About Us

What We Believe

At First-Year Advising, we understand that every student's journey is unique and filled with aspirations, challenges, and transformative moments. From your first step on campus to the success of finals week, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

We do more than just recommend courses; we build genuine partnerships. Recognizing students' diverse backgrounds and unique stories, we cultivate an environment where every student feels seen and supported. We are committed to delivering holistic guidance to all students, with a purposeful focus on supporting traditionally underrepresented and historically marginalized students. 

"When I first arrived, I was overwhelmed. But with my advisor, I found my way and my place on campus, and feel confident about my major." - Maria, Class of 2026


We believe that academic success is intricately linked to personal growth. We're here not just to help you pick classes but to help you discover who you want to become.

While our role may be centered on your first year, the impact we aim to have is long-lasting. Together, we'll make your first year at Texas State a launchpad for a transformative and successful college experience.

Mission

At First-Year Advising, we empower each student's academic journey from day one. Through high-impact advising, holistic support, and transition guidance, we help build a strong foundation for academic success. We're more than advisors; we're your committed partners in education. We actively prioritize support for all students, particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds. Our goal is simple yet impactful: to set every Bobcat on the path to meaningful and enduring achievement.

Vision

Our vision is to set the standard for a seamless transition from high school to college. We envision a community where each first-year student succeeds academically and thrives personally, laying the foundation for a fulfilling and successful academic career. We aim to transform the first-year experience into a launching pad for lifelong achievement and well-being through authentic partnerships and a commitment to educational excellence.

An Award-Winning Experience For First-Year Students

In 2016, First-Year Advising (previously PACE Academic Advising) was awarded the Outstanding Institutional Advising Program Award from NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising. 

From NACADA: The Outstanding Advising Program Awards annually recognize programs that document innovative and/or exemplary practices resulting in improvement of academic advising services. 

We are committed to building on the work that made us award-winning to deliver our students a high-impact academic advising experience.

Your First-Year Advisors

Discover the dedicated academic advisors who will help you navigate your first year at Texas State.

Stay in Touch

Have questions or need guidance? We're just a visit, email, or phone call away.