1. First Year Commuter Student Session
WELCOME TO BOBCAT COUNTRY!
New Student Orientation, Summer 2017

2. Finding your place, making friends and connecting academically and socially to campus are a few of the keys to your success as a Texas State Bobcat. Through programs and resources, we aim to provide an inviting environment and supportive network for students that are living off campus during their first year. We attempt to ensure you remain as connected to the university as if you lived on campus.

3. Academic Resources
“Texas State University has a plethora of different resources for students and I utilized several of them. As a commuter, I realized I needed to utilize all of my free time as best as possible. With every opportunity, I went to one of the quiet levels in the Alkek Library.
2017 First Year Commuter Student
“I didn't really use any good study habits until a third of the way into the semester. This had a very negative impact on my first few exams. I neglected some of my classes when I should have treated them all equally. Also, I probably would have bought a commuter meal plan.”
Academic Support Services:
PACE Center (Academic Advising, Career Exploration, Mentoring & Academic Coaching, and US1100) -
Alkek Library -
Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC) -
Writing Center -
Math Tutoring & Computer Lab -
Student Support Services -
Brilliant Bobcats College Success Series (Time management)
Computer Labs

4. “Join clubs and campus activities
“Join clubs and campus activities! There are so many freebies and amenities on campus to use so make use of them!
2017 First Year Commuter Student
Involvement:
Retention Management & Planning (Brilliant Bobcats, Welcome Tents, Welcome Bobcats Program) -
Student LBJSC (Student organizations, SACA, Bobcat Build, Cat Camp)
Greek Affairs (30+ fraternities/sororities) -
Leadership Institute -
Student Government -
Campus Recreation (Sport Clubs & Intramurals)
Student Diversity & Inclusion (Diversity Connections, Equality U., cultural programs, empowerment groups, graduation celebrations) -

5. Commuter Student Specific Resources
First Year Off-Campus website firstyearoffcampus.html
Commuter Parking -
FYOC Newsletter
Off-Campus Living -
Commuter Meal Plan commuter-students

6. Additional Resources
IT Assistance Center (ITAC) -
Counseling Center -
Student Health Center -
Career Services -
Disability Services -
University Police Department (UPD) -
University Registrar -

7. Parent & Family Resources
For our families, we didn’t forget about you! You are part of the Bobcat Family we’ve got resources for you as well!
Parent & Family Relations
Family Association -
Resources:
E-newsletter
Parent & Family Relations Facebook page
Parent & Family Calendar
Family Association Scholarships
City of San Marcos
Events:
Family Weekend
Family Day

8. WE ARE ACADEMICALLY SUCCESSFUL
WE ARE CARING
WE ARE DIVERSE
WE ARE HEALTHY
WE ARE PROUD
WE ARE RESPONSIBLE
WE ARE BOBCATS!

9. Questions? studentsuccess@txstate.edu (512) 245-5500
Jen Beck
Director
Emma Carberry
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Terence Parker
Associate Director
Lauren Loper
Graduate Assistant
Staci Strauch
Student Development Specialist II

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