Transfer Services

 

Explore your Red Raider future through our Ranger College partnership!

Ranger College is proud to partner with Texas Tech University through the Student Access & Success Program, providing a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree at TTU. This partnership supports transfer advising, scholarship opportunities, and credit alignment between institutions to help students transition smoothly and affordably.

Assured Admission Criteria

RC students meeting the following combination of transferable hours and cumulative GPA
are assured admission to TTU:

Transferable Hours Cumulative GPA Requirement

Certain academic colleges and departments at TTU have additional admissions requirements. 

Transfer Scholarships

Students admitted to TTU may qualify for transfer-level scholarships starting at $2,500 for up to three years. Based on updated transcript information received before the first class day, scholarships may be upgraded to:

• Presidential Transfer
• Proven Achiever

Final scholarship consideration is based on transcripts received by
July 31 for fall or January 15 for spring entry.

Non-residents awarded a TTU competitive scholarship of $1,000 or more may qualify for in-state tuition.

Pre-Transfer Advising

RC students can start working with TTU pre-transfer advisors early to:

• Explore majors and career paths
• Map out transferable coursework
• Plan for a smooth transfer experience

Regional & Online Degree Programs

RC students have the option to complete certain TTU degrees through regional teaching sites or online programs, offering flexible pathways to a bachelors degree without relocating to Lubbock.

 

Quick Links

 

• TTU Undergraduate Admissions: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/

• TTU Transfer Student Info: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/transf

This Articulation Agreement recognizes that Ranger College and Schreiner University (SU) are active educational partners committed to providing greater educational opportunities and services for students transferring between institutions. This agreement supports the concept of a seamless transfer embracing the principle that transfer students should not be required to repeat competencies already achieved. Ranger College and SU enter into this agreement in the spirit of cooperation and mutually recognize each other as quality institutions of higher learning.

Purpose
The purpose of the agreement is to enable Ranger College students who transfer to SU to bring the credit they have already earned for as much relevant study as possible. The agreement provides a structure through which transfer articulation on all levels can be supported. Courses taken at any Ranger College campus and/or location and by any delivery method are considered equally transferable.

Terms and Conditions

1. This agreement becomes effective upon signing by both institutions and shall remain effective until one or both institutions deem it necessary to terminate the agreement. Either partner may terminate this agreement upon 90 days signed, written notice to the other partner.
2. This agreement will be reviewed every two years by both institutions and any amendments must be proposed in signed writing.
3. The Appendix of the agreement contains core equivalencies and program pathways that may be amended as necessary to ensure relevant information is accurate and current.
4. Completion of the Core Curriculum at Ranger College will transfer as a block and will satisfy the 33-hour core general education requirements at SU. If any courses are preferred or required for specific baccalaureate degrees, the courses will be indicated as such in the transfer advising guides. For degree completion in associate programs, a minimum of 15 semester hours must include at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural science/mathematics per SACSCOC and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) requirements.
5. Both institutions will designate an individual who will be responsible for the maintenance of the agreement.
6. Ranger College students who desire to transfer to SU must meet the same standards and criteria for admission to a major degree sequence as a native SU student.
7. SU will encourage Ranger College transfer students to complete the appropriate associate’s degree either before matriculation to SU or by reverse transfer of course credit following admission to and attendance at SU.
8. SU has developed a reverse transfer credit process that notifies students after they have completed at least 90 hours at the transfer institution.
9. SU agrees to share data related to Ranger College transfer students annually. Shared data must include but is not limited to, number of transfer students, grades, degrees awarded, date.
10. SU agrees to provide transfer students with information regarding the availability of transfer scholarships for eligible students as well as any other financial aid opportnities at SU.
11. Ranger College agrees to inform students who are nearing graduation of transfer opportunities and transfer requirements.
12. SU and Ranger College agree to cooperate in communicating information about this agreeemnt. Each instituion will asssume responsibility for appropriate marketing to reach their respective student populations, designate a marketing point of contact, and annually review marketing materials to ensure accuracy.
13. Ranger College agrees to invite SU to campus transfer fairs and other applicable campus-wide events, etc. The appropriate Ranger College office may issue the invitation and/or the transfer admissions counselor for SU may contact Ranger College to arrange campus visits.
14. SU and Ranger College agree to post information about their partnership and transfer/reverse transfer opportunities on their web sites.

Data Sharing

Ranger College will provide the following data elements to SU on at least an annual basis:

• Directory information, as designated by Ranger College, for students who have expressed a stated interest in transferring to SU or who are identified as being reasonably likely to be interested in transferring to Schreiner.
• Major area of interest for students who have expressed a stated interest in transferring to SU or who are identified as being reasonably likely to be interested in transferring to Schreiner.
• Student information within legal guidelines about specific students with the goal of making students aware of scholarship, financial aid, and the potential to satisfy degree requirements by transferring coursework between both institutions, including:
  • Enrollment Term
  • First, Middle, Last Name
  • Address, City, State, ZIP
  • Institutional and Personal Email
  • Home and Cell Phone
  • Transfer Institution
  • Recruitment Category
  • Plan to Transfer
  • Home Campus
  • Core Complete
  • Major
  • Classification
  • Cumulative GPA
  • Credit Hours Earned

SU will provide the following data elements to Ranger College on at least an annual basis:

• Directory information for students living in the Ranger College service area
• Degree name and completion status of Ranger College transfer students
• Semesters attended by Ranger College transfer students
• Hours completed by Ranger College transfer students
• Grade Point Average of Ranger College transfer students

Course and Program Transfer Pathways

Academic crosswalks or program pathways outlining the course-by-course transfer of courses and/or specific programs will be maintained and developed as Transfer Advising Guides (TAG). A course-specific pathway defined in a signed and published TAG is required for each transferable program. Pathways and TAG’s will be evaluated and approved by those individuals responsible for this agreement.

Transfer Advising Guides

In collaboration with Ranger College, SU will provide appropriate TAGs to identify all first year and second year level courses required for specific baccalaureate degrees. This will ensure maximum transferability of courses with the intent that courses taken at Ranger College will count and apply toward degree requirements. Ranger College and SU will collaborate closely through faculty and transfer teams on the courses that will apply toward degree requirements. Both institutions will be responsible for facilitating faculty involvement and interaction throughout the process of developing and updating TAGs. Where applicable, SU will require students to complete an associate degree at Ranger College before transfer. If the TAG does not meet Associate Degree requirements, both partners agree that the student should transfer and achieve the Associate Degree through reverse transfer.

Reverse Transfer

“Reverse Transfer” allows students to transfer course work from SU back to Ranger College to complete requirements for the associate degree. Reverse transfer is specifically designed to allow students to receive the advantages pursuant to completion of the associate degree when they transfer prior to degree completion. SU and Ranger College will develop a reverse transfer process to provide students with the opportunity to complete the associate degree while working on their SU bachelor’s degree, applying a policy where all Ranger College students automatically agree to reverse transfer rules with our university partners unless they opt out. Student records will be exchanged between SU and Ranger College for this purpose, strictly adhering to all privacy regulations and ensuring compliance with Texas House Bill 3025, including, without limitation, student consent.

Partnering Institution Information

Ranger College: One of the oldest continuously operating public two-year colleges in the state of Texas, Ranger College opened its doors on the third floor of Ranger High School in August 1926, with 30 students enrolled. Today the campus in Ranger serves several counties in north central Texas and awards the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. In addition to the Ranger facility, the college provides comprehensive course offerings in Brown County in Early and in Erath County in Stephenville. Ranger also has available cosmetology programs in Brownwood and Stephenville. The Ranger College Nursing Programs are offered in Brown County. Ranger College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.

Schreiner University: Founded in 1923, Schreiner University, a liberal arts institution affiliated by choice and covenant with the Presbyterian Church (USA), is committed to educating students holistically. Primarily undergraduate, the university offers a personalized, integrated education that prepares its students for meaningful work and purposeful lives in a changing global society. Schreiner University will always hold student success as its first priority. The university will be known for its academic rigor; it will continue to be an institution of opportunity where students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences learn through educational programs equipping them to achieve, excel, and lead. The university aspires to serve as a standard to others in programs and practices. Schreiner University remains fully committed to assisting transfer students as they make their way to the next chapter of their academic careers.

Review and Maintenance

This agreement will begin November 1, 2025, and renews automatically every year. Either partner may terminate this agreement upon 90 days signed, written notice to the other partner.

The following agreement between Tarleton State University (Tarleton or Member), a member of The Texas A&M University System, an agency of the State of Texas, and Ranger College (Ranger) defines a co-enrollment program for the students selected by Tarleton and provides a guarantee of admission to Tarleton for the students successfully completing the program requirements. In addition, the program will allow the students to use appropriate Tarleton course credits toward the completion of an Associate Degree at Ranger College. The program will be known as "Ranger to Tarleton Pathway (RTP)" and will primarily be administered by the First Year Program Advisor at Tarleton in conjunction with Ranger College advisors.

Tarleton and Ranger agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. Only students selected by Tarleton, from among those who apply for freshman admission to TS U, will be invited to participate in the RTP program.
2. A student participating in RTP must complete the program within a consecutive two-year period. The period begins with the semester of admission to the program and ends at the completion of the second academic year of enrollment in the program.
3. The grade point average (GPA) for each RTP student will be calculated separately at each institution using the methodology and course work of the respective institution.
4. Students admitted into the RTP program must identify an intended degree-granting program (Major) at Tarleton prior to registration for their first academic term in RTP.
5. Successful completion of the RTP program guarantees continuation at Tarleton. Students are not guaranteed admission to a particular major, as there may be additional requirements and/or application process for certain majors. There are two ways a student may successfully complete the RTP program:
   • After completion of two or more long semesters  in  the  RTP  program, a student  may solely attend Tarleton if the student has a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA, excluding non­ transferable coursework (remed ial/developmental, technical/vocational).,
   • After completion of two or more long semesters in the RTP program, a student may solely attend Tarleton if they complete 30 transferable hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
6. Students who become eligible to solely attend Tarleton as described in item 5.a) or 5.b) may choose to remain in the RTP program until program conclusion but must then meet eligibility to attend as described in item 5.a) or 5.b)
7. At the conclusion of the RTP program, students who do not qualify for guaranteed continuation as described in item 5.a) or 5.b) may submit an appeal to the First Year Program Advisor for continuation approval.
8. Any college level credits accepted by Tarleton that were earned by a student prior to beginning the RTP program will apply toward the Ranger College 36 credit hour requirement.
   • These include credits resulting from transfer, dua l/concurrent enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (18), SAT II Subject Tests, or other recognized means by which credit is awarded by examination.
   • The use and application of these credits will be determined by the student's eventual degree program.
   • After a student begins the RTP program, only credits earned from Ranger will count toward the Ranger 30 credit hour requirement.
9. A student in the RTP program will be permitted to transfer course credits from Tarleton to Ranger in accordance with the policies of Ranger. The use and application of these credits at Ranger will be determined by the student's Associate Degree program.
10. A financial aid consortium agreement between Tarleton and Ranger will be made in a document separate from this Memorandum of Agreement. Tarleton will be considered the ''home school" for any consortium agreement.
11. At Ranger, a student in the RTP program will initially be placed in a Major that aligns with their corresponding Tarleton Major from the time of application. Additionally, the student will be identified by a "RTP" attribute and cohort.
12. At Tarleton, a RTP student will receive academic advising from the First Year Program Advisor. A RTP student may also consult the RTP Program Manager in the Ranger advising office.
13. A student in the RTP program will be required to participate in, and pay any fees associated with, orientation programs at Tarleton and Ranger before beginning the program.
14. Ranger will be responsible for assuring an RTP student's compliance with Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and will provide remediation for any RTP student needing such additional course work. Courses required for remediation shall not be counted toward the minimum requirements of the RTP program at either institution. RTP students not achieving TSI complete status by the end of their second long semester must meet with the First Year Program Advisor and/or the TSI director at Tarleton to discuss the merit of program continuation into a second year.
15. An RTP student must meet the following enrollment requirements.
    • Each student will enroll in the First Year Seminar (FYS) course at Tarleton unless the student has previously received credit for a course that Tarleton determines is equivalent to its FYS course.
    • Each RTP student must enroll in a minimum of 12 total credit hours each Fall and Spring semester with 3-7 credit hours at Tarleton (excluding the FYS course) and the remainder at Ranger. Any exceptions must be approved in advance by the Director of the RTP program.
    • The 3-7 Tarleton credit hours must include at least one 3 or 4 credit hour course that satisfies a degree requirement in the student's intended academic Major. (This course may fill a general elective requirement if any are allowed in the curriculum of the student's intended academic Major.)
    • The maximum combined enrollment limit for RTP students in summer school is 14 credit hours.
16. An RTP student will enroll for courses at both institutions in accordance with published registration periods for all students.
17. An RTP student will pay applicable fees and tuition to each institution and must meet the respective payment deadlines for all applicable fees and tuition payable to each institution.
18. An RTP student's academic and disciplinary records will be maintained and kept current at both institutions with appropriate periodic exchange of information between the two institutions. To facilitate the transfer of student records and the appropriate application of course work toward the fulfillment of degree requirements, a RTP student will be asked to sign a document that will permit the release of academic records and allow the bilateral sharing of those records between the two institutions.
    • Tarleton will submit a request for the Tarleton Registrar's office to send official transcripts for RTP program participants to Ranger at the end of each semester.
    • Ranger will submit official transcripts to Tarleton on behalf of the student at the end of each semester to comply with the Financial Aid Consortium and for use of coursework in DegreeWorks.
19. An RTP student is expected to be knowledgeable about the Tarleton Student Rules and the Ranger Student Rules and shall agree to comply with said rules.
20. A student who does not remain on track to complete RTP academic requirements may be removed from the RTP program. A student who violates Tarleton student rules is subject to sanctions outlined in the applicable rule(s) up to and including dismissal from RTP or suspension from Tarleton.
    • A student removed from the RTP Program for either academic or disciplinary reasons will no longer be eligible to continue enrollment at Tarleton, however, the student may continue at Ranger with the approval of Ranger officials and pursue future readmission to Tarleton subject to the then current readmission criteria.
    • A student not allowed to continue at Ranger will also not be allowed to continue at Tarleton.
    • An RTP student appealing academic or disciplinary decision will be directed to the institution under whose jurisdiction the matter falls and will follow established procedures at that institution.
21. If a student voluntarily drops out of the RTP program, the student may pursue future readmission to Tarleton subject to the then current readmission criteria.
22. To the extent possible, all student services, student activities, student organizations, etc., will be available to an RTP student at the respective institution. Upon withdrawal from Tarleton, a student immediately forfeits access to services provided by Tarleton.
23. At the request of either institution, representatives of Tarleton and Ranger may conduct a review or evaluation of the RTP program to assess its success, make recommendations for future enhancements, and/or determine the target number of participants for the following year.
24. Termination and renewal of this memorandum ofagreement:
    • This agreement commences on August I, 2022 and expire on July 31, 2027.
    • Prior to its expiration as described in 23.a), this agreement may be renewed, for a period not to exceed five years, upon the mutual written agreement of both institutions.
    • Prior to its expiration as described in 23.a), this agreement may be terminated by either institution providing written notice of its intent to terminate to the other institution.
    • The notice of termination in 23.c) must be provided no later than one year prior to the desired date of termination.
    • In the event this agreement is neither terminated nor renewed by the expiration date, the RTP program will continue with the practices in effect for the following academic year.
    • In the event this agreement is terminated, for a student admitted to the program prior to the termination, both institutions agree to abide by the RTP program practices in effect when the student was admitted and, furthermore, agree that the student will be allowed to complete the program.
25. Amendments may be made to this agreement by the mutual written agreement of both institutions.

Additional Provisions:

Compliance with Laws. Each Party hereto will comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the performance of its obligations under this agreement.

Entire Agreement. This agreement constitutes the entire and only agreement between the Parties hereto and supersedes any prior understanding, written or oral agreements between the Parties, or "side deals" which are not described in this agreement. This agreement may be amended only by a subsequent written agreement signed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

Expenses. Unless otherwise noted in this agreement, each Party will be responsible for its own costs and expenses incurred in connection with the undertakings contemplated in this agreement. There will be no exchange of funds or other resources among the Parties.

Force Majeure. Neither Party is liable or responsible to the other Party for any loss or damage or for any delays or failure to perform under this agreement due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, employee strikes, epidemics, war, riots, flood, fire, sabotage, terrorist acts or any other circumstances of like character (force majeure occurrence).

Governing Law. The validity of this agreement and all matters pertaining to this Agreement, including but not limited to, matters of performance, non-performance, breach, remedies, procedures, rights, duties, and interpretation or construction, is governed and determined by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Texas.

Independent Contractor. Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement to the contrary, the Parties hereto are independent contractors. No employer-employee, partnership, agency, or joint venture relationship is created by this Agreement or by Member or Employer's service to Member. Except as specifically required under the terms of this agreement, Member or Employer (and its representatives, agents, employees and subcontractors) will not represent themselves to be an agent or representative of Member or A&M SYSTEM. As an independent contractor, Member or Employer is solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and other statutory or contractual obligations of any sort, including but not limited to workers' compensation insurance. Member or Employer and its employees must observe and abide by all applicable Member policies, regulations, rules and procedures, including those applicable to conduct on its premises.

Notice: Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing, and will be deemed to be delivered (whether actually received or not) when deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the intended recipient at the address set out below. Notice may also be given by regular mail, personal delivery, courier delivery, facsimile transmission, email or other commercially reasonably means and will be effective when actually received. A&M System and PROVIDER can change their respective notice address by sending to the other party a notice of the new address. Notices should be addressed as follows:

Tarleton:

Vice President of Enrollment Management Tarleton State University

Box T-0430

Stephenville, TX 76402

Ranger:

Vice President of Student Services Ranger College

1240 College Circle

Ranger, TX 76470

Public Information Act. Ranger acknowledges that Member is obligated to strictly comply with the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552, Texas Government Code (the "PIA"), in responding to any request for public information pertaining to this Agreement, as well as any other disclosure of information required by applicable Texas law.

Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement will, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other provisions hereof, and this agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal, and unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. The Parties agree that any alterations, additions, or deletions to the provisions of the agreement that are required by changes in federal or state law or regulations are automatically incorporated into the agreement without written amendment hereto, and will become effective on the date designated by such law or by regulation.

Non-Waiver. Member is an agency of the state of Texas and under the Constitution and the laws of the state of Texas possesses certain rights and privileges, is subject to certain limitations and restrictions, and only has authority as is granted to it under the Constitution and the laws of the state of Texas. Employer expressly acknowledges that Member is an agency of the state of Texas and nothing in this agreement will be construed as a waiver or relinquishment by Member of its right to claim such exemptions, remedies, privileges, and immunities as may be provided by law.

Use of Name. Each Party acknowledges that all rights in any trademarks, service marks, slogans, logos, designs, and other similar means of distinction associated with that Party (its "Marks"), including all goodwill pertaining to the Marks, are the sole property of that Party. Neither Party may use the Marks of the other without the advance written consent of that Party, except that each Party may use the name of the other Party in factual statements that, in context, are not misleading.

Venue. Pursuant to Section 85.1S(b), Texas Education Code, venue for a suit filed against Member is in the county in which the primary office of the chief executive officer of Member is located. At the execution of this Agreement, such county is Erath, Texas.