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Apply Early for Less Senior Year Stress

Applying early to Tarleton State University as a high school junior gives you a head start on your college journey, with increased access to admissions guidance, priority consideration for scholarships, and more time to plan your academic path. Early applicants can explore majors, visit campus, and secure their spot at Tarleton State with confidence, reducing stress during senior year while maximizing opportunities.

Apply to Tarleton State

Here’s how to get started:

1

Apply to Tarleton State

For students applying early, you must use the Tarleton State admissions application. Click Here to access the application.

2

Submit your Application Fee or Fee Waiver

3

Order your Transcripts

Students must request their high school sends their official transcript to us. We accept official transcripts via the following methods: 

Submit High School Transcript

You may request that your high school send your official transcript to Tarleton State via one of the following methods:

Electronically through:

  • eScribbles 
  • National Student Clearinghouse  
  • Overgrad 
  • Parchment/Naviance 
  • Scoir 
  • Greenlight 
  • TREX (Texas high schools only)   

Emailed official from the high school to admissions@tarleton.edu.

Transcripts emailed by the student/parent/guardian are considered unofficial

Mailed in a sealed envelope to (must contain school representative signature and school seal):  

Tarleton State University Undergraduate Admissions Box T-0030 Stephenville, TX 76402

Home school students must submit a notarized copy of their high school transcript.

Submit Dual Credit/College Transcript (if applicable)

Please obtain methods of ordering an official transcript on the institution’s website. We accept official transcripts via any of the following methods: 

Electronically (preferred) through:    

  • Greenlight
  • National Student Clearinghouse
  • Parchment
  • SPEEDE/EDI

Emailed officially from the institution to transfer@tarleton.edu 

Transcripts emails by the student/parent/guardian are considered unofficial

Mailed in a sealed envelope to:  

Tarleton State University  Undergraduate Admissions  Box T-0030 Stephenville, TX 76402 

Connect with your Admissions Counselor

Your Admissions Counselor can help you throughout the admissions process. Find your counselor by searching for your current school in the field below. If you are a homeschool student or if your school is not listed, use the nearest public high school (for first-year students) or college (for transfers). View out-of-state and international counselors.