Information for Graduation

Awarding Your Degree

Students who have met all coursework and are not bringing in transcripts from a different college will have their degree conferred within 30 days of the end of the semester.

Students who are waiting for coursework from another college will have their degree conferred once the transcript is received and updated.

What happens if I do not meet the requirements for graduation and have already participated in the ceremony? Students who apply for the degree in a given semester and do not fulfill all requirements must submit a new application, and an additional application fee of $30, before the deadline for the semester in which they intend to graduate.

Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree

General Requirements

A GPA of 2.00 or better is required on ALL work counted toward a degree. A GPA of 2.00 or better is required for all work in the major and minor fields of study and counted toward a degree.

Tuition Rebates

A $1,000 tuition rebate from the state of Texas is offered to qualifying students who graduate from Tarleton State University with a bachelor’s degree and no more than 3 hours over the minimum number of hours required for the degree. For additional information and forms log on to the websites below.