WELCOME TRANSFER STUDENTS Your next steps to become a Texan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A message from PRESIDENT JAMES HURLEY We have a saying at Tarleton — “It’s a great day
YOUR NEXT STEPS TO BECOME A TEXAN
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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FINANCIAL AID
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BUSINESS SERVICES
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CAMPUS HOUSING
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DINING SERVICES
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WHAT IS CONSIDERED TRANSFERRABLE CREDIT
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MEET WITH ACADEMIC ADVISING
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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS REQUIREMENT
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TARLETON ONLINE STUDENTS
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VISIT YOUR CAMPUS
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to be a Texan” — that summarizes the uncommon spirit, pride and traditions of our campus. Ours is a community centered on student success in 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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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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SUBMIT ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS Official College Transcripts
Bacterial Meningitis Record (under 22 years of age) Texas Success Initiatives Scores and/or Exemptions (as applicable) AP/CLEP/IBO Scores (as applicable)
For more information:
(254) 968-9125 | uadm@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/admissions
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SCHEDULE A TOUR AT ANY OF OUR CAMPUS LOCATIONS Recommended but not required
For more information: WELCOME CENTER AND SCHOOL RELATIONS
(800) 687-4878 |
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welcomecenter@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/welcome
COMPLETE HOUSING APPLICATION
STEPHENVILLE CAMPUS ONLY | PRIORITY DEADLINE: JANUARY 15 Residing on-campus creates an environment where students are more successful; therefore, Tarleton supports a live-on campus requirement of: TWO ACADEMIC YEARS for all Transfer students who are under 21 years of age with less than 12 (twelve) transferable credit hours, prior to the start of their registered semester ONE ACADEMIC YEAR for all Transfer students who are under 21 years of age with 12 (twelve)-59 (fifty-nine) transferable credit hours, prior to the start of their registered semester
For more information: RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: tarleton.edu/housing/policy/assignment.html (254) 968-9083 | housing@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/housing
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COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15
Must complete Scholarship Application to be eligible for Transfer Guaranteed Award Program (T-GAP)
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
Must complete Financial Aid Application to be eligible for T-GAP
For more information: FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
(254) 968-9070 | finaid@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/finaid
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MEET WITH AN ADVISOR
At this time you will discuss course options and build your semester schedule.
For more information:
tarleton.edu/advising/students/register.html
PAY TUITION
Texan Bill Pay Online via MyGateway Tuition is due 7 days before classes begin and not at the time of registration!
For assistance or more information: BUSINESS SERVICES (254) 968-9107 |
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businessofc@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/business
ATTEND TEXAN CAMP STEPHENVILLE CAMPUS ONLY Recommended but not required
For more information and registration:
duckcamp@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/orientation/texancamp.html
YOUR NEXT STEPS TO BECOME A TEXAN continued
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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 PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS: DECEMBER 1ST
TRANSFER GUARANTEED AWARD PROGRAM (T-GAP) The Transfer Guaranteed Award Program (T-GAP) aligns with the 120-year vision of Tarleton’s founder and benefactor to provide a high-quality university education to students who otherwise might not have the chance. Tarleton State University will guarantee scholarship levels to entering fall 2021 transfer students who qualify. A FAFSA and General Scholarship Application must be on file to receive this award.
GPA
12+ CREDIT HOURS
9-11 CREDIT HOURS
6-8 CREDIT HOURS
3.0 - 3.39
$500
$375
$250
3.4 - 3.74
$1,000
$750
$500
3.75 - 4.0
$1,500
$1,125
$750
*If you are transferring to Tarleton from a Distinguished College Partner (Blinn College, Cisco College, Ranger College, Dallas College, Hill College, McLennan Community College, Navarro College, Tarrant County College District, Weatherford College), Tarleton will guarantee an annual award level between $500 and $2,000 depending on GPA and Course Load. See the complete Distinguished College Partner table by visiting tarletonstate.us/dcp
For more information
(254) 968-9922 |
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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 studentaid.ed.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
Tuition is not due at the time you register for classes. Tuition is due 7 days before the start of classes. 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
CAMPUS HOUSING STEPHENVILLE CAMPUS ONLY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS Tarleton's Stephenville campus supports a live-on requirement of two years for first-time in college students (FTICs) and transfer students with less than 12 credit hours. FTICs are often incoming freshmen or students with AP or dual credit. Transfer students with more than 12 credit hours are required to live on campus for one year.
APPLICATION COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION
through MyGateway
Submit $100 non-refundable application fee
Traditions Centennial
PAY ONLINE with credit/debit card: Submit your payment online after completing the application using the student housing portal on MyGateway
Honors
PAY IN PERSON by cash, check, money order or credit/debit card: Cashier’s Office inside the Administration Building
Venture Apartments
For more information
(254) 968-9083 |
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JUNIOR AND SENIOR RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS
Integrity Texan Village
housing@tarleton.edu | tarleton.edu/housing
DINING SERVICES STEPHENVILLE CAMPUS ONLY
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.
WHERE CAN I EAT ON CAMPUS? DINING HALL COMPLEX Convenience Dunkin' Late
Store
Donuts
Night at the Grill
DICK SMITH LIBRARY Grounds Cafe — We Proudly Serve Starbucks and Sandella’s
Study
BARRY B. THOMPSON STUDENT CENTER Chick-fil-A T-Birds Sushi
Mama Sushi
Oscar
P’s Pizza
The
Sandwich Factory
COMMUTER PLAN/OTHER MEAL PLAN OPTIONS SUPER FLEX 7
ULTIMATE COMMUTER PLAN
OSCAR P PLAN
7 meals in the dining hall plus $300 dining retail on campus
$1,250 Dining Dollars for dining retail on campus plus a bottomless mug
$250 Dining Dollars for dining retail on campus
$1,030 per semester
$1,030 per semester
$205 per semester
(Fall 2020/Spring 2021 rates)
(Fall 2020/Spring 2021 rates) This meal plan avaialble to commuter students only.
(Fall 2020/Spring 2021 rates) This meal plan avaialble to commuter students and students who have met their residential requirement.
For more information (254) 968-9445 |
tarleton.sodexomyway.com
@tsudining |
@tsudiningrocks |
Bite App: J2762
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WHAT IS CONSIDERED TRANSFERABLE CREDIT?
Transferable credit is college-level academic credit completed at a regionally accredited institution. Credits considered developmental, remedial, technical, or vocational will not transfer for admission purposes. Students wishing to utilize technical or vocational courses should consult an advisor. Credit completed at a non-regionally accredited institution may be reviewed for articulation at the student’s request. Credit must be considered academic and the instructor is required to hold a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the course discipline. The student will be required to submit the following information: Documentation from the institution stating the instructor of the course as well as their curriculum vitae/educational background. Contact information of who provided the above documentation. Any additional documentation requested by Transfer Services. Documentation may be delivered via the following methods:
Emailed to transfer@tarleton.edu
Mailed to Transfer Services Box T-0030 Stephenville, TX 76402
Delivered in person to any campus
See if your credits transfer transferology.com/school/tarleton
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MEET WITH ACADEMIC ADVISING Once you have taken care of any holds on your account, you will be able to schedule an appointment with your advisor. At this time you will go over your degree plan, your past courses you have taken, and will register for your courses. Your tuition payment is not due at the time of class registration.
Find your advisor by campus: tarleton.edu/advising/advisor/ outreach-advisors.html
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS REQUIREMENT
All students, under the age of 22, entering an institution of higher education (public and private) are required to receive a bacterial meningitis vaccination or provide exemption/decline documentation. To submit your vaccination records please visit your MyGateway account. You will upload your record to the Magnus Health Portal.
For more information
Visit tarleton.edu/admissions/bacterial-meningitis.html
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TARLETON ONLINE STUDENTS LOCATIONS
Students who reside in these counties will have the corresponding campus assigned to them for billing and registration purposes. Students living in any county in Texas are authorized to enroll in online courses but availability varies per academic major.
AUTHORIZED LOCATIONS TEXAS COUNTY
ENROLL AS
Johnson Parker Tarrant
Fort Worth
Dallas Ellis
Midlothian
Comanche Eastland Erath Hamilton Hood Palo Pinto Somervell
Stephenville
McLennan
Waco
All other locations
Distance-Learner Online
REGARDING AUTHORIZED LOCATIONS
Tarleton Online allows students to enroll in a fully online degree program; however, not all locations are authorized to provide the online learning experience in its entirety based on their education requirements or proximity to our physical campus locations.
For more information
Visit tarleton.edu/online/index.html
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VISIT YOUR CAMPUS! Welcome Center can help connect the students with their academic department to set up a meeting.
STEPHENVILLE
tarleton.edu CAMPUS TOUR 254-968-9845 or tarleton.edu/welcome/campustours.html
tarleton.edu/fortworth CAMPUS TOUR 817-732-7300
WACO
tarleton.edu/waco CAMPUS TOUR mclennan.edu/campus-tour
MIDLOTHIAN
RELLIS
ONLINE
tarleton.edu/rellis CAMPUS TOUR education@RELLIS.tamus.edu
FORT WORTH
tarleton.edu/midlothian CAMPUS TOUR 972-775-7231
tarleton.edu/online
NEXT STEPS tarleton.edu/admissions/nextsteps.html
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Box T-0570 Stephenville, TX 76402
VISIT US ONLINE
STEPHENVILLE tarleton.edu FORT WORTH tarleton.edu/fortworth WACO tarleton.edu/waco MIDLOTHIAN tarleton.edu/midlothian RELLIS tarleton.edu/rellis ONLINE tarleton.edu/online
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