Campus Resources

All immigration-related student needs are handled by International Students Services & Programs. Most of your questions regarding immigration can be answered by navigating our website; however, if you have any questions, need additional information or assistance, please email:

internationalstudents@tarleton.edu

University College:

Being brand new to the American academic system might be challenging at first. We encourage you to visit University College as they are dedicated to supporting and guiding you toward achieving your academic goals and reaching your professional aspirations through personalized guidance, intentional programs, meaningful services and integrated educational opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. For a complete list of services, please visit the University College website.

Academic Advising:

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Undergraduate students should work with the Office of Academic Advising to plan their degree. The office is comprise of 16 professional academic advisors who partner with faculty and staff across campus to help you succeed. They should be your first stop for:

• General questions about your degree
• General curriculum
• Academic progress
• Adding and dropping courses
• Changing majors
• Changing or adding minors
• Graduation planning

The mission of the Office of Academic Advising is to encourage all students to become engaged in their personal development toward achievement of their academic and life goals. We will reach Tarleton students through proactive, holistic, and intentional advising. For a complete list of services, please visit the Academic Advising website.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Graduate students should work with their designated academic advisor throughout the completion of their degree. Graduate programs are more rigidly structured and your advisor will provide you with a degree plan to follow.

University Libraries:

The university libraries are one of the most important and integral resources for your academic development and support throughout the completion of your program. Tarleton Libraries provide relevant and effective user-centered service collections, technologies, facilities, and personnel that facilitate the University’s mission of creating “an academically challenging education where learning is grounded in real-world experiences and effective teaching, research, scholarship, and service”. For a complete list of services and hours of operation, please visit the University Libraries website.

Writing Center:

Academic writing in the United States is often a challenge for international students. We encourage you to take advantage of the Writing Center as you develop your academic writing skills. The Writing Center is a free support service for students who need assistance in any stage of the writing process. Consultants work with students from all classes, disciplines, and degree plans to enhance writing skills. Students may drop in at their own convenience or email their work to the Writing Center. For more information, please visit the Writing Center website.

Math Clinic:

The Math Clinic is a free tutoring service provided by the Mathematics department. It is located in Room 203 in the Mathematics Building. The tutors are graduate teaching assistants or undergraduate students that have a strong mathematics background. Students are welcome to use the clinic as a place to complete homework assignments, and have a tutor there in case any questions arise. For more information, please visit the Math Clinic website.

Tutoring and Learning Center:

The primary mission of the Tutoring and Learning Center is to assist students in developing effective techniques for facilitating their own learning. The TLC is committed to fulfilling its mission by helping students attain their highest level of academic achievement possible by creating a supportive and challenging environment that will provide equal opportunity to all students for academic success. For more information and a complete list of services, please visit the Tutoring and Learning Center website.

We encourage you to become familiar with the following offices, their services and deadlines, to ensure you have the experience during your time at Tarleton.

Student Business Services:

The mission of Business Services is to provide the university with business functions including collection of fees and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations of the State of Texas, Texas A&M System, and Tarleton State University. The office can help you with the following items:

• Pay your bill through Texan Bill Pay online
• Payment Options
• Explanation of Tuition and Fees
• Estimation ot Tuition and Fees
• Student Support
• Drop and Withdrawal Refund Policies

For more information, a complete list of services, and hours of operation, please visit the Business Services website.

Registrar:

The Office of the Registrar is responsible for keeping all academic records, setting deadlines for registration, establishing policies for dropping courses, confirming your enrollment with the university, providing academic transcripts, among others. We strongly encourage you to review their website and become familiar with their deadlines and procedures to avoid any potential issues throughout the completion of your program. For a complete list of services, please visit the Registrar Office’s website.

Scholarships:

Tarleton offers millions of dollars in competitive scholarships for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students in F-1 status. Tarleton has one scholarship application for most awards available through AcademicWorks. This application does not include scholarships that are awarded through the Honors College or Athletic Departments. Qualified applicants are sent to various scholarship committees for review based on the information provided on the application.

We encourage you to become familiar with the application deadlines and minimum requirements for the best opportunities of receiving an award. For more information including application deadlines, processes, and requirements, please visit the Scholarship Office website.

Texan Card:

The Texan Card is the university’s identification card issued to students, faculty, staff, and others. It is a photo ID with a magnetic stripe, and is used for a variety of things, such as building access, entry into on-campus events, and Texan Bucks, a stored-value debit system for use on and off-campus. Your Texan Card gives you access to many Tarleton events and facilities and services. Texan Card Office

Campus Bookstore:

The campus bookstore offers student the option to purchase their textbooks ahead of time. You can order your books through myGateway and pick them up at the bookstore located at the Thompson Student Center. For more information, please visit the Campus Bookstore website.

Dining Services:

Dining Services at Tarleton offers a variety of dining options on campus. for more information regarding facilities, meal plan options, and other services, please visit the Dining Services website.

Food Pantry:

The Tarleton Food Pantry offers confidential service to Tarleton’s Stephenville campus. Card swipe access with a Tarleton ID is required and allows for easy, discreet shopping. Tarleton Food Pantry.

Housing:

Residing on-campus enhances your college experience. Make new friends, become part of a community, and improve personal success along the way. For a list of housing resources and services provided please visit the Residential Living & Learning website.

Post Office:

Tarleton Mail Services is a fully functional United States Postal Service (USPS) station that processes all incoming and outgoing mail for the college in a timely, reliable, and confidential manner. Services include:

• The sale of stamps and money orders
• Mail box rentals
• Mailing of packages- express, priority, global priority, certified, insured and registered

For more information, please visit the Post Office website.

The Source:

The Source formally known as the Organizational Zone (O-Zone) is a branch of Student Publications at Tarleton State University. The Source is dedicated to offering support to students and campus departments through various services such as design, printing, copying, binding, lamination, marketing/publicity consultation, and more.

For more information, please visit The Source.

Student Counseling Services:

Student Counseling Services (SCS) strives for excellence in providing quality clinical, developmental, and preventative services within a welcoming and supportive learning environment. We offer confidential counseling, clinical assessment and referrals, crisis management, psychiatric services, academic skills counseling, and psychoeducational programming for a diverse student population. We provide consultation services to the Tarleton community and are educators and advocates that promote health and wellness.

For more information, please visit Student Counseling Services.

Student Health Services:

The mission of Student Health Services is to maintain or restore the health of the students of Tarleton State University to maximum capability to enable them to achieve their academic goals. It is the intent of Student Health Services to deliver quality medical care in a cost effective manner in treating acute illnesses or injuries, evaluating and treating acute exacerbation of chronic illnesses, and referral to appropriate medical care for those medical problems that lie beyond the scope of treatment in the Student Health Services’ office.

For more information, please visit Student Health Services.

Campus Recreation:

The mission of Campus Recreation is to provide opportunities to engage in activities, programs and special events that promote healthy active lifestyles, leadership development, social interaction and educational opportunities. These opportunities exist through programs, service and facilities that reflect the diverse needs of the Tarleton State University Family.

For more information, please visit Campus Recreation.

Campus Involvement:

“Getting Involved” is the number one piece of advice given to students during their time at Tarleton. At Tarleton, there are over 100 student organizations. That means there are more than 100 opportunities to find your place at Tarleton.

For more information, please visit Campus Involvement.

Tarleton Police Department:

The mission of the University Police and Transportation Services Department is to provide a safe and secure learning, living, and working environment through exemplary service to the university community through the delivery of professional police service and distinctive engagement.

For more information, please visit Tarleton Police Department.