Round Rock Willow Hall FAQs

Growth, a new spacious building will enrich the programs as follows:

• Allows increase in enrollment numbers
• New research facilities with new research opportunities
• Collaborative opportunities with area healthcare facilities

Parking is available within walking distance to Willow Hall. For a map and detailed instructions on parking, please visit Parking Services website.

Although there are no dorms on the Round Rock campus, there are many apartment complexes near campus. Texas State has worked closely with apartment management to develop “student-friendly apartment leases” recognizing the academic school year and student needs. Please review the Round Rock Off-Campus Living website for more information from the Department of Housing and Residential Life.

There are many opportunities for program-specific student organizations to engage in student activities in the Round Rock community. Technology will be available for students in organizations to connect with their San Marcos partners through Zoom, Skype, etc.

Not at this time. For updates and information about the shuttle service, please view the Bobcat Shuttle Transportation Services website.

The Round Rock Campus has a student lounge in the Avery Building, room 202. It is open when students are active on campus and has different resources such as fresh meals, quick vending kiosks, and an ATM. Please visit the Dine On Campus website for more information.

The Student Health Center on the Round Rock Campus is located in the Nursing Building and sees students by appointment only. Please visit the Student Health Center website  for more information. 

The Library on the Round Rock Campus is located in the Avery Building, room 255. For detailed information about access and hours, please visit the Round Rock Campus Library website.

Students who attend and complete their program at the Round Rock Campus will have their diploma read "Texas State University", as both campuses are under one entity.

Students who attend and complete their program at the Round Rock Campus will attend commencement on the San Marcos Campus. For detailed dates and information about commencement, please visit the Commencement website.

Yes

By moving the departments of CDIS, PT, and RC to Round Rock to join the St. David’s School of Nursing established a “health campus” that has a focus on professional programs in a singular manner. This type of educational experience is similar to the Health Science Center experience found at medical schools and health science campuses.

Many current faculty members from CDIS, PT, and RC have made the move to the Round Rock campus.

The Round Rock Campus recreation center is located on the first floor of the Avery Building. For more information and updates, please visit the Round Rock Campus Recreation's website.

Students at the Round Rock Campus pay the same tuition that students on the San Marcos Campus pay. However, some fees are waived for students taking classes only at the Round Rock Campus. For more information, please visit the Tuition and Fees website.

The Texas State webpage is filled with a lot of information on happenings around the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses. You will also continue to receive e-mails sent to all Texas State students.

CDIS

• Undergraduate degree - first 2 years (Freshman / Sophomore) in San Marcos, 2 final years (Junior / Senior) in Round Rock
• Graduate degree - Round Rock

RC

• Undergraduate degree - first 2 years (Freshman / Sophomore) in San Marcos, 2 final years (Junior / Senior) in Round Rock
• Graduate degree - Online

PT   

• DPT degree - all 3 years in Round Rock

Students accepted into the programs of CDIS, PT, and RC will be advised on the Round Rock campus. For more information and assistance with advising, please visit the Health Professions Advising Center's website.

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Students will complete clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare and education settings located between Round Rock and San Antonio. Please contact the department of your major or your advisor for assistance. 

Yes, the San Marcos clinic is still open with reduced hours and staff. Services will be provided by three audiologists; all graduate student clinicians provide care in Round Rock.

The San Marcos clinic continues to see a majority of the clients who are currently enrolled. Clients with similar goals may have group therapy as an option for accommodating more clients in one appointment time.

Graduate students will no longer provide services in San Marcos.

No, it will not.

The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic opened in September of 2018.

Students will complete clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare and education settings located between Round Rock and San Antonio.

The Communication Disorders degree requires three support course electives at the junior or senior level. A variety of courses that meet this requirement are available on the Round Rock campus. Taking these classes earlier than the junior or senior year, may result in not being a full-time student every semester when in Round Rock. 

Yes, you are welcome to participate in student groups such as NSSLHA, SERTOMA, and BIG before entering the Communication Disorders program, but be aware that their meetings and events are held on the Round Rock Campus, where the department is located.