Housing Contract and Policy updated on 7/24/09: New Freshman must submit a housing contract. You will be placed on a waiting list and assigned as space becomes available. Housing contracts will no longer be accepted from transfer students with a high school graduation date of 2008 or earlier.
An individual’s residency classification is based on information from his or her admission application. If you are classified as a non-resident and wish to be considered for reclassification as a resident, it is necessary to submit the Core Residency Questions, available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For more detailed information on residency visit the residency Web page.
For freshmen, contact the Testing Center, 512.245.2276. For transfers, send your official college transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Contact the Registrar’s office at that college/university and order an official transcript. Have it sent to: Texas State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 429 N Guadalupe St., San Marcos, TX, 78666.
Former students who have not been enrolled at Texas State University for 12 consecutive months or longer, must reapply in order to return to Texas State. Applicants must submit an ApplyTexas application for admission, application fee and official transcripts from colleges/universities attended since leaving Texas State.
Official Texas State transcripts can be purchased for $5 at the Registrar’s Office on the 1st floor of the JC Kellam building or you may contact them at 512.245.2367. The transcript request form is also available online.
TSIP stands for Texas Success Initiative Program. This requirement must be completed before you can enroll in college courses. In order to complete this requirement, you must take the THEA exam, its equivalent, or qualify for an exemption.
In order to release the hold, you must first attend New Student Orientation (NSO) and also meet with an academic advisor before being allowed to register for classes. If you need further assistance, call 512.245.3655.
You must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 512.245.2364, and speak with a processor to update your application to a future semester. If you need assistance planning your transition to Texas State, please call 512.245.2340 and ask to speak with an admission counselor.