Odyssey

Helpful Resources:

Office of Student Engagement
odyssey@tku.edu
817.722.1753

Office of Student Success
studentsuccess@tku.edu
817.722.1760

Office of Financial Services
financialservices@tku.edu
817.722.1730

ORIENTATION RESOURCES

We are so excited that you have answered the call to join the TKU family. The next step in your journey is TKU’s onboarding experience called Odyssey. Through this 3-step process, we guide your transition into life at TKU. If you have any questions along the way, please reach out to Danel Mason, Director of Student Engagement, at odyssey@tku.edu or 817.722.1753.

Prior to the first step in onboarding, if you’re planning to enter a degree program in Marriage and Family Therapy, Messianic Jewish Studies, or Music and Worship Studies, you need to complete the audition or interview process for consideration into the program. Once you’ve completed the audition or interview, you will be notified of your acceptance status and then proceed to complete academic advisement and/or orientation. Below, you will find links to the audition or interview process of the respective program.

If you’re not planning to enter one of the programs listed above, please move forward to STEP 1.

Marriage and Family Therapy
Use the link below to schedule an interview with program director, Dr. Cassie Reid.

Schedule MMFT Interview

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy

Messianic Jewish Studies
Use the link below to schedule an interview with program director, Dr. David Rudolph

Schedule MJS Interview

Bachelor of Biblical and Messianic Jewish Studies
Master of Divinity – MJS
Master of Practical Theology – AJA
Master of Practical Theology – MJS
Doctor of Ministry – MJS

Music and Worship Studies

Use the link below to see audition requirements and information on submitting your video.

Begin MWS Audition

Associate of Worship Leadership
Bachelor of Worship Leadership

Step 1

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:
The first step of the onboarding experience is orientation. During orientation, you will have the opportunity to interact with TKU staff, meet and connect with current students, become familiar with our different departments and systems, complete academic advising and register for your classes. All new and transfer, undergraduate students are asked to register for orientation. Options are available for both on ground and online students.

If you are a first-time student, please complete the  Self-Guided Orientation Introduction prior to your advising appointment/attending orientation. This will better prepare you for orientation and allow you the opportunity to form questions prior to our meeting.

Register for Orientation

GRADUATE STUDENTS:
For students entering all graduate degree programs, you will complete academic advisement through the Jack W. Hayford School of Graduate Studies (on-campus students) or through the Distance Education Department (online students).

If you are a first-time student, please complete the  Self-Guided Orientation Introduction prior to your advising appointment/attending orientation. This will better prepare you for orientation and allow you the opportunity to form questions prior to our meeting.

Master of Theological Studies: Dr. Daniel Davis
Schedule Advising

On-ground Master of Divinity, Master of Practical Theology: Dr. David Cole

Schedule Advising

Online Master of Divinity, Master of Practical Theology, Master of Organizational Leadership: Dr. Jon Huntzinger
Schedule Advising

DOCTORAL STUDENTS:
For students entering the doctoral degree program, you will complete academic advisement through your assigned advisor.

If you are a first-time student, please complete the  Self-Guided Orientation Introduction prior to your advising appointment/attending orientation. This will better prepare you for orientation and allow you the opportunity to form questions prior to our meeting.
Schedule Advising

Step 2

UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS:

The second step of our onboarding experience is our TKU Welcome Event. This is an extended orientation experience designed to prepare students for their transition to The King’s. It is an exciting experience for all new students that encourages you to engage in the TKU community. You will have the opportunity to interact with faculty, build friendships with future classmates, worship together, and learn all about life at TKU. The event will be streamed for all students who are not local to campus.

Register for Welcome Event

Step 3

UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS:

The final step of the onboarding process is the first week of class. Welcome Week is the official beginning of your experience at TKU, giving you opportunities to connect with other incoming students, as well as with returning students who are excited to welcome you into the TKU community.

Each of these events will be offered on ground (current situation allowing) with a virtual element. Check your TKU student email regularly for more information about these and other opportunities! If you have any questions, please email odyssey@tku.edu or call 817-722-1753.