Welcome to the Office of Academic Advising

The Office of Academic Advising is comprised of professional academic advisors who partner with faculty and staff across campus to help you succeed. We are your first stop for:

  • General questions
  • General (core) curriculum
  • Academic progress
  • Adding and dropping courses
  • Changing majors
  • Changing or adding minors
  • Graduation planning
The Department of Academic Advising staff.

If your advisor is not listed in your EAB profile, please call 254-968-9746

Vision

The Office of Academic Advising at Tarleton State University aspires to empower students to be self-advocates of their academic journeys while utilizing their unique skills and abilities. Through personalized advising, we guide students to achieve their academic and career goals, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth. Together, we uphold Tarleton’s values and make a difference, one student at a time.

Purpose

In collaboration with colleagues and departments across the University, we promote student learning and development, persistence and success.

The Office of Academic Advising has advisors assigned to nine different colleges:

  • Col. of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Dr. Sam Pack College of Business
  • Col. of Education
  • Division of Health Sciences
  • Col. of Liberal and Fine Arts
  • Col. of Science and Mathematics
  • Mayfield College of Engineering
  • Col. of Leadership and Military Studies
  • Col. of General and Applied Studies

Important Dates

Graduation Application for Summer 2026: Open between April 1 and June 1, 2026

Graduation Application for Fall (December) 2026: Open between July 15 and September 15, 2026

Drop/Census Information (Spring 2026): https://www.tarleton.edu/registrar/registration/drop-info/

Academic Advising Drop-In Advising Flyer for Spring 2026.

Contact Us

Department of Academic AdvisingSupervisory OrganizationMain Office254-968-9746Thompson Student
Center Room 34
Executive Director,
Academic Advising &
Workforce Pathways		Academic Advising & SupportMs. Ashlee Tolliver254-968-0550Dick Smith Library
Room 143
Sr. Director,
Academic Advising &
Strategic Entry Pathways		Leadership and Military Studies
Program for System Admission (PSA)
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Veteran’s Advising		Dr. Manon Shockey254-968-0766Gough Hall
Room 204
Assistant Director,
Academic Advising		Agriculture and Natural Resources
Engineering
Health Sciences
Honors
Science and Mathematics		Ms. Taylor Tiemann254-968-1795Thompson Student
Center Room 34
Assistant Director,
Academic Advising		Business
Education
Liberal and Fine Arts		Dr. Melissa Musser254-968-0771Thompson Student
Center Room 34
Assistant Director,
Academic Advising		Fort Worth Campus
Waco Campus
Online Campus		Ms. Nancy Turner817-717-3316Fort Worth Campus
CAB 374