The TXST Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is published electronically and continuously updated.
The most current version of the following policies will supersede previous versions, whether electronic or printed.

Policy Contents:

Student Concerns
Campus Compliance
Operations, Public Access
Tech and Information
Health and Well-Being

Student Concerns and Compliance

This section outlines key policies that protect and guide students throughout their academic journey at Texas State University. It includes important information on absences due to illness or religious holy days, procedures for student employee grievances, and rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Students are encouraged to understand these policies to ensure they are informed, empowered, and prepared to uphold their responsibilities within the university community.

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  • Students who are hospitalized for an extended period of time and unable to complete the online request due to access limitations may report the absence to the Dean of Students Office. Upon written verification from a doctor, hospital or clinic, the Dean of Students will notify the student’s instructors of the confinement. Absences caused by such illnesses are excused only at the instructors’ discretion. While instructors have the discretion to excuse students’ absences, most choose to do so because the absence notification service requires students to provide documentation.

  • In accordance with Texas Education Code Section §51.911(2b), Texas State University shall excuse a student from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. Texas State’s University Policy and Procedure Statement 02.06.01 (Student Absences for Religious Holy Days) is available in its entirety online for review.  In summary, the policy outlines the procedures governing student absences on religious holy days, including:

    • the student's responsibility to notify their faculty;
    • student's ability to take an examination or complete coursework within a reasonable time after the absence; and
    • the recourse when a student and faculty member disagree about the nature of the absence being for the observance of a religious holy day or about whether the student has been given reasonable time to complete any missed assignments or examinations.

    The academic dean of each college serves as the president’s designee to hear requests for decisions on these matters from either the faculty member or the student.

  • Texas State University is committed to effectively managing student employee terminations, separations, and grievances. In the event that a workplace conflict arises, student employees have several avenues that they may take to resolve such complaints and differences as outlined in UPPS 07.07.04.

  • The Texas State University FERPA policy, as outlined on the official registrar site, provides students with specific rights regarding their education records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment).  

    These rights include: 

    • Access and Review: Students may inspect and review their education records within 45 days of submitting a written request to the appropriate university official. If the records are not held by that official, the student will be redirected accordingly  
    • Amendment Requests: Students can request corrections to records they believe are inaccurate or misleading. This process is detailed in UPPS No. 01.04.31. 
    • Control Over Disclosure: Students must generally consent to the release of personally identifiable information, though FERPA allows certain disclosures without consent—such as to school officials with legitimate educational interests or in cases involving directory information  
    • Directory Information: Texas State designates items like name, major, enrollment status, awards, and participation in sports as directory information, which may be disclosed without consent unless a student submits a Privacy Hold Request.  
    • Complaints: Students may file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education if they believe their FERPA rights have been violated. 
    • Parental Access: Through the Bobcat Family Portal, students can grant parents or guardians access to their academic and financial records via an electronic FERPA waiver. 

Campus Compliance

This section outlines the university’s policies and legal responsibilities that guide student behavior and campus operations. It includes regulations on abandoned property, expressive activities, concealed carry, and hazing. It also covers compliance with federal laws such as the Jeanne Clery Act and Title IX, as well as policies on discrimination, student organizations, and the use of university logos and symbols. These guidelines help ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful campus environment.

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  • Texas State University wishes to make every reasonable effort to assure that abandoned and unclaimed property is safely secured and returned in a timely manner. Any person who discovers abandoned and unclaimed personal property on campus should turn it over to the University Police Department (UPD) or the Materials Management and Logistics Department in accordance with UPPS 05.01.20. Property shall be considered abandoned if it appears from the circumstances under which the university comes into possession of the property that the owner has thrown it away or has voluntarily left or lost it without any intent or expectation to regain it. The university shall hold possession of abandoned and unclaimed personal property for a minimum of 60 days from the time it acquires the property. In order to facilitate the return of found and abandoned property to its owner, the University Police Department utilizes a program called "Crowdfind." This program and instructions are available on the UPD webpage under Programs and Services. When property is received, a picture of the property is posted on the Crowdfind page. The Crowdfind program also allows persons who have lost property to enter the property description so they may receive notification should the property be turned over to UPD. After 60 days UPD will dispose of the property in accordance with the Texas State Code of Criminal Procedure and University policy.

  • The Clery Act was signed into law in 1990. The law requires institutions that participate in federal student financial aid programs to prepare and distribute an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) annually. The ASFSR must include crime statistics for the past three years, campus policies about safety and security, campus crime prevention programs, law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and procedures to be followed in the investigation and prosecution of alleged sex offenses. To be in full compliance, institutions must provide students and employees with timely warnings and emergency notifications of crimes that represent a threat to the campus community, keep and make available a log of crimes and fires reported to the University Police Department for the past 60 days, disclose missing student notification procedures that pertain to students residing in on-campus student housing, and disclose fire safety information and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years for on-campus student housing facilities. In addition, the ASFSR addresses the Violence Against Women Act amendments to the Clery Act which include the rights and options afforded to campus survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

    The Texas State Annual Security Report section applies to the San Marcos, Round Rock , and ALERRT campuses, and the Fire Safety Report section applies only to the San Marcos Campus as Round Rock and ALERRT do not have on-campus student housing facilities.

    The Texas State ASFSR is available online. You may request a paper copy of the ASFSR by contacting Institutional Compliance and Ethics at Elliot Hall A (201 Talbot Street, San Marcos, TX 78666) or at 512-245-4961.

  • Effective August 1, 2016, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 411.2031, an individual who holds a valid License to Carry (“license holder”) is allowed to carry a concealed handgun on or about their person on the campuses and certain other locations associated with public institutions of higher education. Open carry is not permitted on campus. The law allows the University President to establish reasonable rules, regulations, or other provisions regarding the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders on the campus of the institution or on premises located on the campus of the institution.

    For information specific to Texas State University, including the full list of locations where the concealed carrying of a handgun is PROHIBITED on Texas State University Campuses, please visit the campus carry website at or refer to UPPS 01.04.45.

  • The university has established policies and parameters to engage in free expression and lawful demonstration on university-owned or leased property located on the San Marcos or Round Rock campuses or surrounding areas. These policies and parameters are codified in University Policy and Procedure Statement (UPPS) 07.04.01, Expressive Activities Policy.

  • Texas State, in alignment with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, strictly prohibits hazing by students, faculty, and staff both on and off campus and may impose disciplinary action independent of legal proceedings. The university’s Hazing Policy outlines how hazing allegations are addressed, investigated, and adjudicated; details the legal and institutional consequences, including inclusion on the Campus Hazing Transparency Report; and explains how the policy is communicated to the campus community.

  • The Department of Housing and Residential Life at Texas State University supports the academic mission of the university by providing on-campus housing. In support of the educational mission of the university and the value of on-campus residential experience to students, the department provides students with a safe, comfortable and convenient living environment, while offering opportunities for increased campus involvement, social interaction and academic assistance. For these reasons, the university requires that certain students live on campus. 

    Therefore, new freshmen under the age of 20 (by September 1 for fall admission or January 1 for spring admission) with fewer than 30 credit hours are required to live in on-campus university housing. All students who graduated from high school within the preceding 12 months of the semester of their admission are also required to live on campus. 

    In other words, new students who graduate high school in the year prior to enrolling must live on campus, regardless of age and hours. New freshmen who will not be 20 by September 1 (or January 1 for spring admission) AND will have completed less than 30 credit hours will be required to live on campus.  

    Current Texas State on-campus residents are not required to live on campus for a second year; however some limited space is available for students who wish to reside on campus past the first year. 

    You can find more information on Housing Policy & Contract : Housing & Residential Life : Texas State University 

  • In accordance with federal and state law, Texas State University, is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. 

    For questions regarding prohibition of discrimination, please contact the office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX at 512.245.2539, by email at equalopportunity@txstate.edu or in person at Elliott A, third floor. 

    For questions regarding sexual misconduct, please contact the university’s Title IX Coordinator at 512.245.2539, by email at TitleIX@txstate.edu or in person at Elliott A, third floor. A report of sexual misconduct can be submitted online through the Title IX reporting tool. 

    Texas State University has specific policies prohibiting discrimination and sexual misconduct, including: 

  • The Title IX Coordinator for Texas State University is responsible for compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in university activities and programs. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the complaint procedures related to Title IX compliance including sexual assault, sexual harassment, admissions and recruitment, educational programs and activities, athletics, housing, financial aid, counseling and employment. The Title IX Coordinator also serves as the Assistant Vice President for the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX and is housed in the Elliott A Building.

    Title IX Coordinator
    Texas State University
    601 University Drive
    Elliott A, Third Floor
    San Marcos, Texas 78666
    Phone: 512.245.2539
    Fax: 512.245.7616
    TitleIX@txstate.edu

    Texas State University is committed to creating and maintaining educational communities in which each individual is respected, appreciated and valued. Texas State University diligently strives to foster an environment that permits and encourages everyone to perform at their highest level.

    Our focus on tolerance, openness and respect is key in providing every member of the Texas State University community with basic human dignity free from harassment, exploitation, intimidation or other sexual misconduct. Any report of behavior that threatens our institutional values and breaches the Texas State University Sexual Misconduct Policy shall be promptly investigated and remediated in accordance with university policy.

    Faculty, staff, students and guests of the university who are aware of instances of possible sexual misconduct have the right, and are encouraged, to report the incident promptly.

    The report can be made to any of the following:

    For further information, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX or review the Texas State University System Sexual Misconduct policy.

  • Texas State recognizes the right of any group of students to form a voluntary organization for purposes not forbidden by the laws of the United States or the state of Texas. Student organizations at Texas State must be registered with Student Involvement & Engagement and meet the following requirements each year to maintain recognition and active status for the academic year:

    • Secure a faculty/staff advisor who is employed by the university at least half-time.
    • Electronically submit an annual registration form, which includes a list of officers and advisors. 
    • Complete the state-mandated risk management program. 
    • The president, vice president and treasurer, or their equivalents, from each registered student organization must maintain a 2.25 Texas State cumulative GPA.

    No organization may participate in privileges provided to registered student organizations, such as hold any meetings on university property, post on university property or solicit on university property, until officially registered. The authority of such an organization to operate on campus may cease upon the removal or resignation of the advisor, or upon the violation by the organization, or any of its members, of the rules and regulations of the university or the laws of the state of Texas.

    It shall be the duty and responsibility of the advisor and student officers of each student organization to make members aware of university policy at meetings and activities. Policies include, but are not limited to, university sanctioned student travel, posting, solicitation, assembly activities and student organization discipline (UPPS No. 05.06.03, 07.04.02, 07.04.03, 07.04.05, SA/PPS 07.06).

  • The university prohibits others from using its registered logos and symbols without its written consent. Although recognized student organizations are eligible to use these symbols, they must first obtain written permission from either the university’s Department of Athletics or the Office of University Marketing. The Director of Athletics or the Director of University Marketing will consider requests to use these symbols. UPPS 01.04.10 (Registration, Control, and Marketing University Symbols) contains a more detailed statement of the university’s policies. The university does not permit student organizations to alter any of its registered symbols. 

    Campus organizations may not use university symbols in connection with political or commercial activities that would imply university ownership or endorsement. The Director of Athletics or the Director of University Marketing may waive the payment of royalty fees in certain circumstances.

Campus Operations and Public Access

This section outlines key policies and procedures that help ensure a safe, accessible, and well-managed campus environment. It includes guidelines for dining hall and retail operations, regulations concerning the San Marcos River State Scientific Area, rules governing solicitation activities, and transportation services. These policies are designed to support campus functionality while promoting responsible student engagement with university resources and public spaces.

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  • Dining Hall Policies

    The dining halls include Commons, Harris, and The Den Express Harris Dining Hall, which offer an "all-you-care-to-eat" menu. All food must be consumed within the dining area and not taken out of the dining hall unless you have paid or swiped for a to-go box. Students may go back to the line as often as they wish with a clean plate each time. Students are encouraged to take only the amount of food they will eat to reduce food waste and contribute to the Stop Food Waste initiative.

    Students are not allowed to bring outside food or drink or refillable drink containers into the dining hall. Removal of plates, glasses, silverware, utensils, and other equipment from the dining halls is prohibited. Theft of such items and/or food will result in disciplinary action in accordance with Texas State University policy. Students are expected to return their dishes to the dish-return rack before leaving the dining halls. University policy is inclusive of all dining locations. Meal plan holders may not share meal swipes with others. Only the meal plan holder can redeem an "all-you-care-to-eat" dining experience using their meal swipe, unless they are using a Guest Pass.

    Retail Policies

    Retail dining locations include LBJ Marketplace, The Den Food Company, Jones Dining Center, and Market convenience stores that offer Jack & Olive product. Dining Dollars are accepted at all Chartwells-operated dining locations on the Texas State University San Marcos campus, Round Rock campus, and athletic concessions. Students can pay for any item in our retail locations with Dining Dollars. Students will have the flexibility to pay for their meal in our food courts and any Jack and Olive product in the Markets by using a Retail Meal Swipe with the equivalency value of $8.69. To use a Meal Swipe to pay, the meal must cost less than $8.69. Any purchase over the $8.69 equivalency value can be paid with your Dining Dollars, credit/debit, or Bobcat Buck$. Meal plan holders may not share meal swipes with others. Only the meal plan holder can use meal equivalencies in the retail location.

  • One of the things that make Texas State unique is the San Marcos River. This beautiful river is home to the world’s only naturally-occurring population of Texas wild rice, Zizania texana, located primarily along a two-mile stretch of the river’s headwaters.

    Texas wild rice is a federally protected endangered species. Various factors, including increased water-related recreational activities in the San Marcos River, have increased the risk potential for wild rice populations, mainly as a result of physical disturbance. In addition, the Texas Legislature enacted a law that brought various stakeholders together in an effort to develop a recovery implementation program with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for species associated with the Edwards Aquifer that are listed as threatened or endangered under federal law. As a consequence, the group of stakeholders developed and adopted a Habitat Conservation Plan to protect those species that depend on a healthy aquatic ecosystem for survival, including Texas wild rice. In 2012, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department adopted regulations concerning the area of the San Marcos River extending from the Spring Lake Dam downstream to the area near the San Marcos Water Treatment Plant (31 Tex. Admin. Code § 57.910). This approximately two-mile segment of the public waters of the San Marcos River is identified as the San Marcos River State Scientific Area. The intent of the rule is to offer additional protection to Texas wild rice.

    It is unlawful to uproot wild rice within the San Marcos River State Scientific Area. In addition, the state rule allows the designation of restricted areas of the river associated with Texas wild rice stands that could be temporarily designated as off-limits to unauthorized entry when the river’s flow falls below 120 cubic feet per second. Areas designated as off-limits are clearly marked with equipment such as booms or buoys and signage at river access points to inform the public. When conditions necessitate the temporary designation of restricted areas, the river will not at any point within the area be completely blocked to public access or use.

    It is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code (§13.112) misdemeanor offense for any person to (1) move, remove, deface, alter or destroy any sign, buoy, boom or other such marking delineating the boundaries of the San Marcos River State Scientific Area or a restricted area within its boundaries; (2) uproot Texas wild rice within the San Marcos River State Scientific Area; or (3) enter an area that is marked by signage, booms, buoys or other apparatus clearly identifying the area as a restricted area, except as may be expressly authorized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

  • UPPS 07.04.03

    Solicitation means 1) the sale or offer for sale of any property, goods, products or services, including the distribution of literature to promote a commercial message; or 2) the receipt of or request for any gift or contribution.

    Solicitation on campus is prohibited, except for activities approved by the Dean of Students, or designee, which includes the Department of Student Involvement & Engagement.

    The process for obtaining approval for solicitation on campus can be found on the Student Involvement & Engagement website. For the most updated solicitation policies and procedures please visit UPPS 07.04.03 and the Student Involvement and Engagement website.

  • The purpose of the university’s parking and transportation services is to provide students, faculty and staff safe and efficient access to classrooms, auxiliary buildings and facilities. Texas State University is committed to alternative modes of transportation to promote a pedestrian-oriented campus and to reduce the demand for parking on campus and alleviate traffic.

    Please visit the Student Services section of the Student Handbook for more information, policies, and contact information related to Parking Services, alternative modes of transportation (ex., bicycles, skateboards, and non-motorized vehicles), the Bike Cave, and the Bobcat Shuttle.

    Additionally, see:

    Contact:

    Parking Services
    512.245.2887
    parking@txstate.edu

    Transportation Services
    512.245.5555
    parking@txstate.edu

Technology Use and Information Security

This section outlines the expectations and responsibilities related to the use of university technology resources. It includes policies on appropriate use of information systems, computer and network access, and software usage. Students are expected to uphold these standards to ensure the integrity, security, and ethical use of university technology.

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  • Texas State considers email to be a significant information resource and an appropriate mechanism for official university communication. The university provides official university email addresses and services to its students, faculty, staff, and organizational units for this purpose and to enhance the efficiency of educational and administrative processes. In providing these services, the university anticipates that email recipients will access and read university communications in a timely fashion. 

    Subject to applicable policies and statutes, students who have registered and paid fees can use Texas State’s information resources for school-related and personal purposes. Personal use must not result in any additional expense to the university or violate restrictions detailed in Section 05 of UPPS 04.01.07.

  • Texas State provides each of its authorized users with a computer account, known as a NetID, which provides access to the university’s information resources. In accepting a NetID or any other access ID, the recipient agrees to abide by applicable Texas State policies and legal statutes, including all federal, state, and local laws. Texas State reserves the right at any time to limit, restrict, or deny access to its information resources and to take disciplinary or legal action against anyone in violation of these policies or statutes.

    One such policy, UPPS 04.01.07 – Appropriate Use of Information Resources, clearly outlines the university’s expectations regarding the use of Texas State computing, network, and other information resources and specifies prohibited behavior. Examples of prohibited behavior include harassment of other users, intentional virus infusion, bandwidth monopolization, use of university resources for personal gain, and spam generation. Students should be particularly mindful of federal legislation targeting the illegal distribution of music and video files using peer-to-peer file sharing software. The university’s Notice to Students about P2P and File Sharing describes this legislation and possible university sanctions, civil liabilities, and criminal penalties that may result from unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials.

    The university is also proactive when addressing information security issues. Please refer to UPPS 04.01.01, Security of Texas State Information Resources, for responsibilities related to security requirements.

    Students with questions about the acceptability of various computing-related activities are encouraged to contact the IT Assistance Center (ITAC) at 512.245.ITAC (4822) or itac@txstate.edu.

  • Computer software should be used in accordance with license agreement and software copyright law. Unauthorized use or duplication of software is contrary to Texas State standards of conduct. Users do not own software they purchase or register; instead, they are licensed users with rights to use the software (in many cases on a single computer).

    Software users are responsible for discerning and complying with the owner’s copyright restrictions, regardless of how that software is obtained.

    Any university student who makes, acquires, distributes, or uses unauthorized copies of software may be subject to loss of network privileges or other disciplinary action. 

    Computer Software Responsibilities for Users 

    • Accept the responsibility to prevent illegal software usage and abide by university policy on the use of copyrighted materials, UPPS 01.04.27, Intellectual Property: Ownership and Use of Copyrighted Works, which requires all members of the university community to respect copyright law.
    • Do not illegally distribute or share software with anyone. 
    • Do not consider a university license as a legal right for personal gain or freedom to duplicate and distribute.
    • Do not download unauthorized copies.
    • Do not buy counterfeit, unbundled, rental, or promo product for full use.
    • Comply with UPPS 04.01.07 — Appropriate Use of Information Resources.
    • Adhere to the license agreement that comes with the software.
    • Remove or update any outdated or illegal software.
    • Report any illegal software practice to the IT Assistance Center (ITAC) at 512.245.ITAC (4822) or itac@txstate.edu. 

    • Accept the responsibility to prevent illegal software usage and abide by university policy on the use of copyrighted materials, UPPS 01.04.27, Intellectual Property: Ownership and Use of Copyrighted Works, which requires all members of the university community to respect copyright law.
    • Do not illegally distribute or share software with anyone.
    • Do not consider a university license as a legal right for personal gain or freedom to duplicate and distribute.
    • Do not download unauthorized copies. 
    • Do not buy counterfeit, unbundled, rental, or promo product for full use. 
    • Comply with UPPS 04.01.07 — Appropriate Use of Information Resources.
    • Adhere to the license agreement that comes with the software. 
    • Remove or update any outdated or illegal software. 
    • Report any illegal software practice to the IT Assistance Center (ITAC) at 512.245.ITAC (4822) or itac@txstate.edu.

Health and Well-Being

This section outlines university policies designed to support student health, safety, and responsible decision-making. It includes important information on AIDS awareness, tobacco and smoking regulations, alcohol and drug use policies, and compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. It also explains parental notification procedures for drug and alcohol violations. These guidelines help foster a safe and supportive campus environment for all students.

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  • Institutional policy with regard to students with AIDS follows the general guidelines of the American College Health Association and Texas State UPPS 07.09.01 (Management of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome [AIDS] on Campus). Students with HIV infection are encouraged to take advantage of medical, counseling and support services on campus. All information will be handled in a strictly confidential manner in accordance with the procedures and requirements in effect at Texas State.

  • The full Tobacco and Smoking Policy ( UPPS 04.05.02 )can be referenced online.

    Policy:

    • The policy provides guidelines prohibiting smoking and the use of all tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, pipes and hookahs at the Texas State campuses. 
    • The university expects all faculty, staff, students, employees of contractors and subcontractors, and visitors to comply with this policy’s spirit and intent. 

    Prohibition:

    • The university prohibits smoking and the use of all tobacco products on all university properties including: 
      • all buildings and vehicles owned, leased or under the supervision of the university
      • all outdoor grounds including athletic and recreational fields, parking garages and lots, Sewell Park, University Camp and Freeman Center
      • all outdoor stadia and grandstands for athletic and recreational fields
      • personal or other vehicles parked on university property 

    Compliance:

    • People that repeatedly violate the tobacco policy should be reported to the appropriate administrative official:
      • Student violations should be reported to the Dean of Students Office via their  online reporting form.
      • Faculty violations should be reported to the Office of the Provost.
      • Staff violations should be reported to the appropriate vice president's office. 
      • Contractor and subcontractor violations should be reported to the department administering the contract.
      • Visitor violations should be reported to the University Police Department.
    • The university will deal with tobacco policy violations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the university’s established disciplinary policies. 

    Smoking Cessation Resources:

    • The United States Department of Health and Human Services provides information on smoking cessation at smokefree.gov. 
    • The National Cancer Institute's Smoking Quitline provides smoking cessation counseling, printed resources, and referrals to other resources by calling 877-448-7848. 
    • Students requiring medication assistance for smoking cessation may call the Student Health Center at 512-245-2161 to request an appointment with a medical provider. 

  • The Texas State University’s Alcoholic Beverage Policy governs the sale, service, and consumption of alcohol on campus and at university-sponsored events, requiring prior approval, designated facilities, and adherence to state laws. It outlines specific conditions for on- and off-campus events, including the use of licensed caterers, TABC-trained bartenders, and university police for security. The policy also emphasizes responsible behavior, prohibits alcohol in most public and residential areas, and provides educational resources and support services to promote health and safety.

    The university policy concerning alcoholic beverages on campus is established in UPPS No. 05.03.03.

  • The Texas State University Drug Policy outlines disciplinary actions, ranging from educational sanctions to expulsion, for any student who, by a preponderance of the evidence, is found to have illegally possessed, used, sold, or distributed any amount of drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances, regardless of whether the violation occurred on or off campus.

  • Texas State is committed to providing a healthy and safe learning environment for all students and employees.

    The institution has established procedures to advise members of the university community on the consequences of alcohol and/or drug use, possession and distribution.

    Additionally, Texas State is dedicated to providing important and available information regarding substance abuse counseling, educational courses, treatment, rehabilitation and re-entry programs. The Dean of Students Office, Health Promotion Services, University Health Services, and Human Resources provide services on alcohol and drug prevention, training, and educational programs for students or employees.

    Significant sections of this handbook and other university publications clearly indicate Texas State’s commitment to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. For additional information, see UPPS No. 04.04.48 on Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.

  • The Parental Notification for Drug and Alcohol Violations Policy states that if a student under the age of 21 is found responsible for violating university policies regarding the use, possession, sale, or distribution of alcohol or controlled substances, the university may notify the student’s parent or legal guardian. This disclosure is permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), even when the information is not included in the student’s official record.