WELCOME BACK, BOBCATS! AUGUST 2018

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AUGUST 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Welcome Week 2

Writing Center 3

Information Sessions and Student Business Services 4

Veteran Affairs 5

Events Calendar 6

Kappa Delta Pi is an international

honor society in education.

Founded in 1911, the organiza-

tion has more than 55,000 mem-

bers in 665 chapters worldwide.

Famous KDP members include

Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roose-

velt, Jean Piaget and George

Washington Carver.

Local Events include monthly professional development

meetings, service projects, and social events. Local benefits

include graduation honor cords, certificate of membership,

local professional development meetings, leadership and

service opportunities, and opportunities to network with

other local honor society members.

National Benefits include four issues of Kappa Delta Pi Rec-

ord and New Teacher Advocate magazines, access to teach-

er resources through the KDP website, and eligibility for

more than $100,000 in scholarships.

Applications are available the first couple of weeks

of the semester. Requirements and application in-

structions can be found at education.txstate.edu/ci/

contacts/organizations.html

Join our KDP Round Rock Facebook group at facebook.com/

KDPRRC and follow us on Twitter at @KDP_RRC.

KAPPA DELTA PI International Honor Society in Education

FREE POPCORN

AUGUST 27 - 30

5:30pm - 6:30pm

2ND FLOOR ATRIUM

WELCOME WEEK

Enhance your resume, gain leadership skills and build relationships with other RRC students at the same time! Join SLAO! We welcome students from all majors.

If you would like more information about SLAO, please contact Victoria Rojas, v_r88@txstate.edu.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND

ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATION

NEW FOR 2018-19

Planners are now an ONLINE resource. An Up-to-Date Student Handbook will soon be available at:

www.studenthandbook.txstate.edu

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CONGRATULATIONS

Summer Commencement is Friday, August 10, 2018 at the

Strahan Arena at the University Events Center on the San

Marcos Campus. Go to www.txstate.edu/commencement/

for more information and schedule of events.

Web-based streams of each ceremony are also available at

www.txstate.edu/commencement/live-stream.

SUMMER I & II HOURS (Through Aug 8)

Monday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 10:00am - 1:00pm

Thursday Closed

Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday & Sunday Closed

ROUND ROCK CAMPUS

WRITING CENTER

BOBCAT DAY - ROUND ROCK

INFORMATION SESSION

Each year, Financial Aid and Scholarships help over

25,000 Bobcats finance their education. A variety of

assistance including grants, work-study, student and

parent loans, scholarships and non-resident tuition

and fee waivers are available. Regardless of your

financial resources, attending Texas State is possible.

Scholarship applications are available at the following

website: finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships. Additional

college scholarships and contests are available at:

everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER SERVICES: JOBS4CATS NOW HANDSHAKE

Searching for a job? The Round Rock Campus is

currently hiring for Student Worker positions.

Check for job listings on Handshake (formerly

Jobs4Cats). Create your profile and apply for your

perfect job today!

Have a friend or family member wanting to learn more about

programs offered at the Texas State Round Rock Campus?

Encourage them to attend Bobcat Day, or better yet, accompany

them to this informative event.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

10:00AM - 12:00PM

AVERY HALL

Bobcat Day is the perfect opportunity to gather information on

admissions and the application, degree requirements, financial

aid, veteran affairs, student services and development

opportunities. Meet expert program representatives, get

questions answered and find solutions for educational goals!

RSVP at bobcatdayroundrock.com to register TODAY! For more

information, call 512.716.4001. **RSVP Required**

INFORMATION SESSIONS

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Parking Permits for the 2018-19 Academic Year are now available for purchase ONLINE.

txstate.aimsparking.com

Round Rock students with questions may contact Parking Services at 512.716.4950.

TEACHER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (TRP) INFORMATION SESSION This session is for degreed individuals seeking to become certified teachers. Three degree-seeking and non-degree seeking options will be explained, as well as the application and interview process. REGISTER HERE. For more information, contact Dr. Cheryll Dennis at cd22@txstate.edu.

• Thursday, August 2, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 455 BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS & SCIENCES (BAAS) INFORMATION SESSION Prospective students needing information about the BAAS degree

through the Department of Occupational, Workforce, and Leader-

ship Studies should attend an information session. RSVP for a

session at rrc.txstate.edu/prospective/infosessions.html. For

more information, contact bl1184@txstate.edu.

• Tuesday, August 7, 12:00pm—1:00pm, ONLINE • Monday, August 13, 2:00pm—3:00pm, Avery 453 • Friday, August 24, 12:00pm—1:00pm, ONLINE

STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES

IMPORTANT DATES

DO YOU HAVE A CAMPUS PARKING PERMIT?

Fall 2018

Registration Dates

March 26– July 31

Tuition Deadline

August 23, 6:00pm

Payment Plans are available.

Please visit the Student Business Services website:

sbs.txstate.edu/ to enroll.

Fall Payment Plan Deadlines

1st installment due upon enrollment

2nd installment due Friday, October 5, 5:00pm

3rd installment due Friday, November 2, 5:00pm

Late Registration

*August 2 –23, Payment due August 23, 6:00pm

*August 25 - September 5, Payment due September 5, 5:00pm

**September 6 - 12, Payment due September 12, 5:00pm

(*additional fees and/or **Dean’s approval are applicable)

University Loan Payment Deadlines

Emergency Loan - Friday, November 2, 5:00pm

Short Term Loan - Friday, November 2, 5:00pm

For additional assistance, RRC students may contact

Student Business Services at 512.245.2544 or visit

sbs.txstate.edu/.

NEW FOR 2018-19

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AUGUST 2018

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AND

COUNSELING CENTER SERVICES ROUND ROCK CAMPUS

Located within the School of Nursing building (behind Avery

Hall), Room 116. Services are available by appointment.

Student Health Center:

• Call for appointments at 512.245.2161

• Hours of Service: Monday, Wednesday & Friday:

9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Counseling Center:

• Services by Appointment. Call 512.245.2208, specify

Round Rock Campus

• Hours of Service: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

• Website: counseling.txstate.edu

VETERAN AFFAIRS

VISION: We will STRIVE to become a model program SERVING

students with disabilities in higher education.

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES If you have documentation of a disability and want to register with the

Office of Disability Services (ODS), you will need to complete

a Confidential Student Information Form, available at ods.txstate.edu

Questions may be directed to the Office of Disability at 512.245.3451 or by

email at ods@txstate.edu.

MISSION: We will ENSURE that students with disabilities have

EQUAL ACCESS to all university programs and

activities and provide students the opportunity

Remember to complete your online certification

request. This must be done EACH and EVERY

semester you wish to utilize GI Bill or Hazlewood

benefits.

— VA Certification Process: Texas State VA Office does not accept

paper documents. Students must use the online VA Certification

Request Application. Please be prepared to upload all required

documents directly into Texas State’s secure document

management system at the end of your application. BE SURE TO

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH SEMESTER IN WHICH YOU

HAVE REGISTERED ALONG WITH YOUR MOST RECENT COE. For

more information regarding what to submit:

va.txstate.edu/timeline/required-documents or contact

veteransaffairs@txstate.edu.

— Disabled Veterans: Texas State Parking Permit fees are waived

but you must provide documentation to Parking Services

(Avery 250).

— Hazlewood Exemption & Legacy: Paperwork is due by the 12th

class day if using these benefits for the first time.

Join us on Twitter:

twitter.com/txstrrc

RRC on Social Media

Billing Deadline for Fall 2018 was July 10

Certification requests are still being accepted, however, will not

be processed in time for the tuition payment deadline.

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TEXAS STATE ROUND ROCK CAMPUS

ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO rrc.txstate.edu/about/upcomingevents

TO VIEW AVERY BUILDING HOURS OF OPERATION, GO TO rrc.txstate.edu/about/hours/regularhours

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus.

BAAS Information Session (Online)

12:00pm—1:00pm

Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP)

Information Session 5:00pm-6:00pm

Avery 455

Welcome Week, August 27- 30

Avery 2nd Floor Atrium, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

First Day of Fall Classes

BAAS Information Session (Online)

12:00pm—1:00pm

BAAS Information Session

2:00pm—3:00pm Avery 453

Mary Cook

Administrative Assistant

Student Services, Avery 201

msc120@txstate.edu

Jan King, M. Ed.

Associate Director Student Services, Avery 201

jk51@txstate.edu

Dr. Edna Rehbein

Assistant Vice President

for Academic Affairs Administrative Office, Avery 401

er04@txstate.edu

If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact the Office of Disability at 512.245.3451 or ods@txstate.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.

Texas State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.

The next student newsletter publication date is September 5. In order to promote your student organization, all submissions

(information, articles, photos, etc.) must be emailed to msc120@txstate.edu (Subject: Student Magazine) by 5:00pm on August 15, 2018.

Final Exams See Schedule

Summer Commencement

Strahan Arena at the University Events

Center—San Marcos See Schedule

Last day of Summer classes