Applied Arts and Sciences

Attend New Student Orientation.

Learn the BAAS degree outline to gain understanding of the requirements.

Meet with the Organization, Workforce and Leadership Studies (OWLS) advisor to develop your academic plans.

Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).

Meet with the Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies faculty.

Build social networks through events and organizations listed in the Bobcat Organization HUB.

Review your degree plan for course options that include the Service-Learning Excellence program.

Attend Education Abroad and Study in America information sessions to plan a future opportunity to have a global or intercultural experience.

Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.

Visit BOSS for scholarship opportunities. 

Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.

Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.

Create your Handshake profile.

Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.

Participate in undergraduate professional and research conferences.

Consult with the OWLS advisor to confirm appropriate courses for your unique professional development, concentration, and experience.

Meet with the OWLS advisor and check your Degree Audit.

Meet with a faculty mentor to select an undergraduate research opportunity.

Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.

Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.

Expand your leadership skills through Student Involvement’s Leadership & Service programming and workshops.

Attend a Nonprofit and Volunteer Fair from Student Involvement to jump into meaningful service in TXST’s community.

Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to your fellow students and your own student experience.

Consider events or membership in a student language club to develop expertise in a foreign language.

Review the requirements to be successful on the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

Review micro internship opportunities for professional development in which you learn and earn.

Complement your degree with a Micro credential.

Visit BobcatGold to familiarize yourself with financial planning resources.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Build Career & Graduate School Fairs into your schedule to ensure your connection maximum opportunities.

Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services.

Join Employer Information Sessions at Career Services or your department.

Learn the capstone requirements from the OWLS Student Handbook and OWLS website or discuss with the OWLS advisor.

Submit your graduation application.

Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.

Check your Degree Audit and meet with the OWLS advisor.

Complete a capstone project related to major.

Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.

Select a Service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.

Attend a Student Government Senate meetingto contribute to your fellowstudents and yourown student experience.

Seek out a leadership role (e.g., at Texas State or with relevant professional organizations) with the Leadership & Service.

Join a professional organization in your major or passion.

Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization.

Learn about Global CareerAccelerator options that give you experience with global companies and in-demand tech skills.

Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services.

Identify and establish faculty and professional references.

Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.