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Students needing to notify their instructors of absences related to H1N1 influenza should read below and complete the Influenza Absence Nofication Form located at https://sa.txstate.edu/dosH1N1. Students will need their Texas State username and password to access the form.
H1N1 Influenza Update:
Texas State University-San Marcos, like many college campuses across the country, continues to see a significant amount of flu-like illness. Last week the Student Health Center diagnosed 111 flu-like cases compared to 127 cases the previous week. The Student Health Center has had to implement telephone triage in order to ensure that those who are most ill can see a medical provider. Many students with mild flu-like illness are receiving self-care instructions over the telephone with instructions to isolate at home.
Students concerned that absence due to the flu might adversely affect their academic standing may be ignoring public health recommendations for isolation and contributing to the spread of flu. Academic Affairs has distributed a message to the campus community articulating the expectation that professors adjust their absence and grading policies to accommodate a medical absence. Students falsifying information about a medical absence are violating the Student Code of Conduct and may be subject to disciplinary sanctions. Students with a flu-like illness should contact the Student Health Center [(512) 245-2167] for self-care advice or an appointment. Students needing assistance in notifying professors about a medical absence should visit https://sa.txstate.edu/dosH1N1 to complete the Texas State University Influenza Absence Notification form.
Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office (DOS) provides Texas State University-San Marcos students with social, cultural, intellectual, leadership, legal, and recreational programs and services that complement the academic mission of Texas State University-San Marcos. For Texas State students and their elected leaders, the DOS is their advocate and active interface with the faculty and staff at the university.
The DOS advises, mediates, and conducts judicial reviews. In addition, the office educates and supports student leaders, student organizations, and individual students. Our department includes Student Justice, Associated Student Government, Attorney for Students, and Student Foundation.
The Dean of Students Office:
- acts as a clearinghouse to refer students to appropriate campus offices; schedules and reserves Campus Expression Areas;
- conducts judicial reviews and recommends action for student problems - individual, groups, or organizations;
- approves the sale or service of alcoholic beverages on campus;
- notifies faculty of extended absences for family emergencies, illnesses, or deaths in a student's immediate family;
- assists with notification of class absences for religious holy days; and
- publishes the The Texas State Student Handbook
- provides notary services for currently-enrolled students
Contact Information
Location:
LBJ Student Center, Suite 5-9.1
Mailing address:
601 University Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Telephone: (512) 245-2124
Fax: (512) 245-1847
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
If you have additional questions or comments, please e-mail us at dos@txstate.edu.