New Incoming/Transfer Students Application Process

Step 1: Login to myGateway

Following admission to Tarleton State University, access myGateway using your Tarleton UID and password.

If you don’t remember your UID or password, use UID Lookup

Step 2: Access the Student Housing Portal

Select the DuckTrax tab; from the menu options choose the Student Housing tab to access to the Student Housing portal.

Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 New Incoming/Transfer Students Housing Application will open September 12, 2024 – 1:00 p.m..

Step 3: Pay the $100 Application Fee

To pay your application fee, provide your first and last name and student NTNET ID number. Keep in mind your application fee is one-time only and is non-refundable. You can pay your $100 application fee using one of the following methods:

Pay In-Person at the Cashier’s Office

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Money Order
  • Cashier’s Check

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Office: (254) 968-9107

Administration Building, Room 103

Pay Online

Use the online payment portal to pay with:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Discover

Pay by Mail

Send Check or Money Order issued to “Tarleton State University”:
Tarleton State University
Cashier’s Office
Box T-0120
Stephenville, TX 76402

Your payment may require 3-5 days to process depending on payment method.

Step 4: Room Assignment

Steps to receive a housing assignment for New Incoming Students (First time living on campus)
Step 1: Complete the housing application for the housing application term
Step 2: Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee (Processing could take up to 3 business days – this is a one-time fee that covers all future applications)
Step 3: Be signed up for a Texan Orientation Registration Event or an enrolled student for the housing application term (Please allow at least 3 business days for processing of registration) TEXAN ORIENTATION REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 2024
Step 4: When notified via email – student will need to Select/Change a room. ALL PREVIOUS REQUIRED COMPONENTS ABOVE MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO GAINING ACCESS DURING SELF-ASSIGNMENT WINDOW

Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Housing Application will opened September 12, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m.

Finishing Up

Tarleton Meal Plan Requirements

New incoming and transfer students assigned to a residence hall or apartment environment will be required to purchase the minimum plan. Please refer to the meal plan options that become available in March to identify the right plan for you.

Assignment Alert

Due to limited availability, not all preferences will can be honored.

Find Your Room Assignment & Roommate Information

Occasionally assignments change due to cancellation. We encourage you to check your assignment and roommate information throughout the assignment period. This is available through the Student Housing portal in DuckTrax.

The following building abbreviations represent the hall to which you have been assigned. The number represents your specific room:

Residence Hall Abbreviations

SymbolBuilding
BCTexan Hall (formerly Bosque Crossing)
CCentennial Hall
HEHeritage Hall
HNHonors Hall
HHunewell Hall
HAHunewell Annex Hall
INIntegrity Hall
LELegends Hall
LGLegacy Hall
TNTraditions North Hall
TSTraditions South Hall
TVTexan Village Apartments
FSFireside Apartments (Off Campus)