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Admissions

Admissions Counselor Highlight: Paola Salazar

Posted on August 18, 2022August 23, 2022 by bailey

Hi! My name is Paola Salazar and I am an Admissions Counselor at Tarleton State University. I am a Regional Admissions Counselor based out of Houston, and I cover the …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

First Week of School Tips

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by bailey

Congratulations, you’re officially a freshman here at Tarleton State University! We are so excited for you to start this journey and to see you thrive during these next four years! …

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Student Life

A Campus that Cares

Posted on July 21, 2022August 23, 2022 by bailey

Tarleton State University gives students the chance to give back to their community in many different ways. Some organizations that you can volunteer for are Round Up, Service-Learning Day, and …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

Getting Involved on Campus!

Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by bailey

As a Tarleton State University student, you will have many opportunities to get involved throughout your time here. Tarleton offers recreational sports, clubs, fraternities/sororities, and over 100 different student organizations! …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

What to Expect for Move in Day!

Posted on July 5, 2022July 7, 2022 by bailey

It’s move-in time! This step is such an exciting time in your college career because it is the start of your next journey. If you are nervous about moving, that …

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Admissions

High School Students Guide to College

Posted on June 27, 2022April 21, 2023 by bailey

Whether your high school experience is just beginning or it is coming to a close, it is better to be ahead of the game when it comes to planning for …

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Admissions

Why College?

Posted on June 17, 2022September 6, 2022 by bailey

Has the thought of “why should I even go to college” crossed your mind? I know it did for me when I was a high school student deciding what to …

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Parents

Take It from Me: A Mom of College Students

Posted on June 14, 2022September 6, 2022 by bailey

As we all know there is a transition that students go through when preparing to leave for college, but parents go through it as well. A mother of three was …

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Student Life

Summer FUNlist

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by bailey

Summer 2022 has officially begun and there are so many things you can do during this break! Whether you are staying in Stephenville or back at home this summer, we …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

How to Improve Your Time Management

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by bailey

My name is Annie Hailey, and I am a Senior here at Tarleton, I have had three years of experience when it comes to time management. My freshman year I …

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Admissions

What you can look forward to as a Transfer Student

Posted on June 2, 2022June 8, 2023 by bailey

Transferring to a different university can be difficult at times but Tarleton’s Admission Counselors and Academic Advisors try to make it the easiest transition possible for all students. Flexibility Tarleton …

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Student Life

My Internship Opportunity as a Business Major

Posted on May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by bailey

Hello, my name is Annie Hailey. I am an intern for Enrollment Communications at Tarleton State University. I am a junior majoring in Business with a minor in Management. I …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

What are the Tarleton traditions that run so deep?

Posted on May 23, 2022May 31, 2022 by bailey

Purple Poo. Purple Pancakes. Bleed Purple. When you think of Tarleton I am sure you think of something purple. Tarleton State is a place of rich traditions, and these traditions …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

Let’s Dine, at Tarleton State University!

Posted on May 23, 2022September 21, 2022 by bailey

  A guide to eating on campus I don’t know about you, but food is one of my favorite things and when coming to college the food choices are important! …

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Admissions

Have you downloaded the Tarleton Mobile App?

Posted on May 18, 2022June 27, 2023 by bailey

The mobile Tarleton App allows students to access any resource they need. Downloading and logging in is easy. The app is free on the app store and to login use …

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Admissions

Fort Worth Campus Facts!

Posted on May 18, 2022October 25, 2024 by bailey

Did you know that you can attend Tarleton State University at other locations other than our Stephenville campus? We have outreach locations in Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian, College Station (RELLIS), …

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Student Life

How to Choose a Major

Posted on May 4, 2022September 6, 2022 by bailey

So, you decided to go to college, GREAT! You made one big choice, and now it’s time to make another… what are you going to major in? Here are some …

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Admissions

You’re Admitted, Now What?

Posted on April 27, 2022May 8, 2025 by bailey

An admissions checklist for freshmen! Required Next Steps: Before you pack your bags and head towards Stephenville, these are a few necessary steps to prepare you for enrollment at Tarleton! …

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Student Life

Study Around the World at Tarleton!

Posted on April 14, 2022September 16, 2024 by bailey

The world has a lot of unique experiences and wonderful information to share. What better way to explore all of that and more than to participate in a study abroad …

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Student Life

5 Things to look for when choosing the perfect college for you

Posted on March 4, 2022May 11, 2023 by bailey

Choosing where to go to college and spend the next chapter of your life can be a terrifying decision, or at least it was for me when I was a …

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