The Graduate College will continue to process applications received after the deadline.  Applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with no guarantees for admission for those who apply after the deadline.

Application and Application Fee

Please apply online through the ApplyTexas Application and allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State. You will apply as a Non-Degree/Visiting Applicant in ApplyTexas. Non-Degree Seeking Students are individuals who want to enroll in course work for personal enrichment, background (leveling) requirements, work related, etc., but are not for graduate degree credit. These courses will appear on the Texas State transcript. You are NOT eligible for financial aid under this status.

The required non-refundable $10.00 application fee can be submitted with credit/debit card information during the application process. If you prefer, you may submit a non-refundable $10.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. Mailing address:

Texas State University-San Marcos
The Graduate College
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684

Please Note: Students who wish to change their program or apply to an additional program must pay the fee associated with the new application. Should you decide to apply to a graduate degree program, up to six hours of graduate-level courses, with a grade of 'B' or better, may be petitioned for degree credit after regular degree-seeking admission has been granted.

An additional international evaluation fee of $50.00 (U.S. currency) is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials.

Transcript Requirement

Applicants must submit one official transcript from the college granting their highest degree completed. This transcript must contain the degree statement, which includes the type of degree received and the date it was conferred. These transcripts must be submitted directly to the Graduate College to the above address in a sealed envelope with the university registrar's signature on the back of the envelope. Please check with the Texas college or university attended to determine if they submit electronic transcripts to Texas State. Texas State transcripts will be provided.

All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university.

Additional Application Requirements

• Complete Non-Degree Seeking Student Form
  - Obtain departmental signatures from the Graduate Advisor or Department Chair for all graduate level course work listed on the form. Undergraduate courses in the following areas also require departmental approval: business, communication disorders, computer science, mathematics and nutrition. You are responsible for making sure that the form has been signed by the appropriate individuals. If the form does not have the correct signatures, it may be returned to you to obtain the required signatures and your admission will be delayed.
  - Some courses require the department to enter override codes in the registration system prior to registration. It is your responsibility to contact the department for required course prerequisites or overrides.
  - The Non-Degree Seeking Student Form may be scanned and e-mailed to gradcollege@txstate.edu, faxed to 512.245.8365, mailed to Texas State University-San Marcos, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 787666 or delivered to our office located in the J C Kellam Building Suite 280.
• Non-U.S Citizens must verify that all admission requirements for international students have been fulfilled – see the Texas State Graduate Catalog for specific requirements.