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Texas State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Texas State University has the Veterans Alliance of Texas State. In fact, more students participate in the Veterans Alliance of Texas State than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Texas State University include Texas State Strutters (Dance performance group), Student Foundation, Sport Clubs Alliance and Student Association for Campus Activities.

Texas State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Springfest and Bobcat Build.

Does Texas State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Texas State University.

Texas State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Texas State University students live off campus. In 2023, 21% of undergrads at Texas State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 79% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Texas State University. There are 6,853 spots available in on-campus housing for all 33,834 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7,182 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Texas State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Texas State University Athletics

At Texas State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Texas State University:

Is Texas State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Texas State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Southwest Texas State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Southwest Texas State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Southwest Texas State has Emergency Notification System (electronic signs) within classrooms and offices.

Plan a Visit to Texas State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Texas State University, take Interstate 35 (one mile from campus) to San Marcos, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Austin-Bergstrom International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Texas State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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