Academic Requirements for Students Not in Good Academic Standing
Texas State University believes all Bobcats can succeed personally, academically, and professionally. If your TXST GPA falls to 1.99 or lower, your academic standing will be updated to indicate that you are off course for reaching your graduation goal. This new standing increases your priority for support and makes participation in certain academic services mandatory.
Students not in good academic standing must:
- Meet with your college Academic Advisor before registering for the next semester.
- Participate in the Bobcats Bounce Back (B3) Program.
The Bobcats Bounce Back (B3) Program
The B3 Program is straightforward: use at least one approved academic resource once every four weeks during the semester.
These resources include nearly all academic support services on campus and reflect what successful students have done to bounce back to good standing, make the Dean’s List, or maintain Honors GPAs. Chances are, you’re already planning to use some of them as part of your success strategy.
Check below for the Fall 2025 B3 periods and the full list of approved resources to get started! You also have access to more detailed program information in the B3 NavigateTXST Journey.
Fall 25 B3 Periods & Approved Engagements
August 25 - September 21
Bounce Back Canvas, Success Coaching, Success Cats, Tutoring, Meet with B3, Chat with B3, B3 Field Note
September 22 - October 19
Academic Advising, Success Coaching, Success Cats, Tutoring, Meet with B3, Chat with B3, B3 Field Note
October 20 - November 16
Academic Advising, Success Coaching, Success Cats, Tutoring, Meet with B3, Chat with B3, B3 Field Note
November 17 - December 12
Academic Advising, Success Coaching, Success Cats, Tutoring, Meet with B3, Chat with B3, B3 Field Note
| Engagement | How it Works | Learn How to Connect With It |
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| Bounce Back Canvas | For Period 1, successfully completing all module quizzes satisfies your B3 Engagement | You are enrolled in this course in Canvas. If you can't locate it, email bounceback@txstate.edu. |
| Academic Advising | Meeting with your academic advisor, or collaborating with them in other ways, satisfies B3 engagement requirements in Periods 2-4. | https://advising.txst.edu/find-your-advisor.html |
| Success Coaching | Working with a Success Coach via scheduled meeting satisfies B3 engagement requirements. | https://www.txst.edu/slac/coaching.html |
| Success Cats | Participating in Success Cats Accountability Groups are a great way to meet B3 Engagement Requirements! | https://www.txst.edu/slac/coaching/accountability.html |
| Tutoring | Attending tutoring at SLAC, CLC, MathCats and the University Writing Center are all great ways to meet B3 Program Requirements while ensuring success in your classes. | https://academicengagement.txst.edu/learning-resources.html |
| Meet with B3 | Meeting with a B3 team member is a relaxed way to meet B3 Program requirements. | https://academicengagement.txst.edu/bounceback/about.html |
| Chat with B3 | Talking with a B3 team member for a quick 5–15 minute check-in counts toward B3 Program Requirements. We aim to call every B3 student at least once per semester, and more often if you have a Bounce Back Hold. | We’ll call you! Make sure your phone number is up to date in the student system and check your voice mail. |
| B3 Field Note | The B3 Field Note is a guided reflection that lets you meet B3 Program Requirements by reflecting on your progress and setting goals for the next four weeks. | Invitations are sent via email on the fourth week of every period. |
B3 Program FAQ
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What if I can't or don't need to use any of the approved B3 Program Resources?
While rare, it can happen that during a period you either can’t access a service or simply don’t need to engage with one. We've got you covered. In any period where you can't or don't need to use an approved B3 Program resource, you can complete a B3 Field Note instead.
B3 Field Notes give you a chance to reflect on your semester, the resources you’ve been using, and your goals for the next four weeks. They take less than 15 minutes to complete and fulfill the B3 Program engagement requirement for the period.
All students in the B3 Program are invited to complete a B3 Field Note during the fourth week of each period.
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What if I don't complete any required engagement during a period, including the B3 Field Note?
If you don’t complete at least one approved engagement during a period—through either a resource or a B3 Field Note—we will place a Bounce Back (BB) hold on your account.
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What does a BB hold do?
A BB hold doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. It signals to Bobcats Bounce Back—along with partners in Academic Advising, Success Coaching, Housing, and others—that you may need additional support to stay on track with your academic goals this semester. You may start hearing from a few different people checking in to make sure you're okay and to see if there’s any support we can offer to help you reach your goals.
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How do I get a BB hold lifted?
For most students, BB holds are lifted the same way they’re prevented: by completing one of the approved activities for the current period.
If your BB hold remains active for more than 2–4 weeks, you may receive phone calls from a B3 team member or one of our partners. You can also get the hold lifted by having a brief check-in conversation with them.
The most important thing to remember is that a BB hold is not punitive and does not restrict you from doing anything. It’s simply a signal that we want to check in and make sure you have everything you need to stay on track and reach your goals.