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:
iBT:
59
PBT:
500-547
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
14
14
14
14
IELTS:
5.5-6.5
Bridge Program Advantages
Partial admission to Texas State
University-San Marcos
Improve your English skills
Practice with native
English-speaking Americans
Prepare for university life
Advantages of TSIE
 Personalized attention
 Clear lines of communication with Graduate and
Undergraduate Office
 Close affiliation with the International Office
 Assistance with academic issues
 Detailed assistance with personal TOEFL
preparation
 Access to American
 Conversation Partners /
 Conversation Circle meetings
Required Documents
Application to Undergraduate or Graduate
College (including all support documents)
CLICK HERE
Signed Bridge Contract Agreement Form
(provided by Texas State University upon your acceptance)
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