Key Dates for the Spring

We hope you had a restful, well-deserved break and are ready to start another great semester at Tarleton State! The spring semester has a range of student activities and traditions for students.

Check out the following important dates happening this spring:

  • First Day of Class
    January 16
  • Martin Luther King Day
    No Classes, University Closed – January 20
  • Spring Break
    No Classes March 17 – 22 (Mon-Sat) | University Closed March 20 – 21
  • Good Friday / Easter
    No Classes April 18 – April 21
  • Last Class Day
    May 6
  • Spring Semester Finals Week
    May 7 – 14
  • Commencement
    May 16 – 17

We’re happy to have you on campus!

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Coming to Tarleton this Fall!

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Washington St. Parking Garage

The Washington St. parking garage provides 640 new parking spaces to be utilized by students, faculty, and staff.

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Boaz Bikes – Electric Scooter Rentals

Looking for a quick, safe, and affordable way to get across the Stephenville campus? Boaz Bikes’ electric scooter rentals are the solution! Download the Boaz Bikes app to sign up.

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CARR Shuttle Service

City and Rural Rides provides FREE shuttle services for Tarleton students, faculty, staff, and the public in Stephenville. For your convenience, CARR offers frequent stops both on and off campus. Available Monday through Friday, starting 8/22/2024 through 5/15/2025 (closed GP holidays and non-school days). View Schedule.

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Bike Racks

Check out several new bike/skateboarding racks conveniently located around campus.

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ParkMobile

Park. Pay. Go. ParkMobile provides short-term, pay-by-the-hour parking solutions in Green All-Zone lots at the Stephenville and Fort Worth campus. It will also be utilized during large on-campus events. Download the app to learn more!

Campus map of Tarleton State University in Stephenville.

Lot P30

The old tennis courts have been converted into a new parking lot for residential students, with approximately 220 spaces.

Check out these hot spots on campus!

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Blaze Pizza

Experience a blaze of flavor at Blaze Pizza on campus! Create your own custom artisanal pizza masterpiece with a variety of fresh toppings and high-quality ingredients. Located next door to the Dining Hall.

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Auntie Anne’s

Elevate your snack game at Auntie Anne’s on campus! This semester Auntie Anne’s will have new breakfast offerings. Located at the Texan Food Court at the Thompson Student Center.

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Chick-fil-A

Indulge in a taste of comfort and quality with Chick-fil-A on campus! This semester Chick-fil-A will have new breakfast offerings. Located at the Texan Food Court at the Thompson Student Center.

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Oscar P’s General Store

Oscar P’s has a variety of grocery and snack options for students, including products from our Meats Lab/Purple Tractor.

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Cowtown Café (Fort Worth)

New hours and a new menu will provide students on the Fort Worth campus an elevated dining experience.

Keep up with Campus

For more updates and information like this about the upcoming semester and how to get involved, visit the Division of Student Engagement and Success!

The Division of Student Engagement and Success aims to help students have the tools and information they need to succeed at Tarleton. Such as:

  • Upcoming Events
  • News Services on Campus
  • Links to Commonly Used Resources
  • Campus News & Opportunities
  • Learn More About SES!
  • See additional campus activities below:

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Student Services

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University Health Center

Along with physical well-being, the University Health Center creates space for students to focus on their mental and emotional health. The Counseling Center, located in the UHC, provides comprehensive mental health and wellness support, offering individual counseling, group therapy, and brief interventions.

Learn More about the University Health Center
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Financial Aid & Scholarships

A new spring semester is starting, and we know you must have a lot of questions about financial aid and scholarships. Please review the following:

  1. For any questions regarding bills or refunds, contact Business Services.
  2. Financial aid is dispersed 10 days prior to the first class day.
  3. The best way to contact the Financial Aid office is either by phone, 254-968-9070 or by emailing finaid@tarleton.edu.
  4. Student walk-ins are welcome!
  5. For any questions regarding scholarships, contact the Scholarship Office.
Learn More about Financial Aid
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Tarleton Purple Pantry

The Tarleton Purple Pantry offers confidential and discreet service to Tarleton's Stephenville campus. Card swipe access with a Tarleton ID is required and allows for easy, discreet shopping any time the Thompson Student Center is open! The hours of operation are:

  1. Monday - Friday, 7 A.M. to 11 P.M.
  2. Saturday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.
  3. Sunday, 9 A.M. to 11 P.M.

You can visit the Pantry through an exterior door on the east side of the Thompson Student Center, adjacent to the amphitheater.

Learn More about the Purple Pantry
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Safety Escorts

Police safety escorts are offered 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Anyone who may feel unsafe walking alone may call Control at 254-968-9265 to have an officer walk with them to and from a destination.

Learn More about Campus Police
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