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Honors New Student Orienation Information

New to Blue is Middle Tennessee State University’s new student orientation program. New to Blue helps new undergraduate students transition into the university, prepares new students for MTSU’s educational opportunities, and initiates the integration of new students into the institution’s intellectual, cultural, and social climate. All new students must complete this orientation to register for classes.

Information on how to register for New to Blue can be found on the new student orientation page..


Information for new Honors students can be found by viewing our videos, reading the Frequently Asked Questions, and reviewing the list of classes for the upcoming semester. If you have further questions, please get in touch with one of our Honors advisors.

Honors advising is not required during orientation. Honors advisors cannot clear you for registration.

Freshman In-Person New to Blue Sessions
The Honors College will provide walk-in advising for Freshmen orientation from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come to HONR 227, 228, or 229 to meet with an advisor.

Email Emilee.Buckmeyer@mtsu.edu if you have additional questions or would like to schedule an individual honors advising appointment for another date. 

Honors advising is not required during Transfer orientation. Please note that Honors advisors cannot clear you for registration.

In-Person Transfer New to Blue: 
The Honors College will provide walk-in advising for in-person transfer student orientation sessions from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come to HONR 228 or 229 to meet with an advisor. You may also schedule an appointment for a different date if needed (follow the steps below).

Virtual Transfer New to Blue: 

The Honors College will provide advising by appointment for virtual orientation dates. Please follow the steps below to schedule your advising appointment.

  • For Transfer advising, click the link below and select New to Blue Honors Transfer Students as the advising service. Then, choose a day and time for your appointment. You can meet with an advisor in person or through Zoom. You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link (if applicable) to use at your appointment time.

*Login with your Pipeline username and password.

Email Judy.Albakry@mtsu.edu if you have additional questions.

Contact Us

Honors College
Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building
Campus Box 267
1737 Blue Raider Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Main Office: HONR Room 205 (Dean’s Suite)

Main Office Phone: 615-898-2152
Email: uhc@mtsu.edu