First-time Freshmen Applicants
If you are about to graduate or have already graduated from high school or have received your GED and have not attended a post-secondary institution for one long semester (i.e. fall or spring) after high school, then you are considered a first-time freshman.
Application Deadlines
| Term | Enforced Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | December 10 |
| Summer | June 1 |
| Fall | August 1 |
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | June 15 |
| Spring | November 1 |
| Summer | March 15 |
Deadlines vary for International Freshmen.
Application and Admission Requirements
Freshmen applicants are categorized into one of the following classifications. Please review special requirements for your classification:
High School Applicants
First-time freshman who has graduated from a Texas public high school, a Texas non-public school accredited by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission, or an out-of-state public or private high school.
See all High School Requirements.
GED/HiSET/TASC (High School Equivalency Diploma) Applicants
First-time freshman who did not graduate from high school and has a high school equivalency diploma.
Learn more about GED/HiSET/TASC (High School Equivalency Diploma) Requirements.
Homeschool Applicants
First-time freshman entering Tarleton directly from a Texas high school not accredited by the Texas Education Agency or Texas Private School Accreditation Commission, who has been homeschooled.
View more information about Homeschool/Non-accredited Requirements.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Applicants
First-time freshman entering Tarleton directly from a Texas public high school accredited by the Texas Education Agency or a Texas non-public school accredited by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission.
View more information about International Baccalaureate Requirements.
International Freshmen Applicants
First-time freshman entering Tarleton from a foreign high school or from a U.S. high school with a visa.
Learn more about International Freshman Requirements.
On-Demand Events
Watch past virtual events at any time to learn more about popular topics and get answers to common questions. Our most popular past events include:
- Admission Application Workshops
- Paying for College Q & A Series
- FAFSA Application Workshops
- On-Campus Living Q & A
- Current Student Panels
