Incoming International Exchange Undergraduate

After your applications have been approved by Education Abroad and the TXST Admission Office and you have been officially accepted to study at TXST, we strongly encourage you to start looking at the courses that you are planning to take at TXST. Please select courses that are taught face-to-face and on the San Marcos campus. 

For course descriptions, view the Course Catalog here and then check 'CatsWeb' to view course offerings and schedules by term. Below are detailed instructions on how to view the courses by term:

• View courses by term
• After you select the fall or spring semester (current year), you can select the subject and course level you need. Once you do so, you will find a selection of classes for a particular subject offered.
• You can then select the class that interests you, by simply clicking on it. Once you do, a detail of the class will open, and you can see if the class has any available seats at this time. 
• Please do not choose any classes that are online or at the Round Rock campus. 
• See the syllabus for each course.

Attention: Our office will not cover additional fees associated with online or hybrid courses. 

After being accepted to Texas State University, you need to request an I-20 Form. YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR SIGNED I-20 WITH YOU THROUGH CUSTOMS AND AT IMMIGRATION CHECK-IN. 

You will need to request an I-20 via the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) website. 

If you have any questions about the I-20 form, please contact: i20request@txstate.edu (512-245-7966)

After being accepted to Texas State University, you will receive an email with an assigned NetID. Your Texas State NetID is a number and letter combination and it is also a prefix of your Texas State e-mail address.  See the examples below.

• NetID (username):  zz1234
• E-mail address: zz1234@txstate.edu

1. Create or reactivate your Net ID: with your NetID you will be able to check your Texas State E-mail (BobcatMail) and log into the Texas State Self-Service (CatsWeb) where you will have access to a variety of online services, such as checking holds on your account, viewing final grades, class registration, etc.

If you are having issues activating your Net ID, please email processing@txstate.edu.

Exchange students must complete the online New Student Orientation (NSO) before arrival - and follow the Other Admissions Types category.

Please create your profile for online NSO via https://secure1.vzorientation.com/txstate/default.aspx

Once you create your profile and reach the "Dates" page, please send an email to nso@txstate.edu and indicate that you are an incoming exchange student. The staff member will place you in the online session.

If you experience any issues or need assistance with this process, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by phone at 512.245.3655 or by email at nso@txstate.edu.

Attention!

Exchange students DO NOT need to the contact Academic Advising Center nor attend the on-campus NSO. These orientations are required for undergraduate degree-seeking students. Exchange students do not need to pay $60 for online NSO (the fee will be waived from your account).

The purpose of this form is to help Texas State to be of maximum assistance during your education abroad experience. Mild physical or psychological disorders can become exacerbated with the stresses of life while studying abroad. It is important that the Exchange Program Coordinator is aware of any medical or emotional problems you have experienced. The information provided will remain confidential and will be shared with program staff, faculty, or appropriate professionals only if necessary to your well-being. Texas State may not be able to accommodate all individual needs or circumstances. This information does not affect your admission into the program.

Texas State requires Bacteria Meningitis Vaccination for all students under the age of 22.

Please click here for more detailed information regarding immunization. In order to meet this requirement, we strongly recommend to check your immunization records. If you have not received this vaccine, be sure to get this vaccine immediately after being accepted into Texas Sate - no later than one month prior to arrival - so you will not have difficulty registering for classes. 

You need to submit your proof of vaccination to Magnus Health SMR. Acceptable evidence of vaccination may be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website. 

Once you have completed the required online New Student Orientation (NSO) and submitted proof of meningitis vaccination, you can proceed with course registration.

To register for courses, please go to http://www.catsweb.txstate.edu/students.html 

Attention!

Please keep in mind that some classes fill up fast and prerequisites may apply. Texas State cannot guarantee that you will be able to register for the courses that you wish to take. We strongly recommend you consider alternate courses as needed.

According to the Institutional Agreements, undergraduate exchange students are covered for 12 credit hours (full-time status). Only students from the listed partner institutions may register for up to 15 credits:

• Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Mosbach/Heilbronn
• Hogeschool Zeeland
• MAUI-Utrecht Network
• Université Rennes 2
• Universidad Adolfo Ibáño

Attention: Please remember to register for only face-to-face courses on the San Marcos campus. Our office will not cover additional fees associated with online or hybrid courses. 

All international students on F-1 and J-1 visas are required by university policy to have health insurance coverage while studying at Texas State University. The international student health insurance premium will be billed to an F-1 and J-1 international student's university account during the time of registration for classes.

Visit the International Student Health Insurance webpage to learn about insurance costs and benefits. 

If you have any questions regarding health insurance, please contact: International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Once you have purchased your airline tickets, please enter your flight information to your Online Incoming International Exchange Student Application.