Ranger to Tarleton Pathway
Ranger to Tarleton Pathway
The Ranger to Tarleton Pathway (RTP) offers conditional admission to a select group of students at Tarleton State University (Stephenville Campus) and concurrent enrollment at Ranger College (Erath County Center, in Stephenville) who intend to complete their degrees at Tarleton.
Students take degree-related courses at Tarleton while taking general education courses at Ranger. After completion of two to four long semesters, RTP students may solely attend Tarleton State University if they have met the satisfactory academic requirements as defined in the participation agreement.
Participation in this program is by invitation from the Tarleton Office of Undergraduate Admissions only.
Program Requirements and Deadlines
Requirements at Tarleton
- Return Signed Participation Agreement, emailed to the student candidate from Tarleton Admissions, to Tarleton Undergraduate Admission Office by April 1st at the latest.
- Complete a Tarleton Housing Application for Heritage or Hunewell, or Off Campus Request, before May 1st.
- Attend a Texan Orientation as soon as possible. At latest, you must be registered by July 1st.
- Complete a 2026-2027 FAFSA or TASFA (add Tarleton using school code: 003631).
- Submit TSI Scores and/or Exemptions to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- Submit your Bacterial Meningitis documentation, or approved state exemption, to Tarleton.
- Participate in a Zoom advising session with Tarleton and Ranger RTP Advisors, before your selected orientation date, to co-enroll in a total of 12-16 hours – including between 3-7 hours at Tarleton.
Requirements for Ranger College
- Apply for Admission to Ranger College through their webpage. You’ll be attending classes at their Erath County Center, located in Stephenville.
- Submit TSI Scores and/or Exemptions.
- Submit your Bacterial Meningitis documentation to Ranger College.
- Participate in a Zoom advising session with Tarleton and Ranger RTP Advisors, prior to your selected Tarleton Texan Orientation date, to register for remaining 6 or more credit hours at Ranger.
- Pay your Ranger tuition and fees by the due date. Tarleton does not pay your Ranger balance for you. If you have dispersed aid from Tarleton, it should be used to pay towards your Ranger balance, and it is your responsibility to make the payment.
Benefits of the Ranger to Tarleton Pathway Program
Take Tarleton courses related to your degree while completing your core classes at Ranger College
Option to complete your associate’s degree at Ranger College in Stephenville
Enjoy full access to Tarleton State University resources, events, and student organizations
Option to live in select Tarleton State University housing
Tarleton will house your financial aid for classes at both Tarleton and Ranger, maximizing your potential award
Work with dedicated advisors and additional supports at both Tarleton and Ranger to ensure your success
Your Ranger to Tarleton Advisors
Keely Roberts – Tarleton RTP Advisor
Strategic Student Pathways Advisor
Cortney Kolb – Ranger RTP Advisor
Ranger College
Generalist/Academic Advisor