Gmail and Microsoft accounts:
Access your ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Gmail account
- Login at . You may need to add an account.
- Use your full ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ email address (AUser@twu.edu) and password
- Need help? page
Register for first-year student orientation
Register for First-Year Student Orientation.
Apply for financial aid and scholarships
- Submit the
- Accept any financial aid awarded through Pioneer Portal
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Apply for housing
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- View the Room Rates.
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- Complete the .
Get vaccinated
Read more at the Student Health Services Meningitis page.
Know your TSI requirements
- Check your in your Pioneer Portal.
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Submit final transcripts
Send final transcript with high school graduation date to Admissions Processing.
Questions?
Search the A-Z Index.
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