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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

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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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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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

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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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

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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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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Student Life

Looking Back at my Time at Texan News Service

Posted on September 23, 2021September 30, 2021 by bailey

By: Kaley Dowell Texan News Service (TNS) has taught me so much since coming onto staff in January of 2020. I have learned how to push through difficult circumstances, take …

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Student Life

Did you say discount?

Posted on July 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by bailey

Tarleton Student Discounts It pays to be a Tarleton student! How? Well, our Stephenville community offers a number of discounts to Tarleton students! All you have to do is show …

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Alumni Series

My Tarleton Experience-Tyler Schuster

Posted on July 14, 2021November 22, 2021 by bailey

I was told that when I visited the college that was right for me, I would know. I kept thinking they were insane, but my mother insisted that I visit …

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Living on Campus

Top 5 Microwaveable Meals

Posted on June 30, 2021May 11, 2023 by cfalambar

While Tarleton has some awesome dining options on campus (including the infamous Chick-Fil-A), you aren’t always going to want to leave your room to get food. That’s why we found …

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Student Life

What to Expect From “The Ville”

Posted on June 29, 2021November 22, 2021 by cfalambar

A small town with a big presence! Moving to a new town is exciting, but can also be overwhelming and a little scary. You are moving away from everything that …

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