Visit the campus tours page then click “Tour Registration” under “Student and Family Tours” to schedule a campus tour or go to the Bobcat Days page to learn about Bobcat Days, our Saturday open houses for prospective students and their families.To schedule an appointment with an admission counselor, call 512.245.2340.

Admission is granted to those who meet assured admission criteria. Those who do not meet assured admission criteria will be reviewed individually to determine admissibility.

It may be possible. A select group of students who do not meet the assured admission standards will be evaluated through an individual review process called PAS.

Texas State does not prefer one test over another and will accept either for admission purposes. Test sub-scores are not combined. The score which is the best from one sitting will be used to determine admission eligibility. Please note the SAT score taken into consideration is the sum of the Critical Reasoning and Math sections only. The ACT/SAT writing section is required, but will not factor into the admission decision.

Only one essay is required. You may choose from Topics A, B, or C of the ApplyTexas application. Essay topics can be viewed on the admission essay Web page as well as on page nine of the ApplyTexas application.

You must be able to demonstrate financial need. Complete the application fee waiver form and send it and any required documentation to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Our national and assured (e.g. National Merit, President's Honors and Achievement) scholarships are automatically awarded during the admission process for those with certain awards, test scores or other criteria. To apply for competitive scholarships, please fill out the Texas State Scholarship Application as well as essay topics B and C found in the ApplyTexas application. The deadline for scholarship applications is December 1st of your senior year. More information is available by visiting the freshman scholarship Web site.

To check the status of your application, visit the Catsweb Applicant Status Check.

Yes, all new students must attend New Student Orientation (NSO). Find out more information by visiting the NSO Web page or calling 512.245.3655.

Once you have been admitted, contact Residence Life on the Web or by calling 512.245.2382 to reserve your on-campus housing.

No, however 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.