Hello! My name is Danielle Dunigan. I am an Admissions Counselor at Tarleton State University and cover the East Central Texas region. It is my job to provide students with information about Tarleton State University as well as guide them through the application and admissions process. I am here to help students every step of the way and serve as their point of contact for any questions they may have throughout their college transition. I love working with students and getting to be a part of their journey! I really enjoy getting to meet new people and hear about their interest.
That being said, I am going to share some of my background information and interest with you – we might have something in common! 😊
Get to know danielle:
I was born and raised in Waco, Texas and I am a graduate of China Spring High School. In 2017, I graduated from Tarleton State University with a B.B.A. in Business Administration and a B.B.A. in Computer information systems. I am now pursuing my M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction.
Interested to see what majors Tarleton has to offer? Click here!
Three Fun Facts:
1. I have a rescue dog named Benji that I spend most of my time with.
2. If I could only watch one movie for the rest of my life it would be Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
3. My favorite flavor of Blue Bell Ice Cream is Cookie Two Step.
Favorite Tarleton Tradition:
The Purple Poo.
Favorite Tarleton Fun Fact:
Tarleton’s hand sign is the shape of Texas! The shape is created by extending the thumb out, the pointer and middle fingers upward while folding the ring and pinky fingers inward to point at where Stephenville would be located on a map of Texas.
Favorite Spot on Campus?
The Hammock Garden outside of the Student Center.
What was your Favorite thing about being a student?
All of the opportunities that are available! For example, joining an organization or club on campus, meeting new people, research projects, internships, leadership roles, study abroad, sports, using the resources and services at the university – career services, tutoring, GroupX workout classes at the rec, the wellness center, etc..
Check out our student organizations below:
Best College Experience:
Homecoming week my freshmen year. Homecoming at Tarleton is very unique and getting to experience it for the first time was something I will never forget – It was so much fun! Read more about our homecoming experience on the blog here!
Something you would like a prospective student to know?
It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed when looking at colleges. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
What is the best part of your job
I love working with students and hearing what they are passionate about! Being a part of a student’s college journey and watching them succeed is extremely rewarding.
Tips for you:
Get to know your admissions counselor and don’t be afraid to ask questions. We are an easy resource to reach out to throughout your college transition and we are more than happy to help you through this process.
Our admissions counselors have different regions for students that we serve! I may be your admission counselor, but if not please find your admissions counselor below!
Also, as you are submitting college applications, don’t forget to check your email frequently as well as your spam folder for important communication!
