WELCOME BACK, BOBCATS! AUGUST 2018
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Welcome Week 2
Writing Center 3
Information Sessions and Student Business Services 4
Veteran Affairs 5
Events Calendar 6
Kappa Delta Pi is an international
honor society in education.
Founded in 1911, the organiza-
tion has more than 55,000 mem-
bers in 665 chapters worldwide.
Famous KDP members include
Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roose-
velt, Jean Piaget and George
Washington Carver.
Local Events include monthly professional development
meetings, service projects, and social events. Local benefits
include graduation honor cords, certificate of membership,
local professional development meetings, leadership and
service opportunities, and opportunities to network with
other local honor society members.
National Benefits include four issues of Kappa Delta Pi Rec-
ord and New Teacher Advocate magazines, access to teach-
er resources through the KDP website, and eligibility for
more than $100,000 in scholarships.
Applications are available the first couple of weeks
of the semester. Requirements and application in-
structions can be found at education.txstate.edu/ci/
contacts/organizations.html
Join our KDP Round Rock Facebook group at facebook.com/
KDPRRC and follow us on Twitter at @KDP_RRC.
KAPPA DELTA PI International Honor Society in Education
FREE POPCORN
AUGUST 27 - 30
5:30pm - 6:30pm
2ND FLOOR ATRIUM
WELCOME WEEK
Enhance your resume, gain leadership skills and build relationships with other RRC students at the same time! Join SLAO! We welcome students from all majors.
If you would like more information about SLAO, please contact Victoria Rojas, [email protected].
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND
ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATION
NEW FOR 2018-19
Planners are now an ONLINE resource. An Up-to-Date Student Handbook will soon be available at:
www.studenthandbook.txstate.edu
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CONGRATULATIONS
Summer Commencement is Friday, August 10, 2018 at the
Strahan Arena at the University Events Center on the San
Marcos Campus. Go to www.txstate.edu/commencement/
for more information and schedule of events.
Web-based streams of each ceremony are also available at
www.txstate.edu/commencement/live-stream.
SUMMER I & II HOURS (Through Aug 8)
Monday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
WRITING CENTER
BOBCAT DAY - ROUND ROCK
INFORMATION SESSION
Each year, Financial Aid and Scholarships help over
25,000 Bobcats finance their education. A variety of
assistance including grants, work-study, student and
parent loans, scholarships and non-resident tuition
and fee waivers are available. Regardless of your
financial resources, attending Texas State is possible.
Scholarship applications are available at the following
website: finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships. Additional
college scholarships and contests are available at:
everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER SERVICES: JOBS4CATS NOW HANDSHAKE
Searching for a job? The Round Rock Campus is
currently hiring for Student Worker positions.
Check for job listings on Handshake (formerly
Jobs4Cats). Create your profile and apply for your
perfect job today!
Have a friend or family member wanting to learn more about
programs offered at the Texas State Round Rock Campus?
Encourage them to attend Bobcat Day, or better yet, accompany
them to this informative event.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018
10:00AM - 12:00PM
AVERY HALL
Bobcat Day is the perfect opportunity to gather information on
admissions and the application, degree requirements, financial
aid, veteran affairs, student services and development
opportunities. Meet expert program representatives, get
questions answered and find solutions for educational goals!
RSVP at bobcatdayroundrock.com to register TODAY! For more
information, call 512.716.4001. **RSVP Required**
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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Parking Permits for the 2018-19 Academic Year are now available for purchase ONLINE.
txstate.aimsparking.com
Round Rock students with questions may contact Parking Services at 512.716.4950.
TEACHER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (TRP) INFORMATION SESSION This session is for degreed individuals seeking to become certified teachers. Three degree-seeking and non-degree seeking options will be explained, as well as the application and interview process. REGISTER HERE. For more information, contact Dr. Cheryll Dennis at [email protected].
• Thursday, August 2, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 455 BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS & SCIENCES (BAAS) INFORMATION SESSION Prospective students needing information about the BAAS degree
through the Department of Occupational, Workforce, and Leader-
ship Studies should attend an information session. RSVP for a
session at rrc.txstate.edu/prospective/infosessions.html. For
more information, contact [email protected].
• Tuesday, August 7, 12:00pm—1:00pm, ONLINE • Monday, August 13, 2:00pm—3:00pm, Avery 453 • Friday, August 24, 12:00pm—1:00pm, ONLINE
STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES
IMPORTANT DATES
DO YOU HAVE A CAMPUS PARKING PERMIT?
Fall 2018
Registration Dates
March 26– July 31
Tuition Deadline
August 23, 6:00pm
Payment Plans are available.
Please visit the Student Business Services website:
sbs.txstate.edu/ to enroll.
Fall Payment Plan Deadlines
1st installment due upon enrollment
2nd installment due Friday, October 5, 5:00pm
3rd installment due Friday, November 2, 5:00pm
Late Registration
*August 2 –23, Payment due August 23, 6:00pm
*August 25 - September 5, Payment due September 5, 5:00pm
**September 6 - 12, Payment due September 12, 5:00pm
(*additional fees and/or **Dean’s approval are applicable)
University Loan Payment Deadlines
Emergency Loan - Friday, November 2, 5:00pm
Short Term Loan - Friday, November 2, 5:00pm
For additional assistance, RRC students may contact
Student Business Services at 512.245.2544 or visit
sbs.txstate.edu/.
NEW FOR 2018-19
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STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AND
COUNSELING CENTER SERVICES ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
Located within the School of Nursing building (behind Avery
Hall), Room 116. Services are available by appointment.
Student Health Center:
• Call for appointments at 512.245.2161
• Hours of Service: Monday, Wednesday & Friday:
9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Counseling Center:
• Services by Appointment. Call 512.245.2208, specify
Round Rock Campus
• Hours of Service: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• Website: counseling.txstate.edu
VETERAN AFFAIRS
VISION: We will STRIVE to become a model program SERVING
students with disabilities in higher education.
OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES If you have documentation of a disability and want to register with the
Office of Disability Services (ODS), you will need to complete
a Confidential Student Information Form, available at ods.txstate.edu
Questions may be directed to the Office of Disability at 512.245.3451 or by
email at [email protected].
MISSION: We will ENSURE that students with disabilities have
EQUAL ACCESS to all university programs and
activities and provide students the opportunity
Remember to complete your online certification
request. This must be done EACH and EVERY
semester you wish to utilize GI Bill or Hazlewood
benefits.
— VA Certification Process: Texas State VA Office does not accept
paper documents. Students must use the online VA Certification
Request Application. Please be prepared to upload all required
documents directly into Texas State’s secure document
management system at the end of your application. BE SURE TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH SEMESTER IN WHICH YOU
HAVE REGISTERED ALONG WITH YOUR MOST RECENT COE. For
more information regarding what to submit:
va.txstate.edu/timeline/required-documents or contact
— Disabled Veterans: Texas State Parking Permit fees are waived
but you must provide documentation to Parking Services
(Avery 250).
— Hazlewood Exemption & Legacy: Paperwork is due by the 12th
class day if using these benefits for the first time.
Join us on Twitter:
twitter.com/txstrrc
RRC on Social Media
Billing Deadline for Fall 2018 was July 10
Certification requests are still being accepted, however, will not
be processed in time for the tuition payment deadline.
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TEXAS STATE ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO rrc.txstate.edu/about/upcomingevents
TO VIEW AVERY BUILDING HOURS OF OPERATION, GO TO rrc.txstate.edu/about/hours/regularhours
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus.
BAAS Information Session (Online)
12:00pm—1:00pm
Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP)
Information Session 5:00pm-6:00pm
Avery 455
Welcome Week, August 27- 30
Avery 2nd Floor Atrium, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
First Day of Fall Classes
BAAS Information Session (Online)
12:00pm—1:00pm
BAAS Information Session
2:00pm—3:00pm Avery 453
Mary Cook
Administrative Assistant
Student Services, Avery 201
Jan King, M. Ed.
Associate Director Student Services, Avery 201
Dr. Edna Rehbein
Assistant Vice President
for Academic Affairs Administrative Office, Avery 401
If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact the Office of Disability at 512.245.3451 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
Texas State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.
The next student newsletter publication date is September 5. In order to promote your student organization, all submissions
(information, articles, photos, etc.) must be emailed to [email protected] (Subject: Student Magazine) by 5:00pm on August 15, 2018.
Final Exams See Schedule
Summer Commencement
Strahan Arena at the University Events
Center—San Marcos See Schedule
Last day of Summer classes