VIRTUAL ADMITTED STUDENT DAY Welcome New Texans WELCOME

VIRTUAL ADMITTED STUDENT DAY Welcome New Texans!

WELCOME CLASS OF 2025! Cindy Hess Director Undergraduate Admissions Abigail Haynes Admissions Counselor Office of Undergraduate Recruitment

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

IT DOESN’T END AT “ADMITTED” Next Steps 1. Claim UID 2. Log Into Tarleton Email 3. Access my. Gateway/Duck. Trax 4. Complete FAFSA 5. Complete Scholarship Application 6. Register for Housing and Meal Plan 7. Take TSI 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

UID • 9 -digit user ID assigned to you to log into my. Gateway • 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 Help Desk M-F 8: 00 AM-5: 00 PM Phone: (254) 968 -9885 https: //www. tarleton. edu/technology/i ndex. html

ACTIVATE EMAIL • Claim your Network ID • https: //tsunet. tarleton. edu/User. Claim/ • 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 Help Desk M-F 8: 00 AM-5: 00 PM Phone: (254) 968 -9885 https: //www. tarleton. edu/technology/i ndex. html

MYGATEWAY/DUCKTRAX • My. Gateway/Duck. Trax 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 Helpful Tip: Bookmark this page on your browser for easily access!

FINANCIAL AID • Submit your FAFSA (don’t forget to list Tarleton on your application)– www. studentaid. gov School Code: 003631 • Priority Deadline: January 15 th (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 my. Gateway • 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 Office of Financial Aid M-F 8: 00 AM-5: 00 PM Phone: (254) 968 -9070 Email: finaid@tarleton. edu

SCHOLARSHIPS • 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 • my. Gateway credentials Office of Scholarships M-F 8: 00 AM-5: 00 PM Phone: (254) 968 -9922 Email: scholarships@tarleton. edu

SCHOLARSHIPS Guaranteed Award Program • Fall 2021 freshmen Basic Awards • Top 25% of their high school class • General Scholarships Application • SAT/ACT scores 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 Top 10% Top 25% (not top 10%) 1300+ or 28+ $4, 000 $2, 000 1100+ or 22+ $3, 000 $1, 500 Submitted Scores $2, 000 $1, 000 No Scores Submitted $2, 000 $1, 000 SAT or ACT

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 my. Gateway– Duck. Trax– Student Housing Link 3. Complete Application (can submit before paying fee) 4. Pay Application Fee (must submit fee before receiving room assignment) Ø Pay by Mail (Check, Money Order) Ø Pay Online (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 5. • Select your room through the “Self-Assignment” link (Also on the Duck. Trax page) View Housing options: https: //www. tarleton. edu/housing/incoming-students/options. html Residence Life M-F 8: 00 AM-5: 00 PM Phone: (254) 968 -9083 Email: housing@tarleton. edu

MEAL PLAN • Select your meal plan in the “Self-Assignment” link • Changes can be made 12 days into the semester 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)

TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE • Required by State of Texas for all students entering a Texas public institution. • Provide official TSI test scores or exemption • Must be provided prior to being invited to Texan Orientation and/or class registration You do not have to pass all sections. Scores will be used for placement in your courses. You may retest prior to the semester starting and make changes to your course registration with approval from your advisor. • If you’ve already tested, submit release form

COMPLETE TEXAN ORIENTATION 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 • Also mandatory for transfer students with less than 12 transferable hours • To register for Texan Orientation, a personalized link will be sent to the email address provided on your Apply. Texas application • Email will be sent once student has submitted TSI test scores or exemptions • Email New Student Programs if you need your invitation re-sent • Academic Advising and Course Registration Ø Completed during your Texan Orientation day New Student Programs Phone: (254) 968 -9256 Email: transition@tarleton. edu

DUCK CAMP The Texan 3 -Step • 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 • Spots fill-up fast! • Registration opens January 25 at www. tarleton. edu/duckcamp Duck Camp Phone: (254) 968 -9789 Email: duckcamp@tarleton. edu

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

SUBMIT PROOF OF BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION • Required for those • 22 years and younger • Taking on campus classes (not an online only student) • Submit Bacterial Meningitis proof in my. Gateway • 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 8 (Summer deadline is May 7) • More information • https: //www. tarleton. edu/admissions/bacterial-meningitis. html

SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES Required: Optional: • Final High School Transcript with graduation date Ø Submit for possible course credit Ø Request High School to send by mail Tarleton State University Undergraduate Admissions Box T-0030 Stephenville, TX 76402 Ø Send Electronically from • • Parchment/Naviance TREX e. Scrip. Safe Scribbles • • AP Test Scores CLEP Scores IBO Transcript Dual Credit Transcripts Find out what will transfer here Undergraduate Admissions M-F 8: 00 AM-5: 00 PM Phone: (254) 968 -9125 Email: uadm@tarleton. edu transfer@tarleton. edu

THE LANCE ZIMMERMAN DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, TRADITION, SPIRIT & FAMILY RELATIONS • Family Relations • Parent Portal • Tarleton Parents Association • Student Involvement • Texan Sync • Student Organizations • Tarleton Activities Board (T. A. B. ) • Spirit & Tradition • Homecoming Week: TBD • Howdy Week: TBD Office Contact Info: Thompson Student Center 105 M-F 8: 00 AM – 5: 00 PM Phone: (254) 968 -9490 Email: involvement@Tarleton. edu or parents@Tarleton. edu

FINANCIAL AID • 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? Office of Financial Aid M-F 8: 00 AM-5: 00 PM Phone: (254) 968 -9070 Email: finaid@tarleton. edu

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