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How to apply to Texas State University as an international student: requirements, deadlines, steps
Texas State admits international students through the same routes as U.S. students — freshman, transfer and graduate — with a few extra steps for the I-20 and visa. This guide lays out what each route requires and when to apply.
Three routes in
Freshman
Applying to university for the first time. Your overall secondary record is the most important part of the file.
Transfer
You already have university credit. Minimum GPA depends on how many transferable hours you bring (see below).
Graduate
Master’s and doctoral programs; a 2.75 GPA is a common benchmark and many programs set higher. Graduate admissions →
International transfer GPA rules
| Transferable hours | Minimum cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| 14 or fewer | 2.0, plus freshman admission standards |
| 15–29 | 2.5 |
| 30 or more | 2.25 |
All routes also require English proficiency at the university’s minimum — IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, Duolingo or PTE — unless you enter through the TSIE pathway.
Deadlines
| Intake | Freshman | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (January) | 15 November | 15 November |
| Summer | 1 May | 1 May |
| Fall — priority | 1 December | 15 February |
| Fall — final | 15 July | 15 July |
The process, step by step
- Pick the program. Level, major and — for graduate applicants — the specific department, since requirements differ.
- Gather documents. Official transcripts (with certified English translations), proof of graduation, an English score, and for graduate programs a CV, statement and references where required.
- Apply online and pay $90. The fee is non-refundable and there are no waivers for international applicants. Files are reviewed only once it is paid.
- Track the decision, then request the I-20. Provide a passport copy and financial documentation covering the cost of attendance.
- Pay the SEVIS fee and book the F-1 interview. Then arrange housing and arrival before orientation.
Deadlines, GPA thresholds and fees as published on Texas State University’s admissions pages and reproduced on this site. Deadlines are checked each intake; if a program page shows a different date, the program page wins.
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