Tarleton State University Fort Worth

As we officially launch our new campaign leading up to Fall 2024, meet former Mayor of Fort Worth, Mike Moncrief, a Cowtown native and a graduate of Tarleton State University, who served as the first Tarleton State Texan Rider!

Fast Facts about Mayor Moncrief:
🎓 Former student body president
🏛️ 1971: Elected to the Texas House
🏆 1972: His peers voted him Legislator of the Year
⚖️ 1974: Elected Tarrant County judge and served in that position for 12 years
🏛️ 1991: Elected to the Texas Senate
🌟 2001: Appointed president pro-tempore of the Texas Senate
🏙️ 2003: Elected mayor of Fort Worth and served eight years
🎖️ 2019: Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Tarleton State University College of Agriculture

Happy Saturday, Texans! Here’s some of our new favorite photos of campus with the last one featuring the Interprofessional Education Building, officially OPENING for classes this Fall! Some of the things we’re excited about at Tarleton State Fort Worth — Coming August 2024:

✔️Welcoming our inaugural freshman class
✔️Welcoming our largest incoming transfer class
✔️Celebrating all returning students
✔️Opening the first Campus Store
✔️Serving families through a larger Purple Pantry
✔️Dedicating our new Community Garden
✔️Expanded hours and menu for the Cowtown Cafe

And so much more! We can’t wait to see you soon 💜

💪 Start Strong, Stay Close at Tarleton State Fort Worth! 🤠 Tarleton State University in Fort Worth is your gateway to success, offering a vibrant campus community and a wide range of programs designed to prepare you for the future.

Texan Orientation for first-year students is July 26 and it’s not too late to apply!

🎓 Tarleton State Fort Worth Graduate Open House! 🌟

Are you ready to take the next step? Whether you're aiming to advance in your current field or explore new opportunities, a graduate degree from Tarleton State University in Fort Worth could be your pathway to success!

Join us for an Open House for Prospective Graduate Students on July 13 from 9am-11:30am where you can:

⭐ Learn firsthand about the transformative Tarleton State graduate student experience

⭐ Interact directly with esteemed faculty members, current students, and staff

⭐ Get all your questions answered about program details, admissions, and financial aid

Application fees will be waived for attendees! Register today, link in bio!

Dr. Rachael Capua, Dean of Tarleton State University Fort Worth and Vice President for External Operations, has been honored as one of 27 individuals highlighted in the Dallas Business Journal’s first ever Fort Worth Newsmakers list. Read more: https://bit.ly/3zefQ4y

Whether in Business, Kinesiology or Criminal Justice, finish strong at Tarleton State @ Tarrant County College! Explore Fall 2024 classes and programs available in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. Learn more at the link in our bio.

In search of a home away from home? Look no further! Tarleton State Fort Worth now has Preferred Housing Partnerships offering everything you need to make the best choice – thrive academically and enjoy your college experience to the fullest! Learn more at the link in our bio with locations as close as 2 miles from Tarleton State Fort Worth on Chisholm Trail.

Questions? Email [email protected]

In honor of Emancipation Day, we also celebrate Dr. Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, a Fort Worth icon, Nobel nominee, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Did you know Tarleton State has a partnership with ? We share resources and facilities to help develop educational opportunities to develop solutions for food insecurity. To learn more, check out the link in our bio.

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there! Today, we honor biological fathers, stepfathers, adoptive fathers, and all those who mentor and support others. How are you celebrating today?

We are thrilled to be featured in the Fort Worth Report!

Tarleton State expands in Fort Worth with new construction and first freshman class | Fort Worth Report Five years after opening its campus in southwest Fort Worth, Tarleton State prepares to open a $66 million building and welcome its inaugural freshman class.

We’re honored to host this morning. We especially love the color they wore today!

Here are 5 great reasons to attend Tarleton State University:

💵 Affordable Tuition: As a founding member of the Texas A&M System, we offer an exceptional education at an affordable cost.

🎓 Career-Focused Programs: We take a practical, career-oriented approach to higher education, with a wide range of programs.

🧑‍🏫 Small Class Sizes: The average class size is just 25 students, allowing for more personalized attention from faculty and greater opportunities for engagement and hands-on learning.

🏫 Beautiful Campus: Set on 80 acres, less than 20 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, we provide a picturesque setting for study. Students enjoy access to modern facilities, well-equipped labs, and plenty of green spaces to relax between classes.

What is your favorite thing about Tarleton State? 💜

Join us for a Campus Tour (now available weekly)! Come learn about Tarleton State Fort Worth and discover which degree plan is best for you. Opportunities to visit the Tarleton @ TCC location are available upon request. Schedule a tour at the link in our bio!

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. To all the families who have lost loved ones in service, our hearts are with you today. ❤️🤍💙

Who are you honoring this Memorial Day?

Last week, Tarleton State University announced the expansion of its Tarleton Promise Program to the Fort Worth campus, giving eligible first-year students the opportunity to attend free of tuition and fees starting Fall 2024.

Eligible students must complete both the FAFSA and general scholarship applications and meet the following criteria:

🏠 Texas resident
✅ Pell Grant eligible
💵 Family adjusted gross income of $85,000 or less
🎓 Graduated in the top 50% of their high school graduating class

LEARN MORE at the link in our bio!

Did you know?! Tarleton State offers a select number of upper-level courses at Tarrant County College (TCC) Trinity River in downtown Fort Worth to help students move closer to earning a bachelor’s degree. If you are interested in Business, Kinesiology and/or Criminal Justice, check out the page in our bio to learn more! Class registration is live for Fall 2024.

Join us for Preview Day on May 31!

🎓 Explore academic opportunities
🧑‍🏫 Meet faculty
👥 Visit with current students
💫 Experience the Tarleton State spirit
💻 Apply on-site (fee waiver included)
🎒 Open to prospective transfer students and current high school students
📋 Sign up at the link in our bio

to Family Day! What is one of your favorite family traditions?

Don’t forget to wear your purple today! 💜 Every Thursday is Purple Thursday at Tarleton State, a day to show off our Texan pride. Don’t forget to tag us in your shares!

We are excited to share this amazing opportunity for the inaugural class of incoming freshmen!

"Aiming to increase access to higher education, Tarleton State University has announced the expansion of its Tarleton Promise Program to the institution’s Fort Worth campus, giving eligible first-year students the opportunity to attend free of tuition and fees."

Tarleton Promise Program to Serve New Freshmen in Fort Worth - Tarleton News STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Aiming to increase access to higher education, Tarleton State University has announced the expansion of its Tarleton Promise Program to the institution's Fort Worth campus, giving eligible first-year students the opportunity to at...

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 👨‍🎓 Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and you should be incredibly proud.

Graduates: As you reflect on your journey, what advice would you offer to those who are still on their path to graduation?

Interested in learning more about transferring to Tarleton State Fort Worth? Join us next week for Tacos & Transfers on May 14 from 5:30-7PM. Speak with academic departments, learn about student support services, find paying for college opportunities, apply to Tarleton State or follow up on an application, and speak directly to an advisor. Be sure to bring your unofficial/official transcript so that an advisor can help provide a game plan for when the time comes to register for classes. Check-in will start at 5:30PM. Sign up at the link in our bio.

Please join us in congratulating Miranda, a Class of 2024 graduate! “I picked Tarleton State because as a First Gen, this school didn’t seem like any other school, but like a home to go to. I am proud to graduate with a Clinical Psychology degree with a minor in Kinesiology. My career is focused on helping Veterans. My favorite experience is my advisor who helped me through; Without Melissa I wouldn’t have kept going.”

📸 Michael Barrera

We enjoyed having with us today!

Good luck on finals, Texans!🍀 We're sending positive vibes your way. ✨ Don't forget to treat yourself with some self-care! Here are some ideas:
1. Take a walk
2. Listen to music
3. Savor a healthy snack
4. Stretch or do yoga
5. Engage in a creative activity that brings you joy

What's your favorite way to recharge?