{"id":1221,"date":"2025-10-31T15:51:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/?page_id=1221"},"modified":"2026-05-22T17:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T17:13:02","slug":"participant-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/bats-to-cats-program-application-procedures\/participant-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Bats to Cats Participant Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Bats to Cats! Find your next steps, meet other Bats to Cats participants, and check out the FAQs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps After You\u2019ve Joined Bats to Cats<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group transfer-program-section golden-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:7%\">\n<p class=\"step-list\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:93%\">\n<p><strong>Check your Email<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll receive updates and checkin-ins from both ACC and Texas State.<\/p>\n<p class=\"declaration-section\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\" style=\"font-size: 32px;color: #4D1970\"><\/i> Note: Texas State will contact you at your personal email address, and ACC will email you at your ACC gmail account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:7%\">\n<p class=\"step-list\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:93%\">\n<p><strong>Follow your Bats to Cats Program Pathway<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:7%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:93%\">\n<p>Meet with your ACC advisor as you select courses for your upcoming semesters at ACC to ensure you are registering for the right courses on your Bats to Cats journey.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/advising\/find-my-advisor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find your advisor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column step-list is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:7%\">\n<p class=\"step-list\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:93%\">\n<p><strong>Maintain Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ACC will share Bats to Cats students\u2019 ACC academic records with Texas State each semester. Texas State will review your eligibility the semester before your transfer to verify if you meet Texas State transfer requirements:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"declaration-section-no-flex\">\n<li>Students with 15-29 transferrable credit hours must have a 2.5 GPA in transferable coursework<\/li>\n<li>Students with 30+ transferrable credit hours must have a 2.25 GPA in transferable coursework<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once confirmed, your onboarding to Texas State University will begin!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bats-heading\">Bats to Cats Events<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Event<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Description<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Time<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Location<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Registration Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bats to Cats Transfer Toolkit: Money Management<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Learn about money management strategies in preparation for transfer.<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 5, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Virtual<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/LEFPZhRySqmvSxZUqEdhwA#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bats to Cats Transfer Toolkit: Texas State Financial Aid Office<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Learn about TXST financial aid processes in preparation for transfer.<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 5, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1:00 &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Virtual<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/WGEbLdC1T3qxKiAba71apA#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bats to Cats Transfer Toolkit: Texas State IDEA Center <\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Learn about undergraduate research opportunities for all majors.<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 18, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Virtual<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/_GFXnFJnTWaftDvzluLGpg#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bats to Cats Transfer Toolkit: Texas State Career Services<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Learn about internship and career resources available at Texas State. <\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 18, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1:00 &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Virtual<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/lVDwiQa5Tpezx7aDepPUgg#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Become a Bobcat: Application and Declaration Form Support<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Texas State University application and declaration form support from transfer experts.<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 23, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hays Campus<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdTSjxMX1l62B78TMy5Jp2ZxQF0ktvgeig_cOOjhF_M61-Npg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Become a Bobcat: Application and Declaration Form Support<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Texas State University application and declaration form support from transfer experts.<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 24, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Highland Campus<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdTSjxMX1l62B78TMy5Jp2ZxQF0ktvgeig_cOOjhF_M61-Npg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Become a Bobcat: Application and Declaration Form Support<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Texas State University application and declaration form support from transfer experts.<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 25, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Round Rock Campus<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdTSjxMX1l62B78TMy5Jp2ZxQF0ktvgeig_cOOjhF_M61-Npg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"calendar-details\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calendar-days\" style=\"font-size: 32px;color: #4D1970;padding-right: 16px;position: relative;bottom: 5px\"><\/i> See the full <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/futurecats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;ACC\/Texas State Transfer events calendar <\/a>&nbsp; with more details!<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">How long after I submit the declaration form will I hear from someone with Bats to Cats?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>After you submit the declaration form, the team reviews to ensure their&nbsp;major is aligned with their pathway. This can take 5-7 business days. If there are&nbsp;actions needed on your part, we will reach out to you at your ACC email. Texas State will also begin sending you emails, but they will use your personal email address.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">How can I update my major and\/or the semester I want to enroll at Texas State?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Bats to Cats students can update personal information, request a major change, or change their TXST start term, by logging in to the<a href=\"https:\/\/recruit.admissions.txstate.edu\/portal\/status\"> TXST Admissions Status Portal<\/a> and completing the appropriate request form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have not yet created a password for the portal or have forgotten your password, click the \u201cForgot Password\u201d link and follow the reset password instructions.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Where will I receive information from Texas State?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Students who are part of the Bats to Cats program will begin to receive emails from Texas State University at the personal email address they included on their declaration form. The first email will include instructions on how to access the<a href=\"https:\/\/recruit.admissions.txstate.edu\/portal\/status\"> TXST Admissions Status Portal.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">If I submitted the Declaration Form, do I also need to submit a Texas State application on Apply Texas?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>No. By submitting the Declaration Form, you are providing all the essential information to TXST to help you get started. The semester before you transfer, TXST will email you to request additional information and fully complete your college application. <\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Do I need to submit transcripts from other colleges I have attended even if I already sent them to ACC?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes. ACC will only send your ACC transcripts to Texas State on your behalf. If you have attended another college, you will need to request official transcripts from those schools be sent to Texas State.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">How do I change my intended semester of entry after I have submitted the declaration form?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Log in to your Texas State Applicant Portal and select<strong> Update Your Information<\/strong> in the yellow box titled <em>Bats to Cats<\/em>. Change your Entry Term to your new desired semester of entry. Please note there are deadlines associated with each entry term. If you want to chance to an earlier deadline, please reach out to batstocats@txstate.edu.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">I no longer wish to be a part of Bats to Cats. How do I withdraw my application?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Log in to your Texas State Applicant Portal and select <strong>Withdraw Application<\/strong> under <em>Have your plans changed?<\/em>. If you have transferred to Texas State or another 4 year institution, let us know using this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/xMerPouyA19qJHBm8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">survey<\/a>. We would love to celebrate your achievement at our annual transfer celebration!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Bats to Cats! Find your next steps, meet other Bats to Cats participants, and check out the FAQs. 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