Your Next Steps
Congratulations, you've been admitted! Follow these steps to make sure you're ready in time to start your future!
Step 1
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Step 2
You must apply and complete your application early to be assured on-campus accommodations. For more information visit the University Housing website (Res Life) or view the University's Housing Policy.
Step 3
Financial Aid is a great resource to help fund your college investment. With a number of different types of aid, such as scholarships, grants, and loans, it is important that you research your options and submit all materials on time.
Click on "Important Details" button below for steps to get you started.
For more information please visit the Financial Aid website or call 512.245.2315.
Step 4
NSO is a mandatory program for all students. Transfer orientation is a one day program. Gold (Freshman) is a two day (overnight) program. Attendance is mandatory for all new students. While at orientaiton you will meet your academic advisor and register for your classes.
Sign up online at the NSO website. For information on International NSO click here.
For more information please visit the NSO website or call 512.245.3655.
If you would like information on late NSO dates please fill out this form.
Step 5
The Texas Success Initiative Program (TSIP) is a state-mandated assessment test. All new freshmen must satisfy the TSIP requirements or be exempt from the requirements before attending orientation. For further information click "Important Details" button below. If you have questions about this requirement please visit the TSIP website or the TSIP Program office or call 512.245.3941.
Step 6
All international students are required to have health insurance. Click here for specific requirements.
Step 7 Freshman
This is the second half of orientation for freshmen. PAWS Preview is a required event designed to help freshmen become better acquainted with campus and enable them to meet fellow freshmen Bobcats!
For more information visit the PAWS Preview website or call 512. 245.8295 or email PAWSPreview@txstate.edu.
After your high school graduation it is important to have your final transcript sent to the admissions office. If the transcript you send does not show your final grades and completion of high school, you need to send a follow up transcript that does.
For more information visit the Undergraduate Admissions website or call 512.245.2364.
Step 7 Transfer
At the end of your last academic semester at another college, it is important that your final transcript be sent to the admissions office. If the transcript you sent does not show your final grades you need to send a follow up transcript that does.
For more information visit the Undergraduate Admissions website or call 512.245.2364.
Additional Information
Info 1
Whether or not you bring a vehicle to campus is up to you. If you do, know that parking is limited and you need to apply for a permit quickly.
Please click the "Important Details" button below for more information on parking at Texas State.
Info 2
As an incoming international student, you will have many other questions.This Resources link provides you with a list of resources on everything from scholarships to the Student Recreation Center.
* If you are on a student visa (F-1), you may be required to complete the new SEVIS fee requirements. For everything you need to know about entering Texas State as an international student, please visit the International Office online.
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