{"id":3889,"date":"2023-04-06T14:31:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T14:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=3889&#038;preview_id=3889"},"modified":"2026-03-16T17:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:25:39","slug":"first-time-in-college-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/first-time-in-college-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"First Time in College Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1829\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3890\" alt=\"Two women with clowns at a Tarleton State University event.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/Baseball-Pics-BA-18-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:47% 68%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"47% 68%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/Baseball-Pics-BA-18-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/Baseball-Pics-BA-18-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/Baseball-Pics-BA-18-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/Baseball-Pics-BA-18-560x400.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/Baseball-Pics-BA-18-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/Baseball-Pics-BA-18-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/Baseball-Pics-BA-18-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/Baseball-Pics-BA-18-1568x1120.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">FIRST TIME IN COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" id=\"everything-you-need-to-know-about-beginning-your-journey-at-tarleton-in-one-spot--a95f1a01-860a-4b1a-a3f2-8c059bebccf4\">Everything you need to know about beginning your journey at Tarleton in one spot.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-2389a2b2-e9e0-4f5c-ad1e-446d04989917\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/apply-for-admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Apply Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"am-i-considered-a-first-time-in-college-student-3438b3b0-d710-4c1a-a059-d2fffa02ff93\">Am I considered a First Time in College Student?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-list\"><ul class=\"advgblist-b603f654-b190-41a3-87de-52b22ec75178\">\n<li>Are you about to graduate from high school?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you graduated from high school\/obtained a GED and did not attend a college or university during the immediate summer or fall semester?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you completed a college course(s) prior to high school graduation or taken a course(s) during the summer immediately following high school graduation\/GED completion and are applying for the immediate fall semester after graduating?<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are considered a first-time in college student!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>College <strong>credits earned prior to high school graduation<\/strong> (dual credit) and <strong>courses taken immediately following high school graduation<\/strong> (during the summer and you are applying for the immediate fall semester) will classify you as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/undergrads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first-time freshman<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still exploring your college or career options? Visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytexasfuture.org\/\"> My Texas Future<\/a> to compare pathways and make informed decisions about your future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-texan-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"requirements-for-admission\">Requirements for Admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-e83bbcc2-f3a0-4daa-9b5f-320fe56aacc3 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\" id=\"txph\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">I am a Texas Public High School Applicant<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table advgb-dyn-c21bd9ca\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>CLASS RANK*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ADMISSION DECISION<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10%<\/td><td>Foundation High School Program with an Endorsement or the Distinguished Level of Achievement<\/td><td>Automatic Admission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1st &amp; 2nd Quarter<\/td><td>Foundation High School Program with an Endorsement or the Distinguished Level of Achievement<\/td><td>Automatic Admission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd Quarter<\/td><td>Foundation High School Program with an Endorsement or the Distinguished Level of Achievement<\/td><td>Individual Review<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"advgb-dyn-632a1afe\">*For non-ranking high schools, the unweighted GPA will be evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"advgb-dyn-63b1db9a\">SAT\/ACT scores are not required for an admission decision but are encouraged for those seeking scholarships or to possibly fulfill the TSI requirement. For students being considered for admission under individual review, ACT\/SAT scores could assist in the decision process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Admission Consideration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who rank in the top 50% and have completed their junior year may submit an official high school transcript for early admission consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading transcripts\">Transcripts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must request their high school sends their official transcript to us. We accept official transcripts via the following methods:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electronically<\/strong>&nbsp;through:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parchment\/Naviance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TREX (Texas high schools only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eScrip using&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions@tarleton.edu\">admissions@tarleton.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eScribbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xello<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overgrad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greenlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emailed officially from the high school<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions@tarleton.edu\">admissions@tarleton.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mailed in a sealed envelope from the high school<\/strong>&nbsp;to (must contain school representative signature and school seal):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarleton State University<br>Undergraduate Admissions<br>Box T-0030<br>Stephenville, TX 76402<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\" id=\"txphs\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">I am a Texas Private High School Applicant<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Please review admission requirements under Texas Public High School Applicant. If your school does not state on the transcript one of the high school curriculums listed, you must also meet one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Official SAT\/ACT Scores<\/strong><br><br>SAT score must be at least 480 for EBRW and 530 for Math or official ACT scores must be at least 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 23 Science.<br><br><strong>OR<\/strong><br><br><strong>2. Coursework \u2018Equal in Content &amp; Rigor\u2019<\/strong><br><br>Applicants who attend private Texas high schools that do not indicate a graduation plan on their transcripts may be required to submit an <a href=\"https:\/\/reportcenter.highered.texas.gov\/agency-publication\/blank-forms-templates\/crs-uniformadmissions-texas-private-high-school-certification-admission-to-a-texas-public-university-top-10-percent-scholarship-form3-pdf\/\">Uniform Admissions Policy Exemption Form<\/a> completed and signed by a school official which shows they completed coursework that is \u201cequal in content and rigor\u201d to one of the state\u2019s graduation programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If requested, your high school counselor may email the form to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions@tarleton.edu\">admissions@tarleton.edu<\/a> (preferred), fax it to&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+12549689951\">254-968-9951<\/a>, or mail to Box T-0030, Stephenville, TX 76402.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions@tarleton.edu\">admissions@tarleton.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+12549689269\">254-968-9125<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\" id=\"ooshs\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">I am an Out-of-State High School Applicant<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Students attending an out-of-state high school are exempt from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/uap\/\">Uniform Admissions Policy<\/a> but will be reviewed individually (including but not limited to rank\/GPA). Please review admission requirements under <a href=\"#txph\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#txph\">Texas Public High School Applicant<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">I am applying for the Waco or Online campus<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to meeting First Time in College requirements, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have completed at least 12 transferrable college hours and a 2.25 GPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/tsi\/\">TSI complete<\/a> (beginning fall 2026, TSI completion will not be required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transcripts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must request their official college transcript directly from the institution they attended (we cannot take your college credit from your high school transcript).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We accept official transcripts via the following methods:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronically (preferred) through:\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greenlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Student Clearinghouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parchment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPEEDE\/EDI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emailed officially from the institution to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:transfer@tarleton.edu\">transfer@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mailed in a sealed envelope to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarleton State University&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate Admissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box T-0030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stephenville, TX 76402<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional information can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/ordering-college-transcripts\/\">https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/ordering-college-transcripts\/<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">I have a GED, HiSet, or TASC<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Your admission decision will be evaluated based on your official equivalency test scores. Please request your official scores sent to <a href=\"mailto:admissions@tarleton.edu\">admissions@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equivalency Test Score Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>TEST<\/th><th>SCORE REQUIREMENT<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>GED, before January 2014<\/td><td>55 average score, and no subscore less than 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GED, January 2014 and after<\/td><td>170 average score, and no subscore less than 160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HiSET<\/td><td>15 score on each exam section, 4 Essay score<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TASC<\/td><td>560 Math, 580 Reading, 560 and 6 on Essay<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SAT &amp; ACT Test Score Requirements<\/strong>&nbsp;(optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>TEST<\/th><th>SCORE REQUIREMENT<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Old SAT (optional and only valid for 6 years from test date)<\/td><td>950<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New SAT<\/td><td>1030<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ACT (optional and only valid for 6 years from test date)<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Old SAT total consists of Critical Reading (Verbal) + Math only. The New SAT total (March 2016 forward) consists of Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math. The writing component can be submitted but it is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants not meeting requirements for guaranteed admission may be reviewed on an individual basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">I am a Homeschool Applicant<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color\">High School Curriculum Requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements from the school about ranking and curriculum equivalent to the recommended or advanced program will be considered. Homeschooled students must provide proof of curriculum completed by an agency or teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students may be evaluated upon completion of their junior year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List any pending courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include GPA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color\">Transcripts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You may send your official notarized transcript, which must list courses taken with grades by mail to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarleton State University<br>Undergraduate Admissions<br>Box T-0030<br>Stephenville, TX 76402<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notarized transcripts can also be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:admissions@tarleton.edu\">admissions@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Transcripts can be submitted prior to graduation for an admission decision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">I am an International Baccalaureate Applicant<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>First-time freshmen entering Tarleton directly from an accredited high school and completing an IB Program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IB requirements are the same as high school applicants. Your admission decision will be evaluated based on the rank and score requirements of&nbsp;high school applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color\">Transcripts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for requesting your&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official IB transcript<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color\">International Baccalaureate College Credit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Freshmen applicants to Tarleton State University should indicate completion of a high school International Baccalaureate Program at the time of application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who complete the International Baccalaureate and meet State of Texas requirements will be granted credit for a minimum of 24 semester hours. To ensure that the Director of Undergraduate Admissions is aware of the IB Program, you may get information about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/course-credit\/\">type and amount of credit<\/a>&nbsp;Tarleton State University is willing to grant, based on your IB transcript.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">International Freshmen Applicants<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>First-time freshmen entering Tarleton State from a foreign high school are exempt from the Uniform Admissions Policy but will be reviewed individually (including but not limited to GPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students attending a U.S. high school with a Visa must meet admission requirements under (as applicable) \u2018<a href=\"#txph\">Texas Public High School Applicant<\/a>, <a href=\"#txphs\">Texas Private High School Applicant<\/a> or <a href=\"#ooshs\">Out-of-State High School Applicant<\/a>\u2019 sections. SAT\/ACT scores are not required for an admission decision but are encouraged for those seeking scholarships or to possibly fulfill the TSI requirement. For students being considered for admission under individual review, SAT\/ACT scores could assist in the decision process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Application Deadlines (All Application Types)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>SEMESTER<\/th><th>ENFORCED DEADLINE<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Spring<\/td><td>November 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Summer<\/td><td>March 15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fall<\/td><td>June 15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-a6fa5a85-2e70-4e2b-8835-27fd414d1f34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/international-applicants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>See International Requirements Here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#4f2d7f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">I graduated high school (or equivalent) and am older than 23<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Your admission decision will be evaluated based on your resume. Please email your resume to <a href=\"mailto:admissions@tarleton.edu\">admissions@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-adv-tabs advgb-tabs-wrapper advgb-tab-horz-desktop advgb-tab-vert-tablet advgb-tab-stack-mobile advgb-tabs-d93dd2a9-90d8-4ea5-ab46-db7f4be8d950\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"advgb-tabs-panel\"><li class=\"advgb-tab\" style=\"background-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0px\"><a id=\"advgb-tabs-tab0\" href=\"#advgb-tabs-tab0\" style=\"color:#000000\"><span>Application Deadlines for Freshmen<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"advgb-tab\" style=\"background-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0px\"><a id=\"advgb-tabs-tab1\" href=\"#advgb-tabs-tab1\" style=\"color:#000000\"><span>Undergraduate International Freshman<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"advgb-tab-body-wrapper\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0px\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-tab advgb-tab-body-container\"><div class=\"advgb-tab-body-header advgb-tab-class-advgb-tabs-tab0\">Application Deadlines for Freshmen<\/div><div class=\"advgb-tab-_f9f457-1b advgb-tab-body\" aria-labelledby=\"advgb-tabs-tab0\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Enforced Deadline<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Fall <\/td><td>August 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spring<\/td><td>December 1&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Summer<\/td><td>June 1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-tab advgb-tab-body-container\"><div class=\"advgb-tab-body-header advgb-tab-class-advgb-tabs-tab1\">Undergraduate International Freshman<\/div><div class=\"advgb-tab-_44e1eb-11 advgb-tab-body\" aria-labelledby=\"advgb-tabs-tab1\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Deadline<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Fall<\/td><td>June 15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spring<\/td><td>November 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Summer&nbsp;<\/td><td>March 15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"transcripts\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-deadlines\">Campus Options for Freshmen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Campus<\/th><th>academic programs<\/th><th>course level offering<\/th><th>housing<\/th><th>student engagement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Stephenville<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/?_sfm_location=stephenville\">Degrees &amp; Programs<\/a><\/td><td>Lower and upper level<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/\">Yes<\/a><\/td><td>Full<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fort Worth<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/?_sfm_location=fortworth\">Degrees &amp; Programs<\/a><\/td><td>Lower and upper level<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/preferred-off-campus-housing\/\">Preferred Off-Campus Housing<\/a><\/td><td>Limited but growing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Texas A&amp;M RELLIS<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/?_sfm__degree_campuses=Texas%20A%26M-RELLIS\">Degrees &amp; Programs<\/a><\/td><td>Upper level only<\/td><td>No<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/rellis.tamus.edu\/academicalliance\/student-life\/student-organizations\/\">Student Organizations<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Waco<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/?_sfm__degree_campuses=Waco\">Degrees &amp; Programs<\/a><\/td><td>Upper level only<\/td><td>No <\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/?_sfm__degree_campuses=Online\">Degrees &amp; Programs<\/a><\/td><td>Lower and upper level<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"transcripts\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3908\" alt=\"Student in Tarleton State University shirt walking on campus.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/preview-day-3.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 62%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 62%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/preview-day-3.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2023\/04\/preview-day-3-300x200.jpg 300w, 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id=\"presidents-guaranteed-scholarship-program-58035ee1-6572-4b10-a7b3-adfcbba63412\" style=\"font-size:30px\">President\u2019s Guaranteed Scholarship Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-228e3ec3-d36f-41cb-982c-66fbbcff7481\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/guaranteedscholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">I&#8217;m ready to apply!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-79f61a55-b392-4dd3-819e-c59d0eea0645\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-1 layout-100 mbl-layout-stacked vgutter-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column 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