Profile: Texas State University

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Aerospace Sciences: Aerospace Studies

Agriculture: Agricultural Business, Animal Sciences, Farm and Ranch Management, Horticulture, Land Resources, Mechanized Agriculture, Plant and Soil Systems, Plant Science, Soil Science

Anthropology: Anthropology, Archaeology

Area Studies: African Studies, Asian/Oriental Studies, Chicano/Mexican American Studies, European Studies, Gender, Ethnicity and Multicultural Studies, Gerontology, Hispanic Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Popular Culture, Southwest Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art History, Drawing, Interior Design, Studio Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Coaching, Exercise Science, Fitness Management, Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Aquatic Biology, Botany/Plant Sciences, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Wildlife Biology

Business: Advertising, Public Administration, Public Relations

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Electronic Media, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Newspapers, Organizational Communication, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Visual Communication Technology, Writing/Editing

Consumer and Family Studies: Consumer Sciences/Services, Family Economics and Resource Management, Family Studies

Criminal Justice: Corrections, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences

Education: Bilingual, Child Development, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Reading, Secondary Education, Special Education, Technical Education

Engineering: Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

English: Creative Writing, English, Film Studies, Professional Writing, Technical Writing, Writing

Environmental Studies: Environmental Sciences

Fashion: Apparel/Fashion Merchandising

Food Science: Nutrition

Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish

General Studies: Individualized Degree Program, Leadership Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Applied Geography, Cartography, City Planning, Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management, Geography, Physical Geography, Planning, Regional Analysis/Planning, Urban Planning

Health and Safety Sciences: Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Disorders, Dietetics, Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Records Administration and Services, Respiratory Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation

History: History

Industrial Studies: Industrial Education, Industrial Technology, Industrial Technology Management

Information Studies: Computer Science, Computer Technology

International Studies: International Relations, International Studies

Marine Sciences: Marine Biology

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics

Medieval/Renaissance Studies: Medieval/Renaissance Studies

Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC

Performing Arts: Acting, Dance, Design/Technical, Directing, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Music/Jazz Studies, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Production

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religious Studies

Physics: Applied Physics, Physics

Political Science: International Studies, Political Science, Public Administration/Affairs

Psychology: Psychology

Recreation: Recreation, Recreation Therapy

Sociology/Social Work: Applied Sociology, Social Work, Sociology, Womens Studies

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Technology: Computer Technology, Construction Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology

Theater: Performance and Directing

Closed Programs
All upper-division business courses (freshman and sophomore courses available), sound recording technology, and nursing.

Limitations
Highly competitive science, art, and physical education courses, these cannot be guaranteed. An audition or portfolio may be required for some theatre and art courses. An audition is required for all music majors. Student teaching, internships, and social work practice courses all require prior approval from the departments.

Notable Academic Programs
Geography, Music, Mass Communication, Journalism, Educational Studies

Unique Academic Programs
Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management, Urban Planning, Water Management, Environmental Studies, Construction Management

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes
Study Abroad Access: Yes

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

• No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
• 2.5 GPA
• Freshmen admitted at placement below 30 credit hours and/or below age 20 are required to live on campus. ALL incoming students will be required to submit proof of a meningitis vaccination before registering at Texas State.

Exchange Preferences

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted
• Prefer students who will not live on campus

Mid-Year Exchange

• Available

Non-Native English Speakers

• TOEFL: must have a score of 550 paper, 213 computer or 78 Internet
• IELTS: must have a score of 6

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

• No graduate or post-baccalaureate students

Summer Exchange

• Plan A/B with full-term enrollment

International Students (Visa Students)

• Will not accept

• Fees are subject to change without notice.
• Two semesters = one academic year
• Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Plan A Students

• Figures are current as of 6/20/2012.
• Estimated cost: $4,386.
• Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
• Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan A students.

Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students

• No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

• Plan A: None.
• Plan B: 18 ($217 per additional hour)

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 6/20/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
NSE Program Fee:	$30	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Housing Deposit:	$300	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Activity Fee:	$64	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Athletic Fee:	$270	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Recreation Fee:	$94	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Health Service Fee:	$53	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Library Fee:	$150	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
ID Card:	$5	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Technology Fee:	$225	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Parking Fee:	$95	Year	Plan A & B	Optional
Recycling Fee:	$1	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Newspaper Fee:	$8	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Transportation Fee:	$78	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Advising/Intl Ed Fee:	$93	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Student Service Fee:	$90	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory

Important Notes: Students must have health insurance, either from home or obtained at Texas State for a nominal fee.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $723 per semester.

Plan A
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus. Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus. Host campuses award aid to incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

• Pell
• CWS
• Perkins
• SEOG
• DL
• Plus

Use FAFSA CODE: 003615
Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

• Figures are current as of 6/20/2012.
• Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
• Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
• Two semesters = one academic year
• Three quarters = one academic year

On-Campus Housing Per Semester

• Suite: $3,550
• Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
• Maximum housing reserved for women: 5
• Maximum housing reserved for men: 5

Off-Campus Housing

• Appoximate monthly cost: $850
• Proximity to campus: Less than a mile (on bus route)

Notes About Housing
On-campus housing is required for students below age 20 with fewer than 30 credit hours. If attending both semesters at Texas State and you sign a housing contract, the full year contract is binding. Bobcat Village apartments are the most popular housing choice for NSE students. See website. http://www.reslife.txstate.edu/Living-Options/Facilities-and-Rates/Bobcat-Village.html

Meal Plans Per Semester

• Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
• $1033 per semester for 10 meals per week.
• $1120 per semester for 13 meals per week.
• $1200 per semester for 16 meals per week.

Notes About Meal Plans
For on-campus residence halls, Bobcat Village apartments has kitchens.