Texas State University

Texas State University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Southwest Texas State accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Southwest Texas State has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 57% of students who start college at Southwest Texas State complete all the credits required within six years.

Southwest Texas State offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Southwest Texas State may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Southwest Texas State?

Southwest Texas State has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Southwest Texas State directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Southwest Texas State

When choosing a major, Southwest Texas State students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Southwest Texas State.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Southwest Texas State does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Southwest Texas State

Southwest Texas State offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas State University

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Does Southwest Texas State Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Southwest Texas State offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Southwest Texas State Have An Online Program?

✅ Southwest Texas State has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Southwest Texas State Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Southwest Texas State offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Southwest Texas State Have An Honors Program?

✅ Southwest Texas State offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Southwest Texas State.

Does Southwest Texas State Require Internships?

❌ Southwest Texas State studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Texas State University

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Texas State University Library

The main library on campus is the Alkek Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Southwest Texas State

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Southwest Texas State offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University and University of Texas at San Antonio

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Southwest Texas State have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Southwest Texas State has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Southwest Texas State include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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