Welcome to Texas State University! If you are a New Student and need more information about New Student Orientation, click here to visit the NSO website. If you are a summer school student participating in the Emerging Stars Program, click here for more information.
| Session | New Student Check-In | Orientation | Returning Student Check-in | Classes Begin | Finals | Checkout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini-Session | 12-May | Not applicable | 8-May | 12-May | 30-May | 31-May by Noon |
| Summer I | 28-May 3-5pm | 29-May | 30-May | 2-Jun | 3-Jul | 4-Jul by Noon |
| Summer II | 3-Jul 3-5pm | 3-Jul | 3-Jul 3-5pm | 7-Jul | 7-Aug | 8-Aug by 6pm |
Mini-Session Housing
The cost of mini-session housing will not be reflected on the student’s bill from the university. The rate is $557 for a private room and $378 for a double. Please send payment for mini-session housing to Residence Life at JCK 380 by Friday, May 9th. Meal plans are unavailable during the mini-session. However, cash operations are available at the Lair and Den.
Summer Sessions I & II
There is no housing requirement for the summer. However, housing is available to current and new students in College Inn. Rates are $1003 per session for a private room and $680 per session for a double room. Meal plans are activated the day after summer fees are paid. Students need to provide cash for meals until fees have been paid. A 60 block plan is $273 per session and 200 dining dollars are $217 per session
New students who do not have a valid reservation on file for the upcoming fall must submit a $300 prepayment with a housing contract. Returning students are not required to submit payment with the contract. This contract is for summer only. New students should also submit residence hall contract in order to reserve a room for the upcoming fall and spring semesters.
Students needing to cancel a reservation for the mini-session should do so by May 5th. For summer session I and II, the date of cancellation will affect the refunded amount. Refer to the charts below for more information.
| SUMMER SESSION I | SUMMER SESSION II | ||
| Cancellation Date | Refund | Cancellation Date | Refund |
| Through May 1st | $250 | Through June 1st | $250 |
| May 2nd-19th | $100 | June 2nd-23rd | $100 |
| Starting May 20th | No refund | Starting June 24th | No refund |