ADMITTED FRESHMEN
NEXT STEPS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
Required Next Steps Checklist
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Recommended Next Steps Checklist
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Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination
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Visiting Campus
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TSI Assessment
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On-Campus Housing
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On-Campus Dining
10 Scholarships 11 Financial Aid 11 Business Services 12 Texan Orientation 13 Duck Camp 13 Transition Week 14 Academic Support Resources 14 Disability Resources 14 Financial Wellness 15 Tarleton Campus Bookstore
WELCOME TO THE TARLETON FAMILY There’s no place like Tarleton State University. We learn together, work together, serve together. Our diverse experiences and thinking bring us together. Today and tomorrow. We’re a family — the Tarleton family — and we’re glad you’re part of Texan Nation. It won’t take long for you to participate in our traditions and connect with faculty and staff eager to help you succeed. You’ll make lifelong friends and quickly discover why we bleed purple. I look forward to seeing you around campus and wish you the very best in your educational pursuits.
Dr. James Hurley
REQUIRED NEXT STEPS ACTIVATE YOUR TARLETON NETWORK ACCESS AND STUDENT EMAIL (in this order) 1. CLAIM YOUR NETWORK ACCESS 254-968-9885 | tsunet.tarleton.edu/userclaim 2. CLAIM YOUR TARLETON STUDENT EMAIL
254-968-9885 | choose.tarleton.edu/student_email
SUBMIT TSI ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION TSI Assessment will assist with advising for class placement and setting you up for a successful college journey. Must be submitted before the first class day. 254-968-9125 | admissions@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/tsi-assessment
REGISTER FOR TEXAN ORIENTATION Multiple dates available March - July. Class registration takes place at Texan Orientation. 254-968-9256 | transition@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-orientation
APPLY FOR HOUSING PRIORITY DATE: JANUARY 15
254-968-9083 | housing@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-housing
SUBMIT FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT 254-968-9125 | admissions@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/submit-transcripts
SUBMIT BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION RECORD Due 10 days before the first class day. 254-968-9125 | admissions@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/submit-bacmen
ORDER PARKING PERMIT (if applicable) Select a residential or commuter parking permit. Permit included in tuition and fees. 254-968-9001 | parking@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-parking
PAY TUITION Statements released approximately one month before the first class day. Due 7 days before first class day. 254-968-9107 | businessofc@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/pay-tuition
TRANSITION WEEK Includes moving into your residential hall, overview of first year experience, and first day of class. 254-968-9256 | transition@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/transition-week
RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS COMPLETE & SUBMIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PRIORITY DATE: FEBRUARY 15
One application to be considered for over $9 million in Tarleton scholarships. 254-968-9922 | scholarships@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-scholarships
COMPLETE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION (FAFSA or TASFA) PRIORITY DATE: JANUARY 15
254-968-9070 | finaid@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/complete-financial-aid
SUBMIT FINAL COLLEGE/DUAL CREDIT TRANSCRIPT (if applicable) Students must request for their dual credit transcript(s) to be sent to us. Please complete a request at all colleges and/or universities you attended. Dual credit is only awarded from the official college transcript. 254-968-9125 | admissions@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/submit-transcripts
SUBMIT OFFICIAL AP/CLEP/IBD SCORES (if applicable) 254-968-9125 | admissions@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/next-step-scores
ATTEND DUCK CAMP PRIORITY DATE: JANUARY 15
3-day, 2-night experience to connect with other incoming students and learn Tarleton traditions. 254-968-9789 | duckcamp@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/freshman-duck-camp
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION *requirement by the State of Texas Bacterial Meningitis is a serious, potentially deadly disease that is typically caused by bacterial infection and can spread quickly in large crowds of people, which is why the State of Texas requires all students under the age of 22 to be vaccinated against Bacterial Meningitis to attend any higher education institution in Texas. Before you start your first semester, you need to submit your Bacterial Meningitis record. Vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before the start of the semester and cannot be more than 5 years old.
SUBMIT YOUR VACCINATION OR REQUEST AN EXEMPTION
choose.tarleton.edu/submit-bacmen
There is no cost to submit your vaccination record and you can even submit using your phone! 1. Log in to myGateway 2. Upload an image of your vaccination record to Med+Proctor!
VISIT CAMPUS
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI) *requirement by the State of Texas
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state requirement that every student entering a public college or university must complete an assessment to enhance their likelihood of college success. You can meet this requirement in several ways, including: 1. Complete the TSI Assessment 2. Meet College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT or SAT 3. Complete College Level Dual Credit Courses 4. Complete the self-paced TSI course through Texas College Bridge Your results are not going to prevent you from attending Tarleton. They will be used by your academic advisor when it is time to register for classes to ensure you are enrolled in classes that will set you up for success. Assessment documentation must be received before the first day of the semester or you will be dropped from your courses.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ASSESSED, please complete the TSI Release Form at choose.tarleton.edu/tsi-assessment. The form is required in order for Tarleton to download your official results. FOR MORE INFORMATION 254-968-9125 | admissions@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/tsi-assessment
If you haven’t visited campus yet, there are plenty of ways to explore. Experience firsthand the spirit of Tarleton and what makes it so special. GENERAL CAMPUS TOUR offered every weekday
CAMPUS PREVIEW DAY
offered multiple times per year
SENIOR HALL CRAWL HOUSING PREVIEW offered once per semester
FOR MORE INFORMATION
254-968-9845 | welcomecenter@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/visit-campus
SECURE YOUR CAMPUS HOUSING First Year Residence Options
For most incoming freshmen, living on campus is required the first year. If you live within 45 miles of the Stephenville campus, you may request an exemption. Housing assignments begin in mid-October for students that have completed the housing application and paid the housing deposit. FIRST YEAR RESIDENCE OPTIONS choose.tarleton.edu/first-year-housing-options
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SUBMIT $100 NON-REFUNDABLE HOUSING DEPOSIT This deposit will be credited toward your total housing cost on your tuition statement but must be paid prior during the application process. Your payment may require 3-5 days to process depending on the payment method.
PAY ONLINE with credit/debit card: Submit
PAY IN PERSON by cash, check, money order or credit/debit card: Cashier’s Office inside the
COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR EXEMPTION REQUEST through myGateway using your Tarleton UID and password or the Tarleton mobile app. choose.tarleton.edu/mygateway
Select the DuckTrax tab
Review the application links and select the appropriate application period
Complete the contract process
Choose the Student Housing tab from the menu options to access the Student Housing portal
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your payment online after completing the application using the student housing portal on myGateway
Administration Building
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ROOM ASSIGNMENT You will receive an email when you have been assigned a residential hall and room. To find your assignment: 1.
Log in to myGateway
2.
Enter the STUDENT HOUSING PORTAL
3.
Select ENTER HERE below NEW & TRANSFER STUDENT
4.
Beneath SEE MY ASSIGNMENT, select the link
FOR MORE INFORMATION 254-968-9083 | housing@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-housing
DINING ON CAMPUS Tarleton’s Dining Services offer a wide variety of food options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on campus! Your meal plan includes dining dollars that can be used at any of the dining options on campus. Other forms of payment are also accepted.
RESIDENTIAL DINING
Multiple meal stations to cater to dietary needs and cuisine preferences The C-Store (grocery style convenience store) Late Night at the Grill Blaze Pizza
CAFÉS
Dunkin’ Donuts- Dining Hall Study Grounds Café - Dick Smith Library Proudly serves Sandella’s Flatbread and Starbucks
TEXAN STAR FOOD COURT
Full Service Chick-fil-A T-Birds Sushi Mama Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
A variety of food truck options including hamburgers, BBQ, smoothies, coffee, and more!
2023-2024 DINING OPTIONS FOR ON CAMPUS LIVING FIRST AND SECOND YEAR STUDENTS
MEAL PLAN 17
MEAL PLAN 12
17 MEALS, $400 DINING DOLLARS
12 MEALS, $400 DINING DOLLARS
17 meals per week (7 days) in dining hall,
12 meals per week (7 days) in dining hall,
$400 dining dollars for dining retail on campus,
$400 dining dollars for dining retail on campus,
5 family and friend meals per semester,
5 family and friend meals
and a bottomless mug (default plan)
per semester
$2,234 PER SEMESTER
$1,954
PER SEMESTER
If you do not choose a meal plan during your housing application process, you will automatically be assigned Meal Plan 17. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PRICING 254-968-9445 | choose.tarleton.edu/residential-meal-plans
SCHOLARSHIPS APPLY ONLINE at choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-scholarships PRIORITY DATE FOR SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS: DECEMBER 1 EARLY CONSIDERATION DATE FOR FALL SCHOLARSHIPS: DECEMBER 1 PRIORITY DATE FOR FALL SCHOLARSHIPS: FEBRUARY 15
GUARANTEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Students graduating in the top 50% of their class will be guaranteed annual scholarship awards between $500 and $4,000. Students that graduate from one of Tarleton’s Distinguished High School Partner schools will be guaranteed at an annual level between $1,000 and $5,000 depending on class rank and test scores.
TOP 25%
TOP 50%
SAT OR ACT
TOP 10%
(NOT TOP 10%)
(NOT TOP 25%)
1300+ OR 28+
$4,000
$2,000
$500
1100+ OR 22+
$3,000
$1,500
$500
SUBMITTED SCORES
$2,000
$1,000
$500
NO SCORES SUBMITTED
$2,000
$1,000
$500
*To claim your guaranteed scholarship amount, you must complete the General Scholarship Application. LEARN MORE choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-guaranteed-scholarship
TARLETON PROMISE PROGRAM The Tarleton Promise Program will cover the remaining bill after a qualifying student’s scholarships and grants are applied to their account. The Promise will pay for tuition, required fees (including parking), room and board, and provides a semesterly allowance for textbooks. LEARN MORE choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-tarleton-promise
FOR MORE INFORMATION (254) 968-9922 | scholarships@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-scholarships
FINANCIAL AID APPLY ONLINE at choose.tarleton.edu/complete-financial-aid APPLICATION OPENS: OCTOBER 1st each year PRIORITY DATE: JANUARY 15 (aid is first-come-first-served)
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID 1.
COMPLETE THE FAFSA IF:
Determine if you should complete the FAFSA (free application for federal state aid) or the TASFA (Texas application for state financial aid)
2. If completing a FAFSA, submit your application at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 3. If completing a TASFA, submit your application at tarleton.edu/finaid/apply/tasfa.html 4. After you have submitted your FAFSA or TASFA, check out this page for next steps: tarleton.edu/finaid/fasfa-next-steps/ fasfa-resources.html 5. READ & RESPOND to all correspondence and requests from the Financial Aid Office. There may be additional steps you need to take and we will notify you at the email you used to submit your application.
You’re a U.S. citizen or a non-citizen who has eligibility
Permanent U.S. resident with an Alien Registration card (I - 551)
Conditional Permanent U.S. resident with visa type I-551C
You’re an eligible non-citizen with Arrival/ Departure Record (I-94) showing one of the following:
Refugee Asylum granted Parolee (for a minimum of one year)
COMPLETE THE TASFA IF:
You’re not a U.S. citizen, but have established Texas Residency. This program allows some undocumented students access to assistance like in-state tuition and a state financial aid.
FOR MORE INFORMATION (254)968-9070 | finaid@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/complete-financial-aid
BUSINESS SERVICES TEXAN BILL PAY via myGateway Due 7 days before first class day | Statements released approximately one month before first class day
VIEW AND PAY YOUR STUDENT BILLS ONLINE
Receive email and text notifications as new bills arrive
Students have the choice of refund method: Direct Deposit into an existing bank account or BankMobile card
Access your most recent statement and billing history 24/7 See current account activity since last statement Enroll in the online payment plan and spread payments using credit/debit card, or electronic check
FOR MORE INFORMATION (254) 968-9107 | businessofc@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/pay-tuition
WATCH
TEXAN ORIENTATION
Meet with your advisor and register for classes Connect with Tarleton faculty, staff, and current students Ask questions and visit with various departments Explore campus And so much more!
We recommend completing your TSI assessment before attending Texan Orientation to make the most out of the time spent with your Academic Advisor. Visit choose.tarleton.edu/tsi-assessment for more information.
GUEST FEE: $45 per guest accompanying the student (non-refundable)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
254-968-9256 | transition@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/new-student-orientation
DUCK CAMP
3 day, 2 night experience
Create memories that will last a lifetime
Meet fellow Class of 2027 Texans Learn campus traditions Explore Tarleton’s Core Values with upperclassmen mentors
WATCH
FOR MORE INFORMATION, DATES, AND REGISTRATION
254-968-9789 | duckcamp@tarleton.edu choose.tarleton.edu/freshman-duck-camp
TEXAN TRANSITION WEEK (T-WEEK) MOVE IN: AUGUST 18-20 T-WEEK: AUGUST 21-23
Learn how to navigate campus Connect with faculty, staff, and classmates Get prepared for your first day of college
FOR MORE INFORMATION
254-968-9256 | transition@tarleton.edu choose.tarleton.edu/transition-week
ACADEMIC SUPPORT TUTORING AND LEARNING CENTER
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Tarleton’s Tutoring and Learning Center
Our Disability Resources team interacts and
provides free tutoring and supplemental
collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to
instruction support to ensure you are successful
achieve an equitable learning environment for
in every class you will be taking.
students with disabilities at Tarleton State University.
Additional free academic support includes:
Tarleton Testing Center Writing Center Speaking Center Math Clinic Science Clinic Accounting Lab Texan Smart Financial Education Center
LEARN MORE
choose.tarleton.edu/academic-support
TO BEGIN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS,
complete the Initial Contact Form at choose.tarleton.edu/academic-support
TEXANS CAMPUS STORE
THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE OF TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY Located in the Barry B. Thompson Student Center or shop online
Get ready to be a Texan with Tarleton gear, textbooks, course supplies and more! TARLETON APPAREL AND GIFTS CAMPUS LIVING SUPPLIES TEXTBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CLASSES
New and Used | Digital Books | Book Buyback | School Supplies
FOR MORE INFORMATION 254-968-9007 | bookstore@tarleton.edu | choose.tarleton.edu/campus-store
