Group Tour Information Page

Group Tour Information Page

Group Tours

Our guided walking tour gives high school students and other prospective Tarleton Texans a first-hand look at our beautiful campus. You will learn about Tarleton State’s rich history, traditions, and academic information. Groups must have a minimum of 10 students; groups larger than 75 students are booked at the discretion of the University Visitor Experience Department and Tour Guide availability. Tours will consist of a 10-15 minute introductory session, a 60-minute walking tour, and on-campus dining, if you choose to do so. 

Availability 

Group tours are offered Monday through Friday, no group tours will be offered on Saturday or Sundays. When classes at Tarleton are cancelled due to inclement weather or other special conditions, group tours will be cancelled as well. Due to campus events and activities some dates have may be unavailable. 

Tour availability is available on a first-come first-serve basis, so please plan to give two other date choices on your registration request. Group visits are not confirmed until you’ve received a confirmation document from the University Visitor Experience team. 

Group Times 

• Groups may choose to spend the majority of their day at Tarleton, or just a few hours. Options for schedules and information can be found below: 

Lunch Information

On-campus dining is to be scheduled through University Visitor Experience and noted on your registration request form. 

(You will make the selection on your reservation request; once confirmed, this can not be changed.)

Dining Hall

The Dining Hall offers an all-you-can-eat menu with a variety of options. There are two different lunch price options. If a student in your group does not wish to eat in the Dining Hall, there are eating areas available in the Student Center and outside the Dining Hall (they must be accompanied by an adult). 

Pricing

• Group Payment- $11.59/person with a Tax-Exempt form. Credit Card is the most efficient form of payment on the day of. If payment with a check needs to be made please know this will need to be completed 24 hours prior to arrival. Cash payments are also accepted; however, the supervisor is responsible for ensuring all money is accounted for upon arrival for day of payment. Itemized receipt will only be given upon request. 

• Individual Payment: $12.55/person. This option takes substantially longer to complete as each student must complete a transaction as they enter and there is typically only one register open. Individual payment is only accepted with Cash or Credit Card. 

Chick-Fil-A

• We are now able to offer group rates for Chick-Fil-A. The group rates will vary and will need to be selected in advance. 

• Group Pricing: (All pricing is tax-exempt with form) 
  • 8 Count Nuggets with Medium Fries & Medium Drink – $10.00 
  • 12 Count Nuggets with Medium Fries & Medium Drink – $11.00
  • Sandwich (Spicy or Regular w/pickles), Medium Fries & Medium Drink – $10.00 
  • Any Salad with a Medium Drink – $11.00 
  • Wrap with Medium Fries & Medium Drink – $12.00 

• Individual purchases at Chick-Fil-A are still available, pricing will be based upon the menu. 

Sack Lunches

If you would like your students to bring sack lunches, we have a few on-campus areas where they can eat. Please note this as a request on your registration form. 

Requirements for Group Tours

• Advance Planning: Students should be organized into groups with one chaperone per required student amount prior to arrival. Visitors needing ADA accommodations will need to be addressed with the University Visitor Experience team and noted on your registration request form so accommodations can be met in a timely manner. 

• Timeliness: Visiting groups must arrive by their designated arrival time. Because our tour activities are led by Tarleton students, we ask that you arrive on time. If your group arrives 15-30 minutes late, you will forfeit your information session and only receive a campus tour. If your group is more than 30 minutes late, you will forfeit your campus tour and only receive an information session. 

• Supervision on Campus: Groups must provide adequate number of chaperones per required student amount and must stay with their group at all times. Chaperones are required to discipline and control their students while on campus. This includes making sure the students refrain from using cell phones and other electronic devices during tours and presentations, and that students pick up any leftover food, paper supplies, or other items before leaving any area on campus. The visiting organization is liable for any damage to Tarleton State University property during its visit. 

Recommendations for Group Tours

• Wear comfortable walking shoes and check the weather prior to arrival. 

• Make reservations at least three weeks in advance. 

• Park in the designated parking locations to avoid a parking citation. (Parking information will be distributed upon completion and confirmation of your group tour registration).