CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’RE OFFICIALLY A TARLETON STATE TEXAN.
Now that you’re admitted, it’s time to knock a few essential tasks off your to do list to truly jumpstart your Texan journey.
Although the destination is the same, the journey for first time students and transfer students can, at times, look a bit different.
Important To-Do’s
After being accepted to Tarleton State University, it’s important to claim your university ID (UID). Your UID will be used frequently for verifying your identity so it’s important to memorize the nine-digit number. If you happen to forget your UID, visit https://uidlookup.tarleton.edu/.
Once you have claimed your UID, you must download the Microsoft Authenticator and activate your student email address.
Once you have successfully secured your UID and student email, it is important to register for Texan Orientation. Here you will have the chance to register for your first semester of classes, connect with faculty and staff and ask any questions you may have about starting your Tarleton State journey.
For transfer students, attending Transfer Takeover is the equivalent of Texan Orientation. Students will get the chance to chat with advisors and register for classes. Students will also have the opportunity to chat with the Office of Financial Aid, housing and other on campus offices.
Before attending Texan Orientation or Transfer Takeover, it’s important to know your Texas Success Initiative (TSI) status.
All incoming students are required to live on-campus so it is important to secure housing as soon as applications open. Applying for housing is as simple as 1,2,3 (and 4). Check out our “Housing Applications 101” blog to learn more about how to apply for housing. (Does not apply to Tarleton State Fort Worth students.)
In addition to applying for housing, students must pick out a meal plan. There are a number of meal plan options available for students living both on and off campus.
Living and dining on-campus means that you will also be parking on-campus. This means you will need to purchase a parking pass. Parking passes are required for on-campus students, commuters, faculty and staff!
If you are under the age of 22, you’ll need to submit proof of your bacterial meningitis vaccination record. Check out our “Things To Check Off Your List Before Graduating High School” blog for more information about bacterial meningitis.
Once you have officially graduated from high school, you’ll want to send Tarleton State a copy of your official high school transcript. (All you have to do is let your high school counselor(s) know what school you’d like to send your transcript to and they’ll handle the heavy lifting!)
You do NOT want to forget to pay your tuition. This payment will be due a week prior to the first day of classes.
Shortly after you move-in, you’ll attend Transition Week (T-Week). T-Week is designed to help new students become acquainted with campus before upperclassmen return to campus! This week is packed with fun on-campus activities to help students connect. (Does not apply to Tarleton State Fort Worth students.)
Recommended, Not Required
After you’ve tackled your important to-do’s, try completing these steps to make your Tarleton State journey that much smoother.
Complete your FAFSA and scholarship applications to help pay for college. Pro Tip: Submitting your SAT/ACT scores can help you land more scholarships!
If you haven’t already, it is always a great idea to take a tour of campus. There are tons of tour options available for prospective/incoming students.
Life on-campus is much easier when you get the chance to meet your peers before classes begin. Attending events like Duck Camp (and Duck Camp+) help students break out of their shell while also exposing them to campus spirit and traditions.
Lastly, students can download the Tarleton app to help stay connected with all on-campus operations. Students will have access to the campus phone directory, academic and university calendars as well as university news.
Gone are the days of being worried about what to do after you’ve been accepted to college. Now, you can take your Texan journey one step at a time while still staying on top of what needs to be done.