{"id":13930,"date":"2026-02-20T10:46:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=13930"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:46:38","slug":"decision-day-parent-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/decision-day-parent-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Decision Day: Parent Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have a high school senior at home, you may have heard of Decision Day by now. National College Decision Day<\/strong> is a celebration when students across the country officially commit to the college or university they plan to attend in the Fall! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who Is Included?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All first-time freshman students admitted to Tarleton State who complete the following will be placed on the official Decision Day list: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Register for Texan Orientation\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Complete a housing application<\/a> or\u00a0submit\u00a0an\u00a0off-campus\u00a0exemption\u00a0form\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Sign up for Decision Day<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Once these steps are complete, your student is officially part of the Tarleton State Class of 2030 celebration! Be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox for their official decision day celebration kit! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        YOUR STUDENT’S DECISION DAY STEPS<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Celebrating the Moment<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        On May 1st, families and students celebrate together. Many students post photos wearing Tarleton State gear, holding their Decision Day gifts, or sharing senior photos using #tarletonbound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As a parent, this is a meaningful moment. It represents years of hard work, growth, and preparation. It is also the beginning of a new chapter for your family! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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