2011-2012 Catalog
- General Information
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ADMISSIONS
Individual Approval Admissions
Students who are denied admission to Tarleton State University may ask to be considered for individual approval. If the case has sufficient merit, it will be referred to the Academic Standards Committee or the committee chair acting on behalf of the committee. Appeals will be considered in cases of extenuating circumstances and/or with evidence of leadership, exceptional talent, volunteer work, internships, military service, unusual family situation, etc. An appeal will not be considered for applicants who are ineligible to return to a previous institution.
Appeal requests should be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than two weeks before the first class day for that semester. Exceptions to this deadline must be approved by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs or the provost’s designee. The forms to be used when requesting consideration for individual approval may be obtained from the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Application Fee
Students applying for admission to Tarleton are required to pay a non-refundable application processing fee of $30. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Tarleton State University. The application fee must be submitted with the application forms or mailed at the time the application is submitted electronically. Credit card payments can be made at the time of electronic submission or over the phone. Please contact Admissions at 1-800-687-8236 for application fee waiver qualifications.
Housing Application
Housing requirements apply to certain students enrolled at Tarleton State University. Please refer to Residential Living & Learning in the Student Life section for details.