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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, 2022February 23, 2026 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, 2022February 23, 2026 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, 2026 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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Admissions

A Quick Guide for Transfers

Posted on February 28, 2022February 23, 2026 by bailey

Transferring to a university is exciting, but you may also find yourself feeling overwhelmed. You may hear a lot of buzz around first-time-freshmen and all the processes that they should …

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International Student

International Student: Admitted Next Steps

Posted on February 28, 2022October 13, 2025 by bailey

I am admitted, now what? Congratulations on your admission to Tarleton State University! International Student Services and Programs looks forward to welcoming you.  Now that you have been admitted, you are …

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Admissions

Admissions Counselor Highlight: Danielle Dunigan

Posted on February 9, 2022February 10, 2026 by bailey

Hello! My name is Danielle Dunigan. I am an Admissions Counselor at Tarleton State University and cover the East Central Texas region. It is my job to provide students with …

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Admissions

Everything you need to know about the TSI

Posted on January 25, 2022April 28, 2025 by bailey

Let’s talk, Texas Success Initiative (TSI)! We are going to break down everything you need to know about what it is, how to take it, and why it is important …

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Paying for College

You’ve been selected for verification, now what?

Posted on December 9, 2021December 2, 2024 by bailey

You have submitted your FAFSA application and now the Office of Financial Aid is telling you that you have been selected for something called “verification.” Let me first start by …

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Alumni Series

Your College Experience is What You Make of It!

Posted on November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 by bailey

Alumni Series: Brittany Hammond The Beginning: I went to a 5A high school located in the mid-cities. When we seniors were announcing our selected colleges and universities, I was certain …

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International Student

10 Tips to Help You Pass Your F-1 Student Visa Interview

Posted on November 18, 2021April 28, 2025 by bailey

Let’s face it.  Interviews can be downright stressful.  No matter how ready you are, the interviewer always asks you a question that catches you off guard.  Believe me, this situation …

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Admissions

Questions to ask your High School Counselor your junior year.

Posted on October 29, 2021June 6, 2023 by bailey

As a Rising Senior (last semester of your junior year) you should definitely be connecting with your High School Counselor. Some high schools may call them College and Career Counselors …

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