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College of Applied Arts Advising Center

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  • Stop by the Advising Center in AG 201 or call 512-245-1490 to schedule an appointment.

  • The advising center typically has an “on call” advisor to assist with quick questions, schedule checks, forms, and removal of holds when appropriate. Long range planning, change of majors, academic standing, and GPA calculations usually require more preparation and longer discussions. In these cases, you will be required to schedule a traditional academic advising appointment.

  • The Academic Standing policy can be found in the catalog.

    Students that earn less than a 2.00 TXST GPA (not overall GPA) are not in good academic standing and will be notified at the end of each semester. Resources and next steps will also be provided. If you are struggling academically, please make time to meet with an advisor.

  • A degree audit lists the requirements for your degree, including (but not limited to):

    • Minimum number of hours required
    • Advanced hours required
    • Writing intensive hours required
    • Residency hours (taken at Texas State) required
    • Core requirements
    • Major requirements
    • Minor requirements (if you have a minor)

    The degree audit will note if a requirement has or has not been satisfied, or if it is in progress. Students are encouraged to use their degree audit report as a guide when planning their progress toward completion of the above requirements.

    Students are encouraged to make an appointment with their advisor for assistance in interpreting their degree audit. A degree audit is not an academic transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements.

  • Your academic advisor can only declare majors offered within their respective college. Schedule an appointment to make changes to your degree. 

    The majors housed within the College of Applied Arts are listed below:

    • Applied Arts and Sciences
    • Aviation Science
    • Consumer Affairs
    • Criminal Justice
    • Fashion Merchandising
    • Human Development and Family Sciences
    • Interior Design
    • Nutrition and Foods
    • Social Work

    The Undergraduate Catalog lists all majors and minors the university offers. If you are changing your major to something outside of the College of Applied Arts, please meet with that advising center.

  • For more information about career opportunities associated with your major, contact Career Services at 512.245.2645

     

    Career Services can assist students to explore career opportunities in their major.

  • Yes, the following majors within the College of Applied Arts offer teacher certification options:

    Consumer Affairs

    Human Development and Family Sciences

    Nutrition and Foods

    In addition to the requirements of your major, you would also need to apply and be admitted to the Office of Educator Preparation.

  • Students who have been away from Texas State for one long semester (fall or spring) and wish to return are considered former students. All former students must reapply in order to return to Texas State.

    The Office of Undergraduate Admissions: can assist with questions about reapply to the university.