First Gen Files: Ronique Caldwell
“Tarleton State is a place where you can truly find your community and grow into who you want to become. There are so many opportunities to get involved, whether that’s …
Become a Texan Blog
Is Grad School Right for You? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself First
Choosing whether to go to graduate school can feel exciting, overwhelming, inspiring… and maybe just a little confusing. One minute you’re imagining yourself walking across the stage with another degree, …
My Transfer Journey: Fatima Hernandez
To understand how I became a Tarleton State Texan, I must first take you back to my junior year in high school. Like many other students, I had no clear idea of what I wanted for my future, but I knew college was definitely …
Letter From A Senior: How Tarleton State has felt like home
As I step into my final semester here at Tarleton State, I’ve been reflecting on the memories I’ve made throughout my time here. When people ask me why I chose …
Paying for College 101
When it comes to paying for college there are so many factors to consider. Every student’s financial aid process will look different, we are here to break down some of …
The Ultimate Summer Checklist for Incoming Texans
Your first semester at Tarleton State University will be here before you know it, Texan! While summer is the perfect time to relax, travel, and make memories, it’s also a …
Alumni Series: Annie Hailey
“Life after college can wait, this chapter of your life can only happen once. These four years of your life at Tarleton State are going to be so special to …
You’re My Inspiration: The Rogers Legacy
Each year, thousands of students around the world begin graduate programs. Each driven by different motivations, but united by the same end goal. For Tarleton State Texan Randy Rogers, inspiration …
Goodnotes vs Notability: The Good, The Bad, The Type A
Goodnotes Growing up, back to school season was my favorite and YouTube was king. I would stay up late every night (against my mother’s wishes of course) leading up to …
Meet Maddy White: Student Body President
Tarleton State University is not a place I ever thought I would find myself. I had never even heard of it until the spring of my senior year of high …
Small Classes, Big Support: What Freshmen Notice First at Tarleton State
Tarleton State University is nationally recognized for its academic success, research excellence, campus growth and Division I athletics. Despite the university’s rapid growth, each Tarleton State Texan continues to receive …
Navigating work, school & everything in between
At the beginning of the new year, I avoided telling myself that this was a new year so I needed to unlock a “new me”. Instead, I told myself that …
Tips For Navigating Online Learning
Fun Fact: Establishing a routine that works with your pre-existing schedule is the KEY to mastering grad school. #1 TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION Asynchronous learning works so well because it …
Why I Chose Tarleton State and Why You Might Too
So you’re officially admitted to Tarleton State (yay) but you’re still a little on the fence about officially becoming a Texan? Don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list, with the help …
Applying to Graduate School
Thinking about graduate school? The application process at Tarleton State University is simpler than many students expect. Whether you are finishing your bachelor’s degree or returning to school to advance your career, …
Making Graduate School More Affordable: The President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program – Master’s Degree
Pursuing a master’s degree is a powerful investment in your future but paying for graduate school can feel overwhelming. That’s why Tarleton State’s President’s Guaranteed Master’s Scholarship Program is perfect …
Decision Day: Parent Edition
If you have a high school senior at home, you may have heard of Decision Day by now. National College Decision Day is a celebration when students across the country officially commit to …
The Things We Didn’t Know (But Do Now): Tacking Grad School One Assignment At A Time
To say that any of us knew we’d be juggling graduate school, full-time jobs and social lives a year ago would be a complete lie. However, since starting, we’ve all …
Deciding the Rest of Your Life at 18
“What colleges are you looking at?” “What major are you going to choose?” And the big one, “What do you want to do for the rest of your life?” Sound …
How to Apply for Tarleton State Scholarships: One Application, 600+ Opportunities
About 80 percent of Tarleton State’s students receive financial aid including over $20 million in Tarleton State and private scholarships each year. With the submission of one application, you are …