{"id":10639,"date":"2024-09-04T08:25:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T13:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=10639"},"modified":"2025-04-21T16:37:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T21:37:53","slug":"top-5-reasons-why-you-need-the-parent-portal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/top-5-reasons-why-you-need-the-parent-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Reasons Why You Need The Parent Portal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you a parent, guardian or family member of an admitted Tarleton State Texan? If so…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU DID IT! Now that the hard part is over, it\u2019s time to start thinking about the next steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tarleton State parent portal is the ultimate hub for information about your student as well as the university. Aside from the obvious, here are the top five reasons why you, as a parent, should sign up for the parent portal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1  Have unlimited access to campus news<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Signing up for the parent portal provides you with access to information about upcoming events on and off campus. Receive information about sporting events, Code Purple alerts and campus holidays. This is a great way to stay connected to your student who might constantly be on-the-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#2 Get information about student resources and finances<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In addition to providing you with information about your student, the parent portal also shares articles about mental health resources, tips and tricks for first time college families and gives you reminders about available scholarships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The portal gives parents the ability to learn more about the various on and off campus resources that Tarleton State has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#3 Receive personalized updates and articles on your feed<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The more you learn about the portal, the easier it it is to make it work in your favor. Not interested in sports updates or tour information? Customize your portal feed to be tailored to yours and your student’s specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The portal also allows its users the ability to save posts, connect with their student and discover communities!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tarleton State works hard to post updates and resources frequently in order to best serve its families. Use the portal to save posts and manage your newsletter and email notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By simply clicking the profile icon pictured here, you will have full access to edit your profile preferences. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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#4 Receive updates and tutorials<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The parent portal is as user friendly as they get! Users will have access to video tutorials about how to tackle major tasks like applying for scholarships and articles about how to use Texan bucks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Users can even find step-by-step articles about how to access resources on the website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#5 Build your own Tarleton State community<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Nobody understands the essence of being a Tarleton State parent much like a fellowTarleton State parent. The portal is not only a hub for all things TSU but you can also join communities of other parents looking for information about their students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let’s face it, we probably had you hooked IMMEDIATELY! Don’t waste any more time, sign up for the parent portal right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JOIN THE PARENT PORTAL<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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