STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Beginning this fall, Boerne High School students can earn university credit before they graduate, thanks to Tarleton State University’s dual enrollment program, Tarleton Today.
Tarleton and Boerne Independent School District leaders signed the agreement in April.
“Tarleton Today proclaims our commitment to make transformative postsecondary opportunities accessible to all students,” said university President James Hurley. “Dual enrollment programs give high school students the momentum they need to earn a higher education.”
Tarleton already works with nearly 120 school districts statewide, including Boerne, serving more than 330 high schools through its nationally acclaimed Distinguished High School Partners outreach. Launched in 2020, the program guarantees admission and provides annual scholarships to qualifying seniors.
Students participating in Tarleton Today take university courses over a traditional school year, receiving the high school portion of their instruction from their high school teacher and the university portion from a Tarleton professor. In addition to course content, Tarleton faculty empower students with university-ready skills and provide professional development for collaborating teachers.
“We are excited about this partnership with Tarleton that will benefit our students and their families,” said Dr. Thomas Price, Boerne ISD Superintendent. “Tarleton has a rich history of academic and extracurricular success, and we’re proud to work together with university leaders to give our students the opportunity to take advantage of the dual enrollment program.”
Tarleton is developing dual enrollment opportunities in agricultural and STEM areas with school districts throughout Texas. Districts choose the courses they offer.
Dual enrollment classes use the same lesson materials and learning objectives as courses taught at a Tarleton campus. Students who continue their education at Tarleton automatically qualify for additional scholarships.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.