We hope you had a restful, well-deserved holiday 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 11 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No Classes, University Closed – January 15 - Spring Break
No Classes, University Closed – March 11-16 - Good Friday
No Classes – March 29 – April 1 - Last Class Day
April 30 - Spring Semester Finals Week
May 2-8 - Commencement
May 10-11
We’re happy to have you all back on campus!
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Coming to Campus this Spring!
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Kiwibots are back in Stephenville
With the start of the semester, students, faculty, and staff can once again order food from Tarleton State University’s participating on-campus restaurants and have it delivered by one of the semi-autonomous robots — Kiwibots — to some three dozen residential, academic, and business office destinations.
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A New Scooter program
New to the Stephenville campus, an electric scooter-sharing program designed to provide students, faculty, and staff with a convenient, eco-friendly, and fun way to navigate our campus.
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Heritage Park Updates
Heritage Park has a new look with new pathways and will receive updated lighting and furniture soon!
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Additional Parcel Lockers at the Post Office
Additional parcel lockers will be available at the Post Office at the Thompson Student Center.
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New Soda Stream Machines coming to the TSC
New Soda Stream machines will be offered in the Thompson Student Center.
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Resurfaced Parking Lots
Several parking lots across campus have been resurfaced in preparation for the Spring semester.
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 (FW)
New hours and a new menu will provide the students on a 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
- And More!
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Student Services
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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:
- For any questions regarding bills or refunds, contact Business Services.
- Financial aid is dispersed 10 days prior to the first class day.
- The best way to contact the Financial Aid office is either by phone, 254-968-9070 or by emailing [emailprotected].
- Student walk-ins are welcome!
- For any questions regarding scholarships, contact the Scholarship Office.
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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:
- Monday - Friday, 7 A.M. to 11 P.M.
- Saturday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.
- 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.
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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.