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Honors Program 3

Our Campus 3

Student Life 4

Admission 5

Deadlines 6

How to Apply 6

Housing 8

Financial Aid 9

Tours 10

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Welcome to Texas State.

We Have a Place for You If you’re like most people, the first thing you’ll notice about Texas State is

our beautiful campus — trees everywhere, the alluring Texas Hill Country

and the spring-fed San Marcos River running through campus. Stay a while and you’ll notice our students — hear their buzz

of activity on the Quad, spot them reading by the river at

Sewell Park and see their friendly faces wherever you go. Talk to our students, and you’ll hear about one of the many attributes

that set Texas State apart — our faculty. Over and over, students

discuss the stimulating classes and the friendly

and accessible professors they discover here. We have a place for you. Texas State welcomes an average of

3,000 transfer students each fall. These students come from a

range of colleges and universities, but when they arrive on

campus, they join the Texas State community. If you’re

interested in transferring to Texas State, we invite you to apply.

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Find your way to us, and we will help you find your way.

Best of Both Worlds With 101 bachelor’s, 88 master’s and eight doctoral degree programs,

Texas State offers all the advantages of a large university. But don’t think

you’ll get lost in the shuffle. Your professors will go out of their way to

help you succeed, much like you’d expect to find in a smaller college.

Texas State ranks second in the state for the number of faculty members

who have been honored as Piper Professors for superior teaching, with

17 having received this prestigious honor. An Outstanding Education At Texas State, you’ll find quality. Here are just a few of the reasons

more and more high-achieving students are choosing Texas State: • Texas State was founded as a teachers college in 1899, and more

than a century later we’ve remained true to that commitment to

producing the highest-quality educators. The Association of

Teacher Educators has recognized our teacher preparation

program as one of the top three in the United States.

• The National Council for Geographic Education’s Journal of

Geography recognized our undergraduate program in geography as

the best in the nation. Because of its stellar reputation, our

Department of Geography is the largest in the United States.

• We were the only Texas school on the list when Graphic Design

USA magazine named the 29 “Select Top U.S. Graphic Design

Schools.” Others honored were renowned private

art and design schools, including Parsons and the

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• Texas State’s College of Health Professions is one of only a few

in the United States that has achieved national accreditation for

degree programs ranging from bachelor’s to doctoral.

• Our McCoy College of Business Administration is among the

small number of business schools accredited by AACSB

International - The Association to Advance

Collegiate Schools of Business.

• Our School of Music’s sound recording technology

program, housed in the historic Fire Station

Studios, offers the only bachelor’s degree in sound

recording in the Southwestern United States. University Honors Program The University Honors Program at Texas State offers you the chance to

take charge of your own education and seek your own intellectual

challenges. Through this program, you can enjoy small, stimulating

classes taught by innovative master teacher-scholars. As an honors

student, you can pursue independent projects or cutting-edge research

and produce an honors thesis on the subject of your choice. Benefits of the University Honors Program

• outstanding faculty committed to working closely with you

• personal advising for developing college and career plans

• early registration for courses • challenging honors courses that will get

you excited about learning

• participation in activities at Honors Councils and the University

Honors Student Association

• special scholarships available only to qualified honors students

• access to the honors study lounge and the honors

coffee forum featuring rotating art exhibits Our Growing Campus Texas State University-San Marcos is as diverse as the students who

live and learn here. Our hilly campus is home to 225 buildings. Some,

like Old Main, are almost as old as the university itself. Others are

cutting-edge facilities, such as McCoy Hall’s T. Paul Bulmahn

Research and Trading Laboratory and the Mitte Complex, which

contains a high-tech clean room and microchip fabrication lab. We completed a dramatic expansion of our Student Recreation Center in

2009. The 96,000-square-foot center features two pools, cardiovascular

and weight lifting areas, a rock-climbing wall with a bouldering area, eight

full-court basketball and volleyball courts, two indoor soccer courts, a

boxing area and more. You can also take any of the classes offered seven

days a week, including step aerobics, yoga, Powerflex, kickboxing and

indoor cycling. Personal training, nutritional counseling and massage

therapy are available by appointment.

New construction at Bobcat Stadium has added a

three-tiered expansion on the stadium’s west side that

features a premium club seating level with 450 open-

air seats and a suite level with 15 luxury suites.

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If you’re interested in transferring to Texas State, we invite you to apply.

There’s Plenty to Do You’ll find plenty of opportunities to get involved in campus life at Texas

State. There are nearly 300 student organizations on campus, plus

intramural sports, sport clubs ranging from rugby to rodeo, an Outdoor Center and 16 intercollegiate sports teams. Our Bobcat football, baseball and softball teams play

in newly renovated venues, and our basketball teams

play in the 7,200-seat Strahan Coliseum.

Downtown San Marcos is just a stroll away from the campus.

You’ll find shops, restaurants and live music venues around the

charming courthouse square. And the best shopping in Texas is

just south of town at the San Marcos outlet malls. With Austin just

30 miles to the north and San Antonio 50 miles to the south, San

Marcos may just be the best location in Texas.

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Intercollegiate Sports Texas State competes at the NCAA Division I level and in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Men’s Teams Women’s Teams

Baseball • Basketball Basketball • Cross Country • Golf

Cross Country • Football • Golf Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Volleyball

Indoor Track and Field Indoor Track and Field

Outdoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field

Transfer Admission Standards Texas State University-San Marcos requires that transfer

applicants for any semester be eligible for admission at the time

their applications are submitted. For example, course work taken

in the fall will not be considered in the admission decision for the

spring, as the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will not have

received fall grades before the November 15 spring deadline. You must also be eligible to return to all colleges or

universities you have attended (free of suspension,

dismissals or enforced withdrawals). Freshman-Transfer (1-29 transferable hours) You must satisfy the freshman admission requirements

and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Transfer (30-plus transferable hours) You must have 30 or more hours and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25.

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Limited-Access Programs McCoy College of Business Administration

and Communication Design Program If you are a transfer student who wishes to pursue a major in either

the McCoy College of Business Administration or the College of Fine

Arts and Communication’s communication design program, you will

be granted automatic admission to one of these programs only if you:

• select a first-choice major in one of these programs

and receive assured admission to Texas State

• have an admission GPA of 3.0 or higher and have

completed English 1310 and 1320 as well as Math

1329 or their equivalents for entrance to the McCoy

College or ArtF 1301 and 1302 or their equivalents

for entrance to the communication design program Applicants to these programs who do not meet these

requirements will be reviewed for consideration for any

remaining openings in the two programs after the deadline. Round Rock Higher Education Center Admittance to the undergraduate programs offered at the Round

Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC) is limited to junior- and

senior-level students. Learn more about the RRHEC’s additional

admission requirements at www.rrhec.txstate.edu.

University Honors Program Admittance to the University Honors Program (see page 3)

is selective and requires completion of an honors

application and essay (www.txstate.edu/honors). Transfer

students must also have a GPA of at least 3.25. Application Deadlines

Transfer students Fall 2010 Spring Summer I Summer II 2011 2011 2011

Admission Priority Date March 1 NA NA NA

Communication design March 15 Oct. 15 No admission No admission

McCoy College of March 15 Oct. 15 March 15 March 15 Business Administration

All other majors July 15 Nov. 15 May 1 June 15

Financial aid priority date March 31 March 31 March 1 March 1

Scholarship deadline March 1 March 1 March 1 March 1

How to Apply • Complete and submit Part 1 of the transfer application

at www.applytexas.org by the application deadline.

• Submit the $60 application fee or fee waiver.

(This fee is nonrefundable.) • Submit official transcripts from all colleges and

universities you have attended. 6 | Transferring to Texas State University-San Marcos

After you have submitted your application, transcript(s) and fee,

Texas State’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions will prepare a

course evaluation. You will receive this evaluation of your

transfer work, along with an admission decision, approximately

three weeks after the Admissions Office has received all of your

admission documents. During peak periods, this may take longer. Admission Evaluation Standards Grades earned in transferable courses are also transferred. • Grades of A, B, C, D and F are calculated as recorded. • Grades of D and F do transfer. • Grades of WF and I are computed as F’s. • Nonpunitive grades, such as W or P, are not used

for admission or GPA purposes. • Remedial, technical or vocational courses do not transfer. • The original grade in a repeated course is not used for

GPA calculations; all subsequent repeats are calculated. • A maximum of 66 hours from accredited two-year

colleges may be applied toward a degree. • Associate degrees do not transfer, only transferable

credits. A course-by-course evaluation is done to

determine which courses will transfer.

Check your application status online

at www.admissions.txstate.edu/asc.

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See www.vpsa.txstate.edu/transfers for support services for transfer students.

Housing The university housing policy has been temporarily adjusted to

accommodate an increase in freshmen residents. Currently,

unmarried students younger than 20 who have fewer than 42 credit

hours must live on campus unless they live at home with a parent or

legal guardian. Texas State has 21 smoke-free campus residence

halls. All rooms are furnished and include cable,

phone and high-speed Internet connections. Texas State also offers on-campus apartments that give students

the convenience of a residence hall while providing the privacy of

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Financial Aid Our Financial Aid and Scholarships office provides information

on financial assistance and oversees grants, work-study, loans

and scholarships. Nearly 55 percent of Texas State students

receive financial aid. Financial aid is awarded to eligible

students on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply for fall or spring semester aid (contact

Financial Aid and Scholarships about summer aid): • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Submit the FAFSA by the March 31, 2010, priority date. • Include Texas State school code 003615.

For details, visit www.finaid.txstate.edu.

2010-11 Estimated Direct Costs per semester (based on 15 hours)

Undergraduate Texas Resident Nonresident

Tuition and fees $3,740 $7,895

Books and supplies $525 $525

Subtotal $4,265 $8,420

Campus room

and board $3,655 $3,655

Total $7,920 $12,075

Scholarships Texas State offers a variety of academic scholarships for transfer

students. These scholarships are awarded competitively and

require the submission of a Texas State scholarship application.

Awards are based on the overall strength of your application. To apply for scholarships, you must complete and submit a scholarship

application, including an essay. The scholarship application and essay

topic are available via ApplyTexas at www.applytexas.org. You must

submit all admission and scholarship paperwork no later than March 1,

2010. If you are a nonresident receiving a transfer scholarship of at least

$1,000 per year, you also qualify to pay the in-state tuition rate. For information about scholarships, visit

www.finaid.txstate.edu/ scholarships/transfer. Support Services We offer a range of services that support your transition to

Texas State, your academic success and your overall

wellness. From orientation to advising, counseling to tutoring,

and disability to career services, you have resources at your

fingertips. For details, visit www.vpsa.txstate.edu/transfers. If you are a U.S. veteran returning to college or entering college for

the first time, Texas State’s Office of Veterans Affairs is your direct

link to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We can

answer your questions about veterans’ educational benefits, certify enrollments for the VA, and monitor your degree plans and academic

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Campus Tours If you’re thinking about transferring to Texas State, we invite you to

visit our campus. Our Visitors Center hosts one-hour walking tours on

weekdays year-round. Tour reservations are preferred. To schedule a tour, visit www.admissions.txstate.edu/visit or call

512.245.8871 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bobcat Days During Bobcat Days, you can tour our campus and residence halls,

visit with faculty and advisors, learn about admission policies, and talk

with administrators and student support specialists. Reservations are not necessary and the program, including parking, is

free! Details are available at www.admissions.txstate.edu/visit. Upcoming Bobcat Days October 17, 2009 November 14, 2009 February 20, 2010 April 17, 2010

Office of Undergraduate Admissions 429 N. Guadalupe St. San Marcos, TX 78666-

5709 Phone: 512.245.2364 Fax: 512.245.9020/8100 E-mail: admissions@txstate.edu Web site: www.admissions.txstate.edu

Texas State at a Glance Total 29,105 Undergraduates 24,810 Women 56% Men 44% Hispanic 23.1% African-American 5.5% Asian 2.3% American Indian 0.6% Four-Year Graduation Rate for Transfer Students 60%

Web Addresses Texas State Home Page www.txstate.edu ApplyTexas Application www.applytexas.org Athletics www.athletics.txstate.edu Career Services www.careerservices.txstate.edu Child Care www.worklife.txstate.edu Financial Aid www.finaid.txstate.edu International Office www.txstate.edu/international Residence Halls www.reslife.txstate.edu Round Rock Higher

Education Center www.rrhec.txstate.edu University Honors Program www.txstate.edu/honors

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Important Numbers

University Information 512.245.2111

Career Services 512.245.2645

Dept. of Housing and Residential Life 512.245.2382

Disability Services 512.245.3451

Financial Aid and Scholarships 512.245.2315

Multicultural Student Affairs 512.245.2278

Occupational Education 512.245.2115

Off-Campus Student Services 512.245.3219

Parking Services 512.245.2887

Registrar 512.245.2367

Round Rock Higher Education Center 512.219.5798

Undergraduate Admissions 512.245.2364

Veterans Affairs 512.245.2641

Visitors Center 512.245.8871

To schedule a tour, visit

www.admissions.txstate.edu/visit.

Texas State University-San Marcos is an equal opportunity educational institution.

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This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.

Undergraduate Degrees Offered at Texas State College of Applied Arts www.appliedarts.txstate.edu 512.245.1490 Agriculture

Agriculture* BSAG Animal Science BSAG Business and Management BSAG

Applied Arts and Sciences Applied Arts and Sciences*+ BAAS

Criminal Justice Corrections BSCJ Criminal Justice BSCJ Law Enforcement+ BSCJ

Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Child Development* BSFCS Family and Consumer Sciences* BSFCS Fashion Merchandising BSFCS Interior Design BSFCS Nutrition and Foods* BSFCS

Social Work Social Work BSW

McCoy College of Business Administration www.business.txstate.edu 512.245.1993 Accounting

Accounting BBA or BBA/MAcy Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods

Computer Information Systems BBA

Finance and Economics

Economics BA or BBA Finance BBA

Management Management*+ BBA

Marketing Marketing BBA

College of Education www.education.txstate.edu 512.245.3050 Curriculum and Instruction

Interdisciplinary Studies*+ (Elementary and Middle School Certification) BS

Health, Physical Education and Recreation Athletic Training BS Exercise and Sports Science* BESS Health and Fitness Management BESS Health and Wellness Promotion* BHWP Recreational Administration BSRA

College of Fine Arts and Communication www.finearts.txstate.edu 512.245.1932 Art and Design

Art BA Communication Design BFA Photography BFA Studio Art* BFA

Communication Studies Communication Studies* BA

Journalism and Mass Communication

Advertising BA Electronic Media BA Mass Communication+ BA Print Journalism BA Public Relations BA

Music Jazz Studies BM Music* BA Music Studies BM Performance BM Sound Recording Technology BS

Theatre and Dance Dance* BS Musical Theatre BFA Theatre* BA or BFA

College of Health Professions www.health.txstate.edu 512.245.3506 Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical Laboratory Science BSCLS Communication Disorders

Communication Disorders BSCD Health Administration

Healthcare Administration BHA Health Information Management

Health Information Management BSHIM Nursing

Nursing (starting in 2010 with Texas Nursing Board approval)+ BSN

Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy BSRT Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care BSRC College of Liberal Arts www.liberalarts.txstate.edu 512.245.1852 Anthropology

Anthropology BA or BS English

English* BA Geography

Geographic Information Science BS Geography* BA or BS Physical Geography BS Resource and Environmental

Studies BS Urban and Regional Planning BS Water Studies BS

History History* BA

International Studies Asian Studies BAIS European Studies BAIS Interamerican Studies BAIS International Business 5-year

Integrated Program BAIS/MBA International Relations BAIS International Studies BAIS

International Business Focus Russian/East European Focus Travel and Tourism Focus

Middle East/African Studies BAIS Modern Languages

French* BA German* BA Spanish* BA

Philosophy Philosophy BA

Political Science Political Science* BA Public Administration BPA

Psychology Psychology+ BA or BS

Sociology Applied Sociology BSAS Sociology BA

College of Science www.science.txstate.edu 512.245.1315 Biology

Aquatic Biology BS Biology BS Microbiology BS Wildlife Biology BS

Chemistry and Biochemistry Biochemistry BS Chemistry* BS

Computer Science Computer Science*+ BA or BS

Engineering Electrical Engineering BS Industrial Engineering BS Manufacturing Engineering BS

Engineering Technology Concrete Industry Management BS Construction Technology BST Engineering Technology BST Industrial Technology* BST Manufacturing Technology BST

Mathematics Applied Mathematics BS Mathematics* BA or BS

Physics Physics BA or BS

University College www.txstate.edu/ucollege 512.245.2218

General Studies BGS Pre-professional Curricula Texas State offers course work for students

interested in the following careers: Architecture, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine

Students interested in any pre-professional

track should meet with their advisors.

* Teacher certification available + Also offered at Texas State’s Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC). The nursing program, offered only at the RRHEC, will accept junior-level students starting in 2010 with Texas Nursing Board approval. Pre-nursing students may complete their lower-division courses in San Marcos.

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