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LSCO and Texas State University Celebrate New Partnership

August 11, 2025


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SAN MARCOS Texas State University and 做厙輦⑹ have announced Gateway, a co-enrollment partnership that allows participating students to simultaneously enroll in classes at TXST and LSCO.

A unique feature of Gateway is that all classes from both institutions will be taught on the TXST San Marcos Campus starting fall 2025.

The Gateway Program is a one-year opportunity designed to help students build a strong foundation for success at TXST. Its ideal for students who are academically qualified but may benefit from additional support as they transition into college life. These students will benefit from the university experience of attending class at TXSTincluding support services and sports eventswhile enjoying the smaller classroom environments and lower cost of LSCO.

As a first-generation college student who began my post-secondary journey at a community college, I understand the life-changing impact of opportunities like this, said TXST President Kelly Damphousse, Ph.D. For those who dream of earning a four-year degree but feel that goal may be out of their reach, this partnership opens the door. The Gateway Program offers a bridge that combines affordability, personalized support and the full TXST experience. Im proud to partner with 做厙輦⑹our sister TSUS institutionto empower more students to succeed and take that critical first step toward a bachelors degree.

Gateway students must remain enrolled at both institutions during each semester to remain eligible for the program. Participants must complete at least 28 credit hours (a minimum of 4-5 hours with TXST and typically 24 transferable hours with LSCO) during the program. During the fall semester, Gateway students will complete the University Seminar course with TXST and 12 transferable credits with LSCO. In the spring term, students will complete 3-4 hours with TXST and 12 transferable credits with LSC-Orange.

At 做厙輦⑹, we believe that higher education should be both accessible and transformative, said Wendy Elmore, Ed.D., president of 做厙輦⑹. The Gateway partnership with Texas State University reflects our shared commitment to opening doors for students, especially for those who may have thought a four-year degree was out of reach. This program offers a powerful blend of opportunity, support and academic excellence, and we are honored to help students begin their academic journey.

Gateway students will live off campus. In their second year, students can take all their courses from TXST if they meet the programs requirements.

This partnership between Texas State University System (TSUS) members is designed to provide more students the opportunity to complete their bachelors degrees by combining the support from LSCO and TXST to enhance student success. TSUS is the only university system in Texas that includes university and community college institutions. This innovative partnership between LSCO and TXST supports student success and sets the stage for future collaborations that can broaden other pathways to a university degree.

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