Texas State University is a large public research university in San Marcos, between Austin and San Antonio. The housing office lists about two dozen residence halls open to first-year students. Move-in is by appointment booked through the Texas State Housing Portal, with all residents reporting first to UFCU Stadium.
Enrollment
44,662
Total Students
Freshman Class
9,369
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 14-16, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
91%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in runs Friday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 16, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents schedule an appointment in the Texas State Housing Portal. The guide does not separate first-year move-in dates from other residents.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before your appointment time; early arrivals are sent to a holding lot.
- Check-in location
- All residents report first to UFCU Stadium, then go to their residence hall front desk and use a Bobcat Card to collect keys.
- Parking
- Up to two vehicles per student at UFCU Stadium, with 15 minutes in the unloading zone. Then move vehicles to campus parking; move-in shuttles run from the P9 and Mill Street lots.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (23)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Alamito Hall
Bexar Hall
Blanco Hall
Brogdon Hall
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Butler Hall
Chautauqua Hall
Cibolo Hall
College Inn
Elena Zamora O'Shea Hall
Falls Hall
First Five Freedom Hall
Gaillardia Hall
Jackson Hall
Lantana Hall
Laurel Hall
Mesquite Hall
Retama Hall
Richard A. Castro Hall
San Jacinto Hall
San Marcos Hall
Sayers Hall
Sterry Hall
Tower Hall
Apartments (3)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Balcones Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Bobcat Village Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Cypress Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.