The Graduate College : Texas State University

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Spring 2010 Candidates: The deadline to apply for May graduation has passed. Requests to apply late should be addressed to Dr. Mike Willoughby, Dean of the Graduate College, sent to gradcollege@txstate.edu. The request should include the reason(s) for missing the deadline and why you should be given the oppurtunity to participate in the May commencement ceremony.

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You may now check the status of your graduate application online at https://catsweb.txstate.edu/app/grad_app_status_check.

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Graduate Studies at Texas State
Texas State University – San Marcos (Texas State) is a student-centered comprehensive university with 842 full-time faculty, many of them award-winning scholars in their fields. The 2007 Princeton Review lists Texas State among America’s Best Value Colleges.

Founded in 1899, Texas State is now the fifth largest public university in the state, with a culturally diverse student body. Texas State ranks 3^rdamong the 10 largest Texas public universities in the retention and the graduation of both African-American and Hispanic students and is 17^th in the nation in number of Hispanic students it graduates.

In Fall 2009, student enrollment reached over 30,000 with a graduate student enrollment of 4,295. Texas State offers 88 master’s degrees, 8 Ph.D. degrees, and 1 Doctorate of Physical Therapy which accommodates a wide variety of interests. Our distinguished faculty, nationally and internationally recognized graduate programs, and commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship create a nurturing and engaging environment for graduate study.

Texas State Setting

Texas State University-San Marcos is situated at the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country and the Edwards Plateau, a setting that offers outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. The natural springs that form the San Marcos River are located within the Texas State campus and its constant 72° Fahrenheit waters provide opportunities for swimming, river rafting, and canoeing. And if you enjoy shopping, San Marcos is home to one of the largest discount store malls with over 250 brand name stores.

The cities of Austin and San Antonio are approximately 30 miles north and 45 miles south of San Marcos, respectively, along I-35. This ideal location offers easy access to the best that these thriving cities have to offer. Austin, the capitol of Texas, is perhaps best known as the center of the Texas music scene but also offers many cultural, educational, recreational, and gastronomic delights. Likewise, San Antonio is a city steeped in history dating to the 1500’s and boasts of venues such as the River Walk, Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the Alamo. In addition, it is home to the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association.

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You may now apply online through the ApplyTexas Application
Texas State is the only Texas public institution to make the top tier in the Western master's college division.

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