New Incoming/Transfer Students Application Process
Step 1: Login to myGateway
Following admission to Tarleton State University, access myGateway using your Tarleton UID and password.
If you don’t remember your UID or password, use UID Lookup.
Step 2: Access the Student Housing Portal
Select the DuckTrax tab; from the menu options choose the Student Housing tab to access to the Student Housing portal.
New Incoming/Transfer Students Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Housing Application is now open
Step 3: Pay the $100 Application Fee
Paying the $100.00 non-refundable, one-time only fee is part of the housing application step-by-step process.
Step 4: Room Assignment
Steps to receive a housing assignment for New Incoming and Transfer Students (First time living on campus)
Step 1: Complete the housing application for the housing application term
Step 2: Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee – this is a one-time fee that covers all future applications.
Step 3: Be signed up for a Texan Orientation Registration Event or an enrolled student for the housing application term (Please allow at least 3 business days for processing of registration) TEXAN ORIENTATION REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 2024
Step 4: When notified via email – student will need to Select/Change a room. ALL PREVIOUS REQUIRED COMPONENTS ABOVE MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO GAINING ACCESS DURING SELF-ASSIGNMENT WINDOW
Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Housing Application is now open
Finishing Up
Tarleton Meal Plan Requirements
New incoming and transfer students assigned to a residence hall or apartment environment will be required to purchase the minimum plan. Please refer to the meal plan options that become available in March to identify the right plan for you.
Assignment Alert
Due to limited availability, not all preferences will can be honored.
Find Your Room Assignment & Roommate Information
Occasionally assignments change due to cancellation. We encourage you to check your assignment and roommate information throughout the assignment period. This is available through the Student Housing portal in DuckTrax.
The following building abbreviations represent the hall to which you have been assigned. The number represents your specific room:
Residence Hall Abbreviations
| Symbol | Building |
|---|---|
| BC | Texan Hall (formerly Bosque Crossing) |
| C | Centennial Hall |
| HE | Heritage Hall |
| HN | Honors Hall |
| H | Hunewell Hall |
| HA | Hunewell Annex Hall |
| IN | Integrity Hall |
| LE | Legends Hall |
| LG | Legacy Hall |
| TN | Traditions North Hall |
| TS | Traditions South Hall |
| TV | Texan Village Apartments |
| FS | Fireside Apartments (Off Campus) |