Important Dates

Note: Each semester consists of two 8-week terms (Term-1 and Term-2) with the exception of summer.

TermPart of TermLengthOrientation Date(s)Session Dates
Spring 2026Spring A8 weeksJanuary 15, 2026 - January 16, 2026January 20, 2026 - March 9, 2026
Spring 2025Spring B8 weeksMarch 5, 2026 - March 6, 2026March 10, 2026 - May 8, 2026
Summer 2026Full-Term8 weeksMay 22, 2026May 26, 2026 - July 15, 2026
Fall 2026Fall A8 weeksAugust 21, 2026August 24, 2026 - October 14, 2026
Fall 2026Fall B8 weeksOctober 14, 2026October 19, 2026 - December 9, 2026

Note: Application deadlines vary term-by-term. Please check with the Office of Admissions if you are unsure of your deadline to apply or check on our Application Steps page. For new international applicants, keep in mind visa processing time when applying. New international applicants outside of the U.S. who will need an I-20 to obtain a F1 student visa to enroll, should submit all application materials in advance to the Office of Admissions posted deadlines. 

Course Times

Courses are offered Monday - Friday are from 9 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (morning class) and 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (afternoon class). Both classes are mandatory to attend.

Tuition and Living Expenses

2025-2026 Detailed Estimated TSIE Costs in USD

Tuition and Fees for TSIE
1 Term 2 Terms (1 semester)
Tuition Fee $2,100 $4,200
Institutional Services Fee $292.32 $584.64
Bus Fee* $95 $95
Medical Service Fee* $53 $53
Recreational Sports Fee* $94 $94
Student Center Fee* $100 $100
Student Service Fee $60 $90
Athletic Fee $138.60 $277.20
Total Fee $832.92 $1,293.84
Total Tuition & Fees $2,932.92 $5,493.84

*Bus Fee, Medical Services Fee, Recreational Sports Fee, and Student Center Fee will be charged per term.

International Students--Please see the ISSS website for detailed information regarding the living expenses and amount you should provide on your bank statement to receive an I-20. You must provide proof of funding for 1 year per USCIS regulations.

Registration Policy

  • Students will be registered for two levels at the beginning of the semester.

Refund Policy

The application fee is nonrefundable.

If a student is dismissed from the program, no tuition will be refunded. 

If you withdraw from the program, you may be eligible for a refund depending on the withdraw date. Please check this website for all refund policies: https://onestop.txst.edu/cost-payments/refund.html 

Other Questions?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.