Tarleton to host fall Texan Tour – Campus Preview Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 16, 2009

By Nathan Smith

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—A true college “experience” is an intangible, often indescribable feeling frequently found outside the realm of books and classrooms.

Tarleton State University allows high school students the opportunity to get to know that experience for themselves during the annual Texan Tour. This year’s tour will be held Saturday, November 7 at 8 a.m. with events slated throughout the day.

Visitors will have the opportunity to have conversations with current students and representatives from various campus departments including financial aid, admissions and residential living. An academic open house will allow prospective students to tour their potential academic college in more detail and some departments will hold mock classes.

Current Tarleton students, known as Texan Reps, will guide groups on campus tours and will be available to answer questions from a student’s perspective throughout the day.

“One thing that makes Texan Tour distinctive is that the Texan Reps share their individual passions about Tarleton with prospective students,” said Chelsea Pendergrass, returning Texan Rep. “The phenomenal spirit and history of Tarleton is really what draws students in and what sets the university apart.”

“We have Reps from every academic college and they come to Tarleton from every part of the state,” said Laurie Gaiser, director of School Relations. “Their help and input make Texan Tour what it is today. We even have a Rep from Buffalo, N.Y.”

Texan Tour not only gives high school seniors and their families the opportunity to visit Tarleton, but it’s also a great time for transfer students to finalize their next educational step.

The tour will allow visitors to see the unique atmosphere of Tarleton’s campus and address questions or concerns they may have. Last year’s Texan Tour welcomed more than 1,200 students and family members to the university.


“Texan Tour is a day devoted to showcasing the unrivaled Tarleton experience and our greatest asset – student success,” said Denise Groves, university registrar and dean of Enrollment Management. “Tarleton’s commitment to providing vision and leadership extends far beyond the borders of the classroom to provide a solid foundation for life to all who pass through our gates.”

A continental breakfast, lunch, dinner at a pre-game party and tickets to the football game will be provided. Registration for Texan Tour can be completed online at www.tarleton.ede/welcome or by calling (800) 687-4878. There is no charge for this event; however, each student planning to attend must register. 



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