Texas State University-San Marcos Services

The Basics

Basic services offered: nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
Remedial services: reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling availability: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control

Career Potential

Career advising services: co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training
Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: N/A
Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: 55%
Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: $75%
Main employers of graduates: ExxonMobil, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Target, Enterprise Rent-a-car, USAA, Wells Fargo, Dell, Advanced Micro Devices

Campus Resources

Library on campus/close promixity?: Yes
Library collaboration present?: Yes
Number of books available: 1,358,459
Number of subscriptions: 8,330
Number of microforms: 1,881,502
Number of audiovisuals: 277,806
Number of E-books: 2,782
Description of library facilities: After discovering that an item you need (such as a book or journal) is not in the Alkek Library's collection, you may request a copy from another library via Inter Library Loan. Normal turnaround time for documents to be received by ILL is approximately 3 to 7 days while difficult to locate items may take longer. Distance learning students that do not attend classes on the main campus, may contact the Distance Learning Librarian at 245.2351 or LK02@txstate.edu for additional document delivery assistance.
Museums in proximity: The Wittliff Gallery brings together a comprehensive range of work from the region that represents the history of photography from the 19th century to the present day, with an emphasis on contemporary imagery. Special Collections of the Alkek Library consists of the Southwestern Writers Collection, supporting the interests of both scholarly and non-academic communities, the department encourages access to its holdings with on-site research facilities, by hosting exhibitions, lectures, and other public events. Aquarena Center, an environmental education facility, offers a variety of exhibits focusing on the endangered species of the San Marcos Springs (185,000 visitors a year). The center show cases the Aquarium with an Endangered Secies Exhibit, the floating Wetlands Walkway, Glass Bottom Boat tours and Hillside Nature Trails. Texas State also supports the Center for Initiatives in Education, the Center for International Studies, the Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies, the Center for Nature and Heritage Tourism, the Center for Professional Development and Technology, the Center for the Study of the Southwest, and the Center for Texas Music History, all housed on campus.

Technological Availability

Wireless internet on campus?: Yes
Public computers available: 1,483
Computer courses offered?: No
Email accounts granted?: Yes
Campuswide internet access?: Yes
Usable computer locations: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Library connection ports (avg.): 0
Classroom connection ports (avg.): 0
Total wireless capacity: N/A students/faculty
Recommended OS: Microsoft
Wireless coverage: in all the libraries, in some classrooms

Safety

Campus safety details: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Students granted university webspace?: Yes
Able to register online?: Yes

If you are in need of more detailed information, check out the Texas State University-San Marcos website!