Texas State University-San Marcos

Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

The Partnership
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information.

The University-Texas State University-San Marcos

Details & Information:

University

Texas State University - San Marcos

*Special Notes About this Program

Number of spaces available for Utrecht Network students in 2011/2012 (in semesters)

3 spaces are available

Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students

Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students

What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses?

• Graduate students are welcome to participate.
• Undergraduate students cannot take graduate level courses.

Contact person(s) for incoming students

April Castro (Administrative Assistant II)
Tel: 512-245-1933 / Fax: 512-245-1644 / Email: aprilcastro@txstate.edu

General university web site

www.txstate.edu

International office web site/information for incoming students

http://www.international.txstate.edu/about.html

Academic Calendar

http://www.registrar.txstate.edu/persistent-links/academic-calendar.html

Examination Period(s)

Exams are given periodically throughout the semester. A list of the final exams can be seen here: http://www.registrar.txstate.edu/persistent-links/final-exam-schedule.html

Orientation session(s)

The Study Abroad Office and The International Office hold orientation sessions at the beginning of each semester. Information about orientation can be found at: http://www.international.txstate.edu/pros_students/int_Orientation.html

Application deadline(s) for
admission

Application deadline dates can be found here: http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/future/international/deadlines.htm

Application procedures: web site or mail

The application prodedure is done through the website and by e-mail.

Course registration deadline(s)

The deadline for registration:
• Fall 2012 TBA
• Spring 2013 TBA

Language requirements

Students must provide proof of English Proficiency with one of the following requiements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR Internation English Language Testing System (IELTS). More information on this can be found at: http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/future/international/english-proficiency.htm

Language test certificate required?

Yes (TOEFL or IELTS) http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/future/international/english-proficiency.html

Preparatory language course for new exchange students

Texas State Intensive English Program (TSIE):
• TSIE observes the same calendar as Texas State University-San Marcos
• TSIE courses are available to exchange students at no additional cost if the course(s) is part of the regular coarse load of the students.

Internships available

Internships are not available.

Student jobs available/allowed?

Information on international student employment can be found here: http://www.international.txstate.edu/curr_students/employment.html

Housing assistance

• The Study Abroad office will assist students in reserving on-campus housing.
• Students must apply online at: http://www.reslife.txstate.edu/new-students/Getting-Started-Fall-2011.html

Housing options

A list of list of available housing options can be found here: http://www.reslife.txstate.edu/university-housing-policy.html

Housing application deadline(s)

http://www.reslife.txstate.edu/Housing-Dates-and-Deadlines.html

Cost estimates:
-Housing
-Meals
-Books
-Local Transportation
-Health insurance

Estimates Are PER YEAR:

Room and Board (on-campus)	$8357 per year
Medical Insurance (Fall and Spring)	$1404 per year
Books and Supplies	$1100 per year
Personal Expenses	$ 2000 per year
Total	$15786 per year

Transportation:

• Bobcat Trams
   Texas State University provides transportation for students and staff to go to and from campus as well as around campus
• CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System)
   A public fixed route bus system, operating weekday hourly service and     services every other hour on Saturdays
• Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc.
   Provides inter-city service to and from San Marcos
More information can be found at: http://www.international.txstate.edu/pros_students
/SM-Services.html#trans

Additional fees to pay (indicate amounts and subjects)

• $50 refundable deposit and $60 per semester for international operations fee
• Fall 2012 Insurance Premium - $TBA
• Spring 2012 Insurance Premium – $TBA
• Meal plan rates can be found here:
http://www.dineoncampus.com/txstate/show.cfm?cmd=MealPlans

Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed

• Texas State University’s policy requires all international students on non-immigrant visas to secure, at a minimum, the health insurance benefits listed in the Texas State Health Center website as a condition of enrollment.
• The health insurance fee is automatically added to the fee bill at the time of registration. Students who wish to have this fee waived must request an insurance waiver from the University Student Health Center, prior to their payment deadline.
• To find out more about insurance waiver and refund deadlines, coverage dates and cost, please go here: http://www.healthcenter.txstate.edu/international.html

Health facilities at the university

We have an on-campus Student Health Center.
http://www.healthcenter.txstate.edu/

Additional information

San Marcos, TX is a beautiful place with lots to do, such as:
• Outlet malls
• San Marcos River
• Comal and Guadalupe Rivers are close by
• Aquarena Center
• Wonder World Park
• And much more!

Summer Courses available under Exchange Agreement? If so, please list

Summer courses are not available to exchange students.

Information updated on

January 13, 2012