Many Texas State students know little about the sister campus in Mexico, which offers study abroad opportunities, and an alternative for students facing immigration-related barriers.
Located in Querétaro, Mexico, Texas State Mexico opened its doors in 2025. The campus is part of a collaborative hub, named Elisia, where on a single campus, three universities offer courses taught exclusively in English.
Elisia began her collaboration with Arkansas State University in 2017, later incorporating Texas State, and now has medicine-focused courses through her partnership with the New York Institute of Technology.
This campus can potentially serve as a continuity pathway for many students who, otherwise, would be forced to step away from their education. Additionally, when looking at offered amenities, such as on-site housing or security, it can aid in the decision to transfer into Texas State Mexico as a feasible backup plan.
According to Querétaro Dean of Student Life Sharon Nuñez, Texas State Mexico can offer a sense of peace for students who may be in the whirlwinds of immigration processes.
“TXST Mexico can represent a valuable alternative for students who may encounter visa or immigration challenges while studying in the U.S. Our campus allows students to continue pursuing a Texas State degree within the same academic model,” Nuñez said.
Texas State Mexico can potentially play a key role in assisting international students. According to a press release from Texas State Newsroom, in 2025, the San Marcos campus set an international enrollment record by admitting 2,083 foreign students. These international students have already faced visa threats over the last year.
Texas State Mexico offers degree paths in seven academic areas, ranging from social sciences to STEM disciplines. This, because of idling fear due to the recent crackdown on immigration, creates a solid alternative for students who may have their current immigration statuses threatened.
Additionally, when completing a study path in Querétaro, students obtain a degree valid in both the U.S. and Mexico. This academic opportunity is not only unique to Texas State Mexico, but it also creates security in knowing that one has a valid, useful degree in both countries post-graduation, which could aid in qualifying for U.S. visas.
Texas State Mexico is still growing, meaning certain degree paths and programs are not offered yet. However, as the first cohort develops academically, so does the school; As they co-evolve, their long-term vision anticipates more expanding possibilities.
Credits can also be easily transferred between Texas State San Marcos and Mexico, Additionally, if the field of study for a student is not offered, there are certain alternatives and resources that may facilitate this relocation.
“Each case would require an individual academic evaluation to ensure a smooth transition and proper credit continuity.” Nuñez said.
Texas State Mexico embraces academic diversity, and can potentially mitigate some of the disruption caused with immigration related factors. Thus, whether that be for study abroad or as academic continuity, Texas State Mexico is creating bridges in education on a global scale.
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