Minimum Degree Hours and Advanced Hours

Most undergraduate degrees at Texas State require a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 36 advanced hours (junior- and senior- level courses).

Residency Requirements

To qualify for graduation with a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete, through Texas State course work, at least 25 percent of the minimum number of semester hours required for the degree; within this requirement, at least 24 semester hours must be advanced and at least 12 hours of the advanced work must be completed in the major at Texas State. Additionally, at least 24 of the last 30 semester hours completed that are required for the degree must be taken at Texas State. Correspondence, extension and off- campus course work completed through Texas State may be applied toward residency requirements. Credit-by-examination may not be applied toward residency.

Minimum GPA Requirements

Minimum  Texas State GPA of 2.00

Minimum  Major GPA of 2.25

Minimum  Minor GPA of 2.00

Minimums for degree programs with Teacher Certification may vary. See an Advisor for clarification.