Office Closures

The office will be closed for Spring Break the week of March 12th-16th. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, March 19th at 8am. We hope everyone has a wonderful break!

U.S. State Department Warnings and Alerts

The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution on the threat against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Refer to the current travel warnings, the Public Announcements, and the Students Abroad pages for up-to-date information.

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Travel Warning for Mexico (refer to the current travel warnings for more information).

The U.S. Department of State has also issued a Travel Alert for Europe (refer to the current travel alerts for more information).

Study Abroad Travel Warning Policy

Texas State University-San Marcos monitors information relevant to the safety of its study abroad students, faculty, and staff as their safety and security is of the utmost importance. In evaluating the safety of travel abroad on university-sponsored study abroad programs, Texas State gives primary consideration to Travel Warnings issued by the U.S. Department of State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This policy only applies to persons participating in Texas State Study Abroad Programs.

Travel Warning for Mexico

On March 14, 2010, the United States Department of State (DOS) issued a Travel Warning for Mexico (refer to the current travel warnings for more information). Travel warnings are issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable.

If you decide to pursue your plans to study abroad in Mexico, please complete the Travel Waiver and return it to Texas State Study Abroad. By signing this form, you acknowledge that you have been informed of the risk involved in traveling to a country for which a travel warning has been issued, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own welfare, and that your travel from your point of origin to your destination and return is your responsibility. You also acknowledge that Texas State is not held responsible for your participation in your study abroad program and that you have elected to travel at your own risk.

If you need counseling to locate another program, have any questions, or would like to further discuss your study abroad plans, please contact Texas State Study Abroad at 512.245.1967 to schedule an appointment.

Register Travel Plans with the U.S. State Department

We recommend study abroad participants register their travel plans with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website.

New Dedicated SOS Line for Texas State Study Abroad Participants: (215) 942-8478

In the interest of your health and safety during your study abroad program, Texas State has contracted with two companies: International SOS (ISOS) and HTH Worldwide (HTH).

International SOS now has a new dedicated phone line for urgent and non-critical medical and security advice and support for all scholastic members. Calls are answered and managed by coordinators, medical and security staff who are trained to handle students' requests for assistance. They understand that student travelers have a unique set of needs. This new dedicated line ensures consistency of service for students, faculty, staff, parents and administrators.

Health and Safety Abroad

Your health and safety are Texas State’s top priority while you study abroad. Whether you are participating in a Texas State Faculty-led Study Abroad Program, a Texas State Exchange Program, a Texas State Affiliated Program, or an independent study program, you will find important information on the Health and Safety page concerning your health and safety while abroad.

New Passport Fees

International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) Application Period

The IEFS application period for students participating in study abroad programs during winter 2011and/or spring 2012 is from August 29, 2011 to October 11, 2011.

Code of Ethics For Education Abroad

Texas State Study Abroad is committed to ethics in our study abroad programs. Refer to the Web site of the Forum on Education Abroad for more information.

Texas State Study Abroad Photo Exhibit

The best photographs taken by Texas State Study Abroad students during the 2010-2011 academic year are currently on display in the Thornton International House. Take some time to view the exhibit in our office. If you will not be visiting the Texas State campus, you may view the Virtual Photo Exhibit, which displays photos from previous exhibits.

Gilman Scholarship Application Coming Up

New Passport Requirements

As of August 24, 2011, course fees for all faculty-led study abroad courses are $201 per credit hour for undergraduate and graduate courses:

• Three credit hours (undergraduate and graduate courses) — $603
• Six credit hours (undergraduate and graduate courses) — $1,206

Note: The number of credit hours for any given course is indicated in the second digit of the course number. For example, ENG 1320 is a three-credit-hour course, and SPAN 1410 is a four-credit-hour course.

• Transcripts: As of January 1, 2006, Texas State Study Abroad students no longer receive a complimentary Texas State transcript upon completion of a study abroad course. Transcripts continue to be available from the Registrar’s Office, 111 J.C. Kellam Building, and may be requested in person, by mail, or by fax at 512.245.2367. The cost is $5 per transcript, payable by check, cash, or credit card. For more information, go to www.registrar.txstate.edu.
• Returned Checks: If a check is returned for reasons other than an admitted bank error, you must repay within 10 days with a cashier's check, money order, or credit card. A $30 service fee will be assessed and must be included with your payment. You may pay either in person at the cashier's windows on the first floor of the J.C. Kellam Building, or by mailing the payment to the following address:
  
  Texas State University-San Marcos
  Attn: Cashier's Office
  601 University Drive
  San Marcos, TX 78666-4616.
  
  You must then present the paid receipt to Texas State Study Abroad to get your record cleared.