NEXT STEPS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR NEXT STEPS TO BECOME A TEXAN
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CAMPUS HOUSING
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LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
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DINING SERVICES
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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FINANCIAL AID
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BUSINESS SERVICES
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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS REQUIREMENT
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THE TEXAN 3-STEP
TEXAN ORIENTATION
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A message from
DUCK CAMP
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PRESIDENT JAMES HURLEY
TEXAN TRANSITION WEEK
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We have a saying at Tarleton — “It’s a great day to be a Texan” — that summarizes the uncommon spirit, pride and traditions of our campus. Ours
DISABILITY RESOURCES AND TESTING
is a community centered on student success in
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI)
CAREER SERVICES
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TEXAN CARD
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TEXAN BUCKS
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TARLETON CAMPUS STORE
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CAMPUS DIRECTORY
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and out of the classroom. In addition to gaining an education that includes true-to-life experience, you’ll meet new people, make lifelong friends, and have opportunities to lead and serve. Welcome to Tarleton State University. As always, Bleed Purple and Roll Texans!
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STUDENT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
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Now that you have been accepted to Tarleton State University, you’re one step closer to officially joining our family, experiencing our unique spirit and traditions, and immersing yourself in our exceptional educational opportunities. Here, your learning will go beyond textbooks and classroom walls. You’ll gain the knowledge and know-how to be successful as a student — in your career and beyond. Before we can officially welcome you as part of the Tarleton family, there are a few things you need to complete. This guide will keep you on track to become a Texan and help you make a smooth transition between now and your first day of classes.
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YOUR NEXT STEPS TO BECOME A TEXAN...
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SCHEDULE A TOUR
For more information: WELCOME CENTER AND SCHOOL RELATIONS (800) 687-4878 |
welcomecenter@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/welcome
SUBMIT ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS Texas Success Initiatives Scores and/or Exemptions Final Official High School & College Transcripts Bacterial Meningitis Record AP/CLEP/IBO Scores
For more information: (254) 968-9125 |
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uadm@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/admissions
COMPLETE HOUSING APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE: JANUARY 15 Check Out Tarleton’s Residential Requirements!
For more information: (254) 968-9083 |
housing@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/housing
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COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15
For more information: OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS (254) 968-9922 |
scholarships@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/scholarships
COMPLETE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION Online at fafsa.gov
PRIORITY DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
For more information: FINANCIAL AID OFFICE (254) 968-9070 |
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finaid@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/finaid
ATTEND A TEXAN ORIENTATION REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
For dates and more information: (254) 968-9256 |
transition@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/orientation
PAY TUITION
Texan Bill Pay Online via MyGateway
For assistance or more information: BUSINESS SERVICES (254) 968-9107 |
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businessofc@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/business
MOVE IN AND ATTEND TEXAN TRANSITION WEEK REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
For dates and more information:
(254) 968-9256 |
transition@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/orientation
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CAMPUS HOUSING COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION through MyGateway Submit $100 non-refundable application fee
APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS PAY ONLINE with credit/debit card: Submit your payment online after completing the application using the student housing portal on MyGateway PAY IN PERSON by cash, check, money order or credit/debit card: Cashier’s Office inside the Administration Building
For more information
(254) 968-9083 |
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housing@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/housing
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES Enhance Student Learning Attend Classes Together Connect with Peers Increase Academic Success
For more information (254) 968-9083 |
trltn.info/llc
WHERE CAN I USE MY DINING DOLLARS? DINING HALL COMPLEX Convenience Store Dunkin' Donuts The Dining Hall DICK SMITH LIBRARY Study Grounds Cafe — We Proudly Serve Starbucks and Sandella’s
DINING SERVICES
The Dining Hall offers a wide variety of fresh food for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Look for menu options in our different stations labeled vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and mindful.
BARRY B. THOMPSON STUDENT CENTER Chick-fil-A T-Birds Sushi Mama Sushi Oscar P’s Pizza Simply-to-Go
For more information (254) 968-9445
tarleton.sodexomyway.com @tsudining |
@tsudiningrocks
Bite App: J2762
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SCHOLARSHIPS APPLY ONLINE at tarleton.edu/scholarships
EARLY CONSIDERATION DEADLINE FOR FALL SCHOLARSHIPS: DECEMBER 1 PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR FALL SCHOLARSHIPS: FEBRUARY 15
For more information
(254) 968-9922 |
scholarships@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/scholarships
FINANCIAL AID APPLY ONLINE at fafsa.gov
PRIORITY DEADLINE: JANUARY 15 The FAFSA application will be available beginning October 1 each year. Create your FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov. This will be used to file your FAFSA. Complete the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov. Utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing the FAFSA. This allows the FAFSA application to automatically be populated with actual tax information filed with the IRS. Visit tarleton.edu/finaid/apply for additional application tips.
REVIEW the information carefully and make any necessary corrections. READ & RESPOND to all correspondence and requests from the Financial Aid Office.
For more information
(254) 968-9070 |
finaid@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/finaid
BUSINESS SERVICES TEXAN BILL PAY via MyGateway View and pay your student bills online. Receive email and text notifications as new bills arrive. 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. Students have the choice of refund method: Direct Deposit into an existing bank account, BankMobile card, or Check.
For more information
(254) 968-9107 |
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businessofc@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/business/students
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS REQUIREMENT
SB 1107 (amended by SB 62, 83rd Texas Legislative Session) requires all students (under age 22) entering an institution of higher education to either receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis or meet certain criteria for declining such a vaccination. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions does not accept vaccination records. Visit MyGateway to submit your vaccination evidence. Please contact Magnus Health for assistance.
For more information MAGNUS HEALTH
service@magnushealthportal.com Visit tarleton.edu/admissions/bacterial-meningitis.html for more information (877) 461-6831 |
and how to submit your vaccination record or documentation to Magnus Health.
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TEXAN 3-STEP
ORIENTATION IS A THREESTEP PROCESS. LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH OF THESE STEPS BELOW.
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TEXAN ORIENTATION
Invitations will be emailed to the address listed on the student’s application.
PROOF OF OFFICIAL TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI) SCORES OR TSI EXEMPTION MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE RECEIVING AN OFFICIAL INVITATION FOR TEXAN ORIENTATION. Guest fee:
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$45 per parent/family member/guest accompanying the student (non-refundable).
All students must attend a face-to-face Texan Orientation session to be eligible for registration.
For more information, dates and registration (254) 968-9256 |
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transition@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/orientation
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DUCK CAMP
Meet fellow Texans
Learn campus traditions Explore Tarleton’s Core Values with upperclassmen mentors Create memories that will last a lifetime
For more information, dates and registration
duckcamp@tarleton.edu tarleton.edu/duckcamp
(254) 968-9789 |
TEXAN TRANSITION WEEK (T-WEEK)
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T-Week begins with freshman move-in (move-in dates vary based on residence hall) Learn to navigate campus Connect with faculty and staff Become part of the Tarleton family!
For dates and more information
transition@tarleton.edu tarleton.edu/orientation
(254) 968-9256 |
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
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DISABILITY RESOURCES & TESTING ACCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TESTING TSI Assessment
Academic Accommodations
Entrance Exams College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Auxiliary Services
Placement Exams
For more information on how to begin the registration process visit tarleton.edu/caat
Professional Exams Proctored Exams
For more information
TESTING (254) 968-9423 | testing@tarleton.edu DISABILITY RESOURCES (254) 968-9400 | disability@tarleton.edu
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI) In order to receive an invitation to Texan Orientation, we must have TSI scores or exemptions on file. Please check your email for updates! Complete the TSI score release form at tarleton.edu/admissions/tsi. Required in order for Tarleton to download official scores. To schedule your exam, visit tarleton.edu/ caat and click “Schedule an Exam”
For more information (254) 968-9269 | (800) 687-8236
tarleton.edu/admissions/tsi
CAREER SERVICES Handshake Job Fairs Résumé Development Interview Preparation Career Counseling/Exploration Career Café Business Etiquette Dinners Professional Development Workshops Career Coaching Career Closet Employer Connections
For more information (254) 968-9078 | TSC 218
careers@tarleton.edu @TarletonCareers tarleton.edu/careers
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TEXAN CARD
Living on Campus Access your residence hall
OFFICIAL TARLETON ID
Access your meal plan and Dining Dollars
Lost cards can be deactivated online
Access the Student Wellness Center Access the Purple Pantry
Admission To Campus Recreation Sports Center Athletic events Fine Arts events
TEXAN BUCKS “PAY THE TARLETON WAY”
Download the GET App for quick and easy access to add, view and request funds.
For more information
(254) 968-1880 |
texancard@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/texancard
View all of the great locations that accept Texan Bucks on our website!
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TARLETON CAMPUS STORE
Located in the Barry B. Thompson Student Center
For more information (254) 968-9007 |
tarletonshop.com
Rent-A-Text (New and Used Books) Digital Books
ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
(254) 968-9746 | advising@tarleton.edu BUSINESS SERVICES
(254) 968-9107 | businessofc@tarleton.edu CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
(254) 968-9007 | tarleton@bkstr.com CAREER SERVICES
(254) 968-9078 | careers@tarleton.edu COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(254) 968-9227 | coaes@tarleton.edu COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(254) 968-9350 | coba@tarleton.edu COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
(254) 968-9089 | coe@tarleton.edu COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES
(254) 968-1652 | chshs@tarleton.edu COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS
(254) 968-9141 | colfa@tarleton.edu COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Book Buyback
(254) 968-9781 | cost@tarleton.edu
Tarleton Apparel and Gifts
(254) 968-9445
School Supplies Campus Living Supplies
DINING SERVICES DISABILITY RESOURCES
(254) 968-9400 | caat@tarleton.edu RESIDENCE LIFE
(254) 968-9083 | housing@tarleton.edu FINANCIAL AID
(254) 968-9070 | finaid@tarleton.edu RECREATIONAL SPORTS
(254) 968-9912 | campusrec@tarleton.edu REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
(254) 968-9121 | registrar@tarleton.edu SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE
(254) 968-9922 | scholarships@tarleton.edu STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
(254) 968-9490 | involvement@tarleton.edu TESTING
(254) 968-9423 | caat@tarleton.edu TEXAN CARD OFFICE
(254) 968-1880 | texancard@tarleton.edu TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (ADMISSIONS)
(254) 968-9269 | uadm@tarleton.edu UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
(254) 968-9707 | uc@tarleton.edu WELCOME CENTER
(800) 687-4878 | (254) 968-9845 welcomecenter@tarleton.edu
CAMPUS DIRECTORY
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VISIT TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE YOUR CAMPUS VISIT!
For more information (254) 968-9845 |
tarleton.edu/welcome @tarletonbound
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