Will I be able to join the Bats to Cats program if I have already completed a bachelor's degree?<\/a><\/p> No. Unfortunately students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree cannot participate in this program. See the “Don’t see my major?” paragraph for more information and resources on general transfer to Texas State University.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n I attended Texas State previously. Can I join Bats to Cats?<\/a><\/p> No. Unfortunately students who have already taken courses at Texas State cannot participate in this program. See the “Don’t see my major?” paragraph for more information and resources on general transfer to Texas State University.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Can a student who took Dual Enrollment courses at Texas State join Bats to Cats?<\/a><\/p> No. Students cannot be former Texas State students to join the Bats to Cats program. See the “Don’t see my major?” paragraph for more information and resources on general transfer to Texas State University. <\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Will I still be able to join the program if I am not currently enrolled in classes?<\/a><\/p> Students must be currently enrolled in courses to access and complete the declaration form. Additionally, once a student declares they must stay enrolled at ACC for one full semester before transferring to Texas State. Please keep this in mind as you decide if Bats to Cats is right for you. <\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Am I eligible for Bats to Cats if I am pursuing a Texas State Online degree program?<\/a><\/p> No. Unfortunately students interested in fully online programs at Texas State are not eligible for this program or the associated financial award. In addition, Texas State online degree programs are NOT eligible for assured merit awards.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n If my major is offered at the Round Rock Campus, will I be able to take all my courses at that location?<\/a><\/p> Yes, students can complete degrees designated for the Texas State Round Rock Campus through a combination of on-campus and online courses. While Texas State is actively expanding course offerings to meet growing demand, classes currently follow a regular rotation. This may occasionally require you to wait until a future term to take a specific course at this location. If you are planning a transfer, please contact the advising office at\u00a0successrrc@txstate.edu<\/a>\u00a0for assistance.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n I cannot access the declaration form or am seeing OOPS SOMETHING WENT WRONG, what should I do?<\/a><\/p> The form is attached to your personal account, and can only be accessed by students currently enrolled in classes at ACC. The form also closes at certain points in the year to account for processing student submissions and will reopen when the next declaration period begins.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n I am trying to submit the form but receive a message saying 'There is 1 problem with your submission.' How can I resolve this?<\/a><\/p> Please ensure your declaration form responses were not auto filled using saved data in your computer. If you have reviewed the form and you are still having issues, please email batstocats@austincc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n How long after I submit the declaration form will I hear from someone with Bats to Cats?<\/a><\/p> After you submit the declaration form, the team reviews to ensure their major is aligned with their pathway. This can take 5-7 business days. If there are 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 <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n How can I update my major and\/or the semester I want to enroll at Texas State?<\/a><\/p> Bats to Cats students can update personal information, request a major change, or change their TXST start term, by logging in to the TXST Admissions Status Portal<\/a> and completing the appropriate request form. <\/p>\n 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 <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Where will I receive information from Texas State?<\/a><\/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 TXST Admissions Status Portal.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n If I submitted the Declaration Form, do I also need to submit a Texas State application on Apply Texas?<\/a><\/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 <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Do I need to submit transcripts from other colleges I have attended even if I already sent them to ACC?<\/a><\/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 <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n How do I change my intended semester of entry after I have submitted the declaration form?<\/a><\/p> Log in to your Texas State Applicant Portal and select Update Your Information<\/strong> in the yellow box titled 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 <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n I no longer wish to be a part of Bats to Cats. How do I withdraw my application?<\/a><\/p> Log in to your Texas State Applicant Portal and select Withdraw Application<\/strong> under Have your plans changed?<\/em>. If you have transferred to Texas State or another 4 year institution, let us know using this survey<\/a>. 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