| Freshman | less than 30 semester hours |
| Sophomore | 30-59 semester hours |
| Junior | 60-89 semester hours |
| Senior | 90 or more semester hours |
| Post-baccalaureate | Holds baccalaureate degree but is not admitted for graduate study |
| Graduate | Holds baccalaureate degree and is pursuing a graduate degree |
UNDERGRADUATE
| Semester Hours |
16 weeks (Fall/Spring) |
10 weeks (Summer) |
8 week session |
5 week session |
| Maximum load |
18 |
15 |
12 |
8 |
| Full load |
12 |
7 |
6 |
4 |
GRADUATE
| Semester Hours |
16 weeks (Fall/Spring) |
10 weeks (Summer) |
8 week session |
5 week session |
| Maximum load |
15 |
12 |
9 |
6 |
| Full load |
9 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
Loads in excess of the maximum load require approval of the appropriate academic dean.
THE DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES
The Division of General Studies advises liberal studies and liberal arts majors and all students required to take developmental courses. Students who are subject to TSI requirements and who have not successfully passed all areas of the TSI assessments or students whose Tarleton placement exams indicate the need for developmental courses must be advised by the Division of General Studies. The Division, comprised of faculty advisors representing academic departments from across the University, helps students select and schedule courses and monitors students' progress. Students must remain in the Division of General Studies until they satisfy all TSI requirements and University requirements for remediation.
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS IN DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES
Each student enrolled in English 1003 takes a diagnostic writing the first and second class meetings of the semester. As a result of the student’s performance on this sample, he/she will either remain in English 1003 or be moved to a section of English 1113.
Students in developmental courses:
LIBERAL STUDIES MAJORS
The Division of General Studies advises all students who have not yet decided on their majors. Students without a declared major are classified as liberal studies majors. Advisors in the Division counsel students as to courses and campus services that help them select a major. Liberal studies majors should schedule appointments with the University Counselor during their first semester of enrollment at Tarleton. More information about the Division of General Studies is on p. 47.
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 TSI assessment are required to attend their developmental classes on a regular basis. Missing class can be grounds for removal from the University.
A restricted activities period is enforced each long semester, beginning prior to the start of final examinations and continuing through the last day of final examinations. During the restricted activities period, no examinations may be administered other than finals, no major assignments may be due, and no student activities may be held. Dates for the restricted activities period are given in the University calendar.
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.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Tarleton State University students may earn course credit by demonstrated achievement on standardized tests. Students should check with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for subject areas in which Tarleton State University awards credit. Transfer students must provide official score reports to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Scores cannot be taken from other transcripts. Students may receive credit for courses and scores in effect at the time they enter Tarleton State University. A superior student may earn credit by examination in the following ways:
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. 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.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Students with individual hardship situations that might be improved by their having concurrent enrollment at another college or university may request permission for concurrent enrollment through regular academic channels (academic advisor, department head, and dean). If permission is granted, such credit hours earned may be applied toward degree requirements at Tarleton. Written permission from the student's dean is required prior to concurrent enrollment in extension course work or in any resident courses from other institutions. Approval to take correspondence courses from other institutions must be granted by the Registrar, academic department head, and dean. See the information on correspondence courses, p. 46. Course load limits are not waived for students seeking concurrent enrollment.
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. Students must apply for the tuition rebate prior to receiving their 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.
At mid-semester, preliminary grades will be assigned to freshman and sophomore students in 1000- and 2000-level courses and made available to the student. Final grades in all courses will be mailed at the end of each semester to the address previously designated as the grade address by the student. The student's term grade in any subject shall be designated as one of the following letters:
A Excellent, 4 grade points per semester hour
B Good, 3 grade points per semester hour
C Fair, 2 grade points per semester hour
D Passing; 1 grade point per semester hour
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
* Signifies credit with neutral grade point value
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 drops a course on or before the census date receives no grade, and the course will not be listed on that student's permanent record.
Student academic appeals are handled according to the following guidelines:
HONOR ROLL AND DISTINGUISHED STUDENT RECOGNITION
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.
ELIGIBILITY FOR HONORS GRADUATION
To be eligible for honors graduation, a student must complete no fewer than 60 hours at Tarleton. The GPA is calculated on the last registered 60 hours. Honors graduates will be recognized as follows:
3.90-4.00 GPA – Summa Cum Laude (Approximately 5%)3.70-3.89 GPA – Magna Cum Laude (Approximately 10%)3.60-3.69 GPA – Cum Laude (Approximately 10%)
Students who are members in good standing of national honor societies that are recognized by Tarleton State University and that require a 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher for membership may have that membership identified on their transcripts.
HONORS CLASSES AND HONORS DEGREES
Tarleton offers honors classes in most core curriculum subjects, including English, history, political science, chemistry, biology, geology, and speech. Honors classes offered in a particular semester are announced in the published course schedule and publicized in flyers and other campus publications.
Honors courses offer intellectually challenging material, innovative approaches to the subject, increased opportunities for honing critical thinking and writing skills, and the opportunity to interact closely with similarly motivated students and with outstanding faculty. Honors courses are limited to a class size of 25 students. To register for an honors class a student must have either a 3.0 GPA or the instructor's permission.
Official designation for honors classes will appear on the student's permanent transcript. Any student who completes 18 or more hours of such classes with a minimum 3.0 GPA in honors classes and overall will receive recognition as an Honors Degree Program graduate.
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.
DROP AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIESDROPPING CLASSES
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;4. Proceed to the department head who has responsibility for the course and obtain his/her signature;5. Return the card to the Registrar's Office.
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.
Note: The student should attend the class until this procedure is completed to avoid penalty for absences. Students will not be allowed to drop developmental courses, except for extraordinary situations. Students will not be allowed to drop a freshman math or English course until after mid-semester except with the approval of their academic dean. The last day for dropping courses is identified in the University Calendar.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITYAn application for withdrawal from the University must be initiated in the Office of the Registrar.
CENSUS CHART
| Length of Class in Weeks |
Official Census Date |
Last Date to Drop or Withdraw with “W” |
| 3 weeks |
Second class day |
Monday of second week |
| 4 weeks |
Third class day |
Monday of third week |
| 5 or 6 weeks |
Fourth class day |
Monday of fourth week |
| 8 weeks |
Sixth class day |
Monday of sixth week |
| 9 or 10 weeks |
Seventh class day |
Monday of seventh week |
| 16 weeks |
Twelfth class day |
Monday of eleventh week |
The following limitations on dropped courses apply to all undergraduate students entering Tarleton for the first time in Fall 1998 or thereafter:
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 this concern maximizes the student's opportunity to make appropriate adjustments that will result in remaining in good standing. A 2.0 cumulative GPA is the lowest acceptable academic standard because this level mirrors the minimum GPA requirement for graduation. The cumulative GPA used in this policy is defined as the best attempt on all courses taken at Tarleton State University; grades on transfer work are excluded. A student with a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA is considered to be in good academic standing.
Warning: Each student is responsible for knowing his or her academic status and the regulations that apply. Students who do not abide by the regulations governing their particular status may be required to reduce their academic loads or withdraw from the University without special consideration.
PROBATION/SUSPENSION POLICY
LENGTH OF SUSPENSION
The first suspension is for one long semester. The second is for one calendar year, and the third is indefinite. Three calendar years after imposition of third suspension, the student may apply for readmission; this application will be evaluated by the appropriate Dean, but readmission is not guaranteed.
SUMMER SCHOOL
A student on academic warning or probation may attend summer school at Tarleton (transfer requirements having been met, if applicable).
Students placed on first suspension at the end of a spring semester may request their dean’s approval to attend summer school. A student attending summer school while on first suspension, who has a cumulative GPA of 2.00 at the end of the last summer session attended, will be returned to good standing.
An undergraduate student enrolled at Tarleton may choose to exercise one, but not both, of the following forgiveness options:
OPTION I
Grades for any one semester of Tarleton work taken more than 5 years before a student's current enrollment at Tarleton may be deleted for computation of cumulative GPA if the student files a request with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. This option may be exercised one time only.
OPTION II
After a student has attempted ninety or more hours at Tarleton, grades for one semester of Tarleton work may be deleted for computation of cumulative GPA if the student files a request with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. This option may be exercised one time only.
When a student has exercised one of these forgiveness options, grades for the semester selected by the student will be deleted in computing the cumulative grade point average. Under either option, all courses and grades will continue to appear on the student's transcript. In applying the option, all grades from the chosen semester are deleted from the GPA, not just low or failing grades. Also, no classes taken in the semester being forgiven may be counted on the student's degree plan. A student seeking to exercise either option must be enrolled at Tarleton at the time he/she requests the forgiveness option.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
Residence is satisfied only by official enrollment in and completion of course work applied toward the degree requirements.
WRITING PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
All students are required to satisfy the Writing Proficiency Requirement as a condition for the baccalaureate degree. After completing 45 semester hours, students must register for and take this examination. The University will place a registration hold on student’s records if the Writing Proficiency Exam has not been attempted before 90 semester hours. Students must contact the office of General Studies and University Testing to request removal of the registration block. Dates for testing each semester are listed on the University Calendar in this publication.
GRADUATION UNDER A PARTICULAR CATALOG
To receive a degree from Tarleton State University, a student must complete all requirements for a degree as set forth in a particular University catalog. Several choices are allowed:
These possibilities are subject to the condition that all degree requirements must be completed within six (6) years of the date of the catalog selected. For example, a student who chooses to graduate under the requirements of the 1998-99 catalog must complete all requirements for the degree under that catalog prior to August 2004 graduation. (In the event students serve on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States between the dates of their matriculation and graduation, the six-year limit will be extended one year for each year of active duty served, up to a maximum of four years.) A student registering for the first time in the summer session may meet the requirements of the catalog applying to either the previous or the next long session.
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
All degree programs leading to the baccalaureate degree include the following University core curriculum:1,2
| Communications | |
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6 |
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3 |
| MATH 1073 or higher4 | 3 |
| Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS | 8 |
| Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, IT, MUSC, THEA5,6 | 3 |
| Humanities: Literature course in English | 3 |
| Social & behavioral sciences | 18 |
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| Wellness: HLTH 10138 | 3 |
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1 Core curriculum requirements are subject to review and change by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
2 Some degree programs specify the courses that satisfy these requirements. A student should consult with an academic advisor in selecting core curriculum courses.
3 Students must enroll in ENGL their first semester at Tarleton and every regular semester thereafter until the freshman ENGL core curriculum requirement has been satisfied.
4 Students must enroll in MATH their first semester at Tarleton unless they are eligible for placement into MATH 1073 or above (see Math Placement Policy). Students eligible for placement into MATH 1073 or above may choose to postpone initial MATH enrollment until their second regular semester at Tarleton. Following initial MATH enrollment, students must enroll in MATH every regular semester thereafter until the freshman MATH core curriculum requirement has been satisfied.
5 These core curriculum requirements may not be selected from the student’s major field.
6 Visual and performing arts course must be historical, appreciative, or theoretical in nature; it may not be an applied or performance course. Courses that meet this requirement are ART 1313, 2313, 2323, 3313; F A 1013, 1353, 4013; IT 3403; MUSC 2133, 3133, 3243, 3263, 3273, 3283; THEA 1053, 2073, 2083, 4043.
7 The two courses to fulfill this requirement must be chosen from different academic disciplines.
8 The Wellness requirement also may be satisfied by any combination, totaling three hours or more, from activity P ED, M S 1012, M S 1022, ANSC 1502, MUSC 1002.
9 Intended primarily to satisfy core requirements for engineering and engineering related majors; advisor permission required.
DEGREE PLAN INFORMATION
A degree plan must be on file by the beginning of the senior year.
INTERDISCIPLINARY DEGREE PROGRAMS
Tarleton State University offers the following degree programs that are interdisciplinary in nature: the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS), the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS), and the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS). The BAAS and BSAS allow the student to apply vocational or technical training to his/her degree program. The BSLS allows students to count toward their degree program courses in a wide range of academic disciplines.
Students in these degree programs must meet all Tarleton requirements that are established as conditions for baccalaureate degrees. These include, but are not restricted to, core curriculum (p. 40); residency, and upper-level hours requirements. Students in these degree programs may not get a minor in any support area required for the degree.
THE BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE (BAAS)
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) is designed for the student with training in a technical area. This degree utilizes education received at technical schools, junior colleges, military technical schools, etc. A student must have completed at least 12 semester credit hours (or equivalent) in technical training to be eligible for consideration. With appropriate documentation, the technical training may be supplemented with a maximum of 21 semester credit hours for work experience. A student must have at least 33 semester credit hours (or equivalent) in the combination of technical training and work experience to be eligible for consideration. In all cases, the technical training, work experience (if any), and proposed degree area must be directly related to each other.
The approved occupational areas for the BAAS degree are: agriculture, business, industrial, and technical. Tarleton does not guarantee the availability of all occupational areas. An occupational area is available only if an academic department related to the occupational area is currently sponsoring applicants.
A student interested in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences should:
The department will review the written records and decide whether to sponsor a degree plan application. Sponsored degree plan applications will be considered by the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Committee. Degree plan applications will not be considered until a student has completed at least 3 semester credit hours at Tarleton (or is currently enrolled in at least 3 hours at Tarleton). Degree plans approved by the Committee will be processed through regular University channels. Final approval will depend on completion of the University review process.
Quantitative Requirements for BAAS Degree Programs
I. Occupational specialization
The occupational specialization is a maximum of 48 semester credit hours (or equivalent) directly related to the degree area. These credit hours may consist of technical training, credit for work experience, and credit from this University. Each of these has restrictions.
II. Emphasis area
(Minimum 18 semester credit hours, at least 12 to be upper level.) The emphasis
area is to be related to and supportive of the occupational specialization.
The advisor and the BAAS committee will work together in selecting courses that
meet the individual needs of each student.
THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LIBERAL STUDIES
A student in the Liberal Studies program must satisfy Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements (p. 40) and complete the following courses:
18 hours of lower –level electives and 3 hours CIS (upper- or lower-level).
Upper-level courses:
18 hours in emphasis area (academic departments may determine courses)1
9 advanced hours in supportive field (must be in field other than emphasis area)2
33 hours advanced electives3
This degree is designed primarily for students who have accumulated upper-level course hours without having met the requirements for a major. Students currently in or recently discharged from the military are most likely to fall into this category. The Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies degree may enable these students to utilize much of their previous course work. The degree requirements assure that students have completed core requirements, can demonstrate computer literacy, and have sufficient hours in two areas to claim a field of emphasis and a supporting field. The department in which a student is pursuing a field of emphasis may determine which courses must be completed for the degree.
1 For the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, emphasis areas are available in Art, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, History, Manufacturing, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, and Sociology.
2 Must be approved by academic advisor.
3 Students must have 32 hours in residence, 24 must be advanced and 12 must be in major.
THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
The student pursuing the BS in Applied Science must complete the following, in addition to the University core curriculum (p. 40):
| Occupational specialization (12 – 27 hours of technical training and 0-15 hours of approved electives) | 27 |
| Advanced hours in emphasis area (departments may determine courses) | 18 |
Advanced hours in supportive field (in field other than field of emphasis approved by advisor) |
9 |
| Advanced electives | 24 |
| CIS (upper- or lower-level) | 3 |
For the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science, available emphasis areas are Business Administration, Manufacturing, and Clinical Laboratory Science.
Students may order class rings during the semester following completion of 80 semester hours of degree credit. They must have an average of C or better on these 80 hours. The procedure to order a ring is as follows: Students must request a ring order form at the information desk in the Registrar's Office. After it has been properly signed by the Registrar’s representative, the student must present it to a Campus Store employee, who will process the order. The ring may be picked up at the end of the semester in which the student has accrued at least 90 hours.
EXPLANATION OF CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
In this catalog, each course is identified by a four-digit number. The first digit of each number indicates the level or academic year that the course is normally taken (1--freshman, 2--sophomore, 3--junior, 4--senior, 5--graduate). The second and third digits indicate departmental sequence, and the fourth digit indicates the number of semester hour credits awarded for the course. For example, ENGL 1113 is a freshman course worth 3 hours of credit.
In course descriptions, numbers in parentheses following the course number (for example, 3-2) indicate the number of clock hours per week devoted to theory and practice, respectively. Theory includes recitations and lectures; practice includes work in the laboratory, shop, drawing room, or field.
Course descriptions include information about course content and learning objectives. Prerequisites and lab or other fees for the course may be listed.
Tarleton Libraries offer a variety of print, audiovisual, and electronic resources to support the educational, research, and recreational needs of the University community. These resources include over 260,000 print and electronic books, 20,000 state and federal documents, 905,000 microforms, 8,300 audiovisual resources, 1,600 digital images, and 3,000 print and electronic periodical subscriptions.
Tarleton librarians provide reference and research assistance; orientation and instruction sessions; and online tools and guides. Interlibrary Loan Service is provided for materials not housed in the Tarleton Libraries. In addition, faculty, staff, and students have borrowing privileges at libraries from most Texas higher education institutions through the TexShare consortium.
The libraries’ online catalogs offer easy-to-use Web-based interfaces for locating books, periodicals, and media resources. Also, the libraries subscribe to over 100 databases and indexes that offer full-text articles, citations, and other resources.
Tarleton Libraries resources can be accessed in the Dick Smith Library, centrally located on the Stephenville campus, or in the Tarleton Library – Central Texas, located in the Oveta Culp Memorial Library, northwest of the Tarleton – Central Texas building in Killeen. The libraries’ electronic resources are available through any computer connected to the campus network or through the Internet.
Students seeking a bachelor's degree as preparation for entering a theological seminary will find that most programs for Master of Divinity and related degrees are based on the standards of the American Association of Theological Schools (AATS). These call for a heavy emphasis on the humanities, especially communication skills in written English and speech; basic knowledge of the past and present culture through history, sociology, philosophy, political science, literature, science, psychology, and related areas; and a foreign language. Of those languages offered at Tarleton, French or German is appropriate for those whose primary concern is scholarship; Spanish, for those planning a church ministry in the Southwest.
Some religious courses, such as those offered at religious centers at Tarleton, are valuable and usually taken by pre-ministerial students but the AATS discourages duplication of later work at the seminary. Although most seminaries accept candidates with a wide range of majors, the usual degrees for pre-seminary work are in such areas as English, communications, history, and sociology. Students planning to be candidates for seminary work need to check seminaries’ catalogs for special requirements.
Admission to law school is based primarily upon a student’s performance on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and cumulative grade point average. Tarleton has no required pre-law major or curriculum, and students may take the LSAT and apply to law schools with any major offered at Tarleton. The LSAT covers three basic areas: logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and analytical reasoning. Students without a grounding in these areas have little chance of competing successfully for admission to selective law schools.
Students interested in preparing for the LSAT and law school are advised to consult the typical curriculum for their chosen degree and to consult the pre-law advisor early in their undergraduate program. The following courses are recommendations, not requirements, for solid pre-law preparation. Students who plan to apply to law school should enroll in as many of these courses as possible.
Courses for logical/analytical reasoning: PHIL 1013,* 2013,* MATH 1093*
Courses for reading comprehension: advanced literature classes, PHIL 4033 and 4043
Courses that emphasize language development: foreign languages, advanced composition courses, COMS 3033
Courses that introduce students to the study of law: C J 2323 and 2373, COMS 3103, POLS 4013 and 4023, G B 4323 and 4333
For more information, contact Dr. Charles Howard in the Department of Fine Arts and Communications.
* These courses meet core curriculum requirements.
Cooperative education in institutions of higher learning is an academic program that provides students with an opportunity to integrate formal academic work with planned and supervised experience in industry, government, or service agencies. Students are given an opportunity, through cooperative education, to earn a salary that may be used to finance their education. More importantly, the program allows student to participate in off-campus work experiences that are integrated with and that supplement their entire education and career goals.
Students may see their department heads for additional information about cooperative education.
A student may enroll to audit one or more courses under the following conditions:
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES FOR BACCALAUREATE CREDIT
Tarleton State University does not offer correspondence courses leading to a baccalaureate degree but will accept courses completed through other accredited institutions. No more than 18 hours by correspondence or extension, or 18 hours in a combination of the two, will be counted toward an undergraduate degree. Correspondence courses are included in the maximum course load limits set for each semester. Limited information on correspondence courses at other institutions is available through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
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.
Students with disabilities may request appropriate accommodation by contacting the Director of Disability Services in the Teaching and Learning Center, at (254) 968-9480. Students at the Tarleton University System Center – Central Texas may contact the Executive Director’s Office in Killeen at (254) 519-5447 or the Disability Services Office in Stephenville. Formal accommodation requests cannot be made until the student has been admitted to Tarleton. However, students are encouraged to make initial contact well in advance of this time to clarify documentation requirements and to allow time to arrange possible accommodations.
The policy of Tarleton State University is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal, state, and local laws. The Office of Disability Services fully supports this policy. Applicants for admission are not required to disclose disability status in the admission process. Information related to a disability that has been released to the Disability Services Office is not used in the admission review process.
By arrangement between Tarleton State University and interested religious groups, nonsectarian courses in Bible are offered in the Religious Centers adjacent to the campus. These courses are open to all students. Six semester hours may be counted toward graduation or for degree credit. The instructors who teach the courses must be associated with a recognized religious organization, possess a master’s degree in religious studies from an accredited institution, and be approved by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Course descriptions for Religious Education courses are on p. 383.
Humanities Building, Room 370
(254) 968-9423
The Division of General Studies (DGS) provides academic advising for students who have not chosen a major (the official designation for this being Liberal Studies major), have been awarded conditional admission (the official designation for this being Liberal Arts major), have not passed all parts of TSI assessments, or are enrolled in a developmental program.
DGS is also involved in the coordination of first year programs. DGS offers courses (DGS 1001 – Succeeding in College and Beyond, and DGS 1011 – University Seminar) to assist first year students in making the transition to the university environment. In addition, DGS coordinates Block scheduling for incoming freshmen. A Block is a learning community of 20 to 25 students who are enrolled in a common core of 2 or 3 courses. Blocks are often grouped by major or general field of interest.
DGS advisors counsel students who have not chosen a major by suggesting major-exploratory courses and providing referrals to campus departments that might assist them in choosing a major. The Division monitors student progress and consults with students regarding their educational and career goals.
Students who are subject to TSI requirements (see p. 18) and who have not successfully passed all areas on the TSI assessments must be advised in the General Studies office, regardless of their intended majors.
TYPICAL CURRICULUM FOR FRESHMAN
LIBERAL STUDIES MAJORS
(students who have not selected a major)
| Freshman Year |
Sem. Hrs. |
| ENGL 1113, 11231 |
6 |
| MATH 1073 or higher level1 |
3 |
| Lab science |
8 |
| Social & Behavioral Science electives |
6 |
| Wellness |
3 or 4 |
| Major-exploratory electives |
3 or 4 |
| 29 or 31 |
1 Upon completion of developmental courses, if needed. See p. 40 for information about Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE
Major Paul A. Stock, Head
Wisdom Gymnasium, Room 108
(254) 968-9188
Instructors: Major Stock, Major Ornelas, Major Thiebaud
Master Sergeant Richardson, Sergeant First Class Collier
ROTC Program
Requirements for Admission
Basic Course: All courses offered as part of the basic course are eligible for elective credit toward graduation. Course work covers the areas of leadership development, time management, fitness, life skills, self confidence, and Army values. These courses may be taken in lieu of required Wellness course. No military service obligation is incurred for students enrolled in the basic course.
Advanced Course: The two-year advanced course is selective and elective, in that any qualified students may apply for admission. The application requires the approval of the Professor of Military Science. Students who have at least two years of college remaining, maintain a 2.0 or better grade point average, complete the basic course or qualify by prior military training, and are physically qualified are eligible for enrollment in the advanced course. The advanced course leads to an officer’s commission in the United States Army Reserve or regular army and is pursued under a written agreement with the Department of the Army. Advanced-course contract students are paid approximately $3,000 for the two-year course, which includes attendance at the ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp.
Two-Year Program: Students transferring to or currently enrolled at Tarleton, who cannot complete the basic course prior to becoming academic juniors or graduate students with at least two years remaining may qualify to enter the advanced course by successfully completing a five-week Leadership Seminar course, conducted each summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Academic credit and pay are granted to students attending the course. Applications should be submitted to the Department of Military Science by April 15.
Credit for Previous Military Training: Students with previous military training may qualify for placement directly into the advanced course. The Professor of Military Science determines the placement, which is acceptable to the Army, for each student requesting this classification. To receive placement into the advanced course, a student must have 54 credit hours and an overall 2.0 GPA.
Veterans: Students who have prior military service may be eligible for advanced placement, provided that their active duty was completed within the last five years.
National Guard/Reserves: Students who are currently members of the United States Army Reserve or the National Guard are eligible for advanced placement under the Simultaneous Membership Program.
Military Science Minor: A student may obtain a minor in Military Science by completing 18 hours of Military Science, military history and related courses. The Professor of Military Science (PMS) must approve the coursework.
Students desiring additional information concerning the Army ROTC program should write to the Professor of Military Science, Tarleton State University, Mail Stop #0480, Stephenville, TX 76402 or by e-mail to Rotc@Tarleton.edu. Phone calls may be made collect to (254) 968-9188.
M S Leadership Laboratory: Practical application of classroom instruction emphasizing rappelling, water survival, orienteering, physical fitness, and basic military skills. Participating students are provided all uniforms and equipment. Participation is required of all M S students.
Special Programs
U.S. Army ROTC Leader’s Training Course: Maximum of ten credit hours. The ROTC Leader’s Training Course is a five-week summer course conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky, for students who cannot complete the Basic Course prior to becoming academic juniors. In addition to free room, board, and transportation, students are paid approximately $800. Training includes practical exercises to enhance confidence, physical fitness, and leadership qualities. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
Rangers: An adventure-oriented organization designed to develop leadership qualities, self discipline, self confidence, and resourcefulness through small unit tactics. Members participate in several field training exercises during the semester. Open to all interested and qualified students with at least a 2.0 GPA.
Wainwright Rifles: An organization designed to represent Tarleton in ceremonies, parades, and drill team competition throughout the United States.
Adventure Training: Is available to students who apply to attend Northern Operation Training (Alaska), Airborne-Parachutist Training (Georgia), Air Assault Training (Kentucky), Nurse Summer Training Program, Advanced Individual Academic Development, or United Kingdom Summer Camp.
ROTC Scholarships: Competitive two- and three-year scholarships, which pay all tuition, laboratory fees, textbooks, and other required academic expenses except room and board, are available. In addition, the scholarship holder receives a stipend of $250 to $400 per month for the nine academic months per year.
ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp: Practical application of tactics,
leadership training and practice, and arms qualification. Five weeks during
the summer at Fort Lewis, Washington. Prerequisite: M S 3013 and 3023 or approval
of department head.
The Division of Student Services creates a campus environment for learning and development by serving student interests in every aspect of university life. To achieve these goals, the Vice President for Student Services supervises and coordinates programs for all aspects of student life. These programs include: the Office of Student Life, Career Services, Financial Aid, Food Services, Housing and Residence Life, Multicultural Services, Recreational Sports, Rodeo Activities, Student Activities, the Student Counseling Center, the Student Development Center, the Student Health Center, Student Leadership Programs and Student Publications.
The Office of Student Life promotes a campus environment that allows all students to learn and develop. The staff is 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. In addition, staff members serve as the university contact for student-related grievances and emergencies. The staff also service as consultants to faculty and staff regarding student problems and concerns. The Dean of Student Life serves as the adviser to the Student Government Association (SGA).
The SGA is the representative voice of Tarleton State University students and brings the interests and concerns of students to the attention of the administration and university community. The 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 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 Thompson Student Center. For more information regarding the Office of Student Life, come by Room 105A of the Thompson Student Center or visit us on the web at www.tarleton.edu/~stuserv/dean/.
Located in Room 218 of the Thompson Student Center, the Career Services Center assists students in establishing long-range goals for career development at all levels of the university experience. Students may use the center’s services at any time during their academic experience or after graduation for: career counseling or assessment; career exploration or development; resume building, and exploring internship opportunities. The center sponsors job fairs, career related workshops, mock job interviews, business etiquette dinners as well as job shadowing. The center also offers use of a system called PinPoint (a computer-based interactive career guidance program) and a career information library.
Students and alumni may post resumes and access full-time job and internship listings free of charge through the Online Job Center web-based system. It is recommended that students post resumes on the system by the second semester of the junior year. Part-time job listings are posted on a bulletin board in the center and can also be found on the Career Service’s web page.
Personal career counseling sessions are scheduled by appointment, but many of the services can be accessed on a walk-in basis. More information is located at www.tarleton,edu/~careers/.
The Department of Dining Services is committed to serving tasty, nutritious food at reasonable prices. The Dining Hall and the Food Court provide a variety of food to Tarleton students, faculty and staff. Students may also purchase snacks and beverages at the coffee bar in the foyer of the library. For more information regarding procedures, policies, hours and locations refer to our website at www.tarleton.edu/~foodservice/.
The Office of Financial Aid at Tarleton State University offers student loans, grants, work opportunities and scholarships. For more information about opportunities for financial assistance, please refer to p. 67 in this catalog, visit the Office of Financial Aid in Room 118 of the Tarleton Center or visit us online at www.tarleton.edu/~finaid/.
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, earn a higher grade point average, frequently exceed predicted levels of learning and personal development and are more likely to complete their college education within the prescribed program length.
RESIDENCE HALLS
Tarleton provides on-campus housing for approximately 1,500 students. Residence hall rooms have telephone, cable TV and high speed Internet outlets provided at no additional cost. Ice and vending machines, TV lounges, and laundry facilities are available in each facility.
Men’s Residence Halls
Bender Hall is an air-conditioned hall with living space that accommodates 178 men. This hall has three floors that are divided into ramps. Each ramp houses approximately 40 students who share a restroom and shower facility.
Ferguson Hall accommodates up to 228 men. This three-story, air-conditioned residence hall is divided into ramps, each with community restrooms and shower facilities.
Women’s Residence Halls
Hunewell Hall and Hunewell Annex are air-conditioned residence halls that house 308 women. Rooms are arranged in suites with two rooms joined by a bathroom. A television lounge is located on the first floor of Hunewell Hall and laundry facilities are available on the first floor of Hunewell Annex.
Co-ed Residence Halls
Co-ed Hall is a four-story, air-conditioned building that accommodates 186 students. Women reside on the second and third floors and men on the first and fourth floors. Each room has its own private bath. Laundry facilities and ice and vending machines are available on the first floor. Co-ed Hall 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 Hall houses approximately 144 residents, with men on the first floor and women on the second. Laundry facilities and ice and vending machines are available on the first floor of Crockett Hall.
Campus Apartments
Summit, Venture and Lone Star Apartment complexes are located on the north side of campus. The apartments have one or two bedrooms. Each apartment is furnished, has central heat and air, cable, telephone service and direct Internet access. Summit and Venture apartments are assigned with priority given to married students and students with dependents and families. Lone Star apartments are available to students who have met the on-campus living requirement.
The New Apartments complex is the latest addition to Tarleton. Each apartment is completely furnished, has four bedrooms, cable, telephone and Internet access. The apartment complex has a clubhouse with a cookout area, a large television lounge, laundry facilities and a computer lab. Apartments are assigned with priority given to students of junior and senior classification.
HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
All unmarried students under 21 years of age who have completed fewer than 30 semester credit hours accepted by Tarleton must reside in the residence halls 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 60 miles of campus according to the official state mileage chart, who are married, or who have a child are excused from this policy. Proof must be submitted with a completed off-campus request form.
The Director of Housing and Residence Life will consider exemptions for students with severe, documented medical problems that preclude them from living in a residence hall, or who wish to live with a sibling currently enrolled at Tarleton State University. A student requesting an exception because of medical reasons must submit a detailed supporting statement from a physician on the physician’s letterhead with an off-campus request form.
Reservations
To reserve a room a completed application and $100 deposit in the form of cash, check or money order must be submitted to the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Room assignments are made based upon the date of receipt of the deposit in the housing office. The chances for receiving a specific roommate are greatly improved if both of the students’ housing applications are mailed together and received in the housing office prior to March 1.
Refunds
The deposit, less any deductions for damages, will be returned to the student who: graduates, requests a refund upon completion of his or her housing contract period or is denied admission to the university for scholastic deficiencies. 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 | Spring | Summer I | Summer II |
| July 15 | Dec. 15 | May 10 | June 20 |
Appeals
Students who wish to appeal the housing requirement 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. If the Housing Office denies the request, the student can appeal the decision to the Housing Appeals Committee. A final Appeal can be made to the Vice President for Student Services whose decision is final. Students who have completed 45 semester credit hours accepted by Tarleton, or who 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.
Contracts
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, write to Housing and Residence Life, Box T-0280, Stephenville, Texas 76402, or visit us online at www.tarleton.edu/~housing/.
Tarleton State University recognizes the importance of building a diversified campus where students of varying ethnicity can interact both academically and socially. This office offers support services, programs and activities that promote cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Multicultural Services operates the Texas Pals Mentoring Program that assists newly admitted students with the transition to university life. It also hosts the annual Multicultural Services End of Year Achievement Banquet, annual Back to School Jam, annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and the annual Campus Day of Dialogue. Please come by the Office of Multicultural Services, located in Room 201A of the Thompson Student Center or visit us online at www.tarleton.edu/~multiserv/.
Participation in competitive and recreational sporting activities is an essential part of the 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 the student. 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. Please visit us online at www.tarleton.edu/~recsports/.
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 for student use. Scholarships and travel allowances are available 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 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Rodeo.
Tarleton State University is a member of the NIRA and participates in the Southwest Region. The Office of Rodeo Activities is located in Room 104D of the Thompson Student Center. Please visit us online at www.tarleton.edu/~rodeo/.
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 future. The Office of Student Activities recognizes more than 100 student organizations. These organizations represent academic departments, honor societies, Greek fraternities and sororities and a variety of special interest groups.
The Student Programming Association 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 the 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, come by the Office of Student Activities in Room 201 of the Thompson Student Center or visit us at www.tarleton.edu/~stuact/.
The Student Counseling Center provides counseling and psychological services to students enrolled at Tarleton. The services include: individual, couples, marital and group counseling, consultation and outreach programming. Concerns addressed in counseling vary widely and include adjustment to college, choosing a major, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, test anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
The number of sessions depends on the nature of the student's concern. Personality or interest testing is also available. There is no charge for counseling and for most testing services. All services provided are 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, diversity, and to meeting the needs of a changing university community. Appointments may be scheduled in person or by calling (254) 968-9044. The Student Counseling Center is located in Room 212 of the Thompson Student Center. Additional information about counseling services is available online at www.tarleton.edu/~counseling/.
The Student Health Center provides health care services to all students currently enrolled at Tarleton State University. The student health fee covers office visits. Reasonable fees are charged for treatments, injections, tests and medications. ID presentation is required with each visit.
Services provided include: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, treatment of minor/acute illnesses and injuries, suturing of simple lacerations, removal of simple skin lesions, services of a medical doctor or nurse practitioner/physician assistant, administration of allergy injections as directed by student’s allergist, consultations regarding any health problem (including referrals), blood pressure checks, and the continuation of health care following surgery or illness as directed by a physician.
Additionally, crutches are loaned for a refundable deposit. Tuberculosis (TB) testing, tetanus, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), meningitis, influenza (fall semester only), and hepatitis A & B vaccines are available. Physical exams, women's health exams and birth control are also available for a reasonable fee. Health literature and videos are available.
All x-rays, laboratory tests, and medical services conducted outside of the Student Health Center are performed at the student's expense. Student Health Center staff are Tarleton allies and advocates for the physically disabled. For more information, call (254) 968-9272 or come by the Student Health Center in Room 212 of the Thompson Student Center. Visit us online at www.tarleton.edu/~stuheal/.
The Office of Student Leadership Programs at Tarleton State University provides learning experiences and service opportunities aimed at developing the leadership potential of the student. These programs encourage students to become agents of positive change through a commitment to service.
The Leadership Certification program (TASL) emphasizes community involvement. Upon completion of the three-phase program, students receive leadership certification which is noted on their academic transcripts. One of TASL’s many projects is the Tarleton Round Up, a day of community service offered by Tarleton students.
Duck Camp is a summer event that assists incoming freshmen in making a smooth transition from high school to college.
Learn more about Tarleton’s leadership programs by visiting us at www.tarleton.edu/~stuserv/leadership/.
For more than 80 years the J-TAC, the university’s official newspaper, and the yearbook, the Grassburr, have chronicled the events of student life and featured the pictures of thousands of Texans. Established in 1919, the newspaper is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters and once during the summer. The paper reflects the initials of the original school – John Tarleton Agricultural College and is now available online. The Grassburr was first published in 1916. The story of each class, year and decade of Tarleton’s history is preserved in the pages of these cherished volumes.
Paid student workers and volunteers produce the two publications and develop highly marketable writing, graphics design, and pagination skills.
Though not a student publication, the student handbook is a project of the publications staff and provides an overview of university services, regulations and policies. Available each summer, it provides a calendar for the full academic year.
The Student Publications Office is in Room 20 of the Thompson Student Center. The phone number is (254) 968-9056; the email address is jtac@tarleton.edu.
The Thompson Student Center (BBT) serves as the center of campus life. The Student Center has a ballroom that accommodates up to 420 people, and four conference rooms with seating capacities from 32 to 98. The BBT contains five lounges that are available for studying or socializing. There is also a commuter lounge, equipped with lockers, a microwave oven, refrigerator and vending machines. The lower level hosts the Game Room and Fitness Zone. The Game Room is designed for relaxation with nine pool tables, four ping pong tables, fooseball, basketball throw, card and board games, darts, big screen TV and couches. The Fitness Zone has a variety of exercise equipment that includes: treadmills, stair-steppers, life-cycles, weight machines and free weights. For more information visit the Student Center online at www.tarleton.edu/~bbt.
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 seven other area universities -- Abilene Christian University, Angelo State University, Eastern New Mexico 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.
PARKING AND AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONS
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.
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.