Additional Rules, Regulations and Information

Conduct Disclosure

Per the Texas A&M University System Regulation 11.99.02, Conduct Requirements for Admissions Applications and Transcripts, all applicants will be asked the following questions on an admission application:

  1. Have you ever been convicted of a crime or crimes, excluding juvenile adjudications, involving acts of violence or sexual misconduct including, but not limited to: criminal homicide (murder or non-negligent manslaughter); sexual assault (rape, fondling, incest, or statutory rape); robbery; aggravated assault; simple assault; arson; destruction/damage/vandalism of property; domestic violence; dating violence; or stalking?
  2. Are you currently under investigation or subject to pending conduct charges from any postsecondary institution for conduct involving acts of violence or sexual misconduct including, but not limited to: criminal homicide (murder or non-negligent manslaughter); sexual assault (rape, fondling, incest, or statutory rape); robbery; aggravated assault; simple assault; arson; destruction/damage/vandalism of property; domestic violence; dating violence; or stalking?
  3. Have you ever had any substantiated conduct findings against you at any postsecondary institution for conduct involving acts acts of violence or sexual misconduct including, but not limited to: criminal homicide (murder or non-negligent manslaughter); sexual assault (rape, fondling, incest, or statutory rape); robbery; aggravated assault; simple assault; arson; destruction/damage/vandalism of property; domestic violence; dating violence; or stalking?
  4. Have you ever been suspended or expelled from any postsecondary institution for conduct involving acts of violence or sexual misconduct including, but not limited to: criminal homicide (murder or non-negligent manslaughter); sexual assault (rape, fondling, incest, or statutory rape); robbery; aggravated assault; simple assault; arson; destruction/damage/vandalism of property; domestic violence; dating violence; or stalking?

Questions may be directed to [email protected] or 254-968-9125

Occupational License Disclosure

As a point of information required by Texas HB 1508 and the Texas Occupations Code 58.001, if you are applying for admission to a nursing program that prepares an individual for an initial occupational (nursing) license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001 and/or if you later decide to change to a program that prepares you for an initial occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001, in accordance with state law, please be advised of the following:

  1. An individual who has been convicted of an offense may be ineligible for issuance of an occupational license upon completion of the educational program;
  2. Each licensing authority that may issue an occupational license to an individual who completes an educational program must establish guidelines which state the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to a particular license and any other criterion that affects the decisions of the licensing authority.
  3. Local or county licensing authorities may issue additional guidelines related to criminal history. Applicants should contact their respective local or county licensing authority for more details. 
  4. A person may request a criminal history evaluation letter regarding the personal eligibility for a license issued by a licensing authority under Texas Occupations Code 53.102.

Applicants are encouraged to review all applicable eligibility requirements related to the respective occupational license. Questions related to eligibility requirements should be directed to the applicable licensing authority.

Clery Act

Tarleton State University is committed to assisting all members of the Tarleton community in providing for their own safety and security. 

To receive a printed copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information please visit the University Compliance and Strategic Initiatives located in the Admin Annex 1 Building, Room 106 or a printed version may be mailed to you upon request by calling 254-968-9415.

 This report contains information regarding campus safety and security programs including topics such as: crime prevention, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, fire safety, university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting requirements, disciplinary procedures and various resources available to the campus community. The report also contains information about crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Tarleton State University, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

The annual publication of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and is provided by Tarleton State University and the Department of Risk Management and Compliance.

Campus Sexual Misconduct Policies

Tarleton State University is committed to maintaining an educational environment that is free from sex based discrimination. Tarleton encourages students, employees and visitors who believe they may have been subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or intimate partner violence by university faculty, staff, students, visitors or contractors to report it immediately to your Title IX Coordinator.

As part of this commitment Tarleton State University requires all entering students to review our polices on sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. 

For further information, please view the Tarleton Title IX website

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Title IX or other Civil Rights based protections on the Tarleton State University campus please contact the Title IX Coordinator at 254-968-9754.