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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

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 within six (6) years of the date of the catalog selected.  For example, a student who chooses to graduate under the requirements of the 2011-2012 catalog must complete all requirements for the degree under that catalog prior to August 2017 graduation.  For students serving 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.  Subject to the six-year window, Tarleton students may choose the catalog:

  1. in force at the time the student first enrolls at Tarleton State University;
  2. in force for any subsequent year that the student is registered at Tarleton State University.  Transfer students who pre-register for the first time in the spring for the following fall may choose to be under the catalog in force that spring; or 
  3. in force at the time the student first enrolled in higher education.

    Note:  A student registering for the first time in the summer session may choose the catalog applying to the previous spring or the subsequent fall.