The degree audit report (DAR) is an evaluation of what courses fill degree requirements that you have completed.  Think of it as an automated checklist of degree requirements.  If you notice an inaccuracy in your report, discuss it with your academic advisor. 

The degree audit reports are accessible through the CatsWeb - Student Services Menu.  Complete instructions for accessing your report are found on the how to generate a degree audit report section of this website.

You should use the report to help track progress towards meeting your degree requirements.  Remember, as a degree seeking student at Texas State, you are responsible for ensuring that you meet graduation requirements for your degree program.  Your academic advisor is available to help you interpret the report and ensure its accuracy. 

Students wishing to change their major may do so in the Advising Center of the College of the desired major. When changing majors, to ensure your understanding of degree requirements, you will be required to set up an advising appointment.

Changing to a business major requires that you are admitted into McCoy College. Applications to the McCoy College are available in the McCoy College Advising Center, McCoy Hall 115, or on this website. If you have more than 30 hours completed, students must have also completed and have a grade posted for English 1310, English 1320, and Math 1329.  Review the admission requirements and procedures. 

Students wishing to declare a business minor must meet with the academic advisor for their major. The major academic advisor provides advising for business minor courses.

Click here for business minor requirements.

Please see your advisor for more information.

A second degree is customized according to what you completed in your first bachelors degree. Students will need to complete a minimum of 30 hours to obtain a second degree.  Please follow the procedures for second degree seeking students on the admission procedures page to begin this process. 

The business GPA is the major GPA for business majors that is composed of the courses from the business core, major, and restricted/advanced electives.  It can be found on the degree audit report directly above the business core and major requirements. 

For business courses, students may have the course evaluated by the department in which the course is taught. For example, a student who has credit for an accounting course for which Texas State does not have a direct equivalent will need to go to the Department of Accounting. Students will need a course description and/or syllabus so the department can evaluate the transfer course.  See transfer course information for more details. 

Other non-business core curriculum courses need to be evaluated by the University College (Academic Services Building, room 100). Students will need a course description and/or syllabus so the University College can evaluate the transfer course.

Students who require assistance with this process may consult their advisor.

No, minors are not allowed with the BBA degree.

Yes - a D is considered passing and you will earn credit for the course.  However, D's will sometimes not satisfy the prerequisite for a higher level course.  For example, a C or better is required in MATH 1315 or 1319 in order to be eligible for MATH 1329.  Refer to the course prerequisites for more information.  Also D's do not factor well into your GPA since they are worth very few grade points.  Too many D's can land you on academic probation, just like an F. 

Students must have a Texas State GPA of 2.0 or higher and also a minimum GPA of 2.25 for all business courses (business GPA).

Beginning with the 1999 Texas State catalog, a minimum of nine hours of writing intensive courses at Texas State are required.

To be eligible, students must have completed 60 hours, be in good academic standing (Texas State GPA of 2.0 or higher), AND have been accepted into McCoy College or be a business minor (limited to listed minor courses). Students must also meet the required prerequisites for the course they wish to enroll in. Course prerequisites may be found in the catalog or online in the Student Services section of CatsWeb at: http://catsweb.txstate.edu.

If there are no alternative courses available, students will need to speak to the department in which the course is taught to see what options are available.

Students may take any 3000-4000 level business (ACC, BLAW, CIS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT, QMST) course as long as they meet the course prerequisites. Students usually find an elective that coincides with a specific career field or interest.

No, only students are permitted to make changes to their schedule during their assigned access period.

There are several exams that Texas State issues credit for.  For more information visit the Testing Center. 

Credit earned through an exam may not be applied towards residency. 

If you feel that you meet the prerequisite to a course, but are receiving an error message then contact the Advising Center front desk at (512) 245-1993.  If you have an approved substitution on file for a course that is a prerequisite to the one you are trying to register for, you must contact the Advising Center to request special approval.

Information about the Master of Business Administration (MBA), the Master of Accountancy (MAcy), and the Master of Accountancy and Information Technology (MSAIT) is available in the Graduate School of Business, 530 McCoy Hall, (512) 245-3591.

Students seeking to complete a graduate program outside of Texas State should consult with representatives from that school. 

Students may make an appointment with a Career Advisor at Career Services by calling (512) 245-2645. The Career Services website has helpful information for students at www.careerservices.txstate.edu. Students also are encouraged to speak with their professors as they have first-hand knowledge about careers available in a particular field.

Current Texas State students interested in becoming a business major may obtain advising from the University College Advising Center.  The advisors here assist students with identifying strategies for success and course selection from the core curriculum, lower-division business core, and any applicable courses from the business administration minor. 

McCoy College advisors provide information sessions in the fall and spring semesters for students that are interested in becoming a business major.