Distinguished College Partners
We are committed to making the transfer process as smooth as possible for you! Tarleton is the ideal student focused, value driven University to complete your degree. As a student transferring from a Distinguished College Partner, learn more about opportunities available to you below.
Program Benefits and Participating College Partners
Additional benefits for students from a Distinguished College Partner include:
- Automatic admission for individuals that have at least 30 credit hours and at least a 3.0 overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Application fee waiver for those who meet Tarleton criteria
- Ongoing support from Tarleton such as financial aid, admissions, degree counseling, and more
- Provided a main point of contact from Tarleton, the P-16 Relations Coordinators
President's Guaranteed Scholarship Program
The President's Guaranteed Scholarship Program guarantees a minimum amount in Tarleton scholarships to incoming transfer students based on GPA and course load. Students transferring from a Distinguished College Partner school are eligible for a larger scholarship award level as indicated in the table below:
Annual Minimum Guaranteed Award Levels
| Guaranteed Award Levels (Distinguished College Partners) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | 2.0-2.99 | 3.0-3.39 | 3.4-3.74 | 3.75-4.0 |
| 12+ Credit Hours | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| 9-11 Credit Hours | $750 | $1,125 | $1,500 | $1,875 |
| 6-8 Credit Hours | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,250 |
Academic Advising Guides
Academic Advising Guides are available for each program offered at Tarleton State University. The guides enable you to choose courses that will apply to your degree at Tarleton while attending another institution.
If you have any questions regarding the transfer of courses, please send an email to the Office of Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway
Tarleton has partnered with the North Texas Community College Consortium to provide a guided pathway from select community colleges to Tarleton. Map your path to Tarleton below.
If you are unable to locate the pathway you are interested in, please email the Office of Transfer Services stating which Distinguished College Partner you are attending along with the degree you are seeking and we will create a personalized pathway
Transfer Information Sessions
We offer online Transfer Information Sessions that are led by one of our Admission Counselors. We will review Tarleton transfer requirements, programs offered, frequently asked questions, academic advising, financial aid, scholarships and more. These virtual sessions are available to students that are interested in attending any of our campus locations.
Financial Aid
Learn how you can participate in the financial aid consortium program between Tarleton and your school.