Degree Audit
The degree audit identifies the courses you will be required to complete to obtain your graduate degree at Texas State.  If your chosen program requires a minor, specialization, concentration, or career support area, you must choose one of the options required by your particular program before your degree audit can be prepared.  Some programs require a student to meet with the graduate advisor prior to the preparation of the degree audit.  You should receive your degree audit approximately two months after you receive your official acceptance letter from the Office of the Graduate College.  If you have not received your degree audit before registration, contact your graduate advisor to determine which courses you are required to take.  You may also view your degree audit online at http://catsweb.txstate.edu/catsweb/catsstud.htm.

All course substitutions require prior written approval from your graduate advisor and the dean of the Graduate College.

Change of Major
Should you desire to change your major program, you must complete a new application and pay the application fee.

Minor
Minor requirements vary among programs.  Refer to the Graduate Catalog for minor requirements in your major.  If you are having difficulty deciding on a minor, consult with the graduate advisor in your program.

If you wish to change your minor, you must complete a Change of Minor Form.  The form is available in the Office of the Graduate College or you may download it here:  Change of Minor Form.

Application for Admission
You may apply online through the Texas Common Application.
Paper Applications: Application for Admission (PDF) OR INTERNATIONAL Application for Admission (PDF)

Allow a minimum of six weeks to process program changes. Acceptance in one graduate program does not ensure acceptance into another graduate program.

Guide to the Preparation of Theses and Dissertations
A guide to the preparation of a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation is available online at http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/docs/Thesis_Diss_Guide.pdf. This guide provides information on procedures, deadlines, required approvals, style, and formatting.

Degree Completion
If you are enrolled in a master's degree program, completion of your degree is required within six years from the date of your initial enrollment in graduate courses applied toward your degree. Completion dates for doctoral programs vary, and include time limits for both course work and dissertation. Please refer to your degree audit for specific information.

Change of Name
In order to change your name, please visit http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/Personal_Info_Update for more information and  forms.

Enrollment Verification
The Registrar's Office provides enrollment verification for graduate students. An enrollment verification may be requested by contacting the Registrar's Office.

Veteran Benefits
For information regarding benefits at Texas State University, please visit http://www.va.txstate.edu . You may also contact the Veteran Affairs Office at (512)245-2641 or veteranaffairs@txstate.edu.

ASG Graduate House

A body of the Associated Student Government, the Graduate House represents graduate students across the campus. The Graduate House meets regularly and has representatives from all academic colleges at Texas State. For more information please see the following website: http://www.asg.txstate.edu/Graduate-House.html.