Next Steps

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Sign Up for New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation (NSO) is where your student life begins at Texas State, and it is required of all new students and former students returning after more than one semester away. During NSO, you'll learn more about Texas State's resources, student support services, and everything you need to know to be successful at Texas State. After completing NSO, you'll connect with an academic advisor and register for classes.

Whether you're a Freshman, Transfer, Pathway, International, Returning (Readmit), Second Bachelor's Degree, Non-Degree Seeking or Visiting (Transient) Student, there's an orientation program to meet your needs.

When Can I Sign Up?

Admitted for Summer or Fall: sign up opens in the spring
Admitted for Spring: sign up opens in the fall

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Submit Your Housing Contract

Living on campus is required for most freshmen and puts you at the heart of everything. Housing and Residential Life has more information on housing requirements and exemptions.

As soon as you receive your acceptance letter, you'll be able to submit the online housing contract. Once your contract is completed and you've made a prepayment, you are placed into a group listed on the housing timeline. The sooner you submit the contract, the better your chances for getting your choice of residence hall.

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Get meningitis vaccine

State law (Texas Education Code §51.9192) requires students under 22 years of age to provide proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination prior to attending classes at a public, private, or independent institution of higher education in Texas. Texas State University requires you to meet this requirement before you will be allowed to register for classes and contracts with Magnus Health Technology, Inc. to collect and verify your medical documentation or exemptions. Students subject to the bacterial meningitis requirement will receive an email from Magnus Health SMR with instructions.

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Send Your Final Transcripts

Whether you're finishing high school or attending classes at another university or community college, we'll need an official transcript showing your final grades. Transcripts are considered official if received in an envelope sealed by the school or through an approved electronic transcript service (Naviance, Parchment, TREX, etc.). High school transcripts will also be accepted by email from a school official. Once you've completed course work, have an official copy of your transcript sent to us.

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Meet TSI Requirement

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state-legislated program to improve student success in college. Students entering Texas State as new first-year students or as new transfer students will need to demonstrate college readiness. TSI at Texas State is ready to guide you through the process of meeting this requirement.

We strongly recommend you complete this requirement BEFORE you attend NSO.

Highly Recommended

Explore Financial Aid & Scholarships

Scholarships, grants and loans help many Bobcats make higher education a reality. Start on your financial aid and scholarship applications early so you don’t miss any opportunities.

Financial Aid

To apply for federal, state and university aid, submit your FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Scholarships

Scholarship funds can be a great opportunity to boost your available college funding. Be sure to investigate your scholarship options and submit an application through the Bobcat Online Scholarship System (BOSS). Scholarship deadlines vary, so be sure to contact Financial Aid and Scholarships for more details.

Key Dates

August 1 - Scholarship application is available online
December 15 - Freshman Competitive Scholarship deadline
March 1 - Transfer and Continuing Scholarship Application deadlines.
(Students must also be admitted by their respective deadline to be eligible for consideration.)