Student Handbook

Welcome
Welcome, Bobcat Class of 2024!
It is my pleasure to welcome you to your new home, Texas State University! Congratulations on beginning your journey at a school that will forever impact you and change your life. Our campus holds significant promise – what occurs here impacts the San Marcos community, reshapes the lives of Texas, and transforms the world.
As an Emerging Research University, Texas State is eligible to tap into special state funds designed to bolster higher education research. The LBJ Student Center is in the process of completing its expansion to help accommodate almost 40,000 students on our campus. With 98 undergraduate majors and a clear path toward a Tier-1 research institution, your academic options here are without rival. Not to mention, Texas State is widely known for its beautiful, one-of-a-kind campus and river.
To gain a well-rounded college experience, you have to get involved with your university. I would highly encourage you to take any opportunity to get involved as you will reap many rewards, from making new friends to growing as a leader and as an individual. Student Involvement is home to more than 400 registered student organizations. Located on the fourth floor of the LBJ Student Center, here you can be a part of a community, gain an experience, and have a sense of belonging. The friendships we make here will last a lifetime, so make the most of your Bobcat experience! For me, getting involved in student organizations helped me find my voice at this university and meet my closest friends.
In addition to Student Involvement, take time to get involved in the Leadership Institute. It was here, I was able to develop leadership skills and be surrounded by a host of different people which has contributed wholeheartedly to my success at Texas State University. Remember college is not about what you get out of it, but it is about what you put in.
Your Student Government is always here to help you and hear the voices of each and every Bobcat. Our office is located on the fourth floor of the LBJ Student Center in Room 4-5.1. Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself. The Senate meets every Monday night in the LBJ Student Center Teaching Theater at 7 p.m. I encourage all of you to attend so you can hear about what is going on at our university and play a key role in helping to bring positive change and make a lasting impact on our campus.
Cherish your time here at Texas State and take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. I could not be more thrilled to welcome you to our Bobcat family! Students today, Bobcats for Life.
Eat ’Em Up, Cats!
Catching Valentinis-Dee
Student Body President

Dear Student:
Welcome to the Texas State community. I am excited that you have chosen to become a Bobcat! We are committed, as a university community, to provide you with the assistance, encouragement, and support necessary for you to become a successful graduate of Texas State.
Our university is guided by a shared collection of values that are important as we interact with each other. These shared values include:
- Teaching and learning based on research, student involvement, and the free exchange of ideas in a supportive environment;
- Research and creative activities that encompass the full range of academic disciplines—research with relevance, from the sciences to the arts, from the theoretical to the applied;
- The cultivation of character, integrity, honesty, civility, compassion, fairness, respect, and ethical behavior in all members of our university community;
- A diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a sense of community as essential conditions for campus life;
- A commitment to service and leadership for the public good;
- Responsible stewardship of our resources and environment; and
- Continued reflection and evaluation to ensure that our strengths as a community always benefit those we serve.
We want you to be fully prepared to leave Texas State with all the marketable skills that will help you lead a productive life. Texas State offers a myriad of opportunities for growth and leadership experience through your involvement in student organizations and activities. Your success will be dependent on your interactions both in and out of the classroom. We hope you make the most of this exciting time in your life. As your Bobcat partners, we will make every effort to ensure that our student support services assist you to become successful academically, socially, and personally.
Please always remember that Bobcats are caring, diverse, healthy, proud, and responsible.
Best wishes for an academically successful and exciting year!
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Cavitt, Ph.D.
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Telephone Directory
Off campus, dial 512.245 plus the last four digits, unless a 10-digit number is listed.
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Administration
President
Dr. Denise M. Trauth 5.2121
Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Dr. Eugene J. Bourgeois 5.2205
Vice President, University Administration
Dr. Lisa Lloyd 5.2121
Vice President, Finance and Support Services
Mr. Eric Algoe 5.2244
Vice President, Student Affairs
Dr. Joanne H. Smith 5.2152
Vice President, Information Technology
Mr. Kenneth Pierce 5.9650
Vice President, University Advancement
Dr. Barbara Breier 5.2396
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Colleges
Dean, University College 5.3579
Dean, The Graduate College 5.2581
Dean, The Honors College 5.2266
Dean, College of Applied Arts 5.3333
Dean, Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration 5.2311
Dean, College of Education 5.2150
Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication 5.2308
Dean, College of Health Professions 5.3300
Dean, College of Liberal Arts 5.2317
Dean, College of Science and Engineering 5.2119
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Academic Departments and Schools
Accounting 5.2566
Aerospace Studies (AFROTC) 5.2182
Agriculture 5.2130
Anthropology 5.8272
Art and Design 5.2611
Biology 5.2178
Chemistry and Biochemistry 5.2156
Clinical Laboratory Science 5.3500
Communication Disorders 512.716.2624
Communication Studies 5.2165
Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods 5.2291
Computer Science 5.3409
Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology 5.3083
Criminal Justice 5.2174
Curriculum and Instruction 5.3701
Engineering 5.1826
Engineering Technology 5.2137
English 5.2163
Family and Consumer Sciences 5.2155
Finance and Economics 5.2547
Geography 5.2170
Health Administration 5.3494
Health and Human Performance 5.2561
Health Information Management 5.8242
History 5.2142
Journalism and Mass Communication 5.2656
Management 5.2571
Marketing 5.7428
Mathematics 5.2551
Military Science (Army ROTC) 5.3232
Modern Languages 5.2360
Music 5.2651
Nursing 512.716.2900
Occupational Education 5.2115
Philosophy 5.2285
Physical Therapy 512.716.2652
Physics 5.2131
Political Science 5.2143
Psychology 5.2526
Radiation Therapy 5.9081
Respiratory Care 512.716.2682
Social Work 5.2592
Sociology 5.2113
Theatre and Dance 5.2147
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Staff and Other Offices
Accounting Office 5.2541
Admissions
Undergraduate 5.2364
Graduate 5.2581
Alumni Association 5.2371
ASB Computer Lab 5.8055
Athletics 5.2114
Attorney for Students 5.2370
Auxiliary Services 5.2585
Bobcat Shuttle 5.5555
Campus Recreation 5.2940
Main Desk 5.2940
Outdoor Center 5.2004
Career Services 5.2645
CatsWeb Helpline 5.4822
Center for International Studies 5.2339
Center for the Study of the Southwest 5.2224
Child Development Center 5.2621
Continuing Education 5.2507
Copy Cats 5.2684
Correspondence Self-paced Studies 5.2322
Counseling Center 5.2208
Custodial Services Operations 5.2181
Dean of Students Office 5.2124
Alcohol and Drug Compliance Services 5.3601
Attorney for Students 5.2370
Fraternity and Sorority Life 5.5646
Leadership Institute 5.5323
Ombuds Services 5.2124
Student Emergency Services 5.2124
Student Conduct 5.2124
Disability Services 5.3451
Diversity/Gender Studies 5.2361
Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management 5.3616
Equity and Access 5.2539
Family Association 5.4326
Financial Aid and Scholarships 5.2315
Grounds Operations 5.7846
Human Resources 5.2557
ID Services 5.2297
Information
Campus Directory 0
From Off Campus 512.245.2111
Information Technology 5.9650
Instructional Technologies 5.2319
Interfraternity Council 5.1663
International Office 5.7966
Interpreter Services 5.3451
ITAC 5.4822
KTSW 89.9 5.5879
LBJ Student Center
Director 5.3459
Reservations (LBJ Student Center) 5.2264
Library, Alkek
Library Hours 5.2686
University Librarian 5.2133
Circulation/Library Holds 5.3681
Computer Lab 5.2106
Reference Desk 5.2686
Reserve Desk 5.2328
SLAC 5.2515
Special Collections/Archives 5.2313
Teaching Theatre 5.3700
The Wittliff Collections 5.2313
Multicultural Greek Council 5.1664
National Pan-Hellenic Council 5.1664
Non-Traditional Student Organization 5.4923
Panhellenic Council 5.1664
Parking Services 5.2887
Payroll 5.2543
Physical Education Laundry 5.2960
Police Department (Administrative) 5.8336
Dispatch (Nonemergency) 5.2805
Print & Mail Services 5.2601
Professional Development 5.7899
Registrar 5.2367
Round Rock Campus 512.716.4001
Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic 5.8241
Sponsored Programs 5.2314
Strutters 5.2600
Student Business Services 5.2544Student Diversity and Inclusion 5.2278
Student Foundation 5.3469
Student Government 5.1274
Student Health Center 5.2161
Student Involvement 5.3219
Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC) 5.2515
Student Organizations Council 5.1635
Student Support Services 5.2275
Technology Resources 5.2501
Testing Center 5.2276
Texas Success Initiative Program (TSIP) 5.3942
Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services 5.3625
Theatre Box Office 5.6500
Transcripts 5.2367
TSIE 5.7810
University Bookstore 5.2273
University Marketing 5.1555
University News Service 5.2180
University Seminar 5.7952
University Star 5.3487
Vehicle Reservations 5.2518
Veterans Affairs 5.2641
Weather and Closure Information 5.2424
Welcome Center (Tours) 5.8871
Writing Center 5.3018
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Housing and Residential Life
Administrative Office 5.4663 (HOME)
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Residence Halls
Angelina Hall 5.1110
Arnold Hall 5.2256
Beretta Hall 5.2100
Bexar Hall 5.2640
Blanco Hall 5.2055
Bobcat Village 5.1440
Brogdon Hall 5.2213
Butler Hall 5.2216
Chautauqua Hall 5.1000
College Inn 5.2270
Falls Hall 5.1020
Gaillardia Hall 5.1000
Jackson Hall 5.2253
Lantana Hall 5.2226
Laurel Hall 5.2229
Retama Hall 5.2231
San Gabriel Hall 5.1110
San Jacinto Hall 5.7676
San Marcos Hall 5.3369
Sayers Hall 5.1020
Smith Hall 5.2256
Sterry Hall 5.2237
Tower Hall 5.2302
Resources
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Academic Advising Centers
University College
UAC 120 | 512.245.2218
ucollege.txstate.edu/advisingCollege of Applied Arts
Agriculture 201 | 512.245.1490
advising.appliedarts.txstate.eduEmmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration
McCoy Hall 115 | 512.245.1993
advising.mccoy.txstate.eduCollege of Education
Education Building 2143 | 512.245.3050
education.txstate.edu/advisingCollege of Fine Arts and Communication
Old Main 118 | 512.245.1932
advising.finearts.txstate.eduCollege of Health Professions
Encino Hall 207 | 512.245.3506
health.txstate.edu/advisingCollege of Liberal Arts
Flowers Hall 322 | 512.245.1852
liberalarts.txstate.edu/advisingCollege of Science and Engineering
Centennial Hall 202 | 512.245.1315
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Other Academic Resources
Albert B. Alkek Library
library.txstate.edu
512.245.2686Hours
Academic Year
7 a.m. – 3 a.m. Monday – Wednesday
7 a.m. – 1 a.m. Thursday
7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. – 3 a.m. SundaySummer
7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday – Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
1 p.m. – 9 p.m. SundayVarying hours between semesters and during vacation periods are announced in advance.
Math Computing and Tutoring Services
Derrick Hall 233 | 512.245.2074
math.txstate.edu/resources-student/mathcatsHours
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC)
txstate.edu/slac
Alkek Library, 4th floor | 512.245.2515
Director: Dr. Carol DochenWriting Center
writingcenter.txstate.edu
ASB North | 512.245.3018Writing Center Hours
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Thursday
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Other Resources
Career Services
careerservices.txstate.edu
LBJSC 5-7.1 | 512.245.2645Counseling Center
counseling.txstate.edu
LBJSC 5-4.1 | 512.245.2208Dean of Students Office
dos.txstate.edu
LBJSC 5-9.1 | 512.245.2124Disability Services
ods.txstate.edu
LBJSC 5-5.1 | 512.245.3451ID Services | BobcatCard
auxiliaryservices.txstate.edu/idservices
LBJSC 2-9.1 | 512.245.2297Hours
Fall/Spring
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – FridayLBJ Student Center
lbjsc.txstate.edu
Tomás Rivera Drive off Sessom Drive
Information Desk: 512.245.8686
Business Office: 512.245.3454
Student Center Operations: 512.245.1641
Building Operations: 512.245.3683
Student Involvement: 512.245.3219
Room Reservations: 512.245.2264Recycling
602 Moore Street | Entrance to Glade Theatre
Facilities Department: 512.245.7733
Mario Garza | mg18@txstate.eduRound Rock Student Services (One Stop Center)
rrc.txstate.edu/resources/osc
Avery Hall, Suite 201
512.716.4001 | rrcstudentservices@txstate.eduStudent Health Center
healthcenter.txstate.edu
Appointments/Nurse Advice Line: 512.245.2161
Pharmacy: 512.245.3590Hours
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday and ThursdaySpeech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Encino Hall
512.245.8241University Bookstore
www.bookstore.txstate.edu
LBJSC, 2nd Floor | 512.245.2273Hours
Academic Year
7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday
7:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. SaturdaySummer
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Helpful Web Addresses
Texas State University
txstate.eduResidence Halls
reslife.txstate.eduCatsWeb
catsweb.txstate.eduFinancial Aid
finaid.txstate.eduCampus Recreation
campusrecreation.txstate.eduROUND ROCK CAMPUS
rrc.txstate.eduStudent Handbook Rules and Policies
studenthandbook.txstate.eduUniversity Policies
policies.txstate.edu