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Admissions / Student Life

Top 5 Benefits of Joining the Honors College

Posted on September 25, 2023February 23, 2026 by bailey

Top 5 benefits to joining the Honors College: *BONUS Academic challenge and enrichment *BONUS Professional and personal development For driven, inquisitive students with big ideas, a need for creative outlets, …

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Living on Campus

What You Need to Know About Applying for Housing

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by bailey

We are SO excited to have you on campus! Remember, housing is first come first serve and it is very important to apply early. We encourage all students to have …

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Living on Campus

What To Do After You Move In

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by bailey

The day I moved in as a freshman in college, my parents helped pack up my stuff and bring it all to school. The Texan Movers brought all of my …

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Admissions / Parents

What you need to know about Bacterial Meningitis.

Posted on July 19, 2023March 31, 2025 by bailey

As an admitted student you may have received emails and texts asking you to submit your Bacterial Meningitis vaccination record to Tarleton State before starting your classes. Unfortunately, this is …

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Student Life

The Purple Tractor

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by bailey

“The Purple Tractor is a place where you can see the variety of agriculture come together. The student workers at the farm stock the Purple Tractor with the finished products …

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Admissions

Why Tour Campuses?

Posted on May 19, 2023May 25, 2023 by bailey

There are many reasons to tour college campuses! Here are a few reasons to consider: See For Yourself The best way to discover if a school is a good fit …

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Admissions

Tips for your College Search

Posted on May 15, 2023April 1, 2025 by bailey

First, make a list of colleges you’re interested in! Second, tour campuses! A college campus can be a confusing or overwhelming place depending on the size and not every campus …

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Student Life

Child Development & Family Studies Major

Posted on April 26, 2023May 15, 2023 by bailey

Hey y’all, my name is Hailey Mencia. I am a junior at Tarleton State University. I’m originally from Houston, Texas. I am the oldest of three as well as a …

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Student Life

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Major

Posted on April 21, 2023May 15, 2023 by bailey

My name is Jayce K. Thedford. I am a First-Generation Student double majoring in electrical engineering and computer science. I’m a Native Texan, born and raised in the countryside near …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

Staying Active After High School

Posted on April 5, 2023April 3, 2023 by bailey

Not every high school athlete becomes a college athlete but every high school athlete can find a way to stay active in college! Or maybe you weren’t an athlete in …

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Admissions

Admissions Counselor Highlight: Abby Valenta

Posted on March 31, 2023April 3, 2023 by bailey

Hi everyone! My name is Abby Valenta and I am the Admissions Counselor for the East Central Texas region at Tarleton State University. It is my job to help students …

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Out-of-State Students

Top 5 Reasons to Attend Out of State

Posted on March 24, 2023August 6, 2025 by bailey

Can’t decide if an Out-Of-State school is the right option for you? Let us help! Here’s 5 reasons to attend out-of-state: College can be an amazing place for immense growth! …

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Admissions

Admissions Counselor Highlight: Tyler Nerada

Posted on March 23, 2023March 22, 2023 by bailey

Hey y’all, my name is Tyler Nerada and I am an Admissions Counselor at Tarleton State! I cover the Central Texas/Hill Country region and I love getting to know our …

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Admissions

Admissions Counselor Highlight: Halie Moore

Posted on March 23, 2023March 22, 2023 by bailey

Hi, y’all! My name is Halie Moore and I am the Admissions Counselor for the West Texas and Panhandle Region at Tarleton State University. It is my job to educate …

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Living on Campus

10 Ways to Make Your Dorm Feel Like Home!

Posted on March 22, 2023May 19, 2023 by bailey

My name is Hailey Mencia, I am a First-Gen Sophomore at Tarleton State University. Coming into college I didn’t really know what to expect because no one in my family …

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Student Life

Agriculture Services and Development Major

Posted on March 16, 2023May 15, 2023 by bailey

Howdy, my name is Taryn Hopper and I am a Junior here at Tarleton State University. I come from the South East, Texas area but knew Tarleton was home when …

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What is Tarleton?

Posted on March 10, 2023August 6, 2025 by bailey

Where is Tarleton? Stephenville (Our main campus) Fort Worth Waco RELLIS-Bryan Online Hands-On Learning Degree Programs Tarleton has an abundance of degree programs! Degree programs are split into seven colleges …

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Admissions / First Generation Student / Student Life

My Advice for First-Gen Students

Posted on March 9, 2023May 22, 2025 by bailey

My name is Taryn Hopper from Nederland, TX and I am a first-generation junior here at Tarleton State University. Let us first start this off by taking a second to …

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Out-of-State Students

How to Pay for College Out of State

Posted on February 28, 2023December 9, 2024 by bailey

Have you dreamed of attending a college out of state? Maybe you want to live near the coast, or you want to experience a different culture. Or maybe you just …

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Alumni Series

Alumni Series: Brianna Tucker

Posted on February 14, 2023June 20, 2025 by bailey

Brianna Tucker is proud to be a Tarleton Alumni! As a highly involved student, Brianna was able to maximize her experience at Tarleton and now she’s sharing her experiences with …

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