SFA adds orientation session to meet surge in enrollment

NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- The excitement is building at Stephen F. Austin State University, where extraordinary momentum in student enrollment has prompted the addition of a first-year student AXEcepted Day orientation session July 31.

With more incoming Lumberjacks confirming their plans to attend SFA, the university has added an extra AXEcepted Day session to accommodate the increase in participants. This marks a significant moment of growth and energy for the university, signaling that more students are choosing to say, "Axe 'em, Jacks!"

"This is a great problem to have," said Dr. Kent Willis, senior vice president for enrollment and student engagement at SFA. "We're thrilled to see so many students choosing SFA as their college home. The enthusiasm around becoming a Lumberjack is undeniable, and we're excited to welcome each of these new students to campus."

SFA's orientation program is a crucial first step in helping students and their families transition to life at the university. During the single-day AXEcepted Day event, new Lumberjacks connect with peers, meet faculty and staff, receive academic advising, and learn about campus resources while family members get tips on how to support their students during their first year at college.

After they move in for the fall semester, first-year students will attend Lumberjack Life, Aug. 22-23, to learn more about SFA's traditions and become familiar with campus before fall classes begin Aug. 25.

Registration is now open for the July 31 session at sfasu.edu/register-orientation.

Students who have been accepted to SFA for the fall 2025 semester and are ready to take their next steps can find full orientation details at sfasu.edu/orientation.

"There's never been a better time to be a Lumberjack," Willis said. "This wave of interest in SFA shows just how strong our community, academic programs and campus culture really are."