Texas OnCourse

In this new module, you can learn how Direct Admissions expands college access by connecting eligible students with admissions opportunities based on academic information shared through My Texas Future. 🙌 In addition, you'll find the following resources:

-A one-page handout that outlines the Direct Admissions process for your students
-A senior year timeline to help seniors view their personalized admissions list, respond to offers, and take the next steps toward applying to college
-The Direct Admissions Toolkit to streamline your existing workflows, support more consistent communication, and provide clearer next steps for students.

Check out the new module in the Academy now! https://texasoncourse.instructure.com/

This Thursday! We are excited to partner with the Texas College Access Network (TxCAN) to provide a detailed overview of the ApplyTexas application system!⭐ Explore both the Applicant Portal and the Counselor Suite, gaining a deeper understanding of the tools and features available to support students and advising staff throughout the college application process.

Registration Link: https://highered-texas.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_BsdJ0EwvRRuGy7qk1Hll8w

During this session, you’ll learn how to maximize the impact of Free College Application Week (October 12 to 18)!

Discover best practices for promoting participation, hear student success stories, address frequently asked questions.

Register at the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/TXOnCoursePLS

Free College Application Week is fast-approaching!👏 For one week only, students can apply to any Texas public college or university without paying any application fees. Educators, make sure your students are taking advantage of this great opportunity!🙌

Find more information at the link below:

https://www.highered.texas.gov/free-college-application-week/

Join us for tomorrow's session - part of our ongoing ApplyTexas Webinar Series!🌟 Explore enhancements to the ApplyTexas Counselor Suite’s Student Details feature that make monitoring application progress, tracking graduation requirements, and understanding student activity even easier.

Register now at the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/TXOCATWS

Watch the recording of yesterday's Professional Learning Session now!😀 We explored how students complete and track applications through the Applicant Portal and how counselors can use new Counselor Suite tools to enhance student record management, monitor financial aid filing statuses, track admission application progress, and support students along the way. Find the recording at the link below:

https://youtu.be/aqQ0NgfFxO8?si=3Et1R8qngh3xgywI

Free College Application Week is coming up!👏 It will take place from October 12 to 18, 2026. To help you prepare, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is excited to introduce the new Free College Application Week Toolkit. Inside the toolkit, you'll find:

-A timeline to help you prepare and complete action steps on your campus for Free College Application Week.

-Guidance for helping students prepare their college lists with the ApplyTexas Student Planning worksheet.

-Ready-to-use communication materials, including social media graphics, one-pagers, and a sample press release.

-Strategies for engaging students, families, teachers, and campus staff

Find the toolkit at the link below!

https://tinyurl.com/FCAWTK

Texas students need strong advising to navigate what comes after graduation — and the Texas OnCourse Academy Learning Community exists to support the educators guiding them! 🙌 It aims to bring educators, counselors, advisors, and higher ed staff from across Texas into one space to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and grow together. Expect monthly spotlight sessions, peer mentoring, themed learning tied to an annual calendar, and a chance to help shape the tools and resources driving advising statewide. Learn more and sign up by filling out the quick interest form at the link below:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c8e93a93a0f74a00a7b97392b1ccaf3b

Our Professional Learning Series is back tomorrow with an hour-long webinar full of updates on the new graduation requirement and recent platform enhancements, My Texas Future and Direct Admissions, accessible admission pathways, and more.👏 Don't miss out - Register at the link below now:

https://highered-texas.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_wa7PPHHTRfGiyfyCK3fE4g #/registration

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. (CDT) for the Texas OnCourse Academy Learning Community’s Conversation with Colleagues! During this end-of-year Spotlight Session, educators will connect to celebrate wins, share impactful resources, and reflect on lessons learned throughout the year. Participation is available to Academy Learning Community members, and a Zoom invitation will be sent directly to those enrolled in the community: https://tinyurl.com/AcademyTXOC