Tech Tips for Bobcats
Welcome to Texas State! Bobcats have access to dozens of products and services, most of which are free! Search the catalog to see all the tech you get for attending Texas State
Computers and Tech Spots
- Computers and Tech Spots
In San Marcos, 4 TechSpots are located across campus, making it convenient to find an open computer.
Locations: Family Computer Sciences building (FCS 140), Jowers Hall (Jowers 201), McCoy Hall (McCoy 338), and the Academic Services Building South (ASBS 201).
Getting Started with Canvas
Canvas is the school's online course platform. You'll use it daily to communicate with your instructors, receive class announcements, submit assignments and exams, and pretty much everything. Hence, you need to master using it. Become a Canvas-Jedi using the Passport to Canvas tutorial.
Tech Help: ITAC
The IT Assistance Center, ITAC, is your one-stop shop for technology needs and questions. Get help via chat or phone or visit ITAC's Help Desk on Alkek Library's first floor.
Book a Space at Alkek Library
Equipment Available for Check-Out at Alkek Library
Equipment available for checkout and their checkout locations are listed in the catalog. Most equipment can be checked out for 7 days. Calculators, chargers, and cables check out for 2-4 hours.
Return equipment to the desk you checked it out from. Items returned late may accrue fines.
Mobile Apps at Texas State
- Download the official Texas State University app and get access to improved campus maps, new computer lab availability, an updated academic calendar, shuttles, course scheduling, and so much more. Don't forget to check out other affiliated apps available.
- Duo (formerly NetID 2-Step) is a secure multi-factor authentication method. Two steps are required for successful access. It is a safer way to log into most Texas State online services and increases security for your account and confidential information.
- The Bobcat Shuttle transports students, faculty, staff, and the general public from the remote parking areas and concentrated student population areas in the city of San Marcos to the central campus, as well as provides a means of cross-campus travel and travel to various locations in the town of San Marcos. Keep up with the Bobcat Shuttle via Twitter and DoubleMap for updates and alerts.
DoubleMap Bus Tracker
ODS | Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology: Students approved of alternative format accommodations may submit their requests through the AIM database. Please review the Alternative Format Policy and Procedure webpage for additional information about how to receive alternative formats.
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On-Campus Printing
Affiliated Apps
LinkedIn Learning: Software, Creative, and Business Skills Development
LinkedIn Learning offers video-based courses by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. Achieve your personal and professional goals with access to thousands of courses.
Campus Safety and Emergency Alerts
For real-time alerts and information during emergencies, please visit the University Police Department (UPD) Safety & Emergency communications site.
How and Why to Use Open Educational Resources (OER)
Open educational resources (OERs) are freely accessible, openly licensed text, media, and other digital assets useful for teaching, learning, assessing, and research purposes.
At Texas State, courses that have Open Educational Resources will have one of the following attributes on the course listing in the schedule of classes:
- Open Educational Resources (OERS) – No textbook or learning material costs
- Affordable Learning Materials Cost Courses (ALMS) – required course materials are available for $50 or less, including printing costs.
- Inclusive Access/Digital Direct Access Courses (DDAC) – includes the cost of your digital learning materials as an additional course charge on your tuition statement.