Program Timeline

Deadlines and Requirements

Start Your Application

Visit Program Website

Submit FAFSA

Graduate Grants

Graduate Work-Study

Student Loans

Alternative Student Loans

Cost of Attendance 

Eligibility Guidelines

IA/TA Guidelines and Resources

Schedule a Degree Audit

Attend New Student Orientation

Applications for IA Positions for the Fall Semester Due January 22nd

Course Catalog

Degree Requirements

Schedule a Degree Audit

Decision: Thesis or Non-Thesis

Consult with Graduate Advisor about thesis or committee recommendations

Thesis Track: Establish Thesis Director, Register for 5399A by emailing fc@txstate.edu

List of Faculty by Specialization

Schedule a Degree Audit

Establish Thesis Committee (obtain commitment from thesis chair)

Register for 5399B by emailing fc@txstate.edu

Write a Proposal and First Chapter of Thesis

Register for the General Exam

Take the General Exam

Interested in PhD programs? Time to start securing letters of recommendation and submitting applications. 

Establish Area Exam topic and find chair

Register for the General Exam

Take the General Exam

Interested in PhD programs? Time to start securing letters of recommendation and submitting applications. 

Schedule a Degree Audit

Graduation Application

• Take 5399B (register by emailing fc@txstate.edu)
• Schedule defense and submit thesis to committee 

• Submit reading list to committee
• Schedule Area Exam