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Student Life

Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and International Programs

Posted on January 16, 2023January 13, 2023 by bailey

We had the chance to meet with Dr. Sherri Benn, Vice President of the Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and International Programs. She gave us the rundown on her division …

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Paying for College

How to Navigate your Texan Bill Pay

Posted on January 12, 2023July 9, 2024 by bailey

In order to navigate your Texan Bill Pay, first you’re gonna have to figure out how to get there. So here’s a step-by-step guide on how to find your Texan …

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Paying for College

Guaranteed Scholarship Program

Posted on December 14, 2022May 28, 2025 by bailey

What is the Guaranteed Scholarship Program? Tarleton guarantees scholarship awards to students in the top half of their graduating class!  WHY? The goal of the Guaranteed Scholarship Program is to …

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Student Life

Texan Orientation

Posted on November 28, 2022September 18, 2023 by bailey

Hey future Texans! We are so excited to have you here next Fall! However, we want to ensure that you have a smooth transition into college so we invite you …

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Parents

Parent Accommodations

Posted on November 21, 2022August 6, 2025 by bailey

Traveling to Stephenville soon? Coming for a tour? Preview Day? Orientation? Or just for a visit? Well traveling can be stressful, especially to a new place! So here’s a guide …

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Admissions / Student Life

Honors College, what is it?

Posted on November 16, 2022December 18, 2025 by bailey

If your student excels academically and is looking for a high-quality education, have they looked at Honor’s College? Honors College may be a great opportunity for your student if they …

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Parents / Student Life

Career Services

Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 by bailey

Have you heard of Career Services at Tarleton? We had the chance to sit down and talk with Doug Smith, a Career Services coordinator here at Tarleton, and he was …

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Alumni Series

Alumni Series: Jessica Johnson

Posted on October 3, 2022January 30, 2026 by bailey

Jessica Johnson is a Tarleton State University alumni. Her time at Tarleton helped her realize her passion in Meat Science and helped her get the dream job! Read along to …

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Paying for College

FAFSA Isn’t Scary

Posted on September 30, 2022September 28, 2023 by bailey

Does applying for financial aid seem daunting? Maybe even a little scary? Don’t worry – we’re here to tell you it’s not! WHAT IS FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free Application …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

WHAT’S NEW at Tarleton State

Posted on September 26, 2022September 19, 2022 by bailey

Tarleton State University has seen rapid growth in the past few years. To keep up with this growth, Tarleton continues to expand its campus! Here you’ll find what’s new on …

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Student Life

Study Tips

Posted on September 19, 2022May 11, 2023 by bailey

Many students going into college quickly realize that they’ve never exactly been taught to study or never had the need to study. How do I know this? Well, I was …

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International Student / Living on Campus

Texas Weather Information

Posted on August 23, 2022September 8, 2022 by bailey

Welcome to Texas and Tarleton State University! We in Undergraduate Admissions – Immigration and International Programs are happy that you have chosen to continue your education at Tarleton. Texas has four distinct …

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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, 2022October 16, 2025 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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