Division of Student Success
The Division of Student Success connects students with experiences and resources that will create and foster a safe, inclusive and engaged community focused on maximizing student potential for academic and career success and life-long learning. Whether you are looking for a new way to get involved, stay healthy, or prepare for your future, the Division of Student Success provides high quality, supportive programs and services to advance student success and the student experience through services and facilities that enhance leadership development, diversity and inclusion, community engagement and the personal wellness of our diverse student population.
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Student Success Leadership
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- Location:
- Gaillardia/Chautauqua Hall
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Payton Kisner payton.kisner@txstate.edu
Resume reviews, career chats, and free coffee with Austin International. Attend our Coffee & Career events this spring in Gaillardia Chautauqua Hall! Drop in anytime 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Location:
- LBJ Student Center; 3-6.1 and 3-7.1
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Amber Cantu
Phone: 512.245.3451
Email: ods@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Office of Disability Services
Disabled & Proud (I am different but not less) is an art showcase centered on the experience of Texas State University’s disabled student population. The purpose of this program is to create a better sense of community within the disabled community and provide disabled students an opportunity to share their voice in whichever medium best suites their artistic needs. The targeted participants are disabled Texas State University students who have art to showcase, or would like to create art to showcase, centered on their experience. Audience members may include Texas State University students, staff, and faculty members.
- Location:
- LBJ Ballroom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Laura Jones hireabobcat@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- Career Services
Want to practice your answers to commonly asked questions during an interview before landing that interview for a real job or internship? Come to this Mock Interview event hosted by Career Services to practice and refine your interviewing skills!
Industry recruiters will be volunteering their time to ask you some of those commonly utilized questions during interviews. Receive feedback and learn how to give high-quality answers!
Examples of questions include:
- Tell me about a time when you worked with a group to resolve a problem?
- Give me a specific example of a time that you were an effective team player?
- What are your short and long-term goals?
- What skills have you gained through previous jobs, internships or classwork?
- Explain how you overcame a major obstacle?
- In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?
- Describe a time when you went well above and beyond what was expected of you in school or work?
Registration is not required. Click here for more information
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Industry recruiters will be volunteering their time to ask you some of those commonly utilized questions during interviews. Receive feedback and learn how to give high-quality answers!
Examples of questions include:
- Tell me about a time when you worked with a group to resolve a problem?
- Give me a specific example of a time that you were an effective team player?
- What are your short and long-term goals?
- What skills have you gained through previous jobs, internships or classwork?
- Explain how you overcame a major obstacle?
- In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?
- Describe a time when you went well above and beyond what was expected of you in school or work?
Registration is not required. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Laura Jones hireabobcat@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- Career Services
Want to practice your answers to commonly asked questions during an interview before landing that interview for a real job or internship? Come to this virtual Mock Interview event hosted by Career Services to practice and refine your interviewing skills!
Industry recruiters will be volunteering their time to ask you some of those commonly utilized questions during interviews. Receive feedback and learn how to give high-quality answers!
Examples of questions include:
- Tell me about a time when you worked with a group to resolve a problem?
- Give me a specific example of a time that you were an effective team player?
- What are your short and long-term goals?
- What skills have you gained through previous jobs, internships or classwork?
- Explain how you overcame a major obstacle?
- In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?
- Describe a time when you went well above and beyond what was expected of you in school or work?
Registration is not required. Click here for more information
more about event
Industry recruiters will be volunteering their time to ask you some of those commonly utilized questions during interviews. Receive feedback and learn how to give high-quality answers!
Examples of questions include:
- Tell me about a time when you worked with a group to resolve a problem?
- Give me a specific example of a time that you were an effective team player?
- What are your short and long-term goals?
- What skills have you gained through previous jobs, internships or classwork?
- Explain how you overcame a major obstacle?
- In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?
- Describe a time when you went well above and beyond what was expected of you in school or work?
Registration is not required. Click here for more information
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Michelle Sotolongo
ms84@txstate.edu
512.408.2743 - Campus Sponsor:
- TXST Monarch Center for Immigrant Students, Honors College, Career Services, Mano Amiga
Prepare for entering the workforce as an emerging undocuprofessional. Make connections and get tips from career services professionals. While you're there, get your professional headshot taken for free!
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- Location:
- Sewell Park Outdoor Center; Outdoor Center
- Cost:
- $35
- Contact:
- Andrew Morreale, amm685@txst.edu
Want to go on an adventure?! Don't know where to go and don’t want to choose between all of the other trips offered? Campus Rec has you covered! We will take care of the travel, food, and planning. You'll find out where we're going when you arrive for the experience! All mystery trips are beginner-friendly, and will be land-based (no bathing suit needed) somewhere in the greater-Texas Hill Country area.
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- Location:
- Student Recreation Center; Climbing Center
- Cost:
- $25
- Contact:
- Andrew Morreale; 512-245-8748
Join the Texas State Climbing Center for the 15th Annual Flash Fest Bouldering Competition! With 3 skill level categories to compete in, Flash Fest has something for everyone - take advantage of Early Bird registration! Registration includes a swag bag, giveaways, and a Flash Fest T-Shirt. For more information, and how to register, visit the registration link.
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- Location:
- Aquarena Parking Lot (P9)
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Brettney Birdwell
bobcatbuild@txstate.edu
512-245-3219 - Campus Sponsor:
- Student Involvement
Bobcat Build was started in 2003 as a way to say “Thank You” to the San Marcos community. It has now turned into a Texas State University tradition and serves as the largest service project on campus. Every spring semester, students, faculty and staff volunteer their time to complete various service projects throughout the community such as landscaping, painting, or clean-ups at residents’ homes, local schools, parks, churches, and neighborhoods. Volunteer Registration is located on our website. The deadline to register to volunteer is March 1st. We can't wait to serve with you!
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- Location:
- Sewell Park Outdoor Center; Outdoor Center
- Cost:
- $30
- Contact:
- Andrew Morreale, amm685@txst.edu
Traveling to the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area found right in our backyard, we will explore the unique Pink Granite Batholith located in the Llano uplift area of central Texas. After an early departure to beat the crowds, we will summit the dome, hike a variety of trails, and explore the caves around Enchanted Rock. This trip will be topped off with a stop in Fredericksburg for dinner and a chance to explore the local culture!
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- Location:
- LBJ Student Center Ballrooms
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Payton Kisner payton.kisner@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- Career Services
How to prepare before the event:
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- Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending
- Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their organizations values, departments and major initiatives
- UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
- DRESS for the organization you want to work for. Each company typically comes with their own style, we highly encourage you to check their company culture to see how they approach in-office attire.
- Location:
- LBJ Student Center; George's
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Raul Castillo
xxa6@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Student Association for Campus Activities
We start off the month of April by bringing you one of our classic SACA series events: Trivia Night! Make sure to bring your friends & your trivia knowledge, and be ready to have a great night with your fellow Bobcats. So swing by George's from 7:30pm-8:30pm for the opportunity to win some prizes!
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- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Harlan Ballard
Phone: 512.245.3451
Email: ods@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Office of Disability Services
More students on the spectrum are coming to universities than ever before. Texas State University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and inclusion involves assuring support systems are available for students on the Autism Spectrum. Learn how you can contribute to that support at this presentation.
To receive a link and attend the event, please register through the Signup Reservation System.
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To receive a link and attend the event, please register through the Signup Reservation System.
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- Location:
- LBJ Student Center Room 3-21.2; 3-21.2
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Richard Martinez
Counseling Center
512-245-2208 - Campus Sponsor:
- Counseling Center
This presentation will cover several relationship/dating topics and tips including communication skills, ghosting, boundaries, conflict resolution, and characteristics of healthy versus unhealthy relationships. Students will be better able to identify their values in relationships and cultivate more satisfying connections in dating.
Snacks provided. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Zoom Event
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Augustine Agwuele, aa21@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- Texas State Anthropology Undergraduate Program
Join us virtually on Thursday, April 6th from 4:30-5:30 PM for a Zoom workshop to learn more about career opportunities within Anthropology. Career information will be presented by Madyson Flint (Career Services), Dr. Jodi Jacobson (Center for Archaeological Studies), Dr. Nicole Taylor (Cultural Anthropology), and Dr. Danny Wescott (Forensic Anthropological Center). Q&A will follow.
Contact Dr. Agwuele at aa21@txstate.edu for any questions and for the workshop link which will be provided on April 6th. Click here for more information
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Contact Dr. Agwuele at aa21@txstate.edu for any questions and for the workshop link which will be provided on April 6th. Click here for more information
- Location:
- San Marcos; Georges - First floor of LBJ
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Letters to Ourselves is an opportunity to hear current TXST graduate students share their stories and experiences via a letter written from the perspective of their current selves addressed to their former, undergraduate selves. The letters will highlight the graduate students’ experiences, such as lessons learned, accomplishments, and obstacles overcome.
The audience for this event is open to graduate students who would like to gain relatable insights from their peers, as well as undergraduate students who want to hear about the experiences of current graduate students. Attendees will also have an opportunity to write and take home their own letter to themselves. Please join us for a night of laughs, reflections, and inspiration!
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- Location:
- LBJ Student Center; Grand Ballroom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Alyssa Clift
sfoundation@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Student Foundation
Bobcat Pause is an annual event proudly hosted by Student Foundation and the Department of Student Involvement. The ceremony honors students, faculty, staff, and retired faculty and staff who have passed away during the preceding year. With this event, Student Foundation hopes to instill the importance of remembrance and community, and hopes to offer comfort to those who mourn the deceased. It is our compassion and caring for each other that reflect the excellence of our university and what it truly means to be a Bobcat.
The ceremony includes remarks by the university president, words of comfort and a roll call of those being remembered. The university community, and friends and family of the deceased are invited to join in honoring of fallen Bobcats. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos or flowers to display in honor of their loved ones. Click here for more information
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The ceremony includes remarks by the university president, words of comfort and a roll call of those being remembered. The university community, and friends and family of the deceased are invited to join in honoring of fallen Bobcats. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos or flowers to display in honor of their loved ones. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Fourth Floor of LBJSC
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Rachel Trout (oeu2@txstate.edu)
- Campus Sponsor:
- LBJ Student Center
Unveiling of "A Week In The Life" photo competition winners from 1-2pm on the fourth floor of the LBJSC. Glimpse a snapshot of student life through the lens of these winning photographers. Light refreshments provided.
- Location:
- Student Recreation Center; MPR D
- Cost:
- $57
- Contact:
- Dalton Courtney; dac250@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- Campus Recreation Aquatics and Safety
This course helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.
Please note - you must complete online portion BEFORE attending class. Click here for more information
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Please note - you must complete online portion BEFORE attending class. Click here for more information
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