Requests for information should be directed to the offices listed above, and all correspondence should include T-Box number. The University's mailing address for all inquiries is Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 76402. Visit our website at www.tarleton.edu.

President Dr. Dennis P. McCabe

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. B.J. Alexander

Vice President for Finance and Administration Mr. Jerry Graham

Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. Koy M. Floyd

Vice President for Student Services Dr. Wanda L. Mercer

Tarleton State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Colleges

1866 Southern Lane

Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097

Telephone: (404) 679-4500 FAX: (404) 679-4558

It is the policy of Tarleton State University to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons, as well as to make available any other programs and activities, including those for students, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (except in rare occasions where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, handicap, or veteran status. Tarleton makes every effort to assure that no otherwise qualified handicapped person is, on the basis of a handicap, subjected to discrimination either as related to student involvement or employment in any of the University's programs or activities. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Coordinator, Room 106, Administration Annex (254) 968-9128 or to the A DA Coordinator, (254) 968-9103.

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, complete equality exists in the offering of all benefits to students without regard to sex, race, color, or national origin. These benefits include such matters as housing, financial assistance, recruitment, and any type of personnel service.

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the following data is designated as directory information and may be made public unless the student desires to withhold all or any portion of it:

Any undergraduate or graduate student wishing to withhold any or all of this information should, within 10 days after the first class day, fill out the appropriate form, available at the Registrar's Office.

This catalog is printed to provide information about the academic programs of Tarleton State University to students, prospective students, faculty, and staff of the University. While every effort has been made to make this catalog as complete and accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula, and courses listed in this catalog.

This catalog was prepared in advance of its effective date; therefore, academic programs and course descriptions may vary from actual program requirements and course content. Thus, the contents of the catalog cannot be considered an agreement or contract between individual students and the University

The Tarleton State University Schedule of Classes is published for each semester and summer term and is available upon request from the Office of School Relations. Students should refer to the Schedule of Classes for the offerings in any given semester. For administrative reasons, because of insufficient enrollment or limited resources, a given course may not be offered in the announced semester.

June 1 Deadline for completing student financial aid folder for first consideration for Fall Semester financial aid programs.

August 2 Last day to submit credentials for first-time enrollment at Tarleton for Fall Semester 1999.

August 19 Thursday, residence halls open at 9 AM.

August 19 Thursday, Last Chance Orientation.

August 19-20 Thursday and Friday, academic advisement and registration. For specific dates and times see class schedule.

August 23 Monday, classes begin.

August 23-25 Monday through Wednesday, add/drop/late registration.

August 25 Wednesday, last day to register for University credit.

September 6 Monday, Labor Day, NO CLASSES.

September 8 Wednesday, last day for dropping courses with no record.

October 1 Friday, deadline for graduation candidates to file for December degree conferral.

October 10-16 Homecoming Week.

October 12 Tuesday, Midterm grades entered in student information system by 5 PM.

October 15 Last day to apply for student teaching in Fall 2000.

October 27 Wednesday, last day to drop a course.

October 27 Wednesday, Writing Proficiency Examination, 4 PM.

October 28 Thursday, Writing Proficiency Examination, 6 PM.

November 12 Deadline for completing student financial aid folder for first consideration for Spring Semester financial aid programs.

November 25-26 Thanksgiving Holidays.

(Holiday period begins 5 PM, Wednesday, November 24.)

December 3 Friday, comprehensive exam results due in Graduate Office.

December 6 Monday, restricted activities period begins at 8 AM.

December 7 Tuesday, last class day; last day to withdraw from the University.

December 8 Wednesday, restricted activities period ends at 5 PM.

December 8 Wednesday, final examinations begin at 6 PM.

December 14 Tuesday, last day of final examinations.

December 15 Wednesday, final grades for potential honor graduates due in Registrar's Office by noon.

December 15 Wednesday, residence halls close at 10 AM.

December 16 Thursday, all grades entered in student information system before 4:00 PM.

December 17 Friday, Commencement.

November 15 Deadline for completing student financial aid folder for first consideration for Spring Semester financial aid programs.

January 10 Monday, last day to submit credentials for first-time enrollment at Tarleton for Spring Semester 2000.

January 13 Thursday, residence halls open at 9 AM.

January 13 Thursday, general assembly for all new students.

January 13-14 Thursday and Friday, academic advisement and registration.

For specific dates and times, see class schedule.

January 17 Monday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. UNIVERSITY CLOSED.

January 18 Tuesday, classes begin.

January 18-20 Tuesday through Thursday, add/drop/late registration.

January 20 Thursday, last day to register for University credit.

February 2 Wednesday, last day for dropping a course with no record.

February 15 Last day to apply for student teaching in Spring

Semester 2001.

February 15 Application deadline for all Fall 2000 scholarships administered by University Scholarship Committee.

February 18 Friday, deadline for graduation candidates to file for May degree conferral.

March 1 Wednesday, Writing Proficiency Examination, 4 PM.

March 2 Thursday, Writing Proficiency Examination, 6 PM.

March 13 Monday, Midterm grades entered in student information system by 5 PM.

March 13-17 Spring Break.

April 6 Thursday, last day to drop a course.

April 21 Friday, NO CLASSES.

May 5 Friday, comprehensive exam results due in Graduate Office.

May 8 Monday, restricted activities period begins at 8 AM.

May 9 Tuesday, last class day; last day to withdraw from University.

May 10 Wednesday, restricted activities period ends at 5 PM.

May 10 Wednesday, final examinations begin at 6 PM.

May 16 Tuesday, last day of final examinations.

May 17 Wednesday, final grades for potential honor graduates due in Registrar's Office by noon.

May 17 Wednesday, residence halls close at 10 AM.

May 18 Thursday, all final grades entered in student information system by 4 PM.

May 19 Friday, Commencement.

June 1 Deadline for completing student financial aid folders for first consideration for Summer School.

June 1 Deadline for completing student financial aid folder for first consideration for Summer Semester financial aid programs.

June 2 Friday, residence halls open at 8 AM.

June 2 Friday, general assembly and placement testing for all new students.

June 2 Friday, academic advisement and registration and add/drop. For specific dates and times see class schedule.

June 5 Monday, classes begin.

June 5-6 Monday and Tuesday, add/drop/late registration.

June 8 Thursday, last day for dropping courses with no record.

June 13 Tuesday, deadline for graduation candidates to file for August degree conferral.

June 13 Tuesday, Writing Proficiency Examination, 4 PM.

June 19 Monday, last day to drop a course.

July 4 Tuesday, Holiday.

July 5 Wednesday, last class day; last day to withdraw from the University.

July 6 Thursday, final examinations.

July 7 Friday, residence halls close at 10 AM.

July 7 Friday, all grades entered in student information system before 4 PM.

June 13 Tuesday, deadline for graduation candidates to file for August degree conferral.

July 7 Friday, residence halls open at 8 AM.

July 7 Friday, general assembly and placement testing for all new students.

July 7 Friday, academic advisement and registration and add/drop. For specific dates and times see class schedule.

July 10 Monday, classes begin.

July 10-11 Monday and Tuesday, add/drop/late registration.

July 13 Thursday, last day for dropping courses with no record.

July 13 Thursday, Writing Proficiency Examination, 4 PM.

July 24 Monday, last day to drop a course.

July 24 Monday, comprehensive exam results due in Graduate Office.

August 8 Tuesday, last class day; last day to withdraw from the University.

August 9 Wednesday, final examinations.

August 10 Thursday, residence halls close at 10 AM.

August 10 Thursday, final grades for potential honors graduates due in Registrar’s Office by noon.

August 11 Friday, Commencement.

August 11 Friday, all grades entered in student information system before noon.

For the last one hundred years, Tarleton State University, a public coeducational institution, has provided a broad-based education. Established by a $100,000 bequest of John Tarleton, an Erath County pioneer, John Tarleton College opened in 1899 as a private preparatory school and college for the youth of the surrounding rural region. During the next decade students could earn a baccalaureate degree. But in 1908, to compensate for declining enrollment and inadequate funding, college officials reorganized the institution on a two-year degree program, emphasizing a liberal arts education while retaining the two-year preparatory division. Again in 1916 Tarleton experienced financial difficulty; consequently, the Texas Legislature in 1917 placed the college in the state system of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, which would later become The Texas A&M University System. John Tarleton Agricultural College, as renamed by the Legislature, retained the two-year degree as well as the preparatory program and specialized in agriculture, home economics, and military training. To meet the needs of a changing constituency, Tarleton has adjusted and enriched its curriculum since the 1920s. Accredited as a junior college by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1926, Tarleton gradually redeveloped a liberal arts education. Then in 1949 the Legislature again changed the name of the school to Tarleton State College, and in 1953 discontinued the preparatory division, reflecting the increased access to public school throughout the state. By a 1959 act of the Legislature, Tarleton once again became a four-year degree-granting institution, the first class graduating in 1963. Accredited as a senior college in 1966, Tarleton initiated many new programs, including graduate courses in 1970. Since Tarleton offered a broad liberal arts education within undergraduate and graduate degrees, the Texas Legislature recognized the institution as a university in 1973, the name officially changed to Tarleton State University. Under a cooperative agreement with Texas A&M - Commerce, a doctoral degree in Educational Administration became available in 1998.

In 1999 Tarleton celebrates its 100^th anniversary. Over the past century, Tarleton has grown from a small private college into a thriving state university with more than 6,000 students. Throughout the years, Tarleton has never lost the commitment to excellence that was the vision of its founder, John Tarleton.

Creating a Culture of Excellence for our Students

The mission of Tarleton State University is to provide an academically challenging educational experience through effective teaching, scholarship, research, and service which enables students to pursue truth and acquire understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for establishing successful careers and becoming responsible citizens and leaders.

Tarleton State University is a regional, comprehensive university. Created in 1899, Tarleton provides educational programs which emphasize teaching excellence and service for students. The University functions as an educational, scientific, and cultural center for north-central Texas. While the primary emphasis is on teaching and excellence in the classroom, Tarleton is totally committed to expanding roles in research and service.

Tarleton, as a public university, is sensitive and responsive to the needs of the students it serves. Learning and the pursuit of truth are fostered in a culture of excellence which enables students to acquire knowledge, understanding, skills, and cultural experiences necessary to grow as individuals, achieve successful careers, and become responsible citizens and leaders. While offering a wide variety of professional and pre-professional undergraduate programs and graduate degrees in selected disciplines, Tarleton requires of all students a well-defined and thorough foundation in the liberal arts.

Tarleton expects its talented, dedicated faculty to achieve excellence in teaching, advising, and serving the individual student. Accordingly, the University recruits faculty and provides development programs to achieve this excellence. The University staff provides a variety of student services and professional expertise focused on enhancement of the student experience.

The University meets its public service leadership responsibility by enhancing the intellectual, cultural, and economic life of the region through an array of community education programs, numerous sponsored events, and the sharing of facilities and professional assistance.

Providing a campus culture of acceptance and friendliness, Tarleton welcomes individuals into the University community without regard to race, gender, conditions of disability, or national origin. While historically serving a regional student body, the University recognizes a growing state, national, and international representation on campus. Stressing equality and fairness, Tarleton pledges to continue meeting the educational needs of a changing society and an expanding world.

Approximately 6400 students attend Tarleton State University, with a male-female ratio of 1:1. Students from approximately 215 Texas counties, 42 states, and 12 foreign countries comprise the student body. More than 240 full-time faculty are devoted to academic excellence and to the personal development of each student. The student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

One of the most striking features of Tarleton State University is the spacious 125-acre campus located in the heart of Stephenville, a city of 15,000 people only 65 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Featuring malls, open space, and beautifully-landscaped grounds, the campus is dominated by majestic oak and pecan trees, which create a warm atmosphere for living and learning. The architectural integrity of aged red brick buildings is maintained campus wide. Tarleton is proud of its spacious classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, extensive library collections, and physical education and recreational complex. Other facilities include a newly-opened multimedia foreign language laboratory, a modern Fine Arts Center, and updated agricultural facilities.

An ongoing construction and modernization program ensures that Tarleton keeps abreast of new developments. The most recent of these improvements is the new Student Development Center, a 90,000-square-foot facility opened in Fall 1994. The Student Development Center is the hub for campus activity and an integral part of the University’s educational environment. The Center offers a food court, bookstore, post office, game room, conference and meeting facilities, study areas, and commuter lounge.

Looking toward the twenty-first century, during Spring 1999, Tarleton began construction of a new $28 million science building. This facility will provide state-of-the-art laboratory and classroom space for students to engage in study and research.

Academic institutions under the direction of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System include: Baylor College of Dentistry

Prairie View A&M University Tarleton State University Texas A&M International University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University - Commerce

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Texas A&M University - Texarkana West Texas A&M University

Other agencies and programs in The Texas A&M University System are:

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Texas Agricultural Extension Service

Texas Animal Damage Control Service

Texas Engineering Experiment Station Texas Engineering Extension Service Texas Forest Service Texas Transportation Institute

Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Mr. Don Powell, Chair AmarilloMr. Robert H. Allen Houston

Ms. Anne Armstrong ArmstrongDr. Dionel E. Avilés HoustonMr. Frederick D. McClure DallasMr. Erle Nye DallasMr. Lionel Sosa* .San Antonio

Mr. R.H. (Steve) Stevens*...............................................................................Houston

Dr. Barry B. Thompson, Chancellor

The Texas A&M University System

John Connally Building, 7th Floor

301 Tarrow

College Station, TX 77840-7896

Phone: (409) 845-4331

FAX: (409) 845-2490

Admission to The Texas A&M University System and any of its sponsored programs is open to qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or educationally unrelated handicaps. An application form is available from the Admissions Office at Box T-0030, Tarleton Station, Stephenville, TX 76402. Tarleton may revise admission standards based on change in law, requirements of accrediting agencies, or revisions in University policy.

Examination Board (CEEB) or the American College Test (ACT) of the

American College Testing Program,5. a fully executed housing contract, if applicable, and

6. application fee.Materials should be on file well in advance of registration. Application deadlines are published in the University Calendar. Each of the above items and the application fee must be received before an application can be evaluated. Residence for tuition purposes is determined by state law. For a brief explanation of residence requirements, refer to p. 58.

Materials submitted by applicants who do not enroll at Tarleton are destroyed. Therefore, new application papers must be submitted each time a student applies for admission.

Freshman applicants who have not graduated from high school at the time of application must submit an official transcript indicating grades, projected graduation date, and class rank. Freshman applicants who have graduated from high school at the time of application and transfer applicants with less than 30 semester hours of college credit must submit an official high school transcript that includes class rank and date of graduation. Class rank shall be calculated at the end of the 11^th grade, middle of the 12^th grade, or high school graduation, whichever is most recent when the application is complete. To be considered official, the high school transcript must bear an original signature of a school official and an original school seal. Faxed copies are not official. Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.

Freshman applicants must provide a list of all courses in progress and yet to be taken in high school. The list should include exact course titles. A copy of the applicant’s senior class schedule will fulfill this requirement.

An official transcript is required from every post-secondary institution attended, even if the applicant did not earn credit or receive a course grade from the institution, or the course is not transferable. Course work from one college posted on the transcript of another college will not satisfy this requirement. For readmission, only those transcripts from institutions attended since the last enrollment at Tarleton State University are required. Faxed copies are not official. Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.

Students who failed an area of the TASP Test and have not successfully completed remediation are not permitted to enroll in the following classes.

scores of no less than 19. Scores can be no more than five years old.2. Recentered SAT -- composite score of 1070 or higher with minimum scores of

500 on both verbal and math. Scores can be no more than five years old.3. TAAS -- scale scores of 1770 or higher on the writing test and a Texas Learning Index (TXI) of 86 on math and 89 on reading. TAAS scores can be no more than three years old.

If you qualify for one of these exemptions, you must contact the Admissions Office at (254) 968-9125 or (800) 687-8236.

Students with disabilities may request special testing accommodations from the Coordinating Board or the Texas Education Agency.

Students who are exempt from the TASP test will be placed in college-level mathematics. Students who are required to take the TASP test will be placed according to their TASP scores. If TASP scores are not available, placement is determined by ACT or SAT scores. TASP scores take precedence over ACT or SAT.

MATH course TASP score ACT score SAT score

1073 270 or higher 20 or higher 500 or higher

1013 220-269 17-19 460-490

1003 219 or lower 16 or lower 450 or lower

All students who failed the writing portion of the TASP test will be placed in English 1003. All other students who scored less than 20 on the ACT Verbal or 550 on the SAT Verbal will be given a writing placement test at orientation. Students assigned to English 1003 will be given a further writing test the first day of class; passing that test will allow the student to enroll in English 1113.

No reading course will be required of students who are exempt from the TASP test or who passed the reading section of TASP. All other students will be assigned to Education 1003.

Measles - Persons born since January 1, 1957, must have two doses since 12 months of age, with the doses coming at least 30 days apart.

Mumps - Persons born since January 1, 1957, must have at least one dose since 12 months of age.

Rubella - Must have at least one dose since 12 months of age. Tetanus/Diphtheria - Must have one dose within the past 10 years.

4. Rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class.

Students seeking early notification of admission must submit all required application materials. Upon graduation a final high school transcript showing graduation date and class rank must be submitted.

A GED will be considered equivalent to a high school diploma, provided the average standard score is at least 55 or no subscore is less than 50. The student's high school class must have been graduated at least one calendar year before the intended date of enrollment at Tarleton. An official copy or photocopy of the results must be submitted. Applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores with a minimum SAT score of 800, a Recentered SAT score of 930, or an ACT score of 20.

Students who graduate from high schools not accredited by the Texas Education Agency or who are home schooled may be considered if they have a score of 800 or above on the SAT, 930 or above on the Recentered SAT, or 20 or above on the Enhanced ACT.

Applicants who are slightly short of the requirements for regular admission will be considered for advised admission. Only a limited number of advised admissions will be allowed. Advised admission does not constitute full admission to the University. A student who is granted advised admission will sign a contract for a one-semester enrollment at Tarleton. The conditions of the contract generally will be to enroll in no more than 15 semester credit hours; to pass at least 12 semester credit hours, including an English course and a mathematics course, with a GPA of 2.00 or higher; to make at least a C in any developmental courses taken; and to be advised by the Division of General Studies. Students who meet these conditions will then be fully admitted to the University. Students who fail to meet the conditions of the contract will not be allowed to re-enroll at Tarleton State University until they succeed academically at another institution and are able to meet Tarleton’s transfer requirements.

Students completing the Summer Program with a 3.0 GPA or higher in at least 12 hours may be considered for full-time enrollment in the fall. Fewer hours may be considered with special permission from the dean of the college in which the student is enrolling. Those admitted must enroll for a normal 15-semester hour course load. A second letter of consent from a parent or legal guardian is required.

Admission of international students to the undergraduate program at Tarleton is based upon graduation from a secondary school (lyceum, senior middle school, high school, preparatory school, or other equivalent) in a system equivalent to at least 12 grades. Students must supply the University with official transcripts of academic work. The quality of the applicant's prior secondary or collegiate-level work is judged from the grades, class attained, or class rank achieved. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), administered by the Educational Testing Service, is required with a minimum score of 520 on the paper-based test or 190 on the computer-based test. Completion of six semester hours of regular first-year college English composition at an accredited college in the United States with a grade of C or better in each course will satisfy the TOEFL requirement. The student must have a reliable sponsor in the United States or the country of origin. The sponsor can be a company, a consular official, or any responsible individual other than a student. International applicants must submit two passport-style photos taken within six months of application, a $100 (US) credentials evaluation and admission fee and a $25 application fee. Both fees are nonrefundable. Payment must be made by bank cashier’s check or money order, payable to Tarleton State University. The Department of Immigration and Naturalization requires that all international students have medical insurance with coverage in the United States. Students may wish to purchase insurance through the University upon arrival.

All application materials must be sent to the Office of International Academic Programs. Applications cannot be processed until all materials are received. The I-20 will be issued only after a formal admission letter has been issued by Tarleton State University.

At the time of application, students who have earned transferable college level credit at an accredited institution after high school graduation are considered transfer students. Applicants must be eligible to enroll at all colleges and universities previously attended and submit final official transcripts from each college or university attended. For students who have previously attended Tarleton State University, transfer work and Tarleton work will be combined to determine a cumulative GPA.

The following minimum standards must be met:

A student who has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution and who is in good standing at all schools previously attended but who is not seeking a master’s degree or professional certification may apply as a post-baccalaureate student. A post-baccalaureate student may work on a second bachelor’s degree or teaching certification or take courses of interest. To be admitted to post-baccalaureate status, an applicant must submit official transcript(s) from all schools attended, a signed application form, a $25 application fee, a copy of social security card, and a tuition residency form. Undergraduate academic standards apply to post-baccalaureate students.

Students who have previously attended Tarleton and are returning after one or more long semesters' absence may apply for readmission. Applicants must submit an application for readmission and be clear of any blocks by Tarleton offices (Police, Business Office, Financial Aid, etc.).

APPEALS. Students not admitted may ask to be considered for individual approval. If the case has sufficient merit, it will be referred to the Academic Standards Committee. Appeals will be considered only in cases of highly extenuating circumstances. An appeal will not be considered for applicants who are ineligible to return to a previous institution.

Appeal requests must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than 10 calendar days before the beginning of regular registration for that semester. The form to be used when requesting consideration for possible admission by individual approval may be obtained from the Admissions Office.

Senate Bill 1321 entitles residents of the state of Texas to seek admission to public institutions of higher education without consideration of courses taken ten or more years prior to enrollment. This bill gives students the option of electing to have course work taken ten or more years prior to the starting date of the semester in which the applicant seeks to enroll either counted as usual or ignored for admission purposes. Applicants who elect to apply for admission under this law and who are admitted as students may not receive any course credit for courses taken ten or more years prior to enrollment.

Credits earned at another accredited institution are accepted as recorded on the official transcript. However, because of differences in institutional degree requirements and course content, some credits transferred may not apply toward satisfying degree requirements at Tarleton. A maximum of 68 semester hours of academic credit will be accepted for degree credit from a two-year institution.

When a course has been repeated at another school or schools, only the best effort will be transcribed.

Only those transferred hours that have been transcribed will be used to determine admissions eligibility. The current admissions rules (see Transfer Student Qualifications above) will be applied to the transcribed hours only.

Common TarletonCourse CourseACCT 2301 ACC 2033ACCT 2302 ACC 2043ACCT 2401 ACC 2033

ACCT 2402 ACC 2043

AGRI 1131

or 1231 AGRI 1011AGRI 1307

or 1407 AGRN 1053AGRI 1309 A EC 2123

AGRI 1311 D S 2023AGRI 1315 HORT 2003AGRI 1319 ANSC 1073AGRI 1327 W S 2013

AGRI 1327 ANSC 2013AGRI 1413 ENTO 2013

AGRI 1415 HORT 2003

AGRI 1419 ANSC 1073AGRI 2301 A EN 2013

AGRI 2303 A EN 2303

AGRI 2304 A EN 2313

AGRI 2313 ENTO 2013AGRI 2317 A EC 1053AGRI 2330 W S 2213AGRI 2401 A EN 2013

AGRI 2403 A EN 2213

ANTH 2302 P SC 2013ANTH 2351 SOC 1013

ARTS 1301 ART 1313

ARTS 1303 ART 2313ARTS 1304 ART 2323ARTS 1311 ART 1113ARTS 1312 ART 2113ARTS 1316 ART 1213ARTS 1317 ART 2213

BIOL 1311

& 1111 BIOL 1204

BIOL 1313

& 1113 BIOL 1214

BIOL 1322 H S 2103BIOL 1411 BIOL 1204

BIOL 1413 BIOL 1214

BIOL 2301

& 2101 BIOL 2194

BIOL 2302

& 2102 BIOL 2204BIOL 2401 BIOL 2194BIOL 2402 BIOL 2204BIOL 2421 BIOL 2034

BUSI 1301 G B 1033BUSI 1307 FIN 1013BUSI 1309 ADMS 2133

BUSI 2301 G B 1033

CHEM 1305 &

1105 CHEM 1014

CHEM 1311

& 1111 CHEM 1054

CHEM 1312

& 1112 CHEM 1084CHEM 1411 CHEM 1054CHEM 1412 CHEM 1084CHEM 2323

& 2123 CHEM 2014

CHEM 2325

& 2125 CHEM 2024

CHEM 2423 CHEM 2014CHEM 2425 CHEM 2024COMM 1307 JOUR 1013

COMM 1316 JOUR 2013COMM 1335 COMS 2053COMM 2305 JOUR 2023COMM 2311 JOUR 1023COMM 2327 JOUR 2063

(BCIS) COSC

1300 or 1400 CIS 1033*(BCIS) COSC

1301 or 1401 CIS 1043

COSC 1309 CIS 2023

BCIS 1316 or

1416 CIS 2013

BCIS 1332 or

1432 CIS 2123

CRIJ 1301 C J 1313CRIJ 1306 C J 2323CRIJ 1307 C J 1333CRIJ 1310 C J 2373CRIJ 2313 C J 2383CRIJ 2314 C J 2353CRIJ 2323 C J 2363CRIJ 2328 C J 2343DRAM 1220 THEA 1072DRAM 1310 THEA 1053DRAM 1330 THEA 2033DRAM 1341 THEA 1093DRAM 1351 THEA 1063DRAM 1352 THEA 2063DRAM 2331 THEA 2043DRAM 2336 THEA 2023DRAM 2361 THEA 2073DRAM 2362 THEA 2083ECON 2301 ECO 2013ECON 2302 ECO 2023ENGL 1301 ENGL 1113ENGL 1302 ENGL 1123ENGL 2311 ENGL 2303ENGL 2321 ENGL 2043ENGL 2326 ENGL 2033ENGL 2331 ENGL 2123ENGR 1304 ENGR 1053ENGR 2301 ENGR 2123ENGR 2302 ENGR 2133ENGR 2332 ENGR 2053FREN 1411 FREN 1014FREN 1412 FREN 1024FREN 2311 FREN 2013FREN 2312 FREN 2023GEOG 1300

or 1301 GEOG 1013

GEOL 1303

& 1103 GEOL 1054

GEOL 1304

& 1104 GEOL 1064

GEOL 1403 GEOL 1054

GEOL 1404 GEOL 1064GERM 1411 GERM 1014GERM 1412 GERM 1024GERM 2311 GERM 2013GERM 2312 GERM 2023

**GOVT 2301 POLS 2023

GOVT 2302 POLS 2013**GOVT 2305 POLS 2013

GOVT 2306 POLS 2023HECO 1101 H S 1101HECO 1315 H S 1053HECO 1322 H S 2103HECO 2311 H S 2063HIST 1301 HIST 2013HIST 1302 HIST 2023HIST 2311 HIST 1013HIST 2312 HIST 1023HIST 2321 HIST 1013

HIST 2322 HIST 1023

HORT 1301 HORT 2003

HORT 1401 HORT 2003

HUMA 1315 F A 1013MATH 1314 MATH 1073MATH 1316 MATH 1093MATH 1325 MATH 1113MATH 2318 MATH 2113MATH 2413 MATH 1204

MATH 2414 MATH 2094

MATH 2415 MATH 2103

MUSI 1181 MUSC 1511MUSI 1182 MUSC 1521MUSI 1192 MUSC 1711MUSI 1193 MUSC 1721MUSI 1300 MUSC 2133MUSI 2181 MUSC 1611MUSI 2182 MUSC 1621OFAD 1301 ADMS 2033OFAD 1302 ADMS 2043OFAD 1312 ADMS 1053OFAD 2301 ADMS 1063

PHED 1301 P ED 2003

PHED 1306 P ED 2313PHIL 1301 PHIL 1013

PHIL 1304 R E 2133PHIL 2303 PHIL 2013PHYS 1301

& 1101 PHYS 1044

PHYS 1302

& 1102 PHYS 1054

PHYS 1401 PHYS 1044PHYS 1402 PHYS 1054

PHYS 2325

& 2125 PHYS 1224

PHYS 2326

& 2126 PHYS 2424PHYS 2425 PHYS 1224PHYS 2426 PHYS 2424PSYC 2301 PSY 1013

PSYC 2308 PSY 2203PSYC 2312 PSY 2013PSYC 2314 PSY 2013

PSYC 2315 PSY 1023

RUSS 1411 RUSS 1014

RUSS 1412 RUSS 1024

RUSS 2311 RUSS 2013

RUSS 2312 RUSS 2023

SOCI 1301 SOC 2013SOCI 1306 SOC 2023

SOCW 2361 SWK 2203SPAN 1411 SPAN 1014SPAN 1412 SPAN 1024SPAN 2311 SPAN 2013SPAN 2312 SPAN 2023SPCH 1144 COMS 1031SPCH 1145 COMS 1041SPCH 1311 COMS 1013SPCH 1315 COMS 1023

SPCH 1342 COMS 2023

SPCH 2144 COMS 1031

SPCH 2145 COMS 1031SPCH 2341 COMS 2013

A student may enroll to audit one or more courses under the following conditions:

Before registering for any correspondence course, students must complete a Concurrent Enrollment form, available from their academic advisor or the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If a student wishes to use a correspondence course toward graduation or certification requirements, a copy of his/her official transcript showing the work completed by correspondence must be received by the Registrar at least one month before graduation.

A student’s freshman year is not too early to begin utilizing the Career Services Center, located in Room 218 of the Student Development Center. Career Services offers a comprehensive program that provides students with assistance in career exploration/development as well as part-time and full-time job listings. The Center offers SIGI-PLUS (System of Interactive Guidance and Information PLUS), a computerized, advanced career guidance system developed by the Educational Testing Service, as well as individual career guidance sessions. Job fairs and on-campus interviews are scheduled each semester to assist students in establishing a career network and finding employment in a field related to their major. To assist with the job search, students should register with the Career Services Center no later than the second semester of their junior year. An electronic database registry is now available through the Center’s WebWalkup!, www.tarleton.edu/~careers/

The Dean of Students and staff are dedicated to promoting a campus environment that provides an opportunity for all students to learn and develop. The Dean of Students serves as the adviser to the Student Government Association and Greek Affairs. The Dean of Students Office is also responsible for enforcing University policies, coordinating student legal services, and providing information and support to students who want to become more involved in campus life. Staff members serve as the University contact for student-related grievances and emergencies and as consultants to faculty and staff on student problems and concerns. The Dean of Students Office is located in Room 105A of the Student Development Center.

Tarleton State University recognizes the importance of building a diversified campus where students interact both academically and socially regardless of culture or race. The Office of Multicultural Services provides support services, multicultural programming, and activities that promote cultural awareness and enhance the understanding and awareness of various ethnic groups. The Office of Multicultural Services is located in Room 201A of the Student Development Center.

Participation in competitive and recreational sporting activities is an essential part of the student’s total educational experience. The Department of Recreational Sports provides a variety of intramural team and individual sporting events, self-directed activities, and special events to meet the physical fitness and personal enjoyment needs of Tarleton’s students. Such activities and events provide a means for students to socialize and compete in the spirit of good sportsmanship and serve as an excellent way to relieve stress. A calendar of scheduled recreational activities and events can be obtained at the Office of Recreational Sports, which is located in the Physical Education Annex next to the Administration Building.

The Office of Rodeo Activities serves as a central location for students who are interested in rodeo participation or competition. Practice facilities and stock are available, as well as scholarships and travel allowances based on scholastic and rodeo performance. The Office sponsors the Tarleton Rodeo Association, which is open to all students, and hosts several rodeo activities throughout the academic year including the Intramural Rodeo, Alumni Rodeo, and NIRA Rodeo. Tarleton State University is a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and participates in the Southwest Region. The Office of Rodeo Activities is located in Room 207A of the Student Development Center

Students with disabilities may request appropriate accommodation by contacting the Director of Disability Services in the Academic Affairs Office, at (254) 968-9103. The University is committed to handling all such requests in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Official accommodation requests are made by the student after being admitted to the University. However, students are encouraged to make early contact with the Office of Disability Services to clarify documentation requirements and to provide as much time as possible for arranging reasonable accommodation. Making early contact may allow appropriate accommodation to be in place at the beginning of the semester. Initial contact with the Director of Disability Services should occur before the date listed in the Catalog as the last day to drop a course; otherwise, any approved accommodation probably will not be available until the next semester.

Participation in organizations, activities, and events adds an important dimension to the college experience. In addition to making friends, students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills that are important for their futures.

More than 100 student organizations are recognized by the Office of Student Activities. These organizations represent academic departments, honor societies, Greek fraternities and sororities, and a variety of special interest groups.

The Student Programming Association (SPA) is one of the organizations advised by Student Activities. SPA is the main programming board on campus, offering students the opportunity to plan and implement activities (concerts, movies, speakers, and service projects) for the Tarleton campus and local community.

In addition to SPA and student organizations, the Office of Student Activities is responsible for Student Organizational Forum, University orientation programs, and various social programs designed to meet the needs of a culturally diverse student body.

For further information, call (254) 968-9490 or come by the Office of Student Activities in Room 201 of the Student Development Center.

Staff at the Student Counseling Center believe that intellectual and personal development are inseparable and that the primary academic mission of the University is most fully served through the development of the whole person. The Student Counseling Center provides comprehensive psychological and counseling services to enrolled students. These services include individual, couple, marital, and group counseling; career counseling and consultation; and outreach programming for students of Tarleton State University.

Concerns addressed in counseling vary widely and frequently include adjustment to college, choosing a major, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, sexuality, alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, or depression. Appointments usually last 45 to 50 minutes. The number of sessions depends on the nature of the student’s concern. A sophisticated stress management program utilizing biofeedback equipment is available to students with test anxiety or other stress-related problems.

There is no charge for counseling services unless testing materials are used. Interest and personality tests are available for use in selecting a major or career or to gain further information about an individual’s concerns. A fee, usually $10 to $20, is charged to cover the costs of testing materials.

All counseling is held in the strictest confidence. Confidentiality is maintained to the limits provided by Texas law and professional ethics, and no record of counseling is made on academic transcripts. The Student Counseling Center is committed to multiculturalism and to meeting the diverse needs of a changing University community. Appointments may be scheduled in person or by calling (254) 968-9044 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Student Counseling Center is located in Room 212 of the Student Development Center.

The Student Development Center (SDC) serves as the center of campus activities. The SDC provides meeting and recreational facilities, a food court, bookstore, post office, and game room. Also located in the building are the offices of Career Services, the Dean of Students, Multicultural Services, Rodeo Activities, School Relations, Student Activities, Student Counseling, Student Health Center, Student Publications, the Teaching and Learning Center, and SDC operations. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.tarleton.edu/ activities/SDC.html.

The Student Health Center provides health care services to all currently enrolled Tarleton State University students. These services are covered by the mandatory Health Service Fee.

Services provided include: medications and other supplies for treatment of minor acute illnesses and injuries, suturing of simple lacerations, services of a medical doctor or nurse practitioner at specified times, administration of allergy injections as directed by a student’s allergist, consultation about any health problem, blood pressure checks, loan of crutches, continuation of health care following surgery or any illness as directed by the student’s physician, and assistance with referral to physician or hospital when deemed necessary. Selected immunizations are also available: Tetanus, MMR, Hepatitis B, and flu (fall semester only). There is a charge for Hepatitis and flu vaccines. Selected laboratory tests ordered by the Health Center physician or nurse practitioner are available for a reduced cost. All x-rays, laboratory services, and medical services outside of the Student Health Center are at the student’s expense. Health literature is also available. For more information, call (254) 968-9272 or come by the Student Health Center in Room 212 of the Student Development Center.

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the representative voice of Tarleton State University students and is directly responsible for bringing the interests and concerns of students to the attention of the administration and University community. SGA works cooperatively with the University administration on policies affecting students in the areas of academics, campus regulations, allocation of student service fees, and student membership on University committees. The SGA coordinates student government elections which are held in the spring of each year. It also initiates programs for the improvement and enrichment of the student body and the University community. The SGA office is located in Room 201H of the Student Development Center.

The Student Handbook provides a detailed explanation of Tarleton State University services, rules and regulations, and policies of The Texas A&M University System. Copies of the handbook are made available to students at the beginning of the fall semester and can be obtained through the Office of Student Publications in Room 20 of the Student Development Center, the Office of the Vice President for Student Services in Room 227 of the Administration Building or the Dean of Students Office in Room 105A of the Student Development Center.

The J-TAC is the official publication of the student body and is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters. It is the principal means by which Tarleton State University students, faculty, staff, and friends are kept informed of campus-related business, activities, and events. The J-TAC is also available on-line at http://www.tarleton.edu/organizations/j-tac/

The Grassburr is the University yearbook and records key events and programs that occur at the institution throughout an academic year. It displays pictures of students and student organizations and provides a chronicle of events and activities.

The Department of Housing and Residence Life at Tarleton State University is committed to providing a residential community that supports and enhances the development of life skills in a safe and clean environment. Research has shown that students who reside on campus tend to be more involved in academic and extracurricular activities, tend to earn a higher grade point average, frequently exceed predicted levels of learning and personal development, and tend to complete their college education within the prescribed program length.

Tarleton provides on-campus housing for approximately 1,250 students. Residence hall rooms have telephone and cable TV outlets with the basic service provided at no additional cost. Each hall is equipped with ice and vending machines and has access to TV lounges and laundry facilities.

Bender Hall is an air-conditioned hall with space for 184 men. This hall has three floors that are divided into ramps. Each ramp consists of approximately 40 students who share a restroom and shower facility.

Ferguson Hall has space for 237 men. This three-story, air-conditioned residence hall is divided into ramps each with community restrooms and shower facilities.

Gough and Moody Halls are not air-conditioned. They house 54 women each. The rooms are quite large with movable furniture; restroom and shower facilities are easily accessible from each room.

Hunewell Hall and Hunewell Annex are air-conditioned residence halls that house 315 women. Rooms are arranged in suites with two rooms joined by a bathroom. A TV lounge is located on the first floor of Hunewell Hall, and laundry facilities are available on the first floor of Hunewell Annex.

Lewis Hall is the oldest residence hall on campus and can house 36 women. Each room is large enough to accommodate three women. Lewis is not air-conditioned and has a community bath located on each floor.

Coed Hall is a four-story, air-conditioned building that houses 186 students. Women reside on the second and third floors and men on the first and fourth floors. Coed is a modular facility, and each room has its own private bath. Laundry facilities and ice and vending machines are available on the first floor. Coed houses primarily sophomore, junior, and senior level students.

Crockett Hall is an air-conditioned hall that is arranged in suites with two rooms sharing a common bath. Crockett houses approximately 150 residents, men on the first floor and women on the second.

Two apartment complexes are located on the north side of campus. Each apartment is furnished, has central heat and air-conditioning, and has basic cable and telephone service. Contracts for apartments are for an academic year (fall and spring). Students who are not required to live in a residence hall are eligible to apply for apartment space.

All unmarried students under 21 years of age who have completed fewer than 45 semester credit hours must reside in University housing and eat in the University dining facilities. Housing contracts are for an academic year (fall and spring). Students who live with a parent or parents at their legal, full-time residence within a 60-mile radius of campus, who are married, or who have a child are excused from this policy. Proof must be submitted along with a completed off-campus request form. Exceptions will also be considered for students with severe, documented medical problems that preclude them from living in a residence hall, or who wish to live with a brother or sister who is enrolled at Tarleton State University for that semester. The above-mentioned exceptions must be approved by the Director of Housing and Residence Life. A student requesting an exception because of medical reasons must submit a supporting statement from a physician on the physician’s letterhead with an off-campus request form.

For all University housing, a completed application and $100 deposit in the form of a check or money order must be submitted to the Office of Housing and Residence Life to reserve a room space. An application should be made as soon as possible because room assignments are made based upon the date of receipt of the deposit in the housing office. Chances for receiving a specific roommate are greatly improved if both students’ housing applications are mailed together and are received in the housing office prior to March 1. Roommates must mutually request each other in writing.

The deposit, less deductions for damages, if applicable, will be returned to a student who (1) graduates, (2) is denied admission to the University for scholastic deficiencies, or (3) requests a refund upon completion of his or her housing contract period. The $100 deposit is subject to forfeiture if a student does not fulfill his/her contract. A student who withdraws or is suspended from the University will not be allowed to reside in the residence halls or apartments for more than 24 hours after the date of withdrawal or suspension. To receive a refund in full, a request for cancellation must be received in the Housing Office as follows:

Fall July 15 Summer I May 10

Spring December 10 Summer II June 20

Room reservations will be canceled and the deposit forfeited under the following conditions: (1) if a student does not properly check into a residence hall or apartment by the first class day of the semester for which the reservation was made; (2) if a student does not properly check out of the residence hall or apartment at the end of the semester or session when they no longer wish to return or are not required to do so; or (3) upon termination of the contract by the Director of Housing and Residence Life or Tarleton State University.

Students who wish to reside off campus must complete an off-campus request form and submit it to the Office of Housing and Residence Life with sufficient documentation to support the information given. Students who have completed 45 semester credit hours or are at least 21 years of age by the first class day are not required to complete any paperwork for housing. Students are encouraged to wait until they are notified of their release from housing before making alternative housing arrangements.

The original contract is extended to cover the entire length of stay in University housing. A renewal is not required.

For more information, please contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at (254) 968-9083 or write to Housing and Residence Life, Box T-0280, Stephenville, TX 76402.

The Department of Athletics provides for and supports a comprehensive athletic program for men and women. Tarleton State University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Lone Star Conference (South Division), which includes eight other area universities -- Abilene Christian University, Angelo State University, Eastern New Mexico State University, Midwestern State University, Texas A&M University - Commerce, Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Texas Woman’s University, and West Texas A&M University. Intercollegiate sports programs for men include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, and outdoor track and field. Women’s athletic programs consist of basketball, cross country, tennis, outdoor track, fast-pitch softball, golf, and volleyball.

Athletics at Tarleton State University is characterized by a commitment to wholesome athletic competition, a desire for student-athletes to succeed academically as well as on the athletic field or court, and by widespread student participation. Athletic teams at Tarleton State University are known as the Texans/TexAnns, and the official school colors are purple and white.

The Child Development Center provides quality child care for children ages 3 to 5 and early childhood laboratory experience for Tarleton State University students. The Center is located in the Department of Human Sciences in Wisdom Gym. It is open to children of students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community.

All vehicles owned, parked, and/or operated on campus at any time by students, faculty, and staff must be registered with the Office of University Police. All student vehicles must be registered at the beginning of each semester or at any time they are brought onto campus. Everyone applying for vehicle registration must furnish a driver’s license and a vehicle license number. Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the Traffic and Parking Regulations.

The Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc., exists exclusively for the purpose of providing financial assistance to Tarleton State University. The Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides support for Tarleton primarily from earnings on endowed funds, gifts, or property. The Foundation acts independently of the University and The Texas A&M University System, solely for the benefit and enhancement of Tarleton State University.

Through the generosity of Tarleton alumni and friends, the Foundation fiscally administers more than 100 scholarship accounts and provides financial assistance for related scholarly activities. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board composed of up to 25 members. The Foundation manages, invests, and distributes all funds of the Foundation for the furtherance of educational purposes at Tarleton, including scholarships, opportunity awards for students, student recruiting, and any other activities permissible under the laws of the State of Texas. For further information regarding the Foundation, contact the Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc., Box T-0415, phone (254) 968-9890.

The mission of the Tarleton Alumni Association (TAA) is to preserve traditions and to provide leadership, meaningful services, and active support to Tarleton, its students, friends, and alumni. The TAA, governed by a 21-member Board of Directors that meets four times annually, represents over 50,000 former Tarleton students. Operating from the Tarleton Center, the TAA strives to keep alumni involved and informed about Tarleton by providing numerous activities and services, both on campus and throughout Texas. The TAA also aims to make current students aware of Tarleton’s strong traditions, famous alumni from past years, and the importance of remaining associated with the University after graduation.

Freshman less than 30 semester hours Sophomore 30-59 semester hours Junior 60-89 semester hours Senior 90 or more semester hours

A student's typical course load is 15-17 hours per semester. Those who maintain a B average (3.0) during a regular long semester while enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours, or full-time students who have an overall B average, may be permitted to carry six "solid" courses the following semester. Loads in excess of 18 hours require approval of the appropriate academic dean. Loads in excess of 20 hours require approval by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. A "solid" course is defined as one that may be counted for degree credit. A full-time load in long semesters is a minimum of 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students. Students enrolled in developmental courses may enroll in no more than 13 hours of academic courses, plus an activity physical education course. In summer terms a full-time load is a minimum of 4 semester hours for undergraduates and 3 semester hours for graduate students. An undergraduate's typical load for summer is 6 semester hours each term. The maximum for a superior student is 8 semester hours for one term or 14 for two successive terms. The maximum for a graduating senior of proven superior ability is 15 hours for both summer terms. A graduating senior is one who can complete graduation requirements within 12 calendar months. A superior student is one who had a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) for the previous regular semester on all attempts or a 3.0 GPA on all work attempted. For graduate students the maximum course load is 7 hours for a summer term, 13 hours for both terms, or 14 hours for both terms for a master's candidate completing degree requirements at the end of the summer.

Students in developmental courses:

Student absences are considered by the University to be strictly between the individual student and faculty member. The faculty member has the responsibility and authority to determine whether make-up work can be done because of absences. Students may request make-up consideration for valid and verifiable reasons such as illness, death in the immediate family, legal proceedings, or participation in University-sponsored activities. Students who participate in University-sponsored activities are responsible for obtaining a written explanation for their absence from the faculty/staff member who is responsible for the activity.

Students who failed the TASP test are required by state guidelines to attend their developmental classes or program on a regular basis. Missing class or program activities can be grounds for removal from the University.

Tarleton State University expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Students guilty of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. The faculty member is responsible for initiating action for each case of academic dishonesty that occurs in his/her class.

Students taking departmental local examinations are charged a $5.00 per credit hour examination and recording fee for the credit to become a part of their academic records. Advanced placement in a subject area may be granted by the department head concerned. Permitting advanced placement does not necessarily mean approval for credit by examination. All acceptable credit earned by examination will be posted to the student's permanent record if the student is enrolled at Tarleton State University through the official census date (in long terms, the 12th class day; and in regular summer sessions, the 4th class day). Students should consult the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for specific information. The credit will be recorded with a grade of P (Pass) and the hours awarded. There will be no grade points assigned for this credit, and it will not be used in the computation for any grade point ratio.

A $1,000 tuition rebate from the state of Texas is offered to qualifying students who graduate from Tarleton State University with a bachelor’s degree and no more than 3 hours over the minimum number of hours required for the degree. This rebate program is effective for students who entered a bachelor’s degree program as freshmen during or after Fall 1997. Additional information is available from the Registrar’s Office.

F Failing I In progress (used for non-completed thesis course work) K Incomplete (under exceptional circumstances, see below) W Withdrawal from course, no grade designated WF Withdrawal failing (included in GPA) *P Pass *S Satisfactory

U Unsatisfactory NG No credit

The lowest passing grade is D. Students should keep in mind the fact that some universities and colleges do not accept a D in transfer. A D is not considered passing for developmental courses.

If a course is repeated at this institution, only the best grade in the course is counted in computing the GPA. The grade K shall be recorded for a student only in case of extraordinary circumstances. This entry is used only in such cases after the instructor and his/her department head have concurred that the incomplete entry is justified. A grade of K must be made up by the last day that course grades are due to the registrar during the next long semester and in all cases before registering for the next sequential course. Should this grade not be reported to the registrar within the prescribed time limit, it automatically becomes an F. A student who withdraws from a course before the thirteenth class day of a regular semester or before the fifth class day in a summer term receives no grade, and the course will not be listed on that student's permanent record. A student who withdraws from a course before the end of the tenth week of a regular semester or the fourteenth class day of a summer term receives a grade of W.

Student academic appeals are handled according to the following guidelines:

An "A" HONOR ROLL is published at the end of each semester listing students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the period and have made A's in all courses taken for credit.

Also at the end of each semester, students in good standing who have no grade below C, have completed during the semester at least 12 credit hours of college work, and have a grade point ratios of at least 3.25 for freshmen and sophomores and 3.50 for juniors and seniors shall be designated as Distinguished Students.

Tarleton State University offers an accelerated degree program, which is intended to allow a student who enters Tarleton as a freshman to complete a baccalaureate degree in three years. (Please note: To complete a degree in three years may require that a student attend summer school for at least one summer.) The three-year program is intended for students who enter Tarleton with strong academic preparation. To be eligible for the accelerated program, an entering freshman must:

A currently-enrolled Tarleton student or a transfer student with less than 30 hours of transferable college credit is eligible to participate in the program if he/she meets the above requirements and has a college GPA of at least 3.0. A currently-enrolled Tarleton student or transfer student with more than 30 hours of college credit may participate in the program if he/she has a college GPA of at least 3.0.

A high school student who hopes to participate in Tarleton’s accelerated program may wish to get some college credits while still in high school, through dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, or advanced placement. High school counselors can provide information about such programs.

Students admitted to the program should take no more than 19 hours in their first long semester at Tarleton; the number of hours may be higher for students with exemplary high school grades or SAT/ACT scores. Students who complete at least 15 hours with a GPA of at least 3.00 their first semester in the program will be authorized to enroll in up to 21 hours the following semester. A student maintaining a Tarleton GPA in excess of 3.25 may request authorization to enroll in more than 21 hours for a long semester.

At any time that a participant’s Tarleton GPA drops below 3.00 or he/she completes less than 15 hours in a long semester, the student will no longer be considered a part of the accelerated degree program.

Program participants must satisfy all requirements for their degree programs, including total semester credit hour requirements. They may request minor modification of some University core curriculum requirements (i.e., a substitution of one course for another). Such a request should be directed to the Office of Academic Affairs. Students in the program may request departmental authorization to take courses out of sequence (without designated prerequisites) when necessary.

Participants will be advised in their academic departments and by a special designated academic counselor who will help participants plan their programs. The counselor will advise participants about methods of accelerating their degree programs (including CLEP tests, problems courses, correspondence courses, and departmental exams) and will also monitor the progress of students in the program.

A student desiring to drop a course should follow this procedure:1. Secure a drop card and instructions from the Registrar's Office;2. Proceed to academic advisor and obtain his/her signature;3. Proceed to course instructor and obtain his/her signature;

The elapsed time for this procedure shall not exceed one calendar week. The effective date of dropping a course is the date the card is returned to the Registrar's Office.

An application for withdrawal from the University must be initiated in the Office of the Registrar.

1. Refer to the calendar in this catalog to determine the last day for dropping courses and the last day to withdraw from the University.
2. A student who withdraws on or before the last day to drop courses will receive a grade of W in all courses.
3. A student who withdraws after the last day to drop courses will receive a grade of WF in all courses. The student may appeal to the instructor of each class for a change of grade from WF to W if he/she was passing at the time of withdrawal.
4. The student who fails to withdraw officially will receive a grade of F in all courses in progress.
5. In circumstances where in-person withdrawal is not feasible, the student should call or write the Office of the Registrar and request an "Official Withdrawal Request Form."
6. The refund policy established by the State of Texas is listed under "Refunds" in this catalog. All refunds are subject to this policy.

The following limitations on dropped courses apply to all undergraduate students entering Tarleton for the first time in Fall 1998 or thereafter:

1. An undergraduate student enrolled at Tarleton State University is permitted a total of 6 dropped courses. Courses dropped before the official class roll day do not count in this total.
2. After a student has accumulated 6 dropped classes, he/she will not be permitted to drop any class unless unusual circumstances exist, as determined by the student’s academic dean.
3. An appeal to the academic dean for extenuating circumstances applies only after the student has accumulated 6 drops.
4. If a student withdraws from school, each separate course is counted as a drop.
5. A student who drops a class or withdraws from the University by the last day to drop a class (see University Calendar) will receive a grade of W. A student who withdraws from the University after the last day to drop classes will receive a grade of W or WF in each class. Each W or WF is counted as one of the 6 permitted drops.
6. After a student accumulates 6 drops, he/she will not be permitted to drop additional courses unless unusual circumstances exist, as determined by the student’s academic dean. The student will then be permitted to drop a class without penalty.

The following policy applies to all students unless more restrictive rules are included as part of special admission conditions or unless a more restrictive policy has been approved for a program, department, or college. The purpose of academic probation and suspension is to make the student aware of the University's concern that satisfactory progress is not being made in his or her course of study. Early notification of