Top 5 Tech Services for New Students

Going to college for the first time can be overwhelming. You’re in a new place, meeting new people – trying to keep up with all the information being thrown your way can be challenging. Well fear not! We’re here to make things easier with our list of the top 5 tech services for new students at Texas State.

TRACS

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TRACS is our learning management system on campus! This is where you will find online resources for all of your classes including communication from professors and a grade book. Be sure to download the TRACS app to keep up with your classes on the go!

TXST MobiletxstmobileTXST Mobile is your ticket to success! With features like course information, an events calendar, live shuttle routes, and an interactive map, you’ll never miss a beat. Download it today in the App and Play stores!

Office 365

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Office 365 is free to all students using your NetID! You’ll be unstoppable with more than 20 apps available to download, online, and in the cloud, including Planer, OneDrive, and SharePoint! Visit our website at http://www.txstate.edu/office365/ for tips and trick on how best use Office 365.

Outlook (aka BobcatMail)

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Outlook is where you will find your Texas State email account. Here you will receive communication from professors and fellow classmates, as well as updates on what is happening at the University!

CatsWeb

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CatsWeb is your portal to all things business! Things like financial aid and registration can be found here. There is also a great tool called Bobcat Schedule Builder that lets you plan out your schedule for the upcoming semester before it is time to register! You’ve likely already logged in to check your admission status! Check it out at http://www.catsweb.txstate.edu/.

Welcome to Texas State, Bobcats! We’re confident that these tools will set you off to a great start, so get started today.

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