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STEPHENVILLE
FORT WORTH MIDLOTHIAN
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ONE HUNDRED + UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
ACADEMICS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES | tarleton.edu/coanr • 800-acre Agriculture Center includes an Equine Center, Aquaponics Center, Machinery and Fabrication Center, covered livestock arena, four greenhouses, the Southwest Regional Dairy Center and more • Agriculture Education program routinely leads the state and nation in numbers of graduates certified to teach • Conducts research to understand and support human-wildlife coexistence in agriculture systems, including ways to minimize human-wildlife conflict in Botswana • Texas A&M University System partnership agreeing to reserve up to five (5) additional positions in each entering Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) class for select pre-veterinary students (outside of the standard admissions process)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS | tarleton.edu/cob • Career Services office and job fairs exclusively for College of Business students • Annually co-hosts Advances in Business Research Symposium and hosts Successful Business Leaders Conference • America’s Small Business Development Center at Tarleton State University provides no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses • One of the highest pass rates in Texas for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | tarleton.edu/coehd • School of Kinesiology houses Laboratory for Wellness and Motor Behavior, Kinetic Performance Laboratory, 3D cadavers and MRI tables, athletic training facilities and more • Includes Tarleton Center for Child Well-being, Behavioral Neuroscience and Perceptual Psychophysiology Research, Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans • Produced 1,200 educators in the past five (5) years • Completes 55,000 hours of community service annually
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES | tarleton.edu/chshs • School of Nursing provides hands-on learning with a fully functioning ICU and mock hospital with high fidelity mannequins • Communication Sciences and Disorders utilizes a computerized speech lab, audio devices and medical tools that prepare students for professions in speech-language pathology, audiology, special education, and health services • Nutrition Science offers an accredited Dietetics concentration that prepares highly qualified graduates for supervised practice leading to eligibility for the credentialing exam to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) • Social work students complete 450-hour practicum experience at a community-based agency
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS | tarleton.edu/colfa • School of Criminology’s Undergraduate Certificate in Crime Analysis teaches skills for utilizing industry standard software to perform crime analysis and mapping • Digital Media Studies students graduate with a cohesive portfolio demonstrating their work in concentrations such as web development, animation, application design, digital graphics, video game design or other area of concentration • Fine Arts hosts student productions weekly, including recitals, theatre performances, comedy nights, art exhibitions, poetry readings and more • Media Convergence Lab, home to Texan News Service, produces live cable and online broadcasts
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | tarleton.edu/cost • School of Engineering has access to software by Petroleum Experts Limited, Rankine Power Cycler, FluidMechatronix pumping and control system, and Hybrid Energy Lab • 790-acre Timberlake Biological Field Station used for undergraduate research • Students use mathematics to learn such cutting-edge technologies as Super Computing and 3-D printing, and compete against the nation’s top schools in NASA research competitions • The particle accelerator lab in the Physics Program is one of only six (6) undergraduate tandem facilities in the U.S.
MAJORS & CONCENTRATIONS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES
GEOGRAPHY & GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
AGRIBUSINESS
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
HISTORY
Agricultural Economics Agribusiness Management Dairy Business Management Personal/Small Business Financial Planning
AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATION AGRICULTURAL SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT *
Agricultural Science with Teaching Certification Agri-Industries & Agencies
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Animal Production Business Dairy Science Equine Science Meat & Food Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Range & Ranch Management
WILDLIFE, SUSTAINABILITY & ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES
Entomology Fisheries Ecology & Management Horticulture Science Natural Resource Ecology Pre-Veterinary Medicine Wildlife Ecology & Management Zoo Animal & Confined Wildlife Biology & Management
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES Child Life Education Early Childhood Education Family Life Education
EDUCATION *
Elementary Teacher Education Secondary Teacher Education All Level Special Education
PSYCHOLOGY
Educational Psychology Pre-Clinical Psychology
School of Kinesiology KINESIOLOGY
Athletic Training Coaching, Athletic Administration & Recreation Exercise & Allied Health Professions Exercise & Sport Studies Fitness, Athletic & Strength Training Physical Education-Teacher Education Certification
SPORT MANAGEMENT
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Social Studies Composite
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
NUTRITION SCIENCE
LEGAL STUDIES
PUBLIC HEALTH
MUSIC *
Dietetics Track Food & Nutrition
Public Health Educator Public Health Pre-Graduate
SOCIAL WORK Child Welfare General
School of Nursing
Paralegal Studies Pre-Law
Instrumental Emphasis Jazz Studies Music Business Musical Theatre Vocal Emphasis
PERFORMANCE
NURSING
Instrumental Emphasis Piano Emphasis Vocal Emphasis
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
POLITICAL SCIENCE *
ACCOUNTING COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ECONOMICS FINANCE
American Politics Comparative Politics/International Relations Self-Designed Social Studies Composite
SOCIOLOGY
GENERAL BUSINESS
Pre-Ministry Social Justice
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SPANISH *
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
THEATRE
MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MARKETING
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS ART *
Studio Art
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Journalism & Broadcasting Professional & Relational Communication Public Relations & Event Management Public Relations & Social Engagement Sports Communication Travel, Event & Activity Management
DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES Game Design Media Production
ENGLISH *
Technical Writing Emphasis
GENERAL STUDIES
Musical Theatre Theatre Education
School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration CRIMINAL JUSTICE Crime Analysis
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY
Aquatic Ecology Botany General Environmental General Wildlife Molecular Terrestrial Ecology Zoology
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Pre-Medical & Pre-Dental Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine
CHEMISTRY*
Biochemistry Environmental Chemistry Forensic Chemistry Pre-Health Professional Chemistry
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Environmental Policy Geospatial Information Science Science Soil Science
GEOSCIENCE *
Earth Science Environmental Science Geology Hydrogeology Petroleum Geology
MATHEMATICS
Cybersecurity Game Development Software Engineering
Biomathematics Data Analysis Environmental Mathematics Financial Analysis General Pre-Actuarial Pre-Law Pre-Medical & Pre-Dental Technical Writing
CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY * MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
PHYSICS
Industrial Management Safety Management
School of Engineering
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Computer Engineering
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING * Teacher Certification Available
MINORS Accounting Agroecology Agricultural Communication Agricultural Economics Agricultural Mechanics Animal Science Art Art History Biology Business Business Computer Information Systems Chemistry Child Development & Family Studies Civil Engineering Coaching Construction Science & Management Communication Studies Computer Science Counseling Criminal Justice
Criminal Law Crop Sciences Digital Media Studies Earth Science Economics Ecological Restoration Electrical Engineering Engineering Engineering Technology English Entomology Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Ethnic & Cultural Studies Film Production Finance Fisheries Management Fitness Food & Nutrition Gender & Sexual Studies
Geography Geology Hispanic Studies History Homeland Security Horticulture International Business International Studies Kinesiology Leadership Studies Legal Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Military Science Music Music Business Natural Resource Ecology Neuroscience
Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Health Public Policy Range & Ranch Management Social Equity & Criminal Justice Social Work Sociology Soil Science Spanish Technical Writing Veterinary Technology Wildlife Management
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACKS Pre-Actuarial Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Clinical Psychology
Pre-Dental Pre-Health Pre-Law
Pre-Medical Pre-Ministry Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Find your area of interest: trltn.info/AcademicSearch
ENHANCE YOUR LEARNING STUDY ABROAD | tarleton.edu/studyabroad Tarleton Texans can be found all over the globe. Tarleton’s Study Abroad program has been sending students across the world for two decades. In 2019, 300 students had the opportunity to travel to 26 countries on six continents, covering 27 areas of study on Study Abroad Scholarships totaling more than $240,000. Past study abroad locations: Argentina, Australia, Botswana, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Portugal, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Spain, Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe
HONORS COLLEGE | tarleton.edu/honors Tarleton’s Honors College gives you the opportunity to further your education through challenging, interactive and engaging courses as well as social and cultural enrichment events. Honors College Highlights: • Class size limited to 25 • Early course registration each semester • Study Abroad opportunities in Urbino, Italy • Opportunities for Honors scholarships • Live in Honors Hall, a residence hall specifically for HC students
TEXAN CORPS OF CADETS | tarleton.edu/cadets The Texan Corps of Cadets is instilled with the values essential for service to our nation. Members of the Corps gain the knowledge to succeed in careers such as business, government and the military. Students of any major can participate in the Corps, and Cadets have the exclusive opportunity to obtain a minor in Leadership Studies.
ROTC | tarleton.edu/rotc The Texan Battalion is a Senior Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program that focuses on students’ academic success and leadership development. ROTC scholarship programs enable qualified students to complete their degree plan of choice along with a Military Science curriculum and commission as a second lieutenant into the United States Army. Become Texan Proud and Army Strong! ROTC Programs: Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Marine Corps Platoon Leader’s Class
CAMPUS LIVING HOUSING | tarleton.edu/housing Your home away from home will not just be a place — but also a feeling. Tarleton’s active and welcoming community will make you feel at home. We have multiple residential halls for first-time students: Centennial | Heritage | Honors | Hunewell/Annex Legacy | Legends
CAMPUS SAFETY | tarleton.edu/police The Tarleton Police Department has fully-certified police officers who patrol the Tarleton Community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tarleton police officers can assist in vehicle start-ups, unlocking locked cars, and escorting students across campus late at night. Tarleton was ranked No. 1 as the safest college campus in Texas by YourLocalSecurity in 2019, and placed 57 in a survey of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses by the National Council for Home & Safety Security for spring 2018.
DINING | https://tarleton.sodexomyway.com/ Whether it's coffee before class at Dunkin’ Donuts or stocking up on groceries from the C-Store, Tarleton Dining Services has you covered. Our Dining Hall offers a wide variety of fresh food for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. The Texan Star Food Court in the Thompson Student Center has even more options, including Chick-fil-A, T-Birds Burritos and Nachos, Oscar P’s Pizza, and Let’s Roll Sushi. But wait there’s more! The Dick Smith Library has a Starbucks and Sandella’s Flatbread Café.
STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER tarleton.edu/healthservices
| tarleton.edu/counseling
The Wellness Center provides students quality clinical, developmental and preventative services. The Wellness Center offers confidential counseling to help students with academic, personal, social and career matters.
RECREATION CENTER | tarleton.edu/campusrec Living a healthy, active lifestyle is important to your success as a student. Our Rec Sports Center facilities include weight rooms, cardio area complete with machines and an indoor track, racquetball courts, basketball and volleyball courts, a climbing wall, and group exercise classrooms. Outdoor facilities include the Vance Terrell Complex Intramural Turf Field.
AQUATICS CENTER The state-of-the-art Aquatics Center will provide opportunities for students interested in competitive and recreational swimming.
SPORT CLUBS Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Men’s and Women’s Soccer Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Tennis Rugby Shotgun Sports Bass Fishing Powerlifting E-Sports Rock Climbing Ultimate Frisbee Olympic Weightlifting
INTRAMURALS Flag Football Volleyball Softball Soccer Basketball Other intramural tournaments
ADVENTURE TRIPS Outdoor Pursuits at Tarleton State University provides students with access to the outdoors. Join Tarleton Outdoor Pursuits for a day trip, a weekend trip, or an extended trip!
CLIMBING WALL The Climbing Wall offers bouldering and top-rope climbing at heights up to 35 feet. Climbing difficulty varies from beginner to advanced.
CHECKOUT CENTER Offering camping gear, outdoor sports equipment and watercraft, the Checkout Center has everything you will need to feel comfortable while exploring the outdoors.
TARLETON ATHLETICS NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer (Coming 2022) Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball
MEN’S SPORTS Basketball Baseball Cross Country Football Track and Field
Students receive
FREE ADMISSION to on-campus athletic events!
TEXAN ALLEY TAILGATING Prior to all home football games at Memorial Stadium students, alumni, and fans rally together to enjoy the Texan Alley tailgating experience with great company, delicious food, and spirited fun. Get ready to bleed purple!
Current student, Paden Bray, competing in the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. PRCA ProRodeo photo by (Clay Guardipee).
STUDENT
INVOLVEMENT “Get Involved” is the number one piece of advice given to students during their time at Tarleton. We have over 140 student organizations. From academic organizations to tradition and spirit groups, leadership and service, social and Greek organizations, there is something for everyone. tarleton.edu/studentaffairs/involvement
PURPLE POO Founded in 1921 and 1923, the Ten Tarleton Peppers (TTP) and Ten Tarleton Sisters (TTS) collectively known as the Purple Poo, is the oldest spirit organization in Texas! This respected organization of anonymous members creates and encourages spirit across campus.
TARLETON BANDS | tarleton.edu/band For over 100 years, the Tarleton Bands have been a primary home for university support and excellence in performance. Participation opportunities are open to all Tarleton students, regardless of major, and include The Sound & The Fury Marching Band, Foul Play Basketball Band, Texan Thunder Volleyball Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II.
HOMECOMING WEEK This week means something different to alumni, students, and family members alike. It is a week full of rich traditions, campus spirit, and unity between generations young and old. Whether it be purple pancakes at midnight, the largest man-made bonfire in Texas, a homecoming parade, tailgating in Texan Alley or the history behind the week-long beating of our ceremonial drum, Tarleton State homecoming week provides an eager energy that radiates across campus. The gates will be open, and the smokestack will be lit purple to welcome all Texans back home.
TARLETON RODEO | tarleton.edu/rodeo The Men’s and Women’s Rodeo Teams, a Tarleton tradition since 1947, has won seven National Championship titles and 24 individual national championships.
FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE | tarleton.edu/greeklife Tarleton is home to 18 national and local Greek organizations, making the Greek community the largest membership-based community on the Stephenville campus.
EXPLORE STEPHENVILLE Located in rural Texas one-hour southwest of Dallas/Fort Worth for easy access to metropolitan amenities and a major airport, yet isolated from big city stress. With a population of over 20,000 friendly people, Stephenville is known as the Cowboy Capital of the World, City of Champions, and for having some of the best live music in Texas. It is distinctively Texan.
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ADMISSIONS FIRST-TIME STUDENT Top 10%: (90-100 Percentile)
No minimum*
1st and 2 nd Quarter: (50-89 Percentile)
No minimum*
3rd Quarter: (25-49 Percentile)
Individual Review**
REQUIREMENTS: First-Time Student
First-time students applying for admission at Tarleton State University through Fall 2022, will not be required to submit SAT or ACT test scores as part of their admission application. *Test scores are not required for admission, but encouraged for those seeking scholarshps. **Test scores are not required, but could assist during the review process.
High School Curriculum
The distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation High School Program or Foundation with an Endorsement including Algebra II; high school graduate for 2018 forward.
International Students | tarleton.edu/international
International undergraduate students must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours (at least 9 face-to-face) each fall and spring semester. Admissions requirements are subject to change. Please visit our Undergraduate Admissions webpage for more information.
FIND YOUR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR | trltn.info/admissions-counselor Your admissions counselor will be your point of contact for any questions you may have regarding the admissions process at Tarleton State University.
TARLETON EARNS TOP NATIONAL RANKING Tarleton State University has emerged as a national leader in putting degrees and good jobs within reach of students, climbing to the top 8 percent in 2019. Social Mobility Index (SMI) rankings by CollegeNet.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 254-968-9125
uadm@tarleton.edu
tarleton.edu/admissions
Box T-0030, Stephenville, TX 76402 Follow #TarletonBound for all admissions and future student updates!
ESTIMATED
COST OF ATTENDANCE STATE OF TEXAS RESIDENT – FIRST-TIME STUDENT
Tuition & Fees*
Meal Plan
(15 Credit Hours) $5,107.20**
(17 Meals per Week) $1,975.00**
10,222
Housing
(Mid-Range Housing Option) $3,140.00**
$
ESTIMATED SEMESTER COST (Tuition, Fees, Housing, Dining)
* Included Fees: University Service Fee, Student Center Fee, Athletics Fee, Parking Fee, Rec Sports Fee **Estimated costs are subject to change.
Annual Total: $20,444.40**
92
%
of full-time students receive financial aid and scholarships
FINANCIAL AID
SCHOLARSHIPS
tarleton.edu/finaid
tarleton.edu/scholarships
Tarleton makes earning your degree affordable with low-cost tuition and fees and by providing students more than $131.7 million in financial aid each year.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Apply for Federal Student Aid (Federal and Texas grants and student loans) at FAFSA.gov FAFSA Opens: October 1 FAFSA Priority Deadline: January 15
WORK-STUDY Through work-study programs, students have the ability to help cover their educational expenses through part-time employment. Tarleton has numerous positions available at on-campus departments as well as off-campus selected non-profit employers.
Based on graduation rate, net price, acceptance rate, and 20-year net return on investment, Tarleton State University is ranked as one of the 2019 Best Value Schools in Texas.
THE GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
allows students to apply for over 500 scholarships with one application.
Application Opens: August 1 (Must have admission application on file to access) Early Consideration: December 1 Fall Priority: February 15
PRESIDENT’S GUARANTEED AWARD PROGRAM (GAP) In order to be considered for the GAP program you must complete your General Scholarship Application, the ApplyTexas Online Admission Application.
Top 25%
SAT or ACT
Top 10%
1330+ or 28+
$4,000
$2,000
1100+ or 22+
$3,000
$1,500
Submitted Scores
$2,000
$1,000
No Scores
$2,000
$1,000
(not top 10%)
BECOME A TEXAN
CHECKLIST
APPLY
AT TEND
Admission
Texan Orientation
tarleton.edu/admission
tarleton.edu/orientation
Complete Application on goapplytexas.org Submit Application Fee Submit SAT or ACT Scores (optional) Submit High School Transcript (Include class rank, program type, graduation date) Submit College Transcripts (dual credit and transfer credit hours)
Register for classes, attend information sessions and get more acquainted with campus. Mandatory for first-time students with less than 12 credit hours.
Duck Camp
Financial Aid & Scholarships
tarleton.edu/orientation
tarleton.edu/finaid
Immerse yourself in Tarleton’s rich history and traditions while bonding with fellow incoming and current Texans at this 3-day, 2-night experience designed to ease the transition from high school to college.
Complete your Federal Student Aid application at FAFSA.gov. Apply for Tarleton scholarships at tarleton.edu/scholarships.
Transition Week
On-Campus Housing
tarleton.edu/orientation
tarleton.edu/housing
Beginning with Move-In and continuing to the first day of class, Transition Week helps students successfully transition to campus. Students have the chance to learn more about student success resources and meet fellow Texans at various events. Transition Week is mandatory for all first-year students.
Complete on-campus housing application through MyGateway student portal. Submit non-refundable application fee. Housing application opens September 2022.
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Submit Bacterial Meningitis Documentation
Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2)
tarleton.edu/admissions/bacterial-meningitis.html
tarleton.edu/admissions/tsi.html
Undergraduate Admissions works with Magnus Health to verify proof of immunization prior to registration. After you are admitted, your name will be submitted to Magnus Health for the creation of an account.
Students are required to take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2) prior to enrolling in courses at Tarleton State University unless they qualify for an exemption. You do not have to pass all sections. Scores will be used for placement in courses. You may retest prior to the semester starting and make changes to your course registration with approval from your academic advisor.
TARLETON 101 Explore BEST FIT | The college search is about finding the best fit for you. Many students discover that Tarleton State is their best fit when they visit campus and get that gut feeling that they have found their home away from home! ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR | Your Tarleton State Admissions Counselor will be there to help you navigate your college search, application process and enrollment steps. You may also see them at your high school’s college visits or college fairs. Be sure to introduce yourself! COLLEGE FAIR | This is where you can find a Tarleton Admissions Counselor alongside representatives from other colleges and universities. They will be ready to answer all of your questions about becoming a Texan. COLLEGE REP VISIT | A day that your Admissions Counselor visits your high school. Want to learn more about what makes Tarleton State so great? Let your Admissions Counselor know and they will reach out to your high school about setting up a visit. CAMPUS PREVIEW DAY | We offer various campus preview days, like Texan Tour, that allow you to not only take a guided walking tour, but learn about academics, admissions, campus life and more! These events usually last 4-8 hours. CAMPUS TOUR | An admissions presentation and guided walking tour that takes approximately 2 hours. We have over 200 days and 500 tour times to choose from. “FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT” | Tarleton State University is the perfect place to start your college legacy. As a first-generation college student, you are the trailblazer for your family, sparking a legacy to be passed down to generations to come. Did you know over 50% of Tarleton’s undergraduate students are the first in their family to achieve a bachelor’s degree? FIRST-TIME STUDENT | If you are about to graduate or have already graduated from high school and you have not yet attended a post-secondary institution for one long semester (i.e., fall or spring), we consider you a first-time student. If you earned college credits before graduating from high school (dual credit) or took courses immediately after graduating from high school (during the summer), we also consider you a first-time student.
Admitted NEXT STEPS | Once you have been admitted, you’ll need to take action on the next steps. This includes signing up for orientation, completing your housing application and everything that ensures a smooth transition into college. UNIVERSITY ID (UID) | Your UID is a unique nine-digit number provided to you upon your application to Tarleton. This number, along with a starting PIN is sent to you in correspondence from the Admissions office. You’ll use this to check your application status, setup your go.tarleton.edu email address, complete the housing application, and every day as a college student. If you have lost your letter or have forgotten your UID, you may look it up online or call (254) 968-9885. ADMITTED STUDENT DAY | This is an exclusive day for admitted students to visit campus and complete all steps that lead up to Texan Orientation. This includes completing the housing application, signing up for Texan Orientation and Duck Camp, taking the TSI exam, getting questions answered about financial aid and scholarships, and taking a campus tour. The best part is, you get to create your own schedule for the day. TEXAN ORIENTATION | The orientation process is for admitted students and it includes registering for your first semester of classes. Look for more information in the early spring to sign up. REGISTRATION | Registration is signing up for classes. You will be guided through registration by an academic advisor during the orientation process. ACADEMIC ADVISOR | Your academic advisor will guide you through course selection and registration, program planning, and degree completion. You will meet with your academic advisor during the orientation process, and before each semester once you are enrolled. DUCK CAMP | Provides students with an easier transition from high school to college. Students meet new friends, learn the heritage and traditions of Tarleton and have lots of fun during the summer prior to their freshman year.
TRANSFER | If you completed transferable credit at the college level from a regionally accredited institution during a fall or spring semester after graduating high school or receiving a GED, we consider you a transfer student.
RESIDENCE LIFE/HOUSING | Residing on campus enhances your college experience. Make new friends, become part of a community, and improve personal success along the way. Tarleton supports a live-on requirement for new incoming, first-time students. Be on the lookout for the housing application to open during the fall semester of your senior year. You won’t want to wait around on completing this exciting step to secure your residence hall and room.
Apply
Student Success
TRANSCRIPT | You will submit your official high school transcript with your application. It will need to include your class rank, program type and graduation date. You can submit your 6th semester transcript the summer after your junior year. If your admission decision is based on an individual review, you may be required to submit your 7th semester transcript following the first semester of your senior year. CLASS RANK | A numerical ranking of grade point averages for your entire high school class. It starts with the highest and ends with the lowest. Your class rank is very important for determining your admission status. DUAL CREDIT | Dual credit is a process by which a high school student enrolls in a college course and receives simultaneous academic credit for the course from both the college and the high school. If you are enrolled in dual credit courses, you will also need to submit an official transcript from the institution you are receiving college credits from. CREDIT HOUR | A unit counted toward completion of an academic program. Each course is worth a number of credit hours (also known as “credits”). The number of credit hours reflects the number of hours a student spends in class for that course per week. Most courses during a fall or spring semester are 3 credit hours, meaning you spend 3 hours in class over the duration of 15 weeks. Most degree plans require 120 credit hours to graduate. ACCEPTED/ADMITTED | Congrats! This means we’ve received all of your application items and you’re in — welcome to the Tarleton family! Now it’s time to start on your next steps. TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE ASSESSMENT 2.0 (TSIA2) | The TSI Assessment is taken prior to enrolling in your first semester to determine your levels in Reading, Math, and Writing, unless you qualify for an exemption. Without scores you will be placed into developmental support classes that you may not need which could cost additional time and money. If you decide to retake any section of the assessment you can always request to have your scores updated through Undergraduate Admissions.
DISABILITY SERVICES | Academic and housing accommodations are available for qualified students with disabilities in order to provide accessible educational opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related legislations. DICK SMITH LIBRARY | With over 200 computers and laptops, private and group study rooms, collaboration spaces, cutting-edge technology including 3-D printers, collections and databases you will have all the resources needed to complete coursework. MATH CLINIC *FREE SERVICE* | A place to complete homework assignments and have a tutor available in case any questions arise. WRITING CENTER *FREE SERVICE* | Assists students and offers guidance in any stage of the writing process for writing assignments in any discipline. CAREER SERVICES | Prepares students for long-term career and professional development and connects students with alumni and employers. Services include career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, business etiquette dinners, professional development workshops and job fairs. DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS | Committed to celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion, and pursuing equity for the whole Tarleton community. Through advocacy, training, and affirmation, we support underrepresented populations on campus and provide services to our international students. VETERAN SERVICES | Provides assistance in processing federal and state educational benefits and offers resources to veterans and their families. MEMBER OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (TAMUS) | The TAMUS is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation and provides oversight and leadership for 11 universities and 8 state agencies, including Tarleton State University. We have our own identity, goals and traditions that began in 1899, but we are proud to be the first school to have joined the Texas A&M University System in 1917.
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Weekday Campus Tours | Campus Preview Days tarleton.edu/welcome | (254) 968-9845
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