Bats to Cats Program Details

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 Degree	Aligned Texas State Bats to Cats Degree	Offered at the Texas State Round Rock Campus	Degree Plan
Agriculture Science	BSAG in Agriculture	No	View
Art History	BA in Art History	No	View
Biology	BS in Biology	No	View
Business Administration	BBA in Accounting	No	View
Business Administration	BBA in Business Analytics	No	View
Business Administration	BBA in Economics	No	View
Business Administration	BBA in Finance	Yes	View
Business Administration	BBA in Information Systems	Yes	View
Business Administration	BBA in Management	Yes	View
Business Administration	BBA in Marketing	Yes	View
Civil Engineering	BS in Civil Engineering	No	View
Communication Studies	BA in Communication Studies	No	View
Communication Studies	BA in Communication Studies – Concentration in Relationship Management & Well-Being	No	View
Communication Studies	BA in Communication Studies – Concentration in Persuasion, Advocacy & Civic Engagement	No	View
Communication Studies	BA in Communication Studies – Concentration in Professional & Organization Advancement	No	View
Computer Science	BS in Computer Science	Yes	View
Criminal Justice	BS in Criminal Justice	Yes	View
Early Childhood-6 Grade Level	BS in Education – Core Subjects (EC-6) w/ESL	Yes	View
Early Childhood-6 Grade Level	BS in Education – Core Subjects (EC-6) w/Bilingual Education	No	View
Early Childhood-6 Grade Level	BS in Education – All Level Special Education	No	View
Electrical Engineering	BS in Electrical Engineering	No	View
Engineering	BS in Industrial Engineering	No	View
Engineering	BS in Manufacturing Engineering	No	View
Engineering	BS in Mechanical Engineering	No	View
English	BA in English	No	View
General Studies, Liberal Arts	BS in Exercise & Sports Science	No	View
General Studies, Liberal Arts	BS in Public Relations	Yes	View
General Studies, Liberal Arts	BSW in Social Work	Yes	View
General Studies, Pre-Health Sciences	BS in Health Sciences	Yes	View
Geography	BS in Geography, Natural Resources & Environmental Studies	No	View
Journalism	BA in Mass Communications	Yes	View
History	BA in History	No	View
Psychology	BA in Psychology	Yes	View
Psychology	BS in Psychology	No	View
Social Work	BSW in Social Work	Yes	View
Associate of Arts Degree (All Offered by ACC)	BGS in Integrated Studies	Yes	View
Associate of Science Degree (Any Offered by ACC)	BGS in Integrated Studies	Yes	View
Program Pathways (Archive)	2024-2025	No	View

Join Bats to Cats Transfer Program

Step 1

Meet with your advisor to plan out your transfer timeline.

Connect with an Advisor

Step 2

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

Submit Declaration Form

Questions about filling out the form? Watch the Bats to Cats: Student Declaration Form Walk-Through

The declaration form is closed. 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!

On-Campus Information Sessions

Date	Time	Location	Registration Link
September 8, 2026	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Round Rock Campus	Registration Link Coming Soon
September 9, 2026	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Hays Campus	Registration Link Coming Soon
September 15, 2026	5:00 – 6:00 pm	Highland Campus	Registration Link Coming Soon
October 13, 2026	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Round Rock Campus	Registration Link Coming Soon
October 14, 2026	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Hays Campus	Registration Link Coming Soon
November 10, 2026	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Round Rock Campus	Registration Link Coming Soon
November 12, 2026	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Hays Campus	Registration Link Coming Soon

Virtual Information Sessions

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

[email protected]

Texas State Bats to Cats Team