San Marcos
Academics
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100

How many HEBs are located in town?

2

100

What is the name of the program that all first-year students must go through at TXST?

PACE program

100

What is the name of the university's mascot?

Boko

100

Who can you go to if you need assistance with study skills, financial planning, and goal setting?

Success Coach

100

What is the temperature of the River at TXST?

72-73 year round

200

What is the official mascot of San Marcos?

Mermaid

200

How many degree programs are offered at TXST?

Roughly 200

200

What US president (and VP) graduated from TXST?

LBJ

200

Who can you go to if you need help deciding on what major you should change to?

Career Counselor

200

The lake in San Marcos is named what?

Spring Lake

300

How many rivers are located within the city of San Marcos?

2

300

What type of programs are offered at TXST's second campus in Round Rock?

Health Professions

300

What magical intramural sport has TXST been nationally ranked in since 2013?

Quidditch

300

Where can you go if you need to rent professional clothing for a job interview?

Career Closet

300

Texas State University has changed its name how many times since first opening in 1899?

7

400

What aquifer is located within the city limits?

Edwards Aquifer

400

How many hours must you be enrolled in to be considered a full-time student at TXST?

12 hours
400

Name 3 traditions that occur during homecoming week

Soapbox Derby

Spirit Rally

Homecoming Tailgate

Homecoming Game

Homecoming Court

Etc.

400

Where can you receive free financial coaching and classes on finances, loans, and everything money?

Bobcat Gold

400

The recent FX drama mini-series "A Teacher" was partially filmed on campus in the Quad; however, the show digitally changed TXST flags to what other university's logo?

University of Texas

500

What ice cream shop, located in the square, is also owned by the well-known restaurant "The Rootcellar"?

Rhea's Ice Cream

500

Which TXST program has the world's largest research facility of it's kind?

Forensic Anthropology

500

What is the official flower of Texas State University?

Gaillardia

500

Where do you go on campus if you need to repair your bike or buy a new one?

The Bike Cave

500

What building on campus was awarded the title of "The Ugliest Building in Texas" in the 80s?

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