WHAT TO EXPECT FOR ORIENTATION

International students may fulfill their orientation requirement through one of these options:
  • An in-person, on-campus NSO Session during the month of June, July, or August
  • An asynchronous online orientation module consisting of on-demand course modules and a required response form.
    • To satisfy their orientation requirement, it is important for transfer students to sign up for and complete the online NSO modules within the required timeline.
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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.  

NSO Sign Up

Freshmen students are categorized as first-time students who
  • are about to graduate from high school and will start at Texas State the semester after graduation; or
  • have graduated from high school and have not taken any college-level courses since graduating high school; or
  • have graduated from high school and have taken college-level courses in a summer semester only


Transfer students :
  • have graduated high school and completed college-level course work during a fall or spring semester at another college or university after high school graduation
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  • Click on the Semester in Which You Will Enroll at Texas State

    • SUMMER 2025 NSO DATES
      • Complete asynchronous online modules by 5 p.m. on May 25, 2026, for June classes
      •  Complete asynchronous online modules by 5 p.m. on June 29, 2026, for July classes

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

      ONLINE NSO FEE = $70

      Students signing up for NSO for Summer 2026 will pay a $70 fee at sign-up.*  

      *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 
       

    • Freshmen international students may fulfill their NSO requirement by completing 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 within the required timeline.

      ONLINE NSO FEE = $70**     
       

      *Some international students may be eligible to attend a two-day on-campus NSO session at the San Marcos campus during the summer months.  Students should contact International Student and Scholar Services to learn more about their ability to do so.  Students signing up for a two-day on-campus NSO session will be charged a $185 fee**.


      **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     
           
      ***Freshmen international students wishing to register for courses at the Round Rock Campus (RRC) should refer to webpages referencing RRC NSO information.

      • A one-day, on-campus NSO Session on one of these dates:
      June 20 

      *More session dates in July and August will be available in the coming months  
       

      OR

      • 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 within the required timeline.

      ONLINE NSO FEE = $70    
      ON-CAMPUS NSO FEE = $110

      Students signing up for NSO for Fall 2026 will pay a $70 fee for online NSO or $110 fee for on-campus NSO at sign-up.*    

      *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    
          
      **Transfer international students wishing to register for courses at the Round Rock Campus (RRC) should refer to webpages referencing RRC NSO information.

    • You may sign up for Spring 2027 NSO once this option becomes available during the Fall 2026 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.

NSO INFORMATION AND ITINERARY

Information regarding New Student Orientation will be available in mid-May.  Please check back then for more details.