We are excited to welcome you as one of our newest Texas State Bobcats through New Student Orientation (NSO)!

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR ORIENTATION

Transfer students may fulfill their orientation requirement through one of these options:
  • A one-day, on-campus NSO Session on Friday, January 16, 2026.
  • 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 16, 2025 at 5:00pm CST.


WHAT TO EXPECT FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING

After signing up for NSO, 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.
  • 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

Transfer 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.  Transfer students will also be advised by an Academic Advisor before registering for courses.

NSO Sign Up

Transfer Orientation is for incoming students who have completed transferable course work at another college or university and have been out of high school for at least one semester (not including summer).

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    • SPRING 2026 NSO DATES

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

      • A one-day, on-campus NSO Session on Friday, January 16, 2026.
        • 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 16, 2026 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 2026 NSO once this option becomes available during the Spring 2026 semester.  Please check back later for more details.

    • You may sign up for Fall 2026 NSO once this option becomes available during the Spring 2026 semester.  Please check back later for more details.

Family and Guest NSO

We offer optional programming for Bobcat families and guests as a part of NSO. Learn more about Texas State and how you can support your new Bobcat!

Families are encouraged (but not required) to participate.

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NSO MATERIALS & ITINERARY

Information will be available online in mid-December to review/download and prepare for the on-campus New Student Orientation experience.