We are excited to welcome students back to campus, and look forward to a semester filled with opportunities for connection, engagement, and community building. Our peer mentors and campus partners have a full calendar of events planned throughout August and September, including Polaroids and Pastries; Stay Afloat This Semester; Bulldog Bash; Queso & Questions; Lights, Camera, Lawn!; Popsicles by the Pool; Battle of the FREXs: Sand Volleyball; and the Air Force Birthday Celebration.
These programs are designed to give students opportunities to meet new incoming students, build connections, learn about campus resources, and feel more connected to the Bulldog community. Our peer mentors will be actively supporting these events and sharing their own experiences and tips to help students feel welcomed and successful.
We are looking forward to seeing our students show up, get involved, and make the most of these opportunities.
#GOBULLDOGS!
Leroy Giles, EdD, MBA, Associate Dean of Students for Retention/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Thank you for a great move-in weekend!
It was great meeting many of you during opening weekend in August. From move-in, to Matriculation, through Orientation, the students were engaged, enthusiastic, and eager to meet others on campus. Everyone in Student Affairs is excited to be meeting with students as they begin to navigate their fall 2026 semester. The Student Affairs Office is here to support, guide, and be a resource to you and your students here at TLU.
Connect@TLU
Student Engagement is off and running. 55 Programs in 55 Days has launched across campus. This showcases the first 55 days of fall classes, where there is always at least one event going on at the Seguin Campus that every student can attend. Participating in events is a great way to meet people and get connected. All events are listed on Connect@TLU, and students were shown how to create their event pass to check in to each event during orientation. Click the link below to see what events are happening. Gold Rush week is coming September 7–12.
Living Learning Communities
We are excited to have over 540 students living on campus this fall. Our resident assistants are busy hosting programs with the residents on campus. The Living Learning Communities (LLC) are also up and running. The housing staff along with the faculty involved with the LLCs has met to set up programming each month that will focus on the various LLCs so students can begin meeting folks in different areas within their halls/apartments.
Office of Career Development
The Office of Career Development is excited to welcome our students back! At TLU, career development begins from day one! The Office of Career Development is here to help students connect their TLU experience to their future goals through individualized career coaching, resume and LinkedIn support, internship opportunities, career fairs, employer connections, graduate and professional school preparation, and more. We encourage families to remind students that they do not need to have their entire career figured out to get started. Whether they are exploring majors and careers, searching for an internship, preparing for an interview, or planning life after graduation, our team is here to help Bulldogs confidently take their next step.
Kelsey Cruz, MEd, Director of Career Development & Lopez Scholars
Jon & Sandra Moline Center for Servant Leadership (CSL)
Service-learning connects classroom learning with meaningful community engagement while building career-ready skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. The Jon & Sandra Moline Center for Servant Leadership (CSL) is the university’s hub for service-learning and community engagement, connecting students and faculty with opportunities to learn, serve, and lead. Through GivePulse, students can explore community partners and service opportunities, like H.O.T. Dogs Day of Service, while tracking their engagement. At graduation, students can leave with both an academic transcript documenting academic achievement and a service-learning transcript showcasing service, applied learning, and skills—helping them strengthen resumes and tell their career-readiness story.
Blumberg Memorial Library
The Blumberg Memorial Library is open until 10 p.m. most evenings. Encourage your student to visit the library regularly for study sessions. There are plenty of computers, group study tables, and cozy nooks available!
Registration and Records
All students must check in for the fall semester. Students who have not completed that process need to contact the Registrar's Office quickly to make sure they keep their currently enrolled classes and get access to online course content.
The add/drop period for fall classes ended on Friday, August 28th. Please contact the Registrar's Office if you need assistance.
Student Financial Services
The 2027–2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will become available on or before October 1, 2026. Students who plan to be enrolled in classes for the fall 2027 and/or spring 2028 semesters should plan to complete this no later than January 15, 2027.
TLU Counseling Services
The Student Health & Wellness Center is bringing awareness to risks of suicide and ways to build resilience during Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 14–18). Getting to know local resources is one way to build resilience. Students are invited to meet those resources and pick up freebies during the annual Student Health and Wellness Fair, Wednesday, September 16 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in the ASC.
TLU + TimelyCare
All Texas Lutheran students have access to TimelyCare. This virtual health and well-being platform offers 24/7 virtual care at no cost to students anywhere in the US. They can make diagnoses and even call in prescriptions to a local pharmacy. Students can download the app in their app store or visit TimelyCare’s website.
