Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Fresh Start Program
Under the provisions of the Texas Education Code, Section 51.931, a Texas resident may elect to have all academic course work earned
10 or more years prior to the requested enrollment date ignored for undergraduate admission purposes.
The following description of the Academic Fresh Start Program should be read carefully. Be sure you understand the terms of this
program and agree to its stipulations before signing. Upon receipt of this signed agreement, your application for admission and all
supporting documents, you will be considered for admission for the semester or summer session you choose
under the provisions of the Academic Fresh Start Program pursuant to TEC Section 51.931.
The Academic Fresh Start Program is available to Texas residents who have applied to Texas State University with all the necessary
credentials and agreement submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the appropriate deadline:
Freshman
Transfers (1-29 hours)
Transfers (30+ hours)
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER I
May 1
July 15
July 15
November 15
November 15
November 15
May 1
May 1
May 1
SUMMER II
May 1
June 15
June 15
If you request this admission option by signing the Academic Fresh Start agreement, all academic work (including any Texas State
course work) that was earned 10 or more years prior to the starting date of the semester in which you seek to enroll will not be
considered in determining your eligibility for admission.
For proper course placement, the Texas Success Initiative requires an assessment prior to your first enrollment in classes. For further
information concerning this assessment, you may contact 512.245.3942.
Former students who wish to reenter Texas State under the Academic Fresh Start Program must meet current admission requirements.
Course work (either from Texas State or elsewhere) ignored for admission purposes will remain on the student’s official Texas State
academic transcript. However, it cannot be used to fulfill Texas State degree or prerequisite requirements. All coursework on the
transcript will count towards satisfactory academic progress for financial aid recipients.
Individuals who choose Academic Fresh Start must meet current published admission criteria for Texas State and must submit official
records from all colleges attended.
11/2014
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Fresh Start Program
SEMESTER:
NAME:
NETID:
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
CURRENT PHONE:
I hereby seek admission to Texas State University under the Academic Fresh Start Program.
I understand and accept the provisions of the Academic Fresh Start Program. I acknowledge that I will not receive any credit for the
courses completed 10 or more years ago. I also understand that prior college work, documents and grades will be listed on the
Texas State transcript, but the hours and grades will not be counted.
I understand that all coursework will be included for financial aid satisfactory academic progress requirements.
I certify that I have provided a complete record of my academic history.
I verify that I am a Texas resident for tuition purposes.
I understand that this decision is irrevocable.
Signature
Date
Return the signed agreement to the following address. Keep a copy for your records.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Texas State University
429 N. Guadalupe St.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4607
Note: This agreement must be returned by the deadline:
Freshman
Transfers (1-29 hours)
Transfers (30+ hours)
FALL
May 1
July 15
July 15
SPRING
November 15
November 15
November 15
SUMMER I
May 1
May 1
May 1
SUMMER II
May 1
June 15
June 15
11/2014