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Howdy Week - Saturday Events
Move-In
Meet our friendly Move-In staff. They are available bright and early on Saturday morning to direct you where you need to go.
Move-In
Check in at your residence hall. These friendly residential leaders will give you the 411 on your new home.
Move-In
It's a Tarleton family thing: faculty, staff, and student organizations across Tarleton help move students in quickly on Move-In day.
"Passing of the Pen" Ceremony
Our families began our stories, teaching us good and bad, how to walk, how to read...
"Passing of the Pen" Ceremony
Our families continued to write our stories, sending us off to school and bringing us home to enjoy our conversations on what we learned...
"Passing of the Pen" Ceremony
As a new student at Tarleton, your family joins ours as we mark a new chapter in your life − a chapter you control, a chapter you write.
"Passing of the Pen" Ceremony
Your family passes the "pen" and the responsibilities to you to write your story − the decisions are now entirely yours to make.
Organizational Fair
Student organizations and various departments across campus are available to speak with you about leadership opportunities.
Organizational Fair
Meet your peers and develop friendships with people who share your interests.
Traditions Rally & Back to School Picnic
Enjoy fellowship with your Tarleton family - not to mention a good meal!
Traditions Rally & Back to School Picnic
Meet The Sound & The Fury, the Tarleton State University Texan marching band.
Traditions Rally & Back to School Picnic
You will be introduced to many of our spirit organizations, including our Texan Cheerleaders, who will teach you about our Tarleton traditions.
Traditions Rally & Back to School Picnic
The oldest spirit group in Texas, the Purple Poo, will call on the spirit of Oscar P, who will guide you through a successful school year!
Traditions Rally & Back to School Picnic
Finally, join us in the Tarleton Color Song! Welcome back to school!
Move-In
8:00 am-2:00 pm
Location: All Residence Halls
Coordinated by: Residential Living and Learning
Upperclassmen and student organizations help the newest Texans/TexAnns move into the residence halls.
Campus Offices Open
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Location: Campus Wide
Various campus office will be open to assist you with last minute details: Advising Services, Financial Aid, Cashiers Office, Campus Store, Parking Office, Registrar, Scholarships, and Texan Card.
Passing of the Pen
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Location: Fine Arts Auditorium
Coordinated by: Transition & Family Programs
Freshman and their parents are invited to participate in a special ceremony that will empower students to begin the next chapter of their lives.
Organizational Fair
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park
Coordinated by: Student Activities & SWAT
Recognized student organizations will sponsor food/game booths and members will be on hand to visit with new students about becoming involved.
Traditions Rally & Back to School Picnic
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park
Coordinated by: Transition & Family Programs & Dining Services
Join us for the annual Back to School Picnic for new students and upper classmen. Meet the spirit groups and sports teams and get immersed in Tarleton tradition. Rally begins 7 pm.
New Kids on the Block
10:00 pm-11:30 pm
Location: Dining Hall Patio
Coordinated by: IFC, Panhellenic, Inter Greek Council, Minority Student Leaders & RL&L
Meet your fellow Texans for games, music, and snacks.
