Admissions
All prospective Tarleton State University students must meet admission standards and requirements outlined in the current university catalog. Students may visit the Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions websites to review all admission standards and requirements.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is required by all public institutions for the course placement of undergraduate students. Tarleton State University requests that students prove exemption status or provide complete THEA, ASSET, COMPASS, or ACCUPLACER scores before course registration. For more information contact Undergraduate Admissions at 254-968-9269 or uadm@tarleton.edu, or University Testing at 254-968-9423 or testing@tarleton.edu.
Students graduating in Fall 2008 who wish to enroll in Graduate School for Spring 2009 must complete their degree and apply to the Office of Graduate Studies before being allowed to register.
New Student Academic Advising and Registration
New transfer students with less than 30 transferable hours and first-time freshman students: New transfer students with less than 30 transferable hours and first-time freshman students will need to complete new student orientation prior to registering for Spring courses. Beginning in December 2008, transfer students with less than 30 transferable hours and first-time freshman students will be contacted with additional information concerning new student orientation.
New transfer students with 30 or more transferable hours: New transfer students with 30 or more transferable hours must meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for Spring courses. To locate your academic advisor please visit the Academic Advising Services website or contact their office at 254-968-9746.
Registration Information
All students will register online through DuckTrax. Students will log on to DuckTrax with their university ID and pin number. Students who have forgotten thier university ID to log into DuckTrax may use the UID Lookup feature to retrieve their university ID. Students who cannot log onto DuckTrax due to disabling their pin number may contact the Registrar's office at 254-968-9121 or 254-968-9419 to have their pin reset.
Online registration through DuckTrax will be available 24 hours a day except Sunday mornings from 6:00 am - 10:00 am. If you need assistance with registration, Stephenville students may contact the Registrar's office at 254-968-9121 or 254-968-9419, and Killeen students may contact the Records Office at 254-519-5453 or 254-519-5454 during regular office hours.
Eligible to register: To be eligible to register, students must be admitted to the university, have all obligations to the university cleared, and have no current holds on their academic record. Any student who has failed to meet admission or academic requirements, or who has a financial obligation to the university, has a hold placed on his or her record. Students may review any holds on their record through DuckTrax. Students may also review Student Hold Information on the Registrar's website for an explanation of holds.
Students who are eligible to register for classes may do so according to classification as determined by the number of hours completed from the previously enrolled semester.
Early Registration: Students may register according to classification during the early registration period. Students may register at any time if their registration period has passed. Registration will be available until midnight on the last day of early registration.
Spring 2009 Early Registration Schedule |
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Student Classification |
Registration Begin and End Dates |
| Doctoral, Graduate, Post Baccalaureate, and Seniors | November 10- January 9 |
| Juniors | November 17- January 9 |
| Sophomores | November 24- January 9 |
| Freshmen | December 1- January 9 |
Registration will not be available on the Saturday or Sunday prior to the first day of classes. Registration will re-open at midnight the day classes begin.
Add/Drop/Late Registration: There will be a $25 late registration fee charged to students who did not register during the early registration period and who may have been dropped for non-payment. Any students who may have a discrepancy with this charge may contact Business Services at 254-968-9107 or 254-968-9607.
Spring 2009 Add/Drop/Late Registration |
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All students |
January 12-14, 2009 |
Course Schedule Information
Tarleton State University anticipates offering the courses as indicated in the schedule of classes. The university reserves the right to change the schedule, including canceling classes, if enrollments, resources, or space limitations warrant such action.
Students may review the schedule of classes in PDF format on the Registrar's website. This information is updated nightly. For the most up to date schedule information, students may refer to the online schedule of classes through DuckTrax. Students needing assistance logging into DuckTrax and registering for classes may use the DuckTrax Web Self-Service Instructions as a guide.
Important Dates to Remember
Students may review important registration, drop and withdraw dates, as well as tuition and fee payment deadlines on the Academic Calendar located on the Registrar's website. Students are encouraged to review this information carefully and often so their registration and academic status will not be affected.
Payment Information
Effective Spring 2009, paper billing statements will no longer be mailed. Spring 2009 eBill statements will be loaded to student accounts in Texan Bill Pay by December 10, 2008.
It is the students responsibility to pay their bill by the tuition and fee deadline. The payment deadline for Spring 2009 is Friday, January 9, 2009. Students may review their account and make a payment through DuckTrax under Texan Bill Pay. For more information regarding payment deadlines, tuition and fees, and other options please visit the Business Services website.
Students who do not pay by the posted deadlines may be dropped for non-payment prior to the first day of classes. Students who are dropped for non-payment must re-register for classes through DuckTrax once registration re-opens. Students may contact the Registrar's office at 254-968-9419 or 254-968-9121 or registrar@tarleton.edu if they have questions or experience any problems registering for classes after being dropped for non-payment.
Honors Classes and Honors Degrees
Tarleton offers honors classes in most core curriculum subjects, including English, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Mathematics and Speech. Honors classes offered in a particular semester are announced in the published course schedule and publicized in flyers and other campus publications.
Honors classes offer students intellectually challenging material, innovative approaches to the subject, increased opportunities for honing critical thinking and writing skills, and the opportunity to interact closely with similiarly motivated students and with outstanding faculty. Honors courses are limited to a class size of 25 students. To register for an honors class a student must have either a 3.0 GPA or the instructors permission. Official designation for honors classes will appear on the student's permanent transcript. Any student who completes 18 or more hours of such classes with a minimum 3.0 GPA in honors classes and overall will receive recognition as an Honors Degree Program graduate.
Dropped Courses (Student remains enrolled in one or more courses at the University)
Students may drop a course by obtaining a drop form at the front counter of the Registrar's office located in the Administration building. Students must return the form with the required signatures prior to or on the due date printed on the form. Failure to return the form by the due date may void the form, and the student will have to repeat the process.
Those students attending classes off-campus or who are unable to visit the campus and obtain a drop form may contact the Registrar's office at 254-968-9121 or 254-968-9419 or registrar@tarleton.edu to find out what options are available for dropping a course.
Please review the Academic Calendar for official drop dates and deadlines.
| The effective drop date is the date the drop is reported to and recorded in the Registrar's office. |
 If a course is dropped on or before the census date for the appropriate session, the student will be refunded for the tuition and fees associated with the course. The drop will not be recorded on the students academic transcript. |
| If a course is dropped after the appropriate census date, the student will not receive a refund. The drop will be recorded on the students academic transcript. |
| Census Dates for various length sessions are as follows: | |
| 3 week session | 2nd class day |
| 4 week session | 3rd class day |
| 5 week session | 4th class day |
| 8 week session | 6th class day |
| 9 or 10 week session | 7th class day |
| 16 week session | 12th class day |
For refund purposes, class days are determined by the calendar, not by the number of class meetings. As an example, if a semester starts on Monday, Thursday of that week is considered the 4th class day for all classes. Those fees paid by Tuition Assistance or other third party receivable will be refunded to the military or other organization if a refund is due. Tarleton's refund policy is in accordance with the mandates of the State of Texas.
Withdrawing from the University (Student withdraws from all courses)
Students may withdraw from the university at any time. Students must fill out an offiical withdrawal request form which can be obtained in the Registrar's office. Those students attending classes off-campus or who are unable to visit the campus may submit a written request to the Registrar's office by fax at 254-968-9389 or by email at registrar@tarleton.edu.
Please review the Academic Calendar for official withdraw dates and deadlines.
The effective withdrawal date is the date the withdrawal is reported to and recorded in the Registrar's office. Students who have paid fees in full and withdraw from the university will receive refunds for tuition and fees according to the refund schedule below.. Students paying on an installment basis and who withdraw from the university will be required to pay the balance of fees due.
Tarleton Refund Schedule |
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3 week session |
9 or 10 week session |
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Date/Time of Withdrawal |
Amount of Refund |
Date/Time of Withdrawal | Amount of Refund | |
| Prior to 1st class day | 100% | Prior to 1st class day | 100% | |
| 1st or 2nd class day | 80% | 1st - 5th class day | 80% | |
| 3rd or 4th class day | 50% | 6th - 10th class day | 50% | |
| 5th class day | 0 | 11th class day | 0 | |
4 or 5 week session |
16 week session |
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Date/Time of Withdrawal |
Amount of Refund |
Date/Time of Withdrawal | Amount of Refund | |
| Prior to 1st class day | 100% | Prior to 1st class day | 100% | |
| 1st - 3rd class day | 80% | 1st - 5th class day | 80% | |
| 4th - 6th class day | 50% | 6th - 10th class day | 70% | |
| 7th class day | 0 | 11th - 15th class day | 50% | |
| 16th - 20th class day | 25% | |||
8 week session |
21st class day | 0 | ||
| Date/Time of Withdrawal | Amount of Refund | |||
| Prior to 1st class day | 100% | |||
| 1st - 4th class day | 80% | |||
| 5th - 8th class day | 50% | |||
| 9th class day | 0 | |||
Census Chart |
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Length of Class in Weeks |
Official Census Date |
Last Date to Drop or Withdraw with a "Q" |
3 weeks |
Second class day |
Monday of second week |
4 weeks |
Third class day |
Monday of third week |
5 or 6 weeks |
Fourth class day |
Monday of fourth week |
8 weeks |
Sixth class day |
Monday of sixth week |
9 or 10 weeks |
Seventh class day |
Monday of seventh week |
16 weeks |
Twelfth class day |
Monday of eleventh week |
Final Exam Schedule
Final examinations are to be given only on scheduled final examination days as printed on the final exam schedule. At other locations and online courses, the final examination will be given at a time designated by the instructor.
Any student with three or more final examinations on the same day may request of his/her instructors to take one of the final examinations on another day during the final examination schedule.
Classes having starting times not listed on the table (or within an hour of that starting time) will have their exam on Saturday, May 2 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm or at a time designated by the instructor during the final exam period.
Application for Graduation
Those students planning to graduate in May 2009 must file for graduation by November 15, 2008. To file, the graduation candidate must complete an application for graduation and graduation checkout form. Students may visit the Graduation Information area of the Registrar's website for more details regarding graduation.
Timely Graduation
Graduating in a timely manner can save students thousands of dollars. The State of Texas has implemented legislation that all state supported institutions must comply with. Some of these programs have benefits for students who graduate in a timely manner, while others have consequences. It is very important that students are aware of these programs and stay on their academic track. Students who unnecessarily drop classes, change their major often, take classes unrelated to their major, and often repeat classes may be charged additional fees. The following are programs that Tarleton State University has implemented due to this legislation. Students should review this information carefully so they can plan to graduate in a reasonalbe time frame and save thousands of dollars.
Those affected by the Undergraduate Funding Limit rule and 3 Peat rule have the option to file an appeal. Visit the Registrar's website to see Who is eligible to file an appeal, and the Steps for filing an appeal.
Student Disability Services
Students with disabilities may request appropriate accommodation by contacting the Director of Student Disability Services in the Mathematics Building, Room 201, at (254) 968-9400. Formal accommodation requests cannot be made until the student has been admitted to Tarleton. However, students are encouraged to make initial contact well in advance of this time to clarify documentation requirements and to allow time to arrange possible accommodations.
The policy of Tarleton State University is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal, state, and local laws. The Office of Disability Services fully supports this policy. Applicants for admission are not required to disclose disability status in the admission process. Information related to a disability that has been released to the Disability Services Office is not used in the admission review process.
Change of Name or Address
Currently enrolled students who have changed their names should fill out a Permanent Record Update Form and submit it to the Registrar's office for processing. Proper documentation (marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc) must be submitted with the permanent record update form as required by the Registrar's office.
Currently enrolled students may change their mailing address through DuckTrax.
Official notification and accurate reporting of a student's name and mailing address is necessary for proper identification of student records, and the mailing of correspondence, grade reports, graduation information, etc.
Release of Information
Under the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974" the following is designated as directory information and may be made public unless the student desires to withhold all or any portion of it:
Student's name |
Local address |
Home address |
Degrees and Awards Received |
Telephone listing |
Classification |
Date and Place of Birth |
Major Field of Study |
Military Science Status |
Religious Preference |
Participation in Officially Recognized Activities and Sports |
Dates of University Attendance |
Most recent previous educational agency or institution attended |
Any student wishing to withhold any or all of this information should complete the Tarleton State University Information Release Restrictions form. Students may fax this form to the Registrar's Office at 254-968-9389 or drop the form off at the Registrar's Office located in the Administration building. Students may contact the Registrar's Office at 254-968-9417 or registrar@tarleton.edu for information regarding the Privacy and Release of personal Information.
Student Right to Know/Clery Act
Tarleton State University is dedicated to providing a safe and secure campus environment where meaningful education can take place. Information listed in the Tarleton State University 2007 Annual Security Report has been prepared to ensure Tarleton State University is in compliance with the federal guidelines under the Clery Act.