VIRTUAL ADMITTED STUDENT DAYWelcome New Texans!

WELCOME CLASS OF 2025!

Cindy HessDirector

Undergraduate Admissions Abigail HaynesAdmissions Counselor

Office of Undergraduate Recruitment

NOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ADMITTED!HERE’S WHAT’S NEXT…

1. Claim UID

2. Log Into Tarleton Email

3. Access myGateway/DuckTrax

4. Complete FAFSA

5. Complete Scholarship Application

6. Register for Housing and Meal Plan

7. Submit TSI scores, take TSIA 2.0 or File Exemption

8. Register for Texan Orientation

9. Register for Duck Camp

10. Submit Proof of Bacterial Meningitis

11. Submit Final High School Transcripts

12. Submit any Additional Test Scores

IT DOESN’T END AT “ADMITTED”

• 9-digit user ID assigned to you to log into myGateway

• Your UID is sent in initial emails from Admissions and appears on your acceptance letter

• Can’t find it – www.Tarleton.edu/uidlookup

• TIP: memorize for future use. You’ll use this ID throughout your time at Tarleton

UID

Help DeskM-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

Phone: (254) 968-9885https://www.tarleton.edu/technology/index.html

• Claim your Network ID

• https://tsunet.tarleton.edu/UserClaim/

• Activate Email

• Log in at: https://www.tarleton.edu/technology/email.html

• Your password will be TSU + your UID

• For more help, visit

• https://www.tarleton.edu/technology/email.html

ACTIVATE EMAIL

Help DeskM-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

Phone: (254) 968-9885https://www.tarleton.edu/technology/index.html

• MyGateway/DuckTrax is your student portal for accessing all student services

• Log in here: https://www.tarleton.edu/mygateway/index.html

• New and current students can:• Register for classes • View Status / Holds• View Grades • View Schedule• View Account Activity/Pay Tuition and Fees• View Financial Aid Information• Complete Housing Application

MYGATEWAY/DUCKTRAX

Helpful Tip: Bookmark this page on your browser for easily access!

• Submit your FAFSA (don’t forget to list Tarleton on your application)– www.studentaid.gov

School Code: 003631

• Priority Deadline: January 15th (submit before this date to maximize amount of aid available to you)

• All financial aid communication will go to the email you list on your FAFSA

• View Awards and Next Steps on myGateway

• Verification Deadline (if selected): June 1, 2021 (only select students will be asked for verification)

• To schedule a virtual, phone or in person appointment, please email our office

FINANCIAL AID

Office of Financial Aid

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PMPhone: (254) 968-9070www.Tarleton.edu/finaid

Email: finaid@tarleton.edu

• General Application

• https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/undergraduate.html

• Automatically considered for over 500 Tarleton scholarships

• Use your preferred email to sign up/sign in

• To qualify for President’s Guaranteed Award Program, you must complete scholarship application

• Priority Deadline: February 15

• Private Scholarships

• https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/private-scholarships.html

• myGateway credentials

SCHOLARSHIPS

Office of Scholarships

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PMPhone: (254) 968-9922

https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/Email: scholarships@tarleton.edu

Award Type Minimum Requirements

Academic Awards•Typically, the top 25% of high school class•SAT 1000 (Math & Verbal)/new SAT 1080 or ACT 23 (composite)

Leadership Awards

•Typically, the top 25% of high school class•SAT 1000 (Math & Verbal)/new SAT 1080 or ACT 23 (composite)•Demonstrate leadership skills

Need-Based Awards•Preference to first generation students•Demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA

SCHOLARSHIPS

Basic Awards

SAT or ACT Top 10% Top 25%(not top 10%)

1300+ or 28+ $4,000 $2,0001100+ or 22+ $3,000 $1,500Submitted Scores $2,000 $1,000No Scores Submitted $2,000 $1,000

Guaranteed Award Program• Fall 2021 freshmen• Top 25% of their high school class• General Scholarships Application• SAT/ACT scores

HOUSING• 2 year experience: https://www.tarleton.edu/housing/incoming-students/index.html

• Housing Application Process

1. https://www.tarleton.edu/housing/apply/incoming.html

2. Log in to myGateway– DuckTrax– Student Housing Link

3. Complete Application (can submit before paying fee)

4. Pay Application Fee (must submit fee before receiving room assignment)

Pay by Mail (Check, Money Order)

Pay Online (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)

5. Select your room through the “Self-Assignment” link (Also on the DuckTrax page)

• View Housing options: https://www.tarleton.edu/housing/incoming-students/options.html

Residence Life

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PMPhone: (254) 968-9083

www.tarleton.edu/housingEmail: housing@tarleton.edu

17 Meals, $200 Dining Dollars 12 Meals, $300 Dining Dollars

17 meals per week (7 days) in dining hall 12 meals per week (7 days) in dining hall

$200 dining retail on campus, 5 family and friend swipes per semester, and a bottomless mug (default plan)

$300 dining retail on campus, 5 family and friend swipes per semester

$1,975 per semester (Fall 2019/Spring 2020 rates)

$1,800 per semester (Fall 2019/Spring 2020 rates)

MEAL PLAN

• Select your meal plan in the “Self-Assignment” link

• Changes can be made 12 days into the semester

• Required by State of Texas for all students entering a Texas public institution.

• Provide official TSI or TSIA 2.0 test scores or exemption

• Highly recommend testing prior to advising and class registration

Without scores, you will be placed into developmental support or intervention classes that you may not need which could cost additional time and money.

• You may retest through Tarleton in person or virtually prior to the semester starting.

• If you’ve already tested within the past 5 years, complete the TSI Release Form

TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE

• Students should register for a Texan Orientation to be added to the Advising queue.

• All students at Tarleton will have an assigned advisor to guide them through degree completion: Academic Advisor, Athletics Advisor, or Honors Advisor.

• Check your go.Tarleton.edu email for information about scheduling an appointment with your assigned advisor. Appointments for newly admitted students will begin in late April/early May.

• Advising appointments may be held in person, by telephone, or via Zoom.

• Contact the office in which your assigned advisor is housed with questions:

ADVISING

Academic Advising

• Undergraduate students, PSA, & TSI

• (254) 968-9746• advising@tarleton.edu

Athletics Advising

• Student athletes• (254) 968-9178

Honors Advising

• Students who participate in Honors College programs

• (254) 968-1926• honors@tarleton.edu

The Texan 3-Step

• Mandatory for all first-time in college (FTIC) students

• College courses completed in high school do not count toward FTIC status

• To register for Texan Orientation, look for a personalized invitation sent to the email address provided on your ApplyTexas application

• Email invitation includes a unique registration link just for you (search mailboxes for sender: “New Student Programs”)

• Email New Student Programs if you need your invite re-sent

COMPLETE TEXAN ORIENTATION

New Student ProgramsPhone: (254) 968-9256

www.tarleton.edu/orientationEmail: transition@tarleton.edu

• 3-day, 2-night offsite retreat to meet other students and learn about Tarleton’s history and tradition

• Not required, but it’s the fan favorite!

• Registration Fee: $150(We have scholarships to cover this fee! To inquireabout this assistance, email duckcamp@tarleton.edu)

• Spots fill-up fast!Register today at www.tarleton.edu/duckcamp

DUCK CAMPThe Texan 3-Step

Duck CampPhone: (254) 968-9789

www.tarleton.edu/duckcampEmail: duckcamp@tarleton.edu

• Begins with Texan Move-In

• During Transition Week, you will:

• Meet instructors and learn more about your major

• Acclimate to campus and learn about resources

• Bond with the incoming Class of 2025

• Learn about ways to get involved on campus

• Attend a variety of fun evening activities

• Become officially inducted into the Tarleton family

• Stay up-to-date on T-Week details: www.tarleton.edu/transitionweek

TRANSITION WEEK (T-WEEK)The Texan 3-Step

• Required for those

• 21 years and younger

• Taking on campus classes (not an online only student)

• Submit Bacterial Meningitis proof in myGateway

• Student Tab

• Submit Bacterial Meningitis Proof

• Vaccination cannot be more than 5 years old on the first day of the semester. If vaccination is expired, the vaccination must be 10 days prior to the first class day.

• Fall 2021 deadline is August 9 (Summer deadline is May 7)

• More information

• https://www.tarleton.edu/admissions/bacterial-meningitis.html

SUBMIT PROOF OFBACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION

Required:

• Final High School Transcript with graduation date

Request High School to send by mail

Tarleton State UniversityUndergraduate AdmissionsBox T-0030Stephenville, TX 76402

Send Electronically from

• Parchment/Naviance• TREX• eScripSafe• Scribbles

SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES

Undergraduate Admissions

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PMPhone: (254) 968-9125

www.tarleton.edu/admissionsEmail: uadm@tarleton.edu

transfer@tarleton.edu

Optional:

Submit for possible course credit

• AP Test Scores• CLEP Scores• IBO Transcript• Dual Credit Transcripts

Find out what will transfer here

• Family Relations

• Parent Portal

• Tarleton Parents Association

• Family Weekend: September 10-11

• Student Involvement

• Texan Sync

• Student Organizations

• Tarleton Activities Board (T.A.B.)

• Spirit & Tradition

• Howdy Week: August 19-26

• Homecoming Week: October 17-23

THE LANCE ZIMMERMAN DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, TRADITION, SPIRIT & FAMILY RELATIONS

Office Contact Info:Thompson Student Center 105

M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMPhone: (254) 968-9490

Email: involvement@Tarleton.edu or parents@Tarleton.edu

• Where do I apply? Please visit the financial aid website located here: https://www.tarleton.edu/finaid/apply/fafsa.html

• What is my financial award notification? How do I find out what awards I have qualified for?

• What is the difference between loans such as subsidized, unsubsidized, and parent plus?

• What is the difference between loans and grants?

• What is verification? Does it apply to me?

• Why are dates important in financial aid? What are the dates I need to remember?

• How do I contact an advisor in our office? What are the next steps?

FINANCIAL AID

Office of Financial Aid

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PMPhone: (254) 968-9070www.tarleton.edu/finaid

Email: finaid@tarleton.edu

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Undergraduate Admissions(254) 968-9125uadm@tarleton.edu

Veterans Services(254) 968-1805kittelson@tarleton.edu

Business Services(254) 968-9107businessofc@tarleton.edu

Scholarships(254) 968-9922scholarships@tarleton.edu

Financial Aid(254) 968-9070finaid@tarleton.edu

Student Involvement,Tradition, Spirit & FamilyRelations(254) 968-9490involvement@tarleton.eduparents@tarleton.edu

Residential Life (Housing)(254) 968-9083housing@tarleton.edu

Student Disability Resources (254) 968-9668hopson@tarleton.edu

New Student Programs(254) 968-9256transition@tarleton.edu

Texan Corps of Cadets (254) 968-9188snichols@tarleton.edu

Dick Smith Library(254) 968-9249reference@tarleton.edu

Computer Help Desk(254) 968-9885helpdesk@tarleton.edu

University College(254) 968-9707uc@tarleton.edu

HELPFUL CONTACTS