Bobcat Welcome Week is Texas State University's program designed to officially welcome new students to the university community. Building on New Student Orientation, this program allows new students to further explore opportunities, services, and resources helpful in their transition and pursuit of student success. Check out the information below to learn more about the program!
About Bobcat Welcome Week
BOBCAT DIGITAL ONBOARDING
Bobcat Life Digital Onboarding is a part of a student's Bobcat Welcome Week experience. Students will be added to the Canvas site on August 1st.
Bobcat Welcome Schedule
Click below to see all the great on-campus events you can attend during Bobcat Welcome Week (August 14-19). You won't want to miss out!
Community-Hosted Events
Bobcat Welcome Week provides new students to chances to learn and connect. The campus community is encouraged to host events during this time.
Accommodation Request Form
If you require accommodations to attend or participate in any Bobcat Welcome Week required or signature events, please complete this form.
Bobcat Welcome Week Frequently Asked Questions
As you are preparing for your first week on campus at Texas State, we know that you will have many questions. Click the button below to learn more about Bobcat Welcome Week and gain answers to other questions you may have!
Program Outcomes
By attending Bobcat Welcome Week programming, students will:
- Build a network of peers, faculty, and staff and connect to a welcoming community to assist in their social transition to college.
- Be further exposed to campus and community programs and services designed to assist in their holistic development to student life.
- Be introduced to the TXST community of scholars and increase knowledge of academic colleges, academic expectations, academic support resources, student success strategies, and curricular offerings to assist in their academic transition to college.
- Develop a sense of belonging and connectedness to being a Bobcat.
