RETURNING STUDENT
REQUIREMENTS
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Am I a returning student?
- 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.
Application Deadlines
Returning Student
| 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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