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!