What to Bring
Planning to attend Hoggie Days is exciting but can be overwhelming for both students and their parents or guardians. Orientation is a time to learn as much as possible about the place a student is going to be for the next four years, so students and parents should be prepared so they can make the most of their Hoggie Days experience! Below is a checklist of items for students and parents to use for packing and preparing to attend their Hoggie Days session.
Personal Items
Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
A valid photo ID includes US driver's license, state-issued ID card, passport or US military ID. One form of ID is required for students to obtain their Javelina Express (university student ID) card and to register for classes. Photocopies and other school-issued IDs are not accepted.
Writing Utensils
A great deal of information will be given during Hoggie Days, and although a notes sheet will be provided, students and parents are encouraged to bring additional note-taking items such as paper, pens and pencils with them.
Casual Clothing and Walking Shoes
South Texas weather can be highly unpredictable! During summer months, we experience hot, windy and rainy weather in Kingsville, so students and parents may want to pack cool clothing (T-shirts and shorts or jeans), an umbrella and comfortable walking shoes (tennis shoes, sandals or flip-flops) for campus tours. Although the weather will be warm, students and parents may also want to pack a sweatshirt, lightweight jacket or sweater, as the facilities used for presentations during orientation may seem chilly to some.
Spending Money
Although some meals and snacks will be provided during Hoggie Days, parents and students should bring money for any extra snacks they may want. The campus bookstore will also be open, so students and parents should also bring extra money if they plan to purchase souvenirs.
Toiletries (required for two-day sessions)
Students planning to stay on campus during an overnight Hoggie Days session should remember to bring the necessary toiletries such as soap (face and bath), toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.
Linens and Towels (required for two-day sessions)
Students planning to stay on campus during an overnight Hoggie Days session also need to bring a pillow, sheets that fit a twin-sized bed, towel and washcloth for showering, and shower shoes (flip-flops).
Change of Clothes (required for two-day sessions)
Orientation leaders have fun evening activities planned for students staying on campus during an overnight Hoggie Days session, so students should be sure to bring comfortable clothes to change in to for some fun and games!
Academic Items
Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Record
A new law is in effect as of January 1st requiring all new students to provide proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination. Students will not be permitted to attend orientation or register for classes without submitting the necessary documentation prior to their Hoggie Days session to the TAMUK Student Health and Wellness Office. For complete details about the new bacterial meningitis vaccination law including acceptable forms of documentation, please visit the Bacterial Meningitis Requirements page of this website.
Transcripts/Advanced Placement Scores
A very important part of Hoggie Days is the student's one-on-one advising session and registering for their first semester of classes. Students should be able to leave Hoggie Days with their first semester's schedule in hand. In order for students to be properly advised and eligible to register for classes during Hoggie Days, the TAMUK Office of Admission must have all official transcripts and advanced placement scores on file for all students. Submitting them prior to Hoggie Days is preferred because academic advisors review student information before each Hoggie Days session so they can better help them during advising.
If students have not yet submitted their transcripts or have only submitted copies or unofficial transcripts, then they should bring any last minute and/or official transcripts with them to their Hoggie Days session including any previous college coursework (dual enrollment or college credits). If students have taken any advanced placement exams, they should bring those scores with them to Hoggie Days as well.
Admission Test Scores
The TAMUK Office of Admission must have all official admission test scores (ACT and/or SAT scores) on file for all students. If students have not yet submitted their official test scores, then they should bring official or last minute test scores with them to their session and/or make arrangements to have those scores sent to the Office of Admission prior to their session.
Checks, Credit Cards or Cash
Hoggie Days is a time for students and parents to finalize any important matters if they choose to such as on-campus housing, meal plans and financial aid so that students will be fully prepared and care-free for the start of classes. Be sure to bring checks, credit cards, cash or any other preferred and acceptable form of payment to take care of deposits (ex: $150 housing deposit), tuition and fees, bills, etc.
This page was last updated on: March 19, 2012