Beyond The Gates: Fossil Rim
As a Tarleton Sophomore, I have gotten the opportunity to experience some of the fun activities that are beyond the gates of Tarleton! I just recently visited Fossil Rim Wildlife …
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Questions to Ask College Admissions Counselors
Are you a high school student preparing for the exciting journey into higher education? As you explore your college options, it’s crucial to gather the information you need to make …
Choosing The Best Housing Option For You
So you’ve been admitted, what’s next? If your answer was applying for Housing, then you’re correct! Choosing your first year residential hall is a big decision for anyone! Here are …
The new FAFSA: Simplified
Out with the old, and in with the new. This year the FAFSA is changing, and for the better. What is the FAFSA? To access federal student aid, including grants, …
Top 5 Benefits of Joining the Honors College
Top 5 benefits to joining the Honors College: *BONUS Academic challenge and enrichment *BONUS Professional and personal development For driven, inquisitive students with big ideas, a need for creative outlets, …
What You Need to Know About Applying for Housing
We are SO excited to have you on campus! Remember, housing is first come first serve and it is very important to apply early. We encourage all students to have …
What To Do After You Move In
The day I moved in as a freshman in college, my parents helped pack up my stuff and bring it all to school. The Texan Movers brought all of my …
What you need to know about Bacterial Meningitis.
As an admitted student you may have received emails and texts asking you to submit your Bacterial Meningitis vaccination record to Tarleton State before starting your classes. Unfortunately, this is …
The Purple Tractor
“The Purple Tractor is a place where you can see the variety of agriculture come together. The student workers at the farm stock the Purple Tractor with the finished products …
Why Tour Campuses?
There are many reasons to tour college campuses! Here are a few reasons to consider: See For Yourself The best way to discover if a school is a good fit …
Tips for your College Search
First, make a list of colleges you’re interested in! Second, tour campuses! A college campus can be a confusing or overwhelming place depending on the size and not every campus …
Child Development & Family Studies Major
Hey y’all, my name is Hailey Mencia. I am a junior at Tarleton State University. I’m originally from Houston, Texas. I am the oldest of three as well as a …
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Major
My name is Jayce K. Thedford. I am a First-Generation Student double majoring in electrical engineering and computer science. I’m a Native Texan, born and raised in the countryside near …
Staying Active After High School
Not every high school athlete becomes a college athlete but every high school athlete can find a way to stay active in college! Or maybe you weren’t an athlete in …
Admissions Counselor Highlight: Abby Valenta
Hi everyone! My name is Abby Valenta and I am the Admissions Counselor for the East Central Texas region at Tarleton State University. It is my job to help students …
Top 5 Reasons to Attend Out of State
Can’t decide if an Out-Of-State school is the right option for you? Let us help! Here’s 5 reasons to attend out-of-state: College can be an amazing place for immense growth! …
Admissions Counselor Highlight: Tyler Nerada
Hey y’all, my name is Tyler Nerada and I am an Admissions Counselor at Tarleton State! I cover the Central Texas/Hill Country region and I love getting to know our …
Admissions Counselor Highlight: Halie Moore
Hi, y’all! My name is Halie Moore and I am the Admissions Counselor for the West Texas and Panhandle Region at Tarleton State University. It is my job to educate …
10 Ways to Make Your Dorm Feel Like Home!
My name is Hailey Mencia, I am a First-Gen Sophomore at Tarleton State University. Coming into college I didn’t really know what to expect because no one in my family …
Agriculture Services and Development Major
Howdy, my name is Taryn Hopper and I am a Junior here at Tarleton State University. I come from the South East, Texas area but knew Tarleton was home when …