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Important New Student Information

1. Complete a Blinn College application for admissions. Complete the Texas Common Application at https://www.applytexas.org.
2. Apply for financial aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. Utilize the IRS data retrieval tool for faster processing and to reduce documents requested by Blinn.
3. Send your final high school transcript if your college transfer hours are less than 12 semester credit hours.
4. Send your complete college transcripts from all colleges attended, if applicable.
5. Determine your Texas Success Initiative (TSI) status by having an approved exemption or test scores from a stateapproved placement test (http://www.blinn.edu/admissions/success_initiative.html). Blinn College offers the Accuplacer, Compass, and THEA-QT tests. For information on testing visit the following web site (http://www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing.html) or contact the Testing Center/Academic Advising and Counseling Office on the campus that will be attended.
6. Send your bacterial meningitis vaccination documentation. (http://www.blinn.edu/immunization.html)
7. Meet with a counselor/advisor to discuss course options. (http://www.blinn.edu/counseling/advising.htm)
8. Research course offerings.
9. Register using http://my.blinn.edu during approved times (http://calendar.blinn.edu).
10. Pay by the payment deadlines (http://calendar.blinn.edu).
11. Stay in touch.
    1. Create http://my.blinn.edu password
    2. Check your e-mail account
    3. Check the Blinn College web page http://my.blinn.edu

    (For further information or assistance, visit or call the campus you plan to attend.)

    Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act

    On November 8, 1990, the President of the United States signed into law the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act. Considered a consumer rights statute, the Act requires colleges and universities to report graduation rates of all students as well as those of student athletes. In addition, schools must report certain campus crime statistics and campus security procedures. These statistics are available on the Blinn College web site. For questions contact the Office of the Senior Vice President of Student Services for the Brenham, Schulenburg, and Sealy campuses and the Dean of Student Success on the Bryan Campus.

    Blinn College Alma Mater

    Dear College we, our hearts to thee have holden
    By loyal love for each familiar scene,
    Our faithful pledge to thee is ever golden
    On our dear Blinn the sun of glory beams
    Our song to thee we raise in joyous praise,
    Our song to thee we raise in praise.

    The children we, our love and pride confessing

    Within thy walls we find a pleasant home;
    And may strive to bring a greater glory
    To crown thee now, and thro’ years to come,
    And may we strive to bring a greater glory

    To crown three now, thro’ the years to come.

    Athletic Nickname

    Blinn College Fight Song

    Fight, Fight you Blinn Buccaneers
    Fight on to victory amid our cheers
    You’re the masters of the ball
    You’ll never falter, never fall
    With colors waving, Fight on, team fight
    You’ll make a touchdown for blue and white
    Win or lose you’ll always know
    We’re for you Blinn Buccaneers.

    Fight, Fight, Fight Team Fight
    Fight, Fight, Blue and White
    B U C S Blinn Buccaneers Fight
    Team Fight.

    Colors

    

    Welcome to the Blinn College District! Since Blinn opened its doors in 1883, it has established a reputation for academic excellence, caring instructors, and a welcoming atmosphere.

    For many Blinn students, higher education marks the next step in a lifelong journey of learning and personal enrichment. At Blinn, that journey includes dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to your success, whether you are pursuing academic transfer to a four-year university or seek career and technical credentials on your way to a rewarding career.

    Blinn offers stimulating classes, state-of-the-art-technology, hands-on learning opportunities, and professors who have dedicated their careers to providing their students with personalized instruction.

    Outside the classroom, the Blinn Library, Writing Center, Learning Center, and computer labs provide a wide range of services to supplement your classroom experience. Blinn also offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including student clubs and organizations, music and theatre arts, and even intramurals and athletics.

    As you can see, Blinn is a vibrant community committed to helping you reach your goals. With a strong support system and Blinn’s longstanding tradition of excellence behind you, we look forward to helping you enjoy a happy and successful academic year.

    Mary Hensley, Ed.D.

    Chancellor of the Blinn College District