Congratulations on your admission to Texas State University!

We at the International Office look forward to helping you during your studies at Texas State. Following are some important items to attend to now that the admissions process is complete.

The Pre-arrival information includes:

Academic Issues

• Academic Advising
• Registration & Payment
• Academic Orientation

Attendance Confirmation, Transportation, Posting permanent housing, and more

International Check-In (required for F-1 visa students)

International Orientation

• Immigration Regulations
• Employment Opportunities
• Social Security and more

Health Insurance & Health Records

Transfer Students (from another US University)

Academic Advisors, Registration, Payment, and Texas State Admissions Orientation

ALL new students should, upon arrival, first address academic issues such as academic orientation, advising, and registration.

1. All new graduate students
   See the online graduate orientation at Gradute Orientation. Online orientation topics include General Information, Registration, Getting Ready for Classes, Library and Computer Resources, Student Support, and Contact Information. We recommend you arrange to meet with your academic advisor through your department to determine your class schedule before registering.See payment FAQs for more information.
2. All new undergraduate students
   Attend the mandatory undergraduate New Student Orientation (NSO) during which you will meet with academic advisors, register, and pay for classes. See Undergraduate Orientation for more information

Qualifying to pay in-state tuition: All questions about qualifying to pay in-state tuition must be addressed to Maria Perez, Undergraduate Admissions Head Transcript Evaluator. Though she happens to be located in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, she works with students at all levels of study on the issue of in-state versus out-of-state tuition.

Contact: Maria Perez, Undergraduate Admissions Head Transcript Evaluator.
Location: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 429 N. Guadalupe
Phone: (512) 245 2364
Email: mp06@txstate.edu

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 Attendance Confirmation, Transportation, Posting permanent housing, and more

Please download the Pre-arrival Information kit where you will find details about confirming your attendance, Transportation, and posting permanent housing information at the International Office bulletin board.

Best wishes and once again, congratulations on your acceptance to Texas State. Feel free to contact us if you have further questions. We look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,
The International Office Staff

International Student Check-in (appointment required)

All international students must report to the International Office for check-in. Please call our office at (512)245 7966 to schedule a check-in appointment as early as possible after you arrive. Check-in is a three part process:

• We make copies of your stamped immigration documents: visa, passport, I-94, and/or other travel documents, and if you are in F-1 student status, your current I-20 and all previous I-20s from other schools. These documents must be copied for your file according to Department of Homeland Security regulations. You must report with these documents within 15 days of the start date of your I-20 to maintain your immigration status.
• You sign several forms we must have in your file.
• We give you some useful information to help you transition to Texas State University, including information on obtaining a Social Security number for work, Texas driver’s license, travel authorization, and more.

Deadline for appoinment with International Office to Check-In and create file for copies of your immigration docuements within 15 days of the program start date on your I-20 (Preferably before rather than after the program start date).

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International Student Orientation

Apart from the Graduate Orientation or Undergraduate Orientation, you must also attend a mandatory International Student Orientation given by the International Office for all new international students. This orientation helps you successfully adjust to living in the United States and covers topics such as immigration laws and regulations, employment opportunities, how to apply for a Social Security number, and more. A complimentary meal will be served.

Academic issues, such as class registration and class payment issues, will not be covered by the International Student Orientation. You must contact either the admissions office (Graduate / Undergraduate) or your academic department about these issues.

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Health Insurance & Health Records

Texas State University requires that international students have health insurance. You will be automatically signed up for the standard university policy during payment for classes, or you can procure another policy of your choosing and have it approved by the Student Health Center before paying for classes to avoid the extra charge. See Texas State Health Center for international student insurance infomation. At the very bottom of that page are several links, including a link to a letter from the director of the Student Health Center as well as links to instructions for requesting an insurance waiver.
 

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Transfer Students (from another US University)

If you are transferring from another US university, and have not requested that your old school fill out a Status Verification Form (download), please do so as soon as possible, and return the form to our office, so your SEVIS record can be released to our university, allowing us to generate your new Texas State I-20. Of course, new F-1 students coming into the U.S. for the first time will already have their I-20s issued by the Admissions Office.

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