River Jump

A uniquely Texas State tradition, river jumping is at the heart of a day full of celebration and joy. As families and friends watch, Bobcats jump into the San Marcos River with their cap and gowns on as a way to celebrate commencement.

Graduate walking the stage and jumping in the river

8,917 Graduates

in the 2020-2021 academic year

Grad back flipping into the river with a GoPro

72° The San Marcos River is 72 degrees all year long.

@txstleadership #TXSTGrad SZN is here! With the best graduation tradition on the most beautiful campus in all of Texas. #TXST ♬ Feel So Close (Radio Edit) - Calvin Harris

@mahdee.sun I saw @Hannah Quach river jump on my fyp so I had to share mine too🐾 #txst #bobcats #graduation #txstalumni #collegegrad #sanmarcos #riverjump #tradition ♬ Come Back Be Here x Teach Me How To Dougie mashup - DJ Rog

@evelinn_18 How has it almost been a year 🥺 #txst #graduation #texasstate #txstalumni #txstateuniversity ♬ original sound - Victoria Ignacik