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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements:
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• Must have completed a minimum of 45 hours of transferable college credit with an overall 2.0 GPA;
• Passed all sections of THEA Test or be exempt (find out if you're exempt);
• After meeting the above requirements, the following items must be submitted:
• 4-year Transfer/Transient/Readmit application (ApplyTexas Application);
• A $30 non-refundable processing fee;
• Final official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended (MUST BE IN SEALED ENVELOPES).
• THEA scores or official proof of exemption. Students that meet the below criteria may request exemption from the Texas Success Initiative requirements (THEA) by completing the Texas Success Initiative Exemption Form:
  • Active duty members serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard;
  • Students who are currently serving as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, and have served for three years preceding enrollment (excludes reserves of the Texas National Guard);
  • Students who, on or after August 1, 1990, were honorably discharged, retired or released from:
  • Active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard; or
  • Served as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States (excludes reserves of the Texas National Guard).
• Proof of residency. Active Duty members and their dependents who did not enter the military from Fort Hood and are stationed at Ft. Hood may use this form to prove residency.

FAQs

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Determination of residence for tuition purposes

Note to VA students:   You must contact our VA Office at 254-519-5423 prior to applying.

Academic Advising (Mandatory for all new students)

Room 113

Phone (254) 519-5492

E-mail: advisingtct@tarleton.edu

Hours:

Monday - Thursday:	7:30 am - 5:30 pm (arrive here by 4:30 to sign in)
Friday:	7:30 am – 11:30 am (arrive before 11:00)

Contact Information for the Undergraduate Program at Tarleton - Central Texas

FAX (254) 519-5486

Phone (254) 519-5438

Email: tctadmission@tarleton.edu

 

Tarleton - Central Texas Admissions Office

1901 South Clear Creek Road

Killeen, Texas 76549

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Graduate Admissions Requirements:

• Submit graduate application;
• Pay a $25 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.

International Admissions

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.

Contact Information for the Graduate Program at Tarleton - Central Texas

FAX (254) 519-5712

Phone (254) 519-5419

Email: tnewberry@tarleton.edu

 

Tarleton - Central Texas Graduate Admissions Office

1901 South Clear Creek Road

Killeen, Texas 76549

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