Texan Connect Transfer Guide by Tarleton State University

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

SCHOLARSHIPS

FINANCIAL AID

BUSINESS SERVICES

CAMPUS HOUSING

DINING SERVICES

WHAT IS CONSIDERED TRANSFERRABLE CREDIT

MEET WITH ACADEMIC ADVISING

BACTERIAL MENINGITIS REQUIREMENT

TARLETON ONLINE STUDENTS

VISIT YOUR CAMPUS

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!

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.

YOUR NEXT STEPS TO BECOME A TEXAN...

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

SCHEDULE A TOUR AT ANY OF OUR CAMPUS LOCATIONS Recommended but not required

For more information: WELCOME CENTER AND SCHOOL RELATIONS

(800) 687-4878 |

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 |

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

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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 |

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 |

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 

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 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 |

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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

Tarleton State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, and is committed to excellence through diversity.

@tarletonstate tarleton.edu

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