RETURNING STUDENT
REQUIREMENTS
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Are you returning to Tarleton after not attending for a spring or fall semester?
- Are you returning to Tarleton after not attending for a spring or fall semester?
If you answered yes, then you are considered a returning student!
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Requirements for Admission
The following requirements must be met:
- Submit an application for readmission.
- Be in good academic standing at Tarleton and any other college or university attended.
- Meet the cumulative GPA and credit requirements:
| GPA | Credit | TSI Complete | Campuses Eligible to Attend |
| 2.00 | 24 transferrable credits | Yes | Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Texas A&M-RELLIS, online campuses |
| 2.50 | 12- 23 transferrable credits | N/A | Stephenville campus |
| 2.00 | 1- 23 transferrable credits (plus meet high school requirements) | N/A | Stephenville campus |
Requirements are subject to changes as outlined by the Academic Standards Committee.
What is considered transferable credit?
Transferable credit is college-level academic credit completed at a regionally accredited institution. Credits considered developmental, remedial, technical, or vocational will not transfer for admission purposes. Students wishing to utilize technical or vocational courses should consult an advisor.
Non-regionally accredited coursework
Credit completed at a non-regionally accredited institution may be reviewed for articulation at the student’s request. Credit must be considered academic and the instructor is required to hold a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the course discipline.
The student will be required to submit the following information:
- Documentation from the institution stating the instructor of the course as well as their curriculum vitae/educational background.
- Contact information of who provided the above documentation.
- Any additional documentation requested by Transfer Services.
Documentation may be delivered via the following methods:
Delivered in person to any campus.
Emailed to transfer@tarleton.edu
Mailed to Transfer Services Box T-0030 Stephenville, TX 76402
Application Deadlines
| Term | Enforced Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | June 25 |
| Fall 2025 1st 8 week and 16 week | August 20 |
| Fall 2025 2nd 8 week | October 3 |
| Spring 2026 1st 8 week and 16 week | January 14 |
| Spring 2026 2nd 8 week | March 3 |
| Summer 2026 | June 24 |
Returning Student Resources
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