Child Development & Family Studies Major
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 …
Become a Texan Blog
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Major
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 …
Staying Active After High School
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 …
Admissions Counselor Highlight: Abby Valenta
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 …
Top 5 Reasons to Attend Out of State
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! …
Admissions Counselor Highlight: Tyler Nerada
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 …
Admissions Counselor Highlight: Halie Moore
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 …
10 Ways to Make Your Dorm Feel Like Home!
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 …
Agriculture Services and Development Major
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 …
What is Tarleton?
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 …
My Advice for First-Gen Students
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 …
How to Pay for College Out of State
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 …
Alumni Series: Brianna Tucker
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 …
Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and International Programs
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 …
How to Navigate your Texan Bill Pay
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 …
Guaranteed Scholarship Program
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 …
Texan Orientation
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 …
Parent Accommodations
Traveling to Stephenville soon? Coming for a tour? Orientation? Or just for a visit? Well traveling can be stressful, especially to a new place! So here’s a guide on where …
Honors College, what is it?
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 …
Career Services
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 …