Undergraduate Students

Before you can start your Incoming International Exchange Application (Undergraduate), please meet with the exchange program coordinator at your home institution and request submission of the Nomination Form. 

Nomination deadline for Fall Semester (August - December): March 1st

Nomination deadline for Spring Semester (January - May): September 15th

The Texas State Exchange Coordinator will review the candidates and confirm acceptance within a one week time period. 

After the Texas State Exchange Program Coordinator accepts the nominations, international exchange students need to complete the Online Incoming International/Exchange Student Application. To access this application, please click here

Students will be required to upload the following documents to complete their application:

• A copy of their passport
• A current or most recent copy of their transcript (unofficial or official) 
• Proof of language proficiency that can be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • TOEFL iBT – 78 (with minimum scores of 19 on each subsection and 18 or higher on writing section)

  • TOEFL PBT – 550

  • Cambridge IELTS – 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 score in all sections)

  • Letter of Evaluation from your institution certifying the university level English proficiency of the candidates

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Application Deadline for the Fall Semester (August - December): March 31st

Application Deadline for the Spring Semester (January - May): October 1st

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If you have any questions about Incoming International Exchange Program application, please contact:

Oleksandra Sehin, PhD

Education Abroad/Exchange Coordinator

512-245-9660

osehin@txstate.edu

Undergraduate students must also apply directly through the ApplyTexas application at https://goapplytexas.org/

Please select: Transient Application

Please be advised to enter your name exactly as it states in your passport.

Please note: Incoming exchange students are exempted from paying the application fee. Therefore, please select the waiver option at the end of the application.

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Application Deadline for the Fall Semester (August - December): March 31st

Application Deadline for the Spring Semester (January - May): October 1st

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Important Steps for completing a transient application:

Log into applytexas.org and select “Create a new application now”

• Select “create a new 4 year university undergraduate admissions application”

• Under “Target University”, select “Texas State University (San Marcos)”
  • “Application Type” will be “Transient”

• Select your target semester of entry, but note that the latest semester that we have applications open for is Fall 2021

• Under “Major”, select “Exploratory”

• From there, students will complete the rest of the application with their personal information.

 

If you have any questions about the ApplyTexas Application (Transient Application), please contact:

Elise Decker

Assistant Director - Admissions Processing

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

512-245-1863

elisedecker@txstate.edu

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:

• Click here to 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 in the fall.
• 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. 
• click here to 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:
512-245-7966 
i20request@txstate.edu

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.

Please complete the Health Information Questionnaire via your Online Incoming International/Exchange Application.

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

With your NetID you will be able to 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.

Before you can log into online services and check your Texas State E-mail (BobcatMail), you must activate your Net ID. Click here to create or reactivate your NetID.

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).

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 here http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/meningitis

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.

Please follow this site www.healthcenter.txstate.edu/international for insurance costs and benefits:

Once you register for courses, you will be automatically enrolled in the Texas State Health Insurance plan and the bill will be sent to your student account.

If you have any questions regarding health insurance, please contact:

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Intlhealth@txstate.edu

Once you have purchased your airline tickets, please enter your flight information to your Online Incoming International/Exchange Application (Undergraduate).

There are three separate Departing Airline forms and two returning forms for each flight you might be taking during your journey to San Marcos, Texas. 

Please check the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) website https://www.international.txst.edu/prospective/tuition.html for the estimated cost of living. The exchange students need this information to apply for the I-20 document.

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to the “Exchange Student through the Education Abroad Office” on the ISSS website. 

Note: tuition and fees will be waived for the exchange students. 

Students will be billed through Texas State Student Business Services (SBS). The student bill will include

• the international operations fee 
• lodging and meals (for students living on campus)

To view/pay your bill, please go to our Student Business Services website (SBS).

You can pay your bill in full or in three installments. More information about payment deadlines and payment plan, you can find at http://www.sbs.txstate.edu/students/dates.html

*Please note that the student account will also show tuition and fees associated with registration at Texas State. These charges will be covered by Texas State Education Abroad according to the agreement between Texas State and the sending institution.

Number of Covered Credit Hours 

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 Ibáñez

Any additional charges, not specified in the agreements, will be covered by the exchange students.

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. 

Online Housing Contract Submission and Dining Plan Selection

Upon request and depending on room availability, the Exchange Program Coordinator may assist with on-campus housing reservations. 

All students residing on campus are required to purchase a meal plan. After being assigned a room you will need to sign up for a dining plan through Dining Services.

Please click here for more detailed information on the housing contract process.

There are many off-campus options that are walking distance to campus and have a shuttle bus to and from campus. 

For more information, please contact: 

Off-Campus Living - Department of Housing and Residential Life 

512.245.5595 - OffCampusLiving@txstate.edu

Check-in Date(s)

Official accommodation will be available for early check-in one week before the semester starts. Therefore, we do not recommend that you arrive in Texas earlier than one week before your first day of classes. The Exchange Program Coordinator will notify you in advance by email regarding the check-in date(s) for on-campus accommodations. Click here for more details about on-campus accommodations

Students who are living off-campus, please verify the move-in dates with your apartment complex.

Temporary Housing before Orientation

If you decide to arrive earlier than the Texas State housing accommodations are open for check-in, the Exchange Program Coordinator may assist you with finding accommodations for your earlier arrival. However, you will be responsible for any and all costs associated with this temporary housing arrangement.

Immigration Checking-in with ISSS

All exchange/international students are required to check in with ISSS to comply with immigration requirements and to attend the Ready, Steady, Go Session. Please follow this https://www.international.txst.edu/prospective/f-1-student-check-in.html link to check the date for this meeting and for the Ready, Steady, Go session. 

Bobcat ID Card

Once you arrive at the university, you will need a Bobcat card. This student identification card has many features. These features include:

• Linking your Bobcat card to a Wells Fargo account, so you may use your card as an ATM card
• Borrowing library material
• Door access to campus facilities