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Admission Information

General Admission Policies
Application Deadlines
Master's & Doctoral Degree-Seeking Applicants

Application Requirements for U.S. Citizens
Application Requirements for International Applicants
Application Requirements for International Students Transferring from other Institutions in the United States.

Non-Degree Seeking Applicants
Visiting Student Applicants
Texas State Certificate Program Applicants
Certification or Licensure Program Applicants
Teacher Certification
Professional and Master Teacher Certification
Holders of Valid Out-of-State Certificates
Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program
Reapplication Policy Procedure
Application Seeking a Second Graduate Degree
Changing From Certification/Certificate/Non-Degree Status to Degree-Seeking Status
Applicants Seeking a Second Baccalaureate Degree
Texas State Intensive English Language Program (TSIE)
Graduate Student Advisement

General Admission Policies
    The requirements set forth on the following pages are the minimum for admission to the Graduate College. Meeting these requirements does not necessarily ensure acceptance into a graduate program. Many programs have established admission standards more stringent than the minimum requirements. Some programs recommend that applicants arrange a personal interview with the appropriate graduate advisor. Since admission policies vary from program to program, prospective students should check individual departments’ sections of this catalog or contact departments for additional admission requirements.
    After all required admission application documents have been received by the Office of the Graduate College, the application will be processed and the applicant’s file will be sent to the appropriate graduate program for departmental review. An admission recommendation should follow within three to four weeks from that time. The number of applicants for a particular program influences the response time. The admission recommendation is submitted to the Dean of the Graduate College for final approval and the Office of the Graduate College will notify the applicant of the admission status. A student is considered accepted to the Graduate College only after the Office of the Graduate College has issued an official letter of acceptance to the student under one of the admission categories outlined in this section. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of the Graduate College at 512-245-2581 to check the status of his or her application.
    Applications are for specific semesters. Prospective students should contact the Office of the Graduate College to update their application for enrollment in a subsequent semester if the student is unable to enter the semester for which his or her application is accepted. Students should do this as soon as they know that they will not be enrolling for the semester of acceptance. Some programs require reapplication.
    Students who are currently on probation or suspension at other colleges or universities are not eligible for admission consideration by the Texas State Graduate College. The Dean of the Graduate   College may refuse admission to any applicant, regardless of whether or not the applicant meets the admission requirements, if the Dean of the Graduate College judges that such action is in the individual’s or the University’s best interest. The University reserves the right to deny admission to any prospective or former students who have criminal records including any conviction of a felony, offenses involving moral turpitude, or other offenses of a serious nature.

Application Deadlines
All required application materials should be submitted to the Office of the Graduate College no later than the following deadline dates to ensure processing for the desired semester:

U.S. Citizen Deadlines

For enrollment in:	Application material must be received by:
Fall Semester	June 15
Spring Semester	October 15
Summer Session I	April 15
Summer Session II	June 1

International Student Deadlines - No international student applications will be processed after the published deadlines.

For enrollment in:	Application material must be received by:
Fall Semester	June 1
Spring Semester	October 1
Summer Session I	March 15
Summer Session II	May 1

    Deadline dates are subject to change and some programs have different deadlines other than the ones indicated above. Some programs offer only one semester of entry. Prospective students are encouraged to contact their proposed major department for specific deadlines. Many programs strictly enforce the published deadlines and applications received after the deadline will be processed for the next available semester. For other programs, applications for domestic students received after the published deadline dates will be processed on a time-available basis only. The Office of the Graduate College will make every effort to process late applications for programs not enforcing the published deadline, but there are no guarantees that a student’s file will be processed for the desired semester of entry if the student has missed the deadline.

Master’s & Doctoral Degree-Seeking Applicants
    Applicants applying for a master’s or doctoral degree must at least hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from an acceptable regionally accredited institution. All applicants must have fulfilled the residency requirement of their degree-granting institution.

     Application Requirements for U.S. Citizens. Students who want to apply for admission for a graduate level program must submit the following to the Office of the Graduate College:

An official application for admission.
A non-refundable application fee of $40.00 (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency), which is required of all degree-seeking students.
Non-Texas State graduates must submit one official transcript from each senior level post-secondary institution attended. Transcripts will not be required from community colleges, with the exception of applicants to the following programs:

Accounting, Agricultural Education, Applied Sociology, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Education Programs: CAMP, CMED, MAC, and TRP, Family and Child Studies, Geography, Geography Ph.D., Health Psychology, History, Industrial Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Studies in Biology, Interdisciplinary Studies in Psychology, Legal Studies, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics Teaching, Physical Therapy, Political Science, Population and Conservation Biology, Public Administration, Rhetoric and Composition, Sociology, Software Engineering, and Technical Communication.

Effective Fall 2007. Although the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not a Graduate College requirement, some programs will continue to require the GRE or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

See the “Admission Documents” section for more information on preferred scores and additional admission details as well as the departmental sections for additional application requirements.

Regular Admission Requirements. Regular degree-seeking admission, for most programs, may be granted if an applicant:

Has a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75* or higher on a 4.0 scale calculated on:
1. The last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work before the bachelor’s degree, or,
2. The last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work before the bachelor’s degree plus any graduate course work taken at an accredited college or university,
AND, meets any special requirements imposed by the graduate program for which an application is made.

    *Some graduate programs have higher GPA/GRE requirements and international students (non-U.S. citizens) have additional requirements. Applicants should refer to the individual departmental sections of the catalog or consult with the prospective department directly for answers to their questions.
    Only courses with letter grades or numerical equivalents will be used in calculating the grade-point average. Only work earned in resident credit is evaluated, and the resident credit must be earned at the school granting the degree(s). Regents’ external degrees will be reviewed on an individual basis by departments for admission consideration.

    Conditional Admission. The graduate advisor in the degree program that an applicant seeks to enter may recommend to the Dean of the Graduate College that the individual be “conditionally” admitted even though he or she may or may not meet the minimum requirements for admission. This recommendation is based on evidence that an applicant can successfully pursue graduate study and is governed by the stated admission policies in the prospective program. (Conditional admission is not available for the Counseling and Guidance, Professional Counseling, or any doctoral level programs.)
    If a student is conditionally admitted to a graduate degree program, the graduate advisor, with the approval of the Dean of the Graduate College, will impose certain requirements. Each semester the graduate advisor or department chair will review the student’s conditional status. When the student has met the conditions of his or her admission, he or she will be eligible for regular admission consideration to the program. If a student has not satisfied the conditions of admission, the graduate advisor and Dean of the Graduate College may discontinue his or her enrollment.

    Graduating Seniors. If a student is a senior at Texas State, has a superior academic record and lacks 12 or fewer semester hours toward graduation, the student may apply to register for master’s level courses during the final semester of undergraduate study for courses to be applied to the student’s prospective master’s degree. The following requirements must be met:

The student must fulfill all admission requirements as stated for regular admission.
The graduate advisor in a student’s proposed major program must submit a recommendation to the Dean of the Graduate College requesting that the student be admitted into the proposed major program of study.

As a graduating senior, a student is eligible only for “regular” admission to a master’s degree-seeking program. A student cannot be given “conditional” admission if he or she does not yet have a baccalaureate degree.
Grades for graduate courses taken as a graduating senior, prior to receiving a bachelor’s degree, will be calculated on the Texas State transcript as part of the final GPA for the bachelor’s degree. Although the graduate courses taken as a graduating senior will be used to fulfill master’s degree requirements, the graduate GPA calculation on the transcript will not include any graduate courses taken prior to receiving the bachelor’s degree.

    Application Requirements for International Applicants. International Students:Admission Requirements" An international applicant is defined as an applicant who is not a citizen of the United States. All international applicants fall under regulations of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Federal law governs University rules regarding non-U.S. citizens; hence, admission requirements for international students, including permanent residents, differ from those for United States citizens.
    In addition to meeting the Application Requirements for U.S. citizens listed above, international applicants must submit:

A non-refundable international/evaluation fee of $50.00 (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency). International students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas State do not have to pay the $50.00 international/ evaluation fee.
An official diploma or degree certificate, along with an English translation, showing the type of degree earned and the date the degree was conferred.

Two (2) official transcripts: one translated in English and one in the student’s native language in sealed envelopes from each college or university attended, mailed directly from the schools to the Office of the Graduate College. Texas State graduates are not required to request Texas State transcripts. The Office of the Graduate College will provide them for the student. However, students must order transcripts for any college or university not listed on the Texas State transcript.

A score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)) if English is not the student’s native language. If the internet-based test is taken, the following are the minimum acceptable scores: 78 total score and section scores of: 19/reading, 19/listening, 19/speaking and 18/writing. The student may submit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) instead of the TOEFL with a (academic) score of 6.5 or higher with minimum individual module scores of 6.0. The score must be on file in the Office of the Graduate College before the student’s application can be evaluated. If the score is below the minimum required, but falls between 500-547 (paper-based), 173-210 (computer-based) or internet-based test 59-77 total score with 4 out of 4 minimum section scores of 14 or above or the IELTS with a score between 5.5-6.0 (academic), the student may apply to the Texas State Intensive English Language Program (TSIE). (See “Categories of Admission, ‘Texas State Intensive English Language Program (TSIE)’” section for more information.)
Additional examination results as follows:
1. The internet based test (iBT) is required of all History and Public Administration international applicants who are native speakers of English, as well as non-native speakers of English. The Public Administration and the History program applicants must submit an iBT score with at least a total minimum score of 78 with the 4 minimum section scores of 19/reading, 19/listening, 19/speaking, and 18/writing.
International students who plan to attend Texas State on an F-1 student visa must furnish proof of sufficient financial resources for their educational and personal expenses. Proof of a minimum of $23,476 (subject to change) support for the academic year is required. Proof of additional funds is required for persons attending summer sessions. After all academic and financial requirements have been met; Texas State will issue a Form I-20 to qualified international applicants. A permanent resident alien is not required to furnish proof of financial support and is not issued a Form I-20. Note: If a student attended Texas State as an undergraduate (baccalaureate) student, the individual must update his or her financial support verification with the International Office located at the Hill House on campus. Contact the Office of the Graduate College at 512-245-2581 for more information.

See “Admission Documents,” and relevant departmental sections for more information on preferred scores and additional admission details and requirements.

    International Students Transferring from Other Institutions in the United States.
    International students transferring from other institutions in the

United States

must plan carefully and allow adequate time for submission of application materials and evaluation of credentials because of new immigration regulations governing school transfers. Students must follow the procedures outlined below. Failure to plan carefully may require students to leave the United States and return before transferring to Texas State.

Students transferring to Texas State from another SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) institution in the United States should verify the procedures to transfer out with the appropriate Designated School Official (DSO) at their current school. A Texas State "Status Verification Form" must be completed by you and a DSO from the current school and forwarded to Texas State. The DSO in the international student office of the current school will assign a release date to the SEVIS record for students who have decided to attend Texas State.
Following the release date, the Texas State International Office will be able to issue a SEVIS Form I-20. Please contact the International Office as soon as you receive your admission letter and have submitted the "Status Verification Form" to arrange to have your I-20 created. According to immigration regulations, students must transfer to Texas State within 60 days of completing studies at the current school.
Students are required to start classes at Texas State during the semester indicated in the admission letter issued by the Admissions Office and within five months from the release date. Students unable to begin classes at Texas State within the five-month limit are required to leave the United States and may reenter within 30 days before the program start date indicated on the Texas State I-20.
New Texas State transfer students are required to report to the Texas State International Office no later than 15 days after the program start date listed on the I-20 and in the admission letter issued by the Admissions Office.
After new transfer students have enrolled in classes at Texas State, the DSO at Texas State will update the student’s SEVIS record to reflect their enrollment and current address.
Finally, immigration regulations and procedures change frequently. Therefore, students should contact the DSO at the current school and at Texas State for any updates in transfer procedures.

If you have any questions regarding transfer procedures, please contact the Texas State International Office at International@txstate.edu or call 512-245-7966.

Non-Degree Seeking Applicants
Applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from an acceptable accredited institution and must have fulfilled the residency requirement of their degree-granting institution.
If an applicant wishes to take courses but does not want graduate degree credit, he or she may enroll as a non-degree seeking student. For example, an applicant may wish to take courses solely for personal enrichment or to fulfill background requirements. To enroll as a non-degree seeking student, an applicant must:

Submit an application for admission to the Graduate College.
Pay a $10.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency).
Submit an official transcript that shows the highest degree earned.
Complete and sign the Non-degree Seeking Student Form that is available in the Office of the Graduate College or the Graduate College web site: http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/Prospect_Students/Pgms_Apps.html. The applicant will also need to obtain departmental concurrence when applicable. This form must be completed prior to enrollment each semester.

International Non-degree Seeking Applicants. In addition to meeting the above requirements, international students seeking entry under the non-degree seeking student admission category must:

Pay a $50.00 non-refundable international/evaluation fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency). International students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas State do not have to pay the $50.00 international evaluation fee.
Submit two copies of official transcripts indicating that a baccalaureate degree was awarded: one copy translated in English and one copy in the student’s native language from every college or university attended. If the applicant’s transcript does not indicate the degree earned, he or she will need to submit a copy of the diploma or degree certificate, along with an English translation, showing the type of degree earned and the date the degree was earned.
Provide financial support verification if student needs an F-1 visa.
Submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score. For students with a TOEFL score between 500-547 (paper-based), 173-210 (computer-based), 59-77 (internet-based) with 4 out of 4 minimum section scores of 14 or above, or the IELTS with scores between 5.5-6.0 (academic), there are options to take academic classes while enrolled in TSIE classes. Refer to the Texas State Intensive English section in this chapter for more information about those options.
If a student gains entrance to the U.S. under an F-1 student visa, then the student must be enrolled full-time in the Fall and Spring semesters. Some immigration requirements do not apply during the summer. If a student’s initial enrollment is during the Summer semester and the student gained entrance under an F-1 visa, then he or she must be enrolled full-time during the Summer semester.

Visiting Student Applicants
If a student is currently pursuing a graduate degree at another institution, the student may enroll in graduate courses at Texas State with the permission of the Dean of the Graduate College and the graduate advisor. Courses taken at Texas State under the Visiting Student status may not be counted toward a graduate degree at Texas State should the student later decide to enter a degree program.
A visiting student must:

Submit an application for admission to the Graduate College.
Pay a $10.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency).
Complete a Visiting Student Form.
1. Obtain approval from the institution granting the degree giving the student permission to transfer the course(s).
2. Obtain approval from the department(s) at Texas State offering the course(s) on the Visiting Student Form.
Return the Visiting Student Form signed and completed with all signatures for the Texas State Graduate Dean’s approval to the Office of the Graduate College two weeks prior to registration. This form must be completed prior to enrollment each semester.

International Visiting Student Admission. In addition to the requirements above, international students seeking entry under the visiting student admission category must:

Submit a letter from their primary university advisor stating that they are maintaining their immigration status. This letter is to be submitted to the International Office.
Submit a copy of their official TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based). 78 (internet-based) with minimum section scores of 19/reading, 19/listening, 19/speaking and 18/writing, or an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 or higher with minimum individual module score of 6.0, to the Office of the Graduate College.

International students may be expected to meet additional admission requirements, including the English proficiency requirement.

Texas State Certificate Program Applicants
Texas State offers a number of Certificate Programs as listed below. Applicants who hold baccalaureate degrees from acceptable accredited institutions must apply through the Graduate College.
Applicants must adhere to the following application procedure:

Submit an application for admission to the Graduate College.
Pay a $10 non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency).
Submit an official transcript from each senior level post secondary institute attended.

International Certificate Applicants. In addition to meeting the above requirements, international students seeking entry into a Texas State certificate program must:

Pay a $50.00 non-refundable international/evaluation fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency). International Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas State do not have to pay the $50.00 international evaluation fee.
Submit two copies of official transcripts indicating that a baccalaureate degree was awarded: one copy translated in English and one copy in the student’s native language from every college or university attended. If the applicant’s transcript does not indicate the degree earned, he or she will need to submit a copy of the diploma or degree certificate, along with an English translation, showing the type of degree earned and the date the degree was earned.
Provide financial support verification if student needs an F-1 visa.
Submit official TOEFL or IELTS score. For students with a TOEFL score between 500-547 (paper-based), 173-210 (computer-based), 59-77 (internet-based) with 4 out of 4 minimum section scores of 14 or above, or the IELTS with scores between 5.5-6.0 (academic) there are options to take academic classes while enrolled in TSIE classes. Refer to the Texas State Intensive English section in this chapter for more information about those options.
If a student gains entrance to the U.S. under an F-1 student visa, then the student must be enrolled full-time in the Fall and Spring semesters. Some immigration requirements do not apply during the summer. If a student’s initial enrollment is during the Summer semester and the student gained entrance under an F-1 visa, then he or she must be enrolled full-time during the Summer semester.

Certification or Licensure Program Applicants

Licensure or Non-Teacher Certification. If an applicant is seeking certification or licensure rather than seeking a graduate degree, and holds at least an acceptable baccalaureate degree, the applicant may gain admission as a “Post-Baccalaureate” or “Post-Graduate.” Applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from an acceptable accredited institution and must have fulfilled the residency requirement of their degree-granting institution. As a post-baccalaureate or post-graduate student, the applicant must:

Submit an application for admission to the Graduate College.
Pay a $10.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency).
Submit an official transcript that shows the highest college degree earned.
Fulfill any other departmental program admission requirements, such as GPA or entrance score requirements. Applicants should consult with the prospective program for specifics.

International Licensure or Non-Teacher Certification Program Applicants. In addition to meeting the above requirements, international students seeking entry under the post-baccalaureate or post-graduate licensure or non-teacher certification program must:

Pay a $50.00 non-refundable international/evaluation fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency). International students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas State do not have to pay the $50.00 international evaluation fee.
Submit two copies of official transcripts indicating that a baccalaureate degree was awarded: one copy translated in English and one copy in the student’s native language from every college or university attended. If the applicant’s transcript does not indicate the degree earned, he or she will need to submit a copy of the diploma or degree certificate, along with an English translation, showing the type of degree earned and the date the degree was earned.
Provide financial support verification if student needs an F-1 visa.
Submit official TOEFL or IELTS score. For students with a TOEFL score between 500-547 (paper-based), 173-210 (computer-based), 59-77 (internet-based) with 4 out of 4 minimum section scores of 14 or above, or the IELTS with scores between 5.5-6.0 (academic), there are options to take academic classes while enrolled in TSIE classes. Refer to the Texas State Intensive English section in this chapter for more information about those options.
Be enrolled full-time in any long semester. Some immigration requirements do not apply during the summer. If a student’s initial enrollment is during the summer and the student gained entrance under an F-1 visa, then he or she must be enrolled full-time during the summer.

Teacher Certification
Applicants may apply for admission to the University to pursue certification in grades PK-4, 4-8, 8-12, PK-12, or one of several professional educator certifications.

Teacher Certification. If an applicant is seeking initial or additional teacher certification and holds at least a baccalaureate degree, the individual must apply for admission through the Graduate College. Applicants should adhere to the following procedure:

Submit an application for admission to the Graduate College.
Pay a $10.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency).
Submit an official transcript from each college or university attended.
Contact the Office of Educator Certification and Placement to schedule an information session. Applicants may contact the office at 512-245-3050.
Apply for the appropriate Certification Plan in the Office of Educator Certification and Placement (located in the Center of Student and Professional Services in the Education Building on campus). Eligibility regarding acceptance will be made by the College of Education Academic Advising Center.
Students who hold teacher certificates and are seeking additional teacher certification must submit a copy of their certificate directly to the College of Education Academic Advising Center.

NOTE: Applicants must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on all college/university work or a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of transcript work or an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution. If one of these conditions for admission is met, a Certification Plan will be prepared by the Office of Educator Certification and Placement upon receipt of the required fee.

International Teacher Certification Applicants. In addition to meeting the above requirements, international students seeking entry under the post-baccalaureate or post-graduate teacher certification admission category must:

Pay a $50.00 non-refundable international/evaluation fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency). International students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas State do not have to pay the $50.00 international evaluation fee.
Submit two copies of official transcripts indicating that a baccalaureate degree was awarded: one copy translated in English and one copy in the student’s native language from every college or university attended. If the applicant’s transcript does not indicate the degree earned, he or she will need to submit a copy of the diploma or degree certificate, along with an English translation, showing the type of degree earned and the date the degree was earned.
Provide financial support verification if student needs an F-1 visa.
Submit official TOEFL or IELTS score. For students with a TOEFL score between 500-547 (paper-based), 173-210 (computer-based), 59-77 (internet-based) with 4 out of 4 minimum section scores of 14 or above, or the IELTS with scores between 5.5-6.0 (academic), there are options to take academic classes while enrolled in TSIE classes. Refer to the Texas State Intensive English section in this chapter for more information about those options.
If a student gains entrance to the U.S. under an F-1 student visa, then the student must be enrolled full-time in the Fall and Spring semesters. Some immigration requirements do not apply during the summer. If a student’s initial enrollment is during the Summer semester and the student gained entrance under an F-1 visa, then he or she must be enrolled full-time during the Summer semester.

Professional and Master Teacher Certification
Professional and Master Teacher certifications are available in the following education areas: principal, master reading teacher, master mathematics teacher, master science teacher, master technology teacher, counselor, superintendent, reading specialist, and educational diagnostician. Each certification requires a master’s degree and teaching experience in Texas public schools. Refer to each individual departmental section of this catalog for specific information or contact the department.
If you are seeking a Professional or Master Teacher Certification, you must apply for admission through the Graduate College and adhere to the following procedure:

Submit an application for admission to the Graduate College.
Pay a $10.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency).
Submit an official transcript that shows your highest college degree earned.
For principal, superintendent, and counselor certification, contact the Educational Administration and Psychological Services Department (EAPS) at 512-245-3083 for admission information and eligibility requirements.

          For master mathematics teacher admission information and eligibility requirements, contact the Math Department at 512-245-2551.
          For master reading teacher and master technology teacher admission information and eligibility requirements, contact the Curriculum and Instruction Department at 512-245-2042.
       For master science teacher admission information and eligibility requirements, contact the Biology Department in the College of Science at 512-245-2178.
   For reading specialist and educational diagnostician certification, please apply for a Certification Plan in the College of Education Academic Advising Center at 512-245-3050.

    International Professional and Master Teacher Certification Applicants. In addition to meeting the above requirements, international students seeking entry under the post-baccalaureate or post-graduate certification or licensure student admission category must:

Pay a $50.00 non-refundable international/evaluation fee (check or money order payable to Texas State in U.S. currency). International students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas State do not have to pay the $50.00 international evaluation fee.
Submit two copies of official transcripts indicating that a baccalaureate degree was awarded: one copy translated in English and one copy in the student’s native language from every college or university attended. If the applicant’s transcript does not indicate the degree earned, he or she will need to submit a copy of the diploma or degree certificate, along with an English translation, showing the type of degree earned and the date the degree was earned.
Provide financial support verification if student needs an F-1 visa.
Submit official TOEFL or IELTS score. For students with a TOEFL score between 500-547 (paper-based), 173-210 (computer-based), 59-77 (internet-based) with 4 out of 4 minimum section scores of 14 or above, or the IELTS with scores between 5.5-6.0 (academic), there are options to take academic classes while enrolled in TSIE classes. Refer to the Texas State Intensive English section in this chapter for more information about those options.
If a student gains entrance to the U.S. under an F-1 student visa, then the student must be enrolled full-time in the Fall and Spring semesters. Some immigration requirements do not apply during the summer. If a student’s initial enrollment is during the Summer semester and the student gained entrance under an F-1 visa, then he or she must be enrolled full-time during the Summer semester.

Holders of Valid Out-of-State Certificates
The State Board for Educator Certification, not the Texas Education Agency (TEA), now reviews the out-of-state teacher certificates. Contact the State Board for Educator Certification at 888-863-5880.

Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program
The Texas Certified Manager (CPM) Program is offered by the Texas State University-San Marcos William P. Hobby Center for Public Service through the Office of Continuing Education. The CPM Program offered by Texas State is accredited by the National Consortium of Certified Public Managers. It offers a systematic training program to enhance the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and professionalism of government managers. Individuals may enroll at any time during the year; programs are held 1 and ½ days a month on the Texas State University campus in San Marcos and 1 day a month at the Texas State University Higher Education Learning Center in Round Rock. Admission to the University is not required. Courses offered through the CPM Program may not apply for degree credit in the Political Science Department without the approval of the appropriate program advisor.
For additional information about the CPM Program, contact the director of the CPM Program at 512-245-3453; fax 512-245-7543; e-mail hb02@txstate.edu; or access the program web site at http://txstate.edu/cpm/.

Reapplication Policy Procedure

    Degree-Seeking Students. If a student has not enrolled at any time within four consecutive semesters, he or she must submit a new application. The process may include an additional application fee and advisor approval. Prior admission to a program does not insure re-acceptance to that program. Some cohort programs require the entire reapplication process prior to the five year period.
    Any reapplication with extenuating circumstances requires the graduate advisor to submit an appeal directed to the Dean of the Graduate College for final decision.

    Post-Baccalaureate or Post-Graduate Students. If a student has not enrolled any time within four consecutive semesters, he or she must reapply for admission to the Graduate College.

Applicants Seeking a Second Graduate Degree
If a student wishes to pursue a second simultaneous or subsequent graduate degree, the student must submit an application for admission and comply with instructions as identified earlier under the degree-seeking admission requirements. This procedure must be completed in ample time to meet the admission deadlines, usually at least six weeks in advance (see “Admission Information, ‘Application Deadlines’” section). Acceptance in one program does not guarantee acceptance in another program. No courses applied toward one graduate degree may be applied toward another graduate degree.
Students on probation may not change programs without a recommendation and special request from the prospective department. The Dean of the Graduate College will review the request when making the final decision. For additional information, please contact the Office of the Graduate College.

Changing From Certification/Certificate/Non-Degree Status to Degree-Seeking Status
If a student has been granted admission as a post-baccalaureate or post-graduate student and wishes to apply for admission to a degree program, the student must submit an application for admission and comply with instructions as identified earlier under the degree-seeking admission requirements. This procedure must be completed in ample time to meet the admission deadlines, usually at least six weeks in advance (see “Admission Information, ‘Application Deadlines’” section).
After a student is regularly admitted to a graduate degree program, he or she may be permitted to utilize some of the courses taken under the post-baccalaureate or post-graduate status toward their graduate degree. At the recommendation of the student’s graduate advisor and with approval of the Dean of the Graduate College, up to six hours of graduate-level courses taken under the post-baccalaureate or post-graduate status with a grade of “B” or better may be petitioned for degree credit.

Applicants Seeking a Second Baccalaureate Degree
Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree may apply online at http://www.applytexas.org. or by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
After a student obtains a second baccalaureate degree and if the student wishes to apply for admission to the Graduate College, the grade-point average will be calculated on the applicant’s last 60 undergraduate semester hours, including those on the second baccalaureate degree (except for applicants to the Master of Business Administration or Master of Accountancy programs). This is the only circumstance in which undergraduate credit hours taken beyond the initial baccalaureate degree are used in admission evaluation. Additionally, if a student has any graduate or professional work, these hours may also be used in conjunction with the applicant’s last 60 undergraduate semester hours to arrive at the admission GPA.

Texas State Intensive English Language Program (TSIE)
    Texas State Intensive English Language Program (TSIE) offers a non-credit University intensive English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program for international students who want to improve their academic language ability. The program offers five levels in ESL oral skills, reading, writing, and grammar during fall, spring, and summer sessions.
    The minimum TOEFL score required for consideration for regular admission for master’s degree programs is: paper-based score of 550, or computer-based test (CBT) score of 213, internet-based test (iBT) score of 78 with 4 out of 4 minimum section scores of 19/reading, 19/listening, 19/speaking, and 19/writing, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score(academic) of 6.5 or higher with minimum individual module scores of 6.0.
    The Graduate College, in cooperation with TSIE, provides the following options for academically eligible students who have not yet achieved the minimum TOEFL score required but that have achieved TOEFL scores between 500-547 (paper-based), 173-210 (CBT), a minimum score of 59 total with 4 out of 4 minimum section score of 14/reading, 14/listening, 14/speaking, and 14/writing (iBT), or the IELTS with a score between 5.5-6.0 (academic):

Bridge/conditional admission – degree-seeking program (not available for all degree programs).
Non-degree seeking admission
1. For students needing to fulfill background requirement classes prior to admission into a degree-seeking program.
2. For students seeking teacher or other certification.
3. For students in certificate programs.

For information about admission procedures, program costs, starting dates, class times, etc., contact the Graduate College Admissions Coordinator for international applicants or the Director, Texas State Intensive English Language Program. Visit the Texas State Intensive English Language Program office in ASB North 400, at the web site: http://www.txstate.edu/ie. or through e-mail: tsie@txstate.edu, fax (512-245-3752), or phone (512-245-7810).

Graduate Student Advisement
Professional academic counseling for students is handled through the student’s major department (or minor department if applicable) after the student has received formal acceptance to the Graduate College. This method of advisement ensures that students will receive sound academic counseling from faculty in their chosen field of study. A list of graduate advisors can be found on the Graduate College web site: http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/Fac_Resources/Grad_Advisors.html.