Your TXST GPA is determined using the grades that you earned from courses taken at TXST.
Texas State University also uses your TXST GPA to determine graduation eligibility, financial aid eligibility, and more. Your TXST GPA will update after grades are available for the semester (specific dates are found on the academic calendar posted on the TXST Registrar's website).
To check your TXST GPA, you can use either your Degree Audit or your Unofficial Transcript (both can be accessed via Catsweb). There are different types of GPAs listed in your Degree Audit and Unofficial Transcript, so it is important to correctly identify which GPA is your TXST GPA.
Students who are not enrolled at TXST for one or more long semesters - and wish to return to Texas State University once they finish their Academic Suspension period - must reapply to the university. Students who wish to reapply should review the information for returning students provided by the Office of Admissions. Please contact the Office of Admissions with questions regarding the reapplication process.
What the TXST Undergraduate Catalog Says about Readmission Following an Academic Suspension:
"Students returning to Texas State following an Academic Suspension must apply for readmission and will re-enter on Academic Warning. Suspended students may enroll at another institution but will be held to Transfer Admission requirements upon returning."
A status given at the end of each term that's based on your TXST GPA and communicates your academic progress towards graduation.
Students in good standing have a TXST GPA of 2.00 or higher.
Academic warning is the academic standing assigned after the first semester your TXST GPA falls below 2.0.
Students on academic warning must raise their TXST GPA to 2.00 or higher by the end of the semester. If their GPA is below 2.00 when grades are posted at the end of the semester, their academic standing will change to academic probation.
Academic probation is the academic standing assigned after the second consecutive semester that your TXST GPA is below 2.0.
When grades are posted at the end of the semester, students on academic probation must either:
Students on Academic Probation who fail to reach a Texas State GPA of at least 2.00 or to earn a semester GPA at Texas State of at least 2.25 are placed on Academic Suspension.
When students on academic probation fail to reach a TXST GPA of at least 2.00 or earn a semester GPA at TXST of at least 2.25.
Students placed on academic suspension cannot enroll at TXST for the duration of their suspension period:
Appeals: Academically suspended students with extenuating circumstances may appeal their suspension with the College of Science and Engineering Dean's Office.
Financial aid suspension is related to academic success.
Students who are on financial aid suspension (but not academic suspension) are able to stay enrolled at Texas State. Students who are on financial aid suspension will likely need to pay out-of-pocket for school.
Students who hope to utilize financial aid through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships should be aware of the "Satisfactory Academic Progress" requirements set forth by the federal government.
In order to receive financial aid, you must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements. Texas State applies the SAP standards to all federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs. The only exception is for the TEXAS Grant which has separate Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements as defined by applicable law.
Evaluation Criteria for 1st undergraduate degree-seeking students
If you do not meet the SAP requirements listed above by the end of the spring semester, you will be placed on financial aid suspension. Once you are on financial aid suspension, you are not eligible to receive financial aid until you meet the SAP requirements. You will be notified via your Texas State email account in the event you are placed on financial aid suspension. The email will direct you to Texas State Self-Service for more details.
Students are able to appeal their financial aid suspension. More information can be found on the "Financial Aid and Scholarships Maintain my Eligibility - SAP" page.
Around the 12th class day of the fall and spring semesters, students whose academic standing is academic warning or academic probation will have an “academic standing” hold placed on their account. This hold will prevent the student from dropping current courses.* The hold will also prevent the student from registering for courses in the upcoming semester(s).
Information about how to get your academic standing hold removed is listed toward the bottom of this page.
*students who have a hold that prevents schedule changes should contact the TXST One Stop to request access to the Request to Drop a Course with an Active Registration Hold form.
Sometimes students out of good academic standing because of a tough course schedule. Sometimes it's because of poor time management or learning skills. Sometimes, though, it's because things just went wrong. For situations where things went really, really wrong, TXST has a policy often referred to as the "administrative withdrawal policy" (see G/PPS 02.08.08).
This policy is written in pretty convoluted language, and each college works with it a little differently, but the gist is as follows:
If you experienced a documentable, unavoidable interruption that prevented you from being able to be successful in one or more semesters within the past two years, you can appeal to your college dean to have all of your grades from that semester changed to Ws.
Examples of these types of circumstances are the sudden loss of family members, house fire, becoming extremely ill, and other similar issues.
Two important notes:
If you think you may qualify and want to learn more about the process, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor.
Success is the result of small decisions to take action that you make every single day. There's no real secret, hack, or shortcut to it. You need to decide to do things, and then you need to stick to that decision. This module is largely voluntary. There's a quiz, but you can skip right to it with the button below. To pass the quiz you need to know two things:
There is no doubt that attending college costs a lot of time and money, and having a job (or multiple jobs) to pay for expenses related to college is a requirement for most students. Balancing work and school commitments require some creativity, time management, and planning. We've listed some tips and resources that could be helpful for busy college students.
Listen to your internal clock
Are you someone who studies best early in the morning? Or do you do your best learning at the end of the day? If possible, prioritizing your study time or class time during the parts of the day when you are the most likely to be engaged with your academic work is a great strategy. This also allows you to work during times when you are awake and energized but it may not be your optimal learning time. Working with your body's natural rhythms instead of fighting against them can help you settle into your routine faster. Understanding your internal clock may help you make some beneficial scheduling decisions for the next semester.
Create your schedule (and stick to it)
You may not be able to create a rigid weekly schedule that never changes, especially if your work schedule is finalized on a weekly basis. However, your class schedule will stay the same during the semester, and you can finalize your schedule each when your work schedule is finalized. As you're creating your schedule, it's a good idea to be as detailed as you can. Include blocks of study time, meals, self-care, social time, etc. and hold yourself to it. As a Texas State student, you have access to the Microsoft Outlook calendar application for free. This is an excellent tool for creating your study, work, and class schedules in one place. You can also customize reminder alerts to help keep you on track. If you have questions about how to access Microsoft Outlook, please contact ITAC.
Understand your finances
Having a clear understanding of your finances is important for your overall goals for success in school and life. Texas State offers a number of resources that go beyond federal and state financial aid packages and student loans. Bobcat Gold is an online resource directory designed specifically for Texas State Bobcats. Through this website, you can schedule a free Zoom appointment with a financial coach who can help you develop a custom financial plan. You can also view additional online resources like pre-recorded workshops and interactive financial literacy tools. Please contact the Financial Aid office with questions about Bobcat Gold and other financial resources.
Unfortunately, life doesn't stop simply because you are also in college, and managing our health is part of that. Whether you have a brief stomach bug or are managing a chronic health condition, your available time and energy can impact your coursework in many different ways. While every student, health situation, and faculty member are different, we've listed some general tips and resources that students managing health concerns may benefit from.
Communicate with Your Faculty Members
This is a great habit for students to get into in general, but especially if you feel like a health concern may impact your academic work and classroom presence. Make sure you check the syllabus for each class to make sure that you use the instructor's preferred method of communication (using BobcatMail vs. Canvas, for example) and that you review their attendance policy. Emails to instructors should be polite and professional (think "Dear Professor" rather than "Hey you"). Share information that they should know (in a way you feel comfortable with) in a timely manner, but also remember that they are people who care about your well-being. If you keep your instructors in the loop regarding illness, absences, and/or course challenges, they may be able to help you in more effective ways.
The Dean of Students Office is a fantastic resource for students who need some support navigating college and chronic or emergent health concerns because each student will want different types of support to match their unique needs. They are equipped to support students in ways that are personalized to their own needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Finding Medical Care (Before You Need It)
Generally, people do not have the luxury of scheduling an illness or emergency when it is convenient for them. Where you go to seek care while you are in college will vary based on your own medical needs and personal circumstances, but waiting to find care until you need it can be difficult and time-consuming when you don't feel well. Continuing medical care while you are in college is important, especially if you take medication or have appointments on a regular basis. The Student Health Center on Campus is a good starting place for students who may need medical care or a local pharmacy while they are in school, as they accept several kinds of health insurance and self-pay options for a wide range of physical and mental health services. They also provide a directory of local services.
Disability Services
Disability Services (DS) is another resource on campus that is designed to support students who are managing ongoing health concerns that may affect classroom learning. Disability Services is designed to help students request accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to all university programs, including some accommodations related to coursework. This applies to students who have a temporary medical condition (like being in a cast) as well. DS requires that students requesting accommodations register with their office and provide documentation from a medical provider. Their office can answer any questions you have that relate to your personal circumstances.
College coursework can be complex, and many majors rely on students to retain a solid understanding of all coursework as they move forward in their major. Academic support for coursework comes in many forms. Common types include formal tutoring centers or programs, informal peer study groups, and attending faculty office hours.
Academic support programs and tutors on campus are built-in team members that are available to you while you build the technical knowledge you need to bring with you into your professional discipline. Finding a support program that will fit your needs may be a trial and error process, but there are different resources on campus for you to see what works for you. If you have any questions about any of the following resources, reach out to their offices or programs directly.
Academic support for TXST students
College is an exciting experience that can get overwhelming at any point between your first day and your last day. However, if you get to a place where you are feeling too overwhelmed and aren't sure where to turn, there are some excellent resources on campus for you to check out below.
Success coaching
In addition to offering one-hour workshops periodically throughout the semester, the Success Coaching office works with undergraduate students individually to help them make progress towards their goals, develop academic and professional skills, and better understand how to use college-level learning strategies. Success Coaches will develop a personalized plan for you based on the goals that you have for yourself. This is a highly recommended campus resource if you're looking to get back on track or need some help staying on track with your success goals.
Counseling Center
The Texas State Counseling Center offers a number of mental health resources and support systems that are available to all Texas State Students. Remember, mental health is health. The types of resources that are available range from phone apps to individual or group counseling sessions, and can cover a wide range of subjects. The Counseling Center website is robust, so you are encouraged to spend some time to check it out and see what is offered. Like all resources, the Counseling Center will offer personalized and confidential services based on your unique needs.
The Undergraduate Catalog has a thorough course repeat policy, but it can be hard to interpret. Below, we explain each part of the policy.
What the TXST Undergraduate Catalog says about repeating courses: "...a student may repeat a course, but cannot receive credit for the course more than once unless the course description in the catalog specifically provides that the course may be repeated for credit."
What the TXST Catalog Means: Each class is worth a certain number of credits. In almost all cases, you only get credit for that class one time. Ex) MATH 1315 is worth 3 credits. If you take MATH 1315 two times, you still only earn 3 credits for the course.
What the TXST Undergraduate Catalog says about repeating courses: "When a course is taken more than once from Texas State, the second grade (first repeat) and all subsequent grades (repeats) are included in computing the Texas State hours attempted, grade points earned and GPA. W, I, PR, and RP grades are excluded."
What the TXST Catalog Means: If you're repeating a course for the first time, the first grade is replaced in your GPA calculation with the second grade no matter what your second grade is. If you decide to repeat a course again (second repeat, aka the third time you enroll in the same course), your grades from your first repeat and second repeat will affect your GPA. Additional course repeats will continue to be factored into your GPA calculations.
What the TXST Undergraduate Catalog says about repeating courses: "If the last grade in a repeated course is lower than an earlier grade, the last grade is used to determine whether the course fulfills university requirements."
What the TXST Catalog Means: The most recent grade in a TXST course is used for prerequisite purposes. If you passed a course and then take that same course again - but fail it - you no longer have credit for the course.
What the TXST Undergraduate Catalog says about repeating courses: "If the last time a course is taken is from another school, that course will meet degree requirements, but the last grade at Texas State counts towards the Texas State GPA."
What the TXST Catalog Means: If you first take a course at TXST and then you repeat it at another institution, the grade earned at TXST is that grade that will count towards your TXST GPA, but the course taken elsewhere will be used to meet degree requirements.
What the TXST Undergraduate Catalog says about repeating courses: A course taken for transfer credit must be repeated as transfer credit to count as a repeat. When a course is taken more than once from a transfer institution, the second grade (first repeat) and all subsequent grades (repeats) are included in computing the overall hours attempted, grade points earned, and GPA. “W” and “I” grades are excluded."
What the TXST Catalog Means: If you decide to repeat the course at another school, passing the course will count towards completing your degree, but it will not replace the course grade you earned at Texas State. Grades in transfer coursework will not affect your TXST GPA.
For many students, the fastest way to improve your TXST GPA is to repeat courses you took only one time at TXST and earned a grade of D or F. These courses must be repeated at TXST in order to improve your TXST GPA. The second grade replaces the first grade in the Texas State GPA calculation, regardless of whether the second grade is higher or lower.
It is best to check with an advisor prior to repeating courses. Advisors will check if it is necessary or beneficial for you to repeat the course.
Please note: If a student attempts a course three or more times may be charged a "Course Repeat Fee" for each subsequent attempt. An attempted course is defined as any course in which either a grade or W is earned on the transcript, including repeated courses. Please see Student Business Services for more information about this State of Texas statute.
All course attempts and grades earned will remain listed on your Degree Audit and Transcripts as part of your official academic record. The "replacement" occurs in the GPA calculation only. We review the official Course Repeat Policy on the next page.
A common question that students ask is, "Can I retake courses I need to repeat at a community college closer to home in the summer?" This is an option for many students, but it is important to consider how the course repeat policy applies.
Scenario:
Repeating a course can be an important tool for raising your GPA and making progress toward your degree; however, repeating a course is not a fix in all situations.
If you have questions about the course repeat policy, we encourage you to reach out to your Academic Advising Center for advising options to ensure you make an informed choice.
Another common scenario that students may consider when trying to increase their GPA is dropping a course. A student may choose to drop a course for a variety of reasons, but dropping a course can have unintended complications (including with financial aid eligibility) or delay academic progress.
Please review the Registrar's website for more detailed information about how dropping courses may affect:
If you'd like to learn more about how dropping a course may affect you, we recommend making an appointment with an advisor.
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