International NSO

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR ORIENTATION

International students may fulfill their orientation requirement through one of these options:
  • A one-day, on-campus NSO Session on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
  • An asynchronous online orientation module consisting of on-demand course modules and a required response form.
    • In order to satisfy your orientation requirement, it is important for you to sign up for and complete the online modules by Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00pm CST.


WHAT TO EXPECT FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING

After signing up for NSO, international transfer students are provided with instructions via the TXST Admissions Status Portal regarding how to receive academic advising and course recommendations.
  • Students should allow up to two business days after signing up for an NSO session for their TXST Admissions Status Portal to display advising-related instructions.
  • International transfer students participate in the advising and course registration process through their appropriate advising center.
  • Advising will occur separately from both the in-person and virtual NSO experience.

Students do not need to wait to complete their on-campus or virtual NSO to initiate advising, and should complete both NSO and academic advising as soon as possible to ensure course registration, financial aid awards, and an overall smooth transition to Texas State.
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Round Rock Campus

International students wishing to enroll at the Round Rock Campus (RRC) are also required to complete an orientation experience.  Students may register to complete the asynchronous online module to meet this requirement.  International students enrolling at the RRC will also be advised by an Academic Advisor before registering for courses.

NSO Sign Up

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    • SPRING 2025 NSO DATES

      International students may fulfill their orientation requirement through one of these options:

      • A one-day, on-campus NSO Session on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
        • Students will pay a $110 fee for on-campus NSO at sign-up.*   
           
      • An asynchronous online orientation module consisting of on-demand course modules and a required response form. 
        • In order to satisfy your orientation requirement, it is important for you to sign up for and complete the online modules by Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00pm CST.
        • Students will pay a $70 fee for online NSO at sign-up.*  

       

      Failure to complete the NSO requirement by the posted deadline could cause you to be dropped from all enrolled classes. 

      *The NSO fee will be deferred to the semester bill for students who qualify for an application fee waiver and it may be covered, in full or in part, by financial aid.

      SIGN UP FOR NSO

       

       

    • You may sign up for Summer 2025 NSO once this option becomes available during the Spring 2025 semester.  Please check back later for more details.

    • You may sign up for Fall 2025 NSO once this option becomes available during the Spring 2025 semester.  Please check back later for more details.

 International Student and Scholar Services

In addition to participating in NSO, international students are also encouraged to visit the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) website for important information about international student resources, obtaining an F-1 Visa, and next steps for international students.