First-Year Advising
Your First Step to What's NEXT
We're committed to guiding you through your first year, helping you connect the dots between your major, your career, and what's NEXT.
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New Bobcat Become Advising and Enrollment Ready!
New Bobcats starting in summer or fall 2024 must complete the necessary steps to receive a course plan and enroll in their first-semester schedule.
Seek Quick Advising Help
Do you have a quick question? Our daily help desk is available for immediate, reliable advice on courses, policies, and questions about your first year.
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Discover Your Best-Fit Major
Embrace your curiosity as you explore the nearly 100 majors Texas State offers. Engage with guided reflections, step-by-step plans, and interactive workshops.
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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.