Tarleton Gateway to Success
The Tarleton Gateway to Success (TGS) is an alternative admission program in which select freshmen, who have met conditional admission requirements, are allowed to earn full admission in the Fall by taking Summer courses.
Students are introduced to a network of meaningful resources that aim to help them along their academic experience, as well as planned activities, mentoring, and advising that assist them in their college journey. Classes are offered in-person only, at the campus the student is conditionally admitted to.
Enrollment and Participation
The Tarleton Gateway to Success Program has a capacity for each campus, limiting the number of available spots. Students who are offered TGS should secure their spot by signing and submitting the Invitation and Participation Agreement. Students can participate in TGS by invitation only, from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
There are two TGS programs, one on the Stephenville campus and one on the Fort Worth campus. Students are offered the program based on where they applied. If the student intends on being a Stephenville student, they will only be eligible to attend the TGS program on the Stephenville campus. If the student intends on being a Fort Worth student, they will only be eligible to attend the TGS program on the Fort Worth campus. Students will only be eligible to attend the TGS program at the campus they will be attending for their first academic year (Fall and Spring semesters).
All TGS students must agree to the following expectations and conditions to participate in the summer:
- Sign and return the TGS Program Participation Agreement by April 15.
- Register for Texan Orientation at the campus you will attend prior to the start date of the TGS program, which is June 30th. You should be registered for an orientation by June 1st at latest.
- Submit TSIA or TSIA 2.0 scores and/or TSI exemptions by June 1. Visit TSI Resources for more information and instructions on how to release scores or submit proof of exemption.
- Haven’t tested yet? Schedule your TSI testing here: Tarleton Testing Centers.
- Complete and submit your 2024-2025 FAFSA (for Summer aid) and your 2025-2026 FAFSA (for Fall and Spring aid) by June 1. For more information, visit our Office of Financial Aid page.
- Submit your Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination by June 1.
- Submit all required admissions application documents, including final high school transcript, college transcripts showing dual credits earned, and documentation by August 1.
- STEPHENVILLE CAMPUS ONLY – If planning to live on-campus (Centennial Hall) for the TGS program, students must submit a Summer 2025 Housing Application and a one-time $100 Housing Application Fee by May 1st. A Fall 2025 Housing Application must be completed as well. Visit the Department of Residence Life for instructions and housing information.
To be eligible for Fall enrollment, a Tarleton Gateway to Success student must also:
- Participate in scheduled Tarleton Gateway to Success activities, including a mandatory TGS onboarding and for Fort Worth students only, TGS Tuesday events.
- Successfully complete six (6) semester credit hours, in pre-selected courses, with a C grade or better.
Academic Courses
In support of you, the Strategic Student Pathways Advisor will coordinate course enrollment for the Tarleton Gateway to Success and will oversee efforts that monitor your success in meeting the course requirements. Tarleton Gateway to Success students may not take a reduced course load, nor take additional courses during the 2nd Summer 5-week session without prior approval from the Strategic Student Pathways Advisor.
TGS students will be enrolled by the Strategic Student Pathways Advisor in six (6) credits hours for Summer – three (3) hours of Communications and three (3) hours of Fine Arts. These courses are part of the student’s degree plan, as part of the core categories general education requirements, and will go towards credits needed for graduation.
Academic Support and Program Components
Our top priority is to position you to achieve your academic and career goals. That includes giving you all the support you need along the way.
Student Development and Mentoring (SDM) will assist in providing a range of academic supports to assist TGS students in meeting the requirements of the program. Academic supports for Tarleton Gateway to Success students include mandatory meetings with a supportive Peer Mentor of Academic Coach.
Program Cost and Financial Information
For an estimated cost of tuition and fees for the Tarleton Gateway to Success program, please access Tarleton’s tuition estimator calculator. There are no participation fees for students. The cost of the program is that of 6 credit hours, housing (for Stephenville students only, if applicable) and a few university fees and expenses that all students, regardless of TGS status, are responsible for such as parking, textbooks, and application fees.
Tuition
TGS students will pay regular tuition and fees and apply for financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Limited scholarship funding may be available. To receive federal financial aid, apply for student loans, and be considered for institutional financial aid, you must have a completed 2024-2025 FAFSA and 2025-2026 FAFSA on file. For more information regarding FAFSA, please visit the Office of Financial Aid’s page.
Other
Additional financial information may be found online through Tarleton’s Office of Financial Aid or by calling (254) 968-9070. Other expenses vary, but students may find other types of assistance through Tarleton’s Student Resources & Basic Needs Resource Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Deadline to Accept the TGS Conditional Admission Offer?
Yes – The deadline to accept the Tarleton Gateway to Succes (TGS) offer is April 15th. The program is limited on the number of participants for each campus. If capacity is reached, students may be placed on a waitlist or denied.
Will Financial Aid be Available?
Yes. TGS students will need to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA for Summer 2025 aid and the 2025-2026 FAFSA for Fall 2025-Summer 2026 aid by June 1. Students may also apply for TSU scholarships.
When Does the Program Begin?
The TGS program runs during the 2nd Summer 5-week session. Classes for TGS students will be June 30th – July 31st, Monday through Thursday. There are other program specific dates that vary by campus. Please click the campus button on the webpage to take you to your programs page to see other important dates which are mandatory and specific to your campus.
Is On-Campus Housing Available?
Students attending the Stephenville campus, for TGS, have the opportunity to live either on or off campus during the Summer. Students attending the Fort Worth campus will be required to commute as no residential halls are available.
Can Classes be Taken Online?
No – Classes are only offered in person for the TGS program. Students will be required to attend in person, on the campus for which they were conditionally admitted, for each class day and any additional TGS events.
What Courses do TGS Students Take?
Students will take six (6) credit hours during TGS. This includes a Communications and Fine Arts course. These two courses will count towards the student’s requirements on their degree plan, as part of their general education courses.
Do TGS Students Get to Attend Texan Orientation and Duck Camp?
Yes – Students who complete the TGS program requirements will be fully accepted to attend Tarleton for the Fall semester. In anticipation for the Fall semester, TGS students will be required to attend Texan Orientation (before their TGS program begins) and are also able to register for the optional, though highly encouraged, Duck Camp.
For further program requirements, click the links at the top of the webpage for the campus you’re conditionally admitted to.
Your Tarleton Gateway to Success Advisor
Keely Roberts
Strategic Student Pathways Advisor
Kroberts@tarleton.edu
254-459-5529