About Bobcat Welcome Week

Welcome to Texas State!

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!

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BOBCAT DIGITAL ONBOARDING

Bobcat Life Digital Onboarding is the main component of the spring Bobcat Welcome Week experience. Students will be added to the Canvas site on January 10th.

Bobcat Welcome Week Frequently Asked Questions

As you are preparing for your first semester 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 participating in Bobcat Welcome Week, 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. 
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