New Bobcat Advising

Embarking on your journey to Texas State will be an exciting new chapter filled with new experiences and opportunities. To ensure you make a seamless transition to the university, we've outlined a process to get you Advising Ready. On this page, you'll find the required action steps to take to enroll in your first semester.

Complete These Actions to Become Advising Ready

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Complete the New Bobcat Advising Worksheet

Once you become Advising Ready, your next step is to complete the New Bobcat Advising Worksheet. 

In this worksheet, you will:

  • Choose your major and area of study
  • Report any college credit you have completed (AP, IB, dual credit, etc.)
  • Submit test scores like SAT and ACT scores
  • Tell us about considerations we should take when helping you build your schedule, like Bobcat Marching Band, ROTC, Strutters, etc. 

Get Advised and Enrolled

After you have submitted your New Bobcat Advising Worksheet, First-Year Advising will use the information you provided to:

  • Create a course plan for your first semester at TXST.
  • Jumpstart your registration by enrolling you in some priority courses for timely graduation (Don't worry; you can modify course times and get help and guidance from our team.)

We will send you an email with details on how to access your course plan, review your enrolled courses, and how you can make informed decisions on how to modify your schedule. 

When Can I Expect To Hear From You?

You can track your progress on the TXST Admission Status Portal.

Your Questions, Answered

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  • No. After we receive your New Bobcat Advising Worksheet, we will enroll you in courses, lift your New Student Advising hold, and email you with your advising plan and registration resources. 

    At that time, you can choose to modify your schedule with the advising plan our First-Year Advisor created for you as a guide. 

    First-Year Advisors will be available before, during, and after New Student Orientation to answer questions about your course recommendations via our First-Year Quick Help Desk.  

  • We highly encourage you to become Advising Ready and complete your New Bobcat Advising Worksheet as soon as possible to secure your first semester courses.

    If you are not advised by your in-person NSO date, our First-Year Advising team will advise you for courses when you are on campus for NSO. 

  • Yes. New Student Orientation is a required and important component of your enrollment at Texas State. At NSO, you are introduced to Texas State's vibrant community, learn about the support and resources you can access as a student, and connect with other new Bobcats! 

    Failure to attend NSO will result in a hold on your account. If you were already advised and enrolled in courses, you will be dropped from these courses and will not be allowed to reenroll until you attend an NSO session.

  • We're here to help! Once we process your New Bobcat Advising Worksheet and enroll you in courses, we will email you instructions on connecting with a member of our First-Year Advising team to talk about your course recommendations. 

  • If you have questions about the course recommendations First-Year Advising provided, contact our office. 

    If you have registration-related questions or are having issues registering for courses, please contact the TXST One Stop.

DO YOU STILL HAVE A QUESTION?

Our First-Year Advisors are ready to help you prepare for your first semester at Texas State and answer any questions about the New Bobcat Advising process.

Stay Connected and Engaged Throughout Your First Year

By following our social media channels, you will stay connected to First-Year Advising, receive important updates and reminders, and learn about opportunities to make the most of your first year at Texas State!