Students with no college credits since graduation from high school or entering Tarleton directly from a Texas public high school accredited by the Texas Education Agency or a Texas non-public school accredited by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission are first-time freshmen.
Admission Requirements
1. Rank in the top 10% of graduating class and provide SAT/ACT scores.
Beginning Fall 2008, students in the Top 10% of their graduating class must also complete the Recommended or Distinguished Program AND provide SAT or ACT scores.
OR
2. Meet one of the following:
Class Rank
On Recommended Program
Not On Recommended Program
1st Quarter
Provide SAT or ACT
Provide SAT or ACT
2nd Quarter
Provide SAT or ACT
SAT=930 or ACT=20
3rd Quarter
SAT=930 or ACT=20
SAT=1030 or ACT=22
4th Quarter
SAT=1030 or ACT=22
SAT=1110 or ACT=24
*SAT total consists of Critical Reading (Verbal) and Math only.
Student must include the essay writing component from the SAT or ACT.
Early Notification of Admission
Students seeking early notification of admission must submit all required application materials. Upon graduation, a final high school transcript showing graduation date and class rank must be submitted.
Completion of Sixth High School Semester
Students who are in the top ten percent of their class or who meet the SAT/ACT requirement shown above will be admitted after completion of their sixth semester. High school transcripts showing grades through the junior year, projected date of graduation, estimated rank, and SAT or ACT score must be submitted before a decision will be made regarding admission to the University.
Completion of Seventh High School Semester
Students submitting a seventh semester transcript and SAT/ACT scores who meet regular admission requirements will be given early notification.
General Educational Development (GED) Tests
A GED will be considered equivalent to a high school diploma, provided the average standard score is at least 55 or no subscore is less than 50. The student's high school class must have been graduated at least one calendar year before the intended date of enrollment at Tarleton. An official copy or photocopy of the results must be submitted. Applicants must submit official SAT or ACT scores with a minimum score of 930 on the SAT or 20 on the ACT.
Home-Schooled or Non-Accredited High School Graduates
Students who graduate from high schools not accredited by the Texas Education Agency or who are home schooled will be admitted if they have a score of 1110 or above on the SAT or 24 or above on the ACT. Those with SAT scores of 930-1100 or ACT of 20-23 may be considered based on the records provided. Statements from the school about ranking and curriculum equivalent to recommended or advanced program will be considered. Home schooled students must provide proof of curriculum completed from an agency or teacher.
Advised Admission
Applicants who are very near but below the requirements for regular admission may be considered for advised admission. The number of students granted advised admission may be limited by Tarleton without prior notice. Advised admission does not constitute full admission to the University. A student who isgranted advised admission will sign a contract for a one-year enrollment at Tarleton. Contact the Office of Admissions for conditions of the Advised Admission contract. Students who meet the conditions of the contract will then be fully admitted to the University. Students who fail to meet the conditions of the contract will not be allowed to re-enroll at Tarleton State University until they succeed academically at another institution and are able to meet Tarleton’s transfer requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) Program
Beginning freshman applicants to Tarleton State University who have completed or who will complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program from their high school should indicate that on their application. Those who complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma and meet State of Texas requirements will be granted credit for a minimum of 24 semester hours. Students should make sure that the Director of Undergraduate Admissions is aware of the IBD Program and may request from the Director of Undergraduate Admission the type and amount of credit Tarleton State University is willing to grant, based on the IBD transcript. The student is responsible for having an offocial IBD transcript sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Box T-0030, Stephenville, TX 76402.
Transfer Students
Students who have earned transferable college level credit at an accredited institution after high school graduation are considered transfer students. Applicants must be eligible to enroll at all colleges and universities previously attended and submit final official transcripts from each college or university attended.
The following minimum standards must be met:
1.
Students with 30 or more semester hours of transferable college credit an accumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher will be admitted.
2.
Students with fewer than 30 semester hours of transferable college credit and a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher will be admitted. Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 - 2.79 will be admitted, provided they also meet the regular admission standards for first-time freshman applicants.
3.
11 or fewer semester hours: 2.0 GPA AND meet First-time Freshmen admission requirements. (See Freshman Requirements).
Students choosing to attend any off-campus location (Fort Worth, Waco, Weatherford, Cleburne) must meet the following requirements:
1. Must have completed a minimum of 30 hours of transferable college credit with an overall 2.0 GPA 2. Pass all sections of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) or provide exemptions
Senate Bill 1321 entitles residents of the state of Texas to seek admission to public institutions of higher education without consideration of courses taken ten or more years prior to enrollment. This bill gives students the option of electing to have course work taken ten or more years prior to the starting date of the semester in which the applicant seeks to enroll either counted as usual or ignored for admission purposes. Applicants who elect to apply for admission under this law and who are admitted as students may not receive any course credit for courses taken ten or more years prior to enrollment.
Credits earned at another accredited institution are accepted as recorded on the official transcript. However, because of differences in institutional degree requirements and course content, some credits transferred may not apply toward satisfying degree requirements at Tarleton. A maximum of 68 semester hours of academic credit plus 4 semester hours of physical education credit will be accepted for degree credit from a two-year institution.
1.
Only those academic credit courses that carry a grade of "D" or better will be articulated to the Tarleton transcript.
2.
Remedial/developmental courses will not be entered and will not be used in the admissions decision.
3.
When a course has been repeated at another school or schools, only the best effort will be transcribed.
4.
Only those transferred hours that have been transcribed will be used to determine admissions eligibility.
5.
The current admissions rules (see Transfer Student Qualifications above) will be applied to the transcribed hours only.
Financial Aid Consortium
Agreements available with....
Central Texas College,
Hill College,
McLennan Community College,
Temple College and
Weatherford College
For Departmental Academic Advising and assistance in planning your schedule, please contact the department of your major to make an appointment.
Transfer Equivalency Guides
Transfer Equivalency Guides are available for each program offered at Tarleton State University. These are designed for students attending ANY two-year public institution in the State of Texas. The TEGs enable students to choose courses that will work toward his/her degree at TSU while attending a two-year institution.
In 1999, the State of Texas implemented a common core for state-assisted institutions. All Tarleton degree programs are comprised of the same core with each degree program having special provisions. These provisions are noted on each Transfer Equivalency Guide.
If you have any questions regarding transfer of courses, please send our Transfer Office an email to the Office of Transfer Services.
Post-Baccalaureate & Readmit Students
Post-Baccalaureate Admissions
A student who has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution and who is in good standing at all schools previously attended but who is not seeking a master’s degree or professional certification may apply as a post-baccalaureate student. A post-baccalaureate student may work on a second bachelor’s degree or teaching certification or take courses of interest. To be admitted to post-baccalaureate status, an applicant must submit all official transcripts and proof of degree, a application for admission, a $30 application fee and a Post-Baccalaureate Form. Undergraduate academic standards apply to post-baccalaureate students.
Readmissions
Students who have previously attended Tarleton and are returning after one or more long semesters' absence may apply for readmission. Applicants must submit an application for readmission and be clear of any blocks by Tarleton offices (Police, Business Office, Financial Aid, etc.).
1.
Students who have not enrolled at any other college or university since last attending Tarleton and are free of suspension will be admitted.
2.
Students who have enrolled at any other college or university since last attending Tarleton and who meet transfer qualifications will be admitted.
Individual Approval
Appeals: Students not admitted may ask to be considered for individual approval. If the case has sufficient merit, it will be referred to the Academic Standards Committee. Appeals will be considered only in cases of highly extenuating circumstances. An appeal will not be considered for applicants who are ineligible to return to a previous institution. Appeal requests must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than 10 calendar days before the beginning of regular registration for that semester. The form to be used when requesting consideration for possible admission by individual approval may be obtained from the Admissions Office.
For Departmental Academic Advising and assistance in planning your schedule, please contact the department of your major to make an appointment.
