The Bats to Cats declaration form is officially open!
The declaration form will be open and active September 1 through December 15, 2024, and February 1 through August 15, 2025 for students intending to transfer to Texas State University (TXST) in Fall 2025 and beyond. Bats to Cats is available for students intending to transfer to TXST in select majors.
Start Here. Transfer to Texas State. Save on College Costs.
Continue your college journey at Texas State University. No more worrying if credits will transfer or if you have to retake classes. Bats to Cats lets Riverbats start at ACC and seamlessly complete their degree as Texas State Bobcats. With Bats to Cats, you can start to build your Texas State community while still taking classes at ACC. Using the Bats to Cats program pathways, you can ensure all the classes you take at ACC will count toward your Texas State bachelor’s degree. Stay at ACC for an associate degree or transfer earlier, whatever works best for your educational goals!
And, you can potentially save as much as $19,000 in tuition and fees!
Why Bats to Cats?
Texas State is the top transfer school for most Riverbats with locations in San Marcos and Round Rock. If your goal is to get a bachelor’s degree, Bats to Cats can help you get there – seamlessly and at a lower cost than a typical four-year program.
Riverbats get personalized transfer and academic guidance from ACC and TXST when admitted to the program, so you’ll know your plan at every step of the way and can get to know TXST. Program advising also helps you avoid wasting time or money taking classes that won’t count toward your bachelor’s degree.
Other Benefits Include
ACC takes care of the paperwork for you.
Eligible for a $1,000 award to Texas State San Marcos and $2,000 award to Texas State Round Rock*.
Eligible for Texas State transfer merit scholarships based on your grade point average at the time of transfer.
FREE tickets to select Texas State athletic events.
Which Programs Qualify for Bats to Cats?
Below are the programs that currently qualify for Bats to Cats transfer. Check back often as more will be added! If you don’t see your major yet, please contact us at [email protected].
Please note that you must have successfully submitted a declaration form to be in the Bats to Cats program. To ensure the maximum number of ACC credits transfer to your chosen TXST pathway, please review these program maps with your advisor when selecting courses.
- AS Business Administration to BBA Accounting
- AS Business Administration to BBA Economics
- AS Business Administration to BBA Finance
- AS Business Administration to BBA Computer Information Systems*
- AS Business Administration to BBA Management*
- AS Business Administration to BBA Marketing
- AS Biology to BS Biology
- AS Computer Science to BS Computer Science*
- AAT EC-6 Grade Levels to BS Education (cert core subjects with/ESL, EC-6)*
- AS Electrical Engineering to BS Electrical Engineering
- AA in English to BA in English
- AA Psychology to BS in Psychology*
- AA General Studies to BS in Exercise & Sport Science
- AA General Studies to BS in Public Relations*
- AA General Studies to BSW in Social Work*
- AA in Journalism to BA in Mass Communications*
- AS General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences to BS in Health Sciences
*All programs are offered at TXST San Marcos campus. Programs with an asterisk are also offered at TXST Round Rock campus.
Note: Students who enroll in TXST online degree programs are NOT eligible for assured merit awards beginning fall 2024.
Bats to Cats is available for students intending to transfer to TXST in the select majors listed above. Students pursuing other majors can transfer to TXST by meeting TXST admissions criteria. For information on ACC’s transfer resources and support, visit the ACC Transfer Services website.
Applications for Bats to Cats Now Open
Eligible students may apply for the Bats to Cats program beginning in fall 2024 with the intention of transferring to Texas State starting in fall 2025.
Need assistance filling out the declaration form? Please refer to our video walkthrough of the form here!
Information Sessions for Bats to Cats Applicants
Ready to start your transfer journey? Eligible students who want to transfer to Texas State in fall 2025 can apply now for the Bats to Cats program.
Join an upcoming information session to meet with university admissions representatives and learn about transfer admissions requirements, deadlines, awards, and more.
How Does Bats to Cats Work?
Bats to Cats can make your transfer simple and straightforward. Once you’re in, much of the process is automated. That means you get to focus on academics and building your ACC and TXST communities.
1. Enroll at ACC
Choose your degree program and start your classes. You need at least a 2.25 GPA to be eligible, so take advantage of all the student academic and other support services available!
Am I eligible for Bats to Cats?
- I am a high school graduate or I have earned a high school equivalency (GED).
- Enrolled at ACC in a major that is a qualified program for Bats to Cats transfer.
- Not a former Texas State student
Note: You must have at least 15 transferable credits before you can transfer to Texas State. ACC encourages all students to complete their associate degree before transferring, to maximize savings.
2. Complete the Declaration Form
Bats to Cats applications begin in the fall 2024 semester. You can apply now! You must complete the declaration form declaring your intent to participate in Bats to Cats. The declaration form will be open/active September 1 through December 15 and February 1 through August 15 for students intending to transfer to Texas State in fall 2025 and beyond.
Need assistance filling out the declaration form? Please refer to our video walkthrough of the form here!
Note: Students must select a target transfer term within three years of submitting the declaration form.
3. Next Steps
Once you’ve received your e-mail confirmation, your ACC advisor will be your guide on the Bats to Cats journey. Both ACC and Texas State will provide opportunities to meet with advisors and make sure that you’re on the right path for success.
ACC will routinely share program students’ academic records to Texas State each semester.
To update your personal information or request a change to your major or TXST start term, log in to the TXST Admissions Status Portal and complete the appropriate request form. If you have not yet created a password for the portal or have forgotten your password, click the “Forgot Password” link and follow the reset password instructions.
The semester before your transfer, Texas State will review your eligibility. Once confirmed, congratulations! you’re officially a Bobcat!
Connect with Us
For more information about the Bats to Cats program, connect with the transfer specialists at ACC and Texas State University.
Visit ACC Transfer to learn more about transfer planning and resources.
ACC Bats to Cats Team
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Texas State University Transfer
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