Texas State Intensive English TSIE BRIDGE PROGRAM Bridge

Texas State Intensive English (TSIE) BRIDGE PROGRAM

“Bridge” is the term used for conditional admission at Texas State University.

Students in the Bridge Program are concurrently enrolled in Texas State Intensive English (TSIE) classes AND the academic classes of their major. The TSIE Bridge Program Texas State University-San Marcos classes Texas State Intensive English (TSIE) classes

Bridge status is determined by TOEFL scores: i. BT: 59 PBT: 500 -547 Reading Writing Listening Speaking 14 14 IELTS: 5. 5 -6. 5

Bridge Program Advantages v Partial admission to Texas State University-San Marcos v Improve your English skills v Practice with native English-speaking Americans v Prepare for university life

Advantages of TSIE v Personalized attention v Clear lines of communication with Graduate and Undergraduate Office v Close affiliation with the International Office v Assistance with academic issues v Detailed assistance with personal TOEFL preparation v Access to American v Conversation Partners / v Conversation Circle meetings

Required Documents v Application to Undergraduate or Graduate College (including all support documents) CLICK HERE v Signed Bridge Contract Agreement Form (provided by Texas State University upon your acceptance) v Application to TSIE CLICK HERE

Questions? TSIE is pleased to help you! Email: tsie@txstate. edu Phone: (512)-245 -7810 Fax: (512)-245 -3752 Mailing Address: TSIE, THOR 300 344 West Woods St San Marcos, TX 78666 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 00 A. M. – 5: 00 P. M. CST Website: http: //www. txstate. edu/ie