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When does the Advising Center offer orientation sessions and what topics are discussed in the sessions?
The Advising Center offers orientation sessions to incoming freshmen and transfer students.  In the sessions, students learn about the services provided by the Advising Center, the wide range of degree programs offered in the College of Liberal Arts, degree requirements—including the General Education Core Curriculum requirements, foreign language requirement, and minimum requirements for graduation—catalog designation, transfer course equivalencies, course policies and fees, and the application process for graduation. Please contact the Advising Center—laadvising@txstate.edu or (512) 245-1852—for times and places of orientation sessions.

What degrees and majors are offered in Liberal Arts?
Please see Degree Programs, Pre-Professional Programs, and Special Programs.

What are the requirements for a degree in Liberal Arts?
Please see Degree Requirements.

Am I required to take a foreign language?
Please see Additional Degree Requirements.

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Which catalog should I use in planning my degree program?
You will be placed under the current Texas State catalog if you are an incoming freshman or you are a transfer student from a private or out-of-state institution. If you attended solely Texas public institutions (2-year or 4-year) prior to attendig Texas State, you can or will be placed under the catalog assigned to you when you first attended that institution unless degree requirements or major requirements dictate otherwise.

Will my coursework at another institution count toward my degree at Texas State?
Please see Transfer Equivalencies to find out which coursework can be applied toward your Texas State degree.  If you have transfer coursework that does not have a direct equivalent at Texas State, it will be assigned

• an ELNA (elective non-advanced), if it was a freshman or sophomore (1000-2000) level course or
• an ELADV (elective advanced), if it was a junior or senior (3000-4000) level course
• If coded with a core curriculum code, the course will fulfill your core curriculum requirements
  • Example: (040) ENG ELNA - Intro to Eng Literature
• If no code is attached, the course will have to be evaluated by University College for its eligibility

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How do I declare a major, minor, or certificate program? How do I change my present major, minor, or certificate?
If you're having trouble choosing a major, minor, or certificate program, make an appointment to visit the Advising Center for help in planning a degree program to match your interests. To declare or change a major, minor, or certificate, you need to fill out a form and return it to your advisor or the chair of the department in which you intend to major.  You can find the form and instructions at Declaring/Changing a Major, Minor, or Certificate Program.

What is the difference between a dual degree and a double major?
Please see Dual Degrees and Double Majors.

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What scholarships are offered in the College of Liberal Arts?
Please see Scholarships.

Who can answer my questions about academic probation or suspension?
Please see Academic Probation and Suspension.

How do I apply for graduation? What are the graduation requirements? When is the graduation ceremony?
Please see Graduation Requirements, Application for Graduation, and Graduation Ceremony.

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When and how do I request a Degree Audit Report from the Degree Audit Report System (DARS)?
Please see Requesting a Degree Audit Report.

How do I calculate my GPA?
Please see Calculating Your GPA.

Where can I find information about fees for repeating courses and for excessive hours?
Please see Repeated Courses and Excessive Hours.

What is the Tuition Rebate Program?
Please see Tuition Rebate Program.

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