{"id":2502,"date":"2021-07-08T16:35:01","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T21:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2023-05-25T11:53:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T16:53:47","slug":"a-summer-checklist-for-incoming-freshmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/a-summer-checklist-for-incoming-freshmen\/","title":{"rendered":"A Summer Checklist for Incoming Freshmen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is nothing better than sweet summer time, and if you’re reading this you are probably about to go to college in the fall! How exciting! Between snow cones, lake days, vacations, and late summer nights, I encourage you to check some things off of this \u201cIncoming Student Summer Checklist\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sign up for a Texan Orientation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Tarleton, Texan Orientation<\/strong><\/a> is required for all freshmen to attend the summer before you start your classes. At Orientation you will have the opportunity to meet with your advisor and register for you classes! EXCITING! During this time you will also be able to familiarize yourself with the campus and to see your residential hall and dining options firsthand. Orientation is the first real chance you\u2019ll have to make new friends with incoming Texans, so be open to introductions and don\u2019t be afraid to start a conversation during campus tours. If you have not signed up for orientation and you are an admitted student, please visit here!<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider your campus schedule options<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take some time this summer to think about your day in college. When do you think you will want to take your classes\/labs? Are you an early morning person or would you rather start your classes later? Also use this time to review our majors<\/strong><\/a>, and think about the degree plan you want to talk to your advisor about! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign up for Duck Camp <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duck Camp is an event that Tarleton is known for! It is a great opportunity to learn about Tarleton traditions, meet friends, and meet a mentor! Check out this blog on \u201cDuck Camp, We Love it!<\/strong><\/a>\u201d for more details! Ready to sign up? Click here<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friend your Roommate <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to social media, it is easy to find your roommate and connect with them! Reach out and if you’re close enough maybe meet for lunch, or exchange phone numbers. It is always fun to plan dorm room decor with your roommate and we recommend connecting before you move! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check your myGateway and Tarleton Go Email for Updates<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is very important. You may need to submit some final documents like your Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination, final HS transcripts, and dual credit college transcripts. Our offices will be communicating what we need from you so be sure to check that email! Also, important updates including financial aid and tuition payments will be sent to your email as well. It is important to stay on top of this over the summer to ensure that your aid is disbursed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Review your Texan Move-In Schedule and Packing List <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton\u2019s Housing Office will send you the move-in schedule to move into your home away from home. Review it early so you know the process before you get here. We have also created a packing list<\/strong><\/a> for you to look over if you are doing some shopping for your dorm this summer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy your summer with friends and family <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer will fly by and more than likely you will be leaving behind friends and family when you move to college. Use this time to live in the moment and spend time with loved ones! You will miss them while you are away, but that is why there is Facetime. \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions that you would like to ask your Tarleton Admission Counselor regarding enrolling at Tarleton, find your counselor here<\/strong><\/a>. We cannot wait to have you as a Tarleton Texan! Enjoy your summer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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