Texas State HOUSING GUIDE

Texas State: Getting Housing

Russ Ethridge, REALTOR®
The short answer

Students who finished high school within the 12 months before their admission semester must live on campus, regardless of age or credit hours. Check the exemption process before signing a private lease.

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Who must live on campus at Texas State?

Students who finished high school within the 12 months before their admission semester must live on campus, regardless of age or credit hours. Check the exemption process before signing a private lease.

Texas State housing policy and contract · Checked 2026-09-06

Is a second year on campus required?

No. Current residents are not required to stay for a second year. Returning and transfer spaces are limited; an interest-list request does not guarantee a room.

Texas State housing policy and contract · Texas State Housing frequently asked questions · Checked 2026-09-06

How do I request a housing accommodation?

Submit the accommodation request to Disability Services and also submit a housing contract. Disability Services reviews the request and recommends the room-type accommodation to Housing.

Texas State housing policy and contract · Checked 2026-09-06

Sources & editorial context

University housing information is organized from the linked sources, with its original review date shown. Rates, deadlines and availability can change; use the applicable academic year and check the source before committing. CollegeHousing.ai is independent of Texas State University.

Get help with your next decision

Russ Ethridge, REALTOR® at eXp Realty, LLC, is the local real estate contact. Matt Dean, NEXA Lending, NMLS #227603, is the financing contact.