Requirements
- Submit graduate application.
- Pay a $30 non-refundable processing fee.
- Provide official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities (MUST BE IN SEALED ENVELOPES).
- Provide GRE or GMAT scores.
- Provide proof of residency (if requested).
- Submit a 200-300-word essay addressing professional and career goals.
Beyond these general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies, departments may set additional standards for admission to degree programs as necessary, subject to administrative approval.
Students new to Texas A&M University - Central Texas are required to complete applications for admission, then make an appointment with Graduate Studies to review degree plans. You are welcome to visit our campus at
1901 South Clear Creek Road in Killeen.
Tarleton State University College of Graduate Studies
Admission as a Non-Degree Student
Applicants who designate that they do not choose to seek a graduate degree but who hold a baccalaureate degree may be enrolled for course work in the College of Graduate Studies as Special non-degree-seeking graduate students. Students in this category waive the right to count more than 6 hours toward an advanced degree at Tarleton State University. In order to have any graduate course work count toward a master's degree, students must meet admission criteria to the College of Graduate Studies at the time application is made.