{"id":2373,"date":"2023-02-23T22:03:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T22:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/?page_id=2373"},"modified":"2025-10-13T12:55:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T12:55:06","slug":"now-that-youre-here","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/now-that-youre-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Now That You&#8217;re Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light advgb-dyn-51fbace5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2437\" alt=\"Students walking on a campus sidewalk with Tarleton State University flags visible.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/springbacktoschool.kk-16-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:36% 31%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"36% 31%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/springbacktoschool.kk-16-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/springbacktoschool.kk-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/springbacktoschool.kk-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/springbacktoschool.kk-16-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/springbacktoschool.kk-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/springbacktoschool.kk-16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/springbacktoschool.kk-16-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/springbacktoschool.kk-16-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heroesque-header has-white-color has-text-color\">NOW THAT YOU&#8217;RE HERE<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page.png\" alt=\"Students playing in a ball pit with a rubber duck at Tarleton State University event.\" class=\"wp-image-2442 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page.png 540w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TexanSync<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover unique opportunities on campus with TexanSync!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list thumbtack\">\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texansync.tarleton.edu\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-3.png\" alt=\"Brick building labeled &quot;Wellness Center&quot; with autumn leaves in the foreground.\" class=\"wp-image-2496 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-3.png 540w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Resources &amp; Basic Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarleton supports our students in many ways!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list thumbtack has-16-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/srbn\/\" type=\"URL\" id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/texconnect\/\">TexConnect<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/healthservices\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/healthservices\/\">Wellness Center<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/purplepantry\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/purplepantry\/\">Purple Pantry<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/3.png\" alt=\"Group of six people posing outdoors, wearing casual and Tarleton Round Up shirts.\" class=\"wp-image-2475 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/3.png 540w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Office of Student Global &amp; Community Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Global and Community Connections is committed to the active involvement of people through civic engagement that seeks to secure the common good through the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list thumbtack has-16-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/international\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/international\/\">International Programs <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/4.png\" alt=\"People enjoying a swim at a pool.\" class=\"wp-image-2477 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/4.png 540w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/4-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Active!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty of ways to have fun and get active on campus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list thumbtack has-16-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/campusrec\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/campusrec\/\"><strong>Campus Recreation<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/campusrec\/intramurals\/\" type=\"URL\" id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/campusrec\/intramurals.html\">Intramurals<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/campusrec\/about\/club-sports\/\" type=\"URL\" id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/campusrec\/club-sports.html\">Club Sports<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/rodeo\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/rodeo\/\">Rodeo <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-1.png\" alt=\"Group of students posing in front of colorful fraternity and sorority flags on a lawn.\" class=\"wp-image-2450 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-1.png 540w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greek Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in Fraternity or Sorority Life? Check it out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list thumbtack\">\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/greeklife\/\">Fraternity and Sorority Life<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-2.png\" alt=\"Three students carrying items during move-in day at a university campus.\" class=\"wp-image-2483 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-2.png 540w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2023\/01\/Now-That-Youre-Here-Page-2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership &amp; Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase your leadership skills at Tarleton!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list thumbtack\">\n<li class=\"has-16-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/ses\/leadership-service\/\">Get involved with Leadership and Service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":155,"featured_media":580,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2373","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/author\/cfsmith-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2\/","display_name":"cfalambar"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 3 years ago","modified":"Updated 6 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on February 23, 2023","modified":"Updated on October 13, 2025"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on February 23, 2023 10:03 pm","modified":"Updated on October 13, 2025 12:55 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":false,"series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/155"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2373"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2952,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2373\/revisions\/2952"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/firsttimeincollege\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}