Winter Break Update

First-Year Advising is a designated essential office and will be working fully remotely on the following energy conservation days:

Monday, December 22
Tuesday, December 23
Friday, January 2

Our office will be closed from December 24 to January 1. We will resume in-person operations on Monday, January 5. For assistance, please call our office at 512.245.7223 or complete an Ask an Advisor form.

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Your First Step to What's NEXT

Starting college is exciting — and it’s a big transition. That’s why First-Year Advising is here to help you plan your path, discover your purpose, and thrive from day one.

GET READY FOR SPRING 2026

First-Year Advising is here to help you get advised and enrolled for the spring 2026 semester! Review two of our featured options below. If you would like to schedule a full 30-min appointment, schedule it via NavigateTXST.

STILL NEED ADVISING FOR SPRING 2026?

Request an Advising Plan to get course recommendations for the spring 2026 semester. The turnaround time for a plan is 3-5 business days. 

Start Strong. Stay Strong.

From choosing your major to overcoming new challenges, we help you build momentum, stay on track, and thrive during your first year at TXST.

Academic Planning
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Make Confident Course and Degree Choices

Learn how each course connects to your degree, helping you make confident choices and graduate on time with purpose.
Questions? Check With Us
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Get Fast, Friendly Answers When You Need Them

From schedule changes to help with academic forms to campus resources, our Help Desk is your go-to for support.
Find Your Best-Fit Major
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Discover the Major That Aligns With You

Unsure of your major? We guide you with tools and conversation so you can reflect, explore, and commit with confidence.
We’ve Got Your Back
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Stay on Track With Early Academic Support

We watch for early signs of struggle and step in with resources, strategies, and support to keep you moving forward.

Plan and Personalize Your TXST Experience

An experiential major map is a tool that highlights co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities to help you explore your major and gain experience.

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Our First-Year Advisors

Meet our First-Year Advisors, your trusted navigators for your first-year academic journey at Texas State.