Next Steps for Summer Entering Students:
Welcome to your new journey at Tarleton State University! We’re excited to help you take the next steps toward success. To make your transition seamless, we’ve created a personalized checklist tailored just for our new students starting this summer. Your admissions team is here to support you every step of the way. Let’s get started!
We encourage you to take these next steps as soon as possible to ensure a seamless start!
Next steps for summer 2025 freshmen entering students:
- Claim your University ID (if you don’t remember your University ID, visit here)
- Download Microsoft Authenticator and Activate your Student Email
- Make an Advising Appointment to Register for Summer Courses– At this time you will discuss degree plans and register for summer classes. You can request an advising appointment here.
- Register for Texan Orientation– Here you will register for fall classes, connect with Tarleton faculty and students, explore campus, and get your questions answered.
- Apply for Financial Aid– If you want to apply for aid for Summer 2025, you will need to fill out the 2024-2025 FAFSA. Don’t forget to fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA for Fall and Spring aid as well.
- Apply for Scholarships– Fill out the Tarleton State scholarship application for all your options when it comes to paying for college. You will need to fill out the 2024/2025 application for summer scholarships & 2025/2026 application for spring and fall scholarships.
- Apply for Housing– All incoming freshmen are required to live on campus. (This is not a required step if you are a Fort Worth freshman)
- Pick out your Meal Plan– Students living on campus for Summer Term are required to have a meal plan. Meal Plans are billed per semester and added to the tuition bill. (This is not a required step if you are a Fort Worth freshman)
- Get your Parking Pass– If you’ll be parking on campus you will want to be sure you have this!
- Am I TSI exempt? – Find out here.
- Submit proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination – Required only if you are under 22 years old.
- Submit Final High School Transcript– Students must request their high school send their official transcript to us.
- Pay Tuition –Tuition is due 7 days before classes start, not at the time of registration.
- Check your Veteran/Dependent Status- Email veterans@tarleton.edu or call 254-968-1805.
Recommended Next Steps for Freshmen:
- Submit SAT/ACT Scores– Official SAT and ACT test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency.
- Visit Campus – Schedule your tour today!
- Download the Microsoft Office 365 suite free of charge. This will give you access to apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Keep your parents/family involved– Encourage your family to opt into the parent portal!
- Download the Tarleton app– Make sure you don’t miss a thing with our app!
Important Dates for Summer 2025 Entry Freshmen
| Housing Priority Date | January 31, 2025 |
| Merit-Based Scholarship Priority Date | February 15, 2025 |
| Financial Aid State Priority Date | February 15, 2025 |
| Deadline to Submit Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Record | May 9, 2025 |
| Tuition and Payment Deadline | May 12, 2025 |
| 2024/2025 FAFSA Disbursement Date | May 17, 2025 |
| Deadline to Submit Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Record | May 9, 2025 |
| Last Date to Register for Classes | May 27-29, 2025 |
Looking for More Information? Connect with your admissions counselor today!
Next steps for summer 2025 transfer entering students:
- Claim your University ID (if you don’t remember your University ID, visit here)
- Download Microsoft Authenticator and Activate your Student Email
- Meet with your advisor – At this time you will discuss degree plans and register for classes. You can request an advising appointment here.
- Apply for Financial Aid– If you want to apply for aid for Summer 2025, you will need to fill out the 2024-2025 FAFSA. Don’t forget to fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA for Fall and Spring aid as well.
- Apply for Scholarships– Fill out the Tarleton State scholarship application for all your options when it comes to paying for college. You will need to fill out the 2024/2025 application for summer scholarships & 2025/2026 application for spring and fall scholarships.
- Submit your final college transcript– If enrolled in courses at the time of admission, you must request an updated college transcript to be sent to us.
- Pay Tuition –Tuition is due 7 days before classes start, not at the time of registration.
- Check your Veteran/Dependent Status- Email veterans@tarleton.edu or call 254-968-1805.
Recommended Next Steps for Transfers:
- Submit proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination – Required only if you are under 22 years old.
- Am I TSI exempt? – Find out here.
- Visit Campus – Schedule your tour today!
- Apply for Housing – required for Stephenville students transferring with less than 30 credit hours.
- Get your Parking Pass– If you’ll be parking on the Stephenville or Fort Worth campus you will want to be sure you have this!
- Pick out your Meal Plan– Stephenville Students Only. Meal Plans are billed per semester and added to the tuition bill.
- Attend Transfer Takeover– All incoming transfer students are invited to attend this transfer orientation event. Next date: Saturday, July 12, 2025.
- Download the Microsoft Office 365 suite free of charge. This will give you access to apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Download the Tarleton app– Make sure you don’t miss a thing with our app!
Important Dates for Summer 2025 Entry Transfers
| Housing Priority Date | January 31, 2025 |
| Merit-Based Scholarship Priority Date | February 15, 2025 |
| Financial Aid State Priority Date | February 15, 2025 |
| Deadline to Submit Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Record | May 9, 2025 |
| Tuition and Payment Deadline | May 12, 2025 |
| 2024/2025 FAFSA Disbursement Date | May 17, 2025 |
| Deadline to Submit Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Record | May 9, 2025 |
| Last Date to Register for 1st 5 week, 1st 10 week classes | May 27-29, 2025 |
| Last Date to Register for 2nd 5 week classes | June 30-July 2, 2025 |
| Last Date to Register for 8 week classes | June 9-11, 2025 |