BOBCAT ENTREPRENEUR BOOT CAMP!

IGNITE YOUR FUTURE...

The Center for Entrepreneurial Action is collaborating with the Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization (MSEC) program to host a professional development boot camp during the fall 2011 semester.

During this boot camp, students will have the opportunity to network with local entrepreneurs and learn entrepreneurial skills. There will also be an opportunity for a $500 cash prize for the BEST business pitch.

It is open to both graduate and undergraduate students in all majors. There is a $50 registration fee and the deadline to sign-up is September 30th, 2011. Please register for the boot camp online at http://cea.mccoy.txstate.edu/bootcamp/bootcamp.html.

For more information, you can contact Dr. Robert Hill or Ms. Meagan Gotcher at 512.245.3938 or via e-mail at bobhill@txstate.edu or mgotcher@txstate.edu.

EVENT TODAY! Business Majors & Careers Workshop - JOIN US!

Don't miss this Career Services Workshop! 

Exploring Business Majors & Careers Workshop

When: Thursday, September 15 @ 5:00pm 

Where: 105 McCoy Hall

What: Come learn about business majors, opportunities in McCoy College and your specific major & career interests / skills.  Career Advisor, Chris Jones, will lead you through a major and career assessment to help you discover what major or career may be the best fit for you.

ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS

If you are a senior and plan on graduating in fall 2011, you must APPLY FOR GRADUATION.

The graduation application deadline has changed to October 7th, 2011.

You can apply for graduation by following these instructions: Go to www.txstate.edu -- Catsweb -- Student Services -- Registration and Schedule Changes -- Log In -- Student -- Student Records --Apply for Graduation.

If you have any questions regarding requirements for graduation, you may schedule an appointment by contacting the advising center at 512.245.1993 or stopping by 115 McCoy Hall to speak with your academic advisor.

Management Students with Teacher Certification

If you are planning on student teaching in the spring, you need to attend a Student Teaching Round-up during SEPTEMBER. For more information, visit http://www.education.txstate.edu/oep/oep-links/student-teaching/st.html.

If you are planning on completing your field based block in the spring, you need to apply for your block placement. Applications will be available online through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction website at http://www.education.txstate.edu/ci from September 19th through September 30th.

If you are not enrolled or have not completed a teacher education section of US 1100 and need to apply to the teacher preparation program, you can attend a Saturday Seminar on October 8th or November 12th. For more information on the admittance requirements to the teacher preparation program, including Saturday Seminar, please visit the following website: http://www.education.txstate.edu/oep/students/undergraduate-seeking-teaching-certification.html.

Come See Us at the McCoy Experience Table!

The McCoy College Advising Center will have a table set up on the first floor of McCoy Hall through August 26th. Please feel free to stop by and pick up any fliers you might be interested in. We will have an academic advisor between class periods to answer any questions.

It's been great to see those of you who have already stopped by!

Congratulations Summer Graduates!

We are very excited for all students graduating this summer. As a friendly reminder, the McCoy College of Business ceremony will be held

August 12th, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Strahan Coliseum

Don't forget to bring your cap and gown and leave all personal belongings with your parents or in your car because there will be no place to store your items. If you have not already purchased your cap and gown, you can do so through the University Bookstore.

Please remember to arrive an hour early to check-in and receive your reader card. If you have family traveling, they will also need to arrive early to secure a seat. You can bring as many people as you would like to the ceremony - no tickets are necessary.

Again, CONGRATULATIONS!! We look forward to seeing you there!

Need to make SCHEDULE CHANGES??

As the fall semester quickly approaches, we just want to remind you that schedule changes are right around the corner as well! Remember, if you wish to add or drop any courses for your fall schedule, late registration is
AUGUST 10-15 and 17-23.

Please check your registration eligibility on Catsweb for your access times and holds.
If you have any holds it will prevent you from making any schedule changes, including adding/dropping courses.

Also, if you have any questions about your fall schedule, please schedule an advising appointment as soon as possible by contacting the advising center at 512.245.1993 or stopping by 115 McCoy Hall.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to seeing you this fall!!