Etiquette
How do you greet a walk-in visitor?
Stand up, walk over to them, and assist
Fall Freshman admissions deadline
March 1
Who is Stephanie?
Director of Admissions
Who is the Admissions building named after?
Richard A. Castro
What is one of the first things you should do once you come in for your shift?
Check in with a supervisor, clock in
I'm a readmit student, do I have to attend New Student Orientation again?
For each new entry semester, despite student status, all 'new students' are required to attend orientation. Readmits are able to complete orientation online.
July 15th
I believe this is something our Financial Aid and Scholarships department could assist you with. Would you like me to provide you with their number or transfer you over to them?
When was Texas State founded?
1899
How do you transfer to an individual person in our department?
Warm-transfer
Do D's and F's transfer to Texas State?
If the course transfers to Texas State, then so does the grade. These would be factored into your transfer GPA.
Spring admissions deadline
November 15th
Which department handles tuition and fees?
Student business services
True or false: it's okay to say "I don't know"
FALSE. Try something along the lines of "Let me find that information for you"
How do I obtain my NetID?
You may obtain your NetID by activating it online with your Texas State ID (A0 number) or SSN.
Scholarships deadline (BOSS system)
December 15th
What do you do if someone asks to speak with a supervisor?
Find me, Kelsi, Esther, Freddy, or Maria.
We are the ___ largest public university in Texas.
4th
What is our cellphone policy?
Cellphones are to be used discreetly and as minimally as possible. Reminder that we are a professional office :)
My application states "decision made: admit to institution." What does this mean?
"Admit to institution" means that you have been accepted to attend Texas State University. Congratulations!
Summer readmit deadline
May 1
True or false: counselors and advisors are the same.
FALSE: our admissions counselors work with prospective students, advisors work with current students for classes and graduation.
What is the (incorrect) abbreviation we are usually referred to as?
TSU