{"id":13981,"date":"2026-03-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=13981"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:13:08","slug":"applying-to-graduate-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/applying-to-graduate-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying to Graduate School\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thinking about graduate school? The application process at Tarleton State University is&nbsp;<strong><em>simpler&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>than many students expect. Whether you are finishing your bachelor\u2019s degree or returning to school to advance your career, Tarleton State offers graduate programs designed to help you reach your goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-437c2d037662675a77437b1bede166d7\"><strong>The Graduate Application Process<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.&nbsp;Submit&nbsp;the Online Application&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose your desired graduate program and complete the application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-5efe077e-02cd-4644-b965-7e1fff29df04\" href=\"https:\/\/tarletonstate.my.site.com\/grad\/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fgrad%2FTargetX_Portal__PB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>APPLY HERE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Send Official Transcripts&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit transcripts from all colleges or universities you previously attended.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-c0e56d84-1ab4-480b-bcbb-77f27e145cc7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/masters\/#transcripts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Provide Test Scores (If&nbsp;Required)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some programs require standardized test scores. Requirements vary by program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-5b0e7198-b093-4557-8527-44fb15bed087\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/future\/masters\/#test-scores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>REQUESTING TEST SCORES<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Complete Program-Specific Requirements&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending on the program, you may also need to&nbsp;submit:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A statement of purpose (600 words or less)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Letters of recommendation&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A r\u00e9sum\u00e9 or portfolio&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-806f16d2-b6b5-44d0-a798-c1ef33890398\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/03\/COGS-Bifold-2025-Interactive.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>FIND YOUR PROGRAM<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-311778b239bbd64cc76fd789dd2ba1e3\"><strong>Application Deadlines<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate applicants must&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a&nbsp;<strong><em>$50 non-refundable application fee<\/em><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For priority consideration,&nbsp;submit&nbsp;your application at least&nbsp;<strong><em>one month before the&nbsp;first class&nbsp;day<\/em><\/strong>. The regular application deadline is&nbsp;<strong><em>five days before classes begin<\/em><\/strong>, though some programs may have earlier deadlines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-1.15.12-PM-1024x498.png\" alt=\"Graduate stats at Tarleton State.\" class=\"wp-image-13984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-1.15.12-PM-1024x498.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-1.15.12-PM-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-1.15.12-PM-600x292.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-1.15.12-PM-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-1.15.12-PM.png 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f3b341b9b38aa947849ede8b688670d\"><strong>Take the Next Step<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are ready to continue your education and grow your career, graduate school at Tarleton State University could be the next step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div 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