Bats to Cats Program Details

ACC Students and Texas State University students walk to class together.

The Bats to Cats transfer program makes becoming a Texas State Bobcat as easy as 1 2 3! You can transfer with your associate degree or with as few as 15 college credits!

  • Meet with your advisor to develop a transfer plan
  • Submit the Declaration Form
  • Follow your program pathway

Already Joined Bats to Cats? Find next steps, transfer events and FAQs.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a high school graduate or have earned a high school equivalency (GED)
  • Cannot be a former Texas State student
  • Cannot have already earned a bachelor’s degree
  • Must be currently enrolled in courses at ACC
  • Cannot transfer to Texas State for at least one long semester (spring or fall) after submitting the declaration form
  • Must be pursuing a Bats to Cats major, and have the corresponding major declared at ACC

Included Majors

All programs are offered at the Texas State San Marcos campus with a few select programs also offered at the Texas State Round Rock Campus. If you’re looking for online options learn about Accelerated Online Programs with Texas State through ACC.

Don’t see your major? View the Texas State transfer guide and meet with an ACC transfer specialist to make your transfer goals happen.

ACC DegreeAligned Texas State Bats to Cats DegreeOffered at the Texas State Round Rock CampusDegree Plan
Agriculture ScienceBSAG in AgricultureNoView
Agriculture ScienceBSAG in Animal ScienceNo
Art HistoryBA in Art HistoryNoView
BiologyBS in BiologyNoView
Business AdministrationBBA in AccountingNoView
Business AdministrationBBA in Business AnalyticsNoView
Business AdministrationBBA in EconomicsNoView
Business AdministrationBHA in Healthcare AdministrationNo
Business AdministrationBBA in FinanceYesView
Business AdministrationBBA in Information SystemsYesView
Business AdministrationBBA in ManagementYesView
Business AdministrationBBA in MarketingYesView
Civil EngineeringBS in Civil EngineeringNoView
Communication StudiesBA in Communication StudiesNoView
Communication StudiesBA Communication Studies (Relational Communication Concentration)NoView
SociologyBA SociologyNo
Communication StudiesBA Communication Studies (Public Communication and Advocacy)NoView
Communication StudiesBA Communication Studies (Organizational and Leadership Communication)NoView
Computer Science (Software Development & Computer Science)BS in Computer ScienceYesView
Creative Writing BA English (Creative Writing Concentration)No
Criminal JusticeBS in Criminal JusticeYesView
DanceBA DanceNo
Early Childhood-6 Grade Level BS Education (Elementary Education; Teacher Certification in Early Childhood through Grade Six Core Subjects with English as a Second Language)YesView
Early Childhood-6 Grade Level BS Education (Bilingual/Biliteracy Education; Teacher Certification in Early Childhood through Grade Six Core Subjects with Bilingual-Spanish)NoView
Early Childhood-6 Grade Level BS Education (Special Education; Teacher Certification in Special Education, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve)NoView
Electrical EngineeringBS in Electrical EngineeringNoView
EngineeringBS in Industrial EngineeringNoView
EngineeringBS in Manufacturing EngineeringNoView
EngineeringBS in Mechanical EngineeringNoView
EnglishBA in EnglishNoView
General Studies, Liberal ArtsBS in Exercise & Sports ScienceNoView
General Studies, Liberal ArtsBS in Public RelationsYesView
General Studies, Liberal ArtsBSW in Social WorkYesView
General Studies, Pre-Health SciencesBS in Health SciencesYesView
GeographyBS in Geography, Natural Resources & Environmental StudiesNoView
GeographyBS in Geography and Environmental StudiesNo
JournalismBA in Mass CommunicationsYesView
HistoryBA in HistoryNoView
KinesiologyBS in Exercise and Sports ScienceNo
PhilosophyBA PhilosophyNo
PsychologyBA in PsychologyYesView
PsychologyBS in PsychologyNoView
Social WorkBSW in Social WorkYesView
Associate of Arts Degree (All Offered by ACC)BGS in Integrated StudiesYesView
Associate of Science Degree (Any Offered by ACC)BGS in Integrated StudiesYesView
Program Pathways (Archive)2024-2025NoView

Join Bats to Cats Transfer Program

Step 1

Meet with your advisor to plan out your transfer timeline.

Step 2

Fill out the declaration form and let us know which semester you want to start.

The form will open on August 1, 2026 for students planning to transfer to Texas State in Fall 2027 or beyond. The deadline to submit for Fall 2027 is December 1, 2026.

Step 3

Meet other Bats to Cats students at fun events so you can stay up to date on all things Texas State Bobcats.

Upcoming Info Sessions

Learn about program requirements, eligible pathways, and available transfer support services.
Register below!

Date Time Location Registration Link
September 8, 2026 4:00 – 5:00 pm Round Rock Campus Register Here
September 9, 2026 4:00 – 5:00 pm Hays Campus Register Here
September 15, 2026 5:00 – 6:00 pm Highland Campus Register Here
October 13, 2026 4:00 – 5:00 pm Round Rock Campus Register Here
October 14, 2026 4:00 – 5:00 pm Hays Campus Register Here
November 10, 2026 4:00 – 5:00 pm Round Rock Campus Register Here
November 12, 2026 4:00 – 5:00 pm Hays Campus Register Here
Date Time Registration Link
August 5, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm Register Here
August 19, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm Register Here
September 2, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm Register Here
September 16, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm Register Here
September 30, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm Register Here
October 21, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm Register Here
November 4, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm Register Here
November 18, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm Register Here

Unable to join an upcoming session?   Watch a Virtual Information Session!

Bats to Cats Events for All Students

Get to know your fellow Bats to Cats participants and have fun with games, snacks, and prizes. Relax, unwind, and de-stress from studying!

Fall 2026 events coming soon!

See the full  ACC/Texas State Transfer events calendar   with more details!

Contact Us

For more information about Bats to Cats or assistance with the steps above, contact the Bats to Cats teams at ACC and Texas State.

ACC Bats to Cats Team

Texas State Bats to Cats Team

[email protected]

Monthly Drop In Office Hours

Join drop in office hours for support with the declaration form & determining if Bats to Cats is the right fit for your goals!

Date Time Registration Link
August 14, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Here
September 11, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Here
October 9, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Here
November 13, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Here

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