Graduate Student Resources
Below is detailed information on graduate student resources to aid in your success at Tarleton. We are here for you if you have questions.
Signing Into MyGateway
The myGateway system is where you will register for courses. It can take up to 24 hours for an account to be activated in the system, so if you have issues logging in after that timeframe, please contact the Tarleton Help Desk to reset your pin.
*If you are a former Tarleton student, please visit the Former Student myGateway Login to access the system.
Graduate Scholarships
Review the graduate scholarship listing for more information on both institutional and private scholarship opportunities for Tarleton graduate students.
Don’t forget to complete the General Scholarship Application each academic year to become eligible for available Tarleton scholarships.
Financial Aid
To determine your eligibility for financial aid, you need to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The likelihood of receiving some form of financial assistance is probably better than most students and their families anticipate.
For more information, please visit the financial aid website.
*Tarleton’s FAFSA school code is 003631.
Degree Advising and Course Registration
You will need to speak to your program advisor about which courses to register for. Your advisor should also help you map out a degree plan for program completion based on when courses are offered. It’s a good idea to touch base with your program advisor at least once a semester.
Once course registration opens, you can use the MyGateway system to add/drop courses.
*Need some additional help registering for classes? View some additional resources.
View and Pay Your Bill
You must pay your tuition and fees before the deadline listed in the university calendar. Failure to pay by the deadline will result in being dropped from all of your registered courses.
Payments can be made in person or online in Texan Bill Pay through DuckTrax. Please visit the Business Services website for more information on tuition and fees.
You may pay your bill in full or sign up for a payment plan where you will pay off your balance over the course of the semester. Learn more about payment plans.
Graduate Assistantships
Many positions are available for graduate students on campus, including graduate assistantships. While working toward your graduate degree, we encourage you to look for part-time jobs or internships in your field of study. To become a graduate assistant, you must:
- Be admitted into the College of Graduate Studies
- Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
- Enroll and complete at least 6 graduate credit hours in the fall/spring semesters and 3 credit hours over the summer
Library Resources
The Tarleton libraries have an extensive collection of resources available for graduate students’ research purposes. These resources will be handy during the research course required for all students seeking a graduate degree at Tarleton.
The library offers a large online database of books, articles, and academic journals, which can be accessed 24 hours a day from on or off-campus locations. You can visit the library’s website for research help and talk with a librarian to get all of your questions answered in real-time.
How to Login and Get Help with Canvas
Canvas is where you will access all of your courses at Tarleton. Log in to Canvas now.
View additional resources regarding how to log in and utilize the Canvas platform.
Tarleton State University COGS Travel Grant
The College of Graduate Studies sponsors the COGS Travel Grant to support research-related travel expenses by reimbursing eligible students with a maximum award of $500 to help defray the costs associated with presenting at a conference.
Graduate students may begin the process of applying for the COGS Travel Grant by completing and submitting the application and required supporting materials.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduate student must be enrolled in a TSU degree-seeking graduate program for 3 or more credit hours and must be in good academic standing (have a cumulative 3.0 GPA). If a student drops courses after being awarded and no longer meets the credit hour criteria, he/she will be ineligible for future scholarships in this category.
- Graduate students are not eligible for the award if the event dates occur after graduation.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Research work being presented must have been completed while a graduate student at TSU.
- Graduate students are limited to one Graduate Student Travel Award per academic year (September 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025).
- The conference or event must be relevant to the student’s graduate program or discipline.
- Travel Awards will be considered for:
- Research Paper or Project Presentation
- Poster Presentation
- Three Minute Thesis Competition outside of TSU, at the state or national level
How to Apply:
Graduate students must submit a completed 1) COGS Travel Grant application and 2) supporting documentation.
Travel Award Application:
Select the term that corresponds with the date(s) of your conference/event (i.e., if conference is July 2024, the application term is Summer 2024).
Attach the following supporting materials:
A copy of the abstract of the paper, project or presentation.
A statement (500 to 1,000 words) on the importance of the conference/event to your professional development.
A letter of acceptance, a formal invitation, or a program agenda or schedule as evidence of acceptance.
A letter of recommendation from the graduate program coordinator or graduate faculty member in your graduate program indicating how the experience will contribute to your professional development.
An unofficial copy of your transcript.
Travel Award Application Deadlines:
Semester of Travel | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Awards Announced by
Fall 2024 | August 15, 2024 |October 31, 2024 |November 30, 2024
Spring 2025 | December 20, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | March 29, 2025
Summer 2025 | April 15, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | June 28, 2025
Fall 2025 | August 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025| November 30, 2025
What Happens Next:
The College of Graduate Studies will review the application and grant the award based on an internal review.
Students will be notified of the decision via their Tarleton email.
Direct Questions To:
Addie Caudle, Communications Manager acaudle@tarleton.edu
Beyond Grad School
Beyond Graduate School is a one-of-a-kind, online platform that helps master’s students make the most out of their investment and build their careers. From video lessons on career exploration, to writing application materials, to interviewing and negotiating for that next career step — Beyond Grad School helps master’s students through each stage of their job search.
To log in, visit Beyond Graduate School, select Tarleton State University, and enter your login information.
Contact Us
If you have additional questions, please reach out to the College of Graduate Studies via email at gradstudies@tarleton.edu or by phone at 254-968-9104.