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At Texas A&M University, we foster lifelong success with a premiere multidisciplinary education and academic support programs. And with more than 140 undergraduate programs  offered at several locations , you have many options for beginning your college career. If you’re considering joining us as a freshman, view our application information to get started.

Freshman applicants are current high school students (with or without college credits) or high school graduates who haven’t earned any college credits since high school graduation.

Freshman Admission Cycles

If you’re applying as a freshman to Texas A&M, find the dates when you can apply for each semester and location.

College Station

College station spring 2025 the application period is aug. 1, 2024 - oct. 15, 2024, college station fall 2025 the application period is aug. 1, 2024 – dec. 1, 2024.

All additional required documents are due by Dec. 15, 2024.

If the application deadline falls on a weekend, the Common Application and ApplyTexas will remain open until 11:59 p.m. CST on the following Monday. Required documents will be accepted until 5 p.m. CST on that Monday.

College Station Early Action Engineering Deadline (Fall 2025) The application deadline is Oct. 15, 2024

Applicants who apply to the College of Engineering and have a complete admission file by the Early Action Deadline of Oct. 15, 2024, will receive a communication regarding their admission decision by mid-December for fall 2024. The communication will notify the student of admission or deferral to the standard decision timeline.

Please apply early to allow time to complete your entire application file by the deadline. On average, it takes three to five business days from the time your application is successfully submitted to receive the communication from Texas A&M University that is needed to link your self-reported academic record. Applicants who apply on or just before the Early Action Deadline will likely not meet the deadline.

Galveston Spring 2025 The application period is Aug. 1, 2024 – Dec. 1, 2024

Spring application dates differ for incoming international freshmen.

NOTE: On average, it takes three to five business days from the time your application is successfully submitted for Texas A&M to receive it. Monitor your email address that you provided on the application for the Application Acknowledgement communication.

Galveston Fall 2025 The application period is Aug 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

The application deadline for fall is May 1, 2025.

All other required documents will be accepted through May 15, 2025.

Higher Education Center at McAllen

Higher education center at mcallen spring 2025 the application period is aug 1, 2024 - october 14, 2024, higher education center at mcallen fall 2025 the application period is aug 1, 2024 - march 1, 2025, application materials for freshman applicants, required online application.

Prospective students can submit their applications through Common App or ApplyTexas. The application you choose will not affect your admission decision.

Processing Time

On average, it takes three to five business days from the time your application is successfully submitted for Texas A&M to receive it. Monitor the email address that you provided on the application for the application acknowledgment communication.

Required Application Fee

A $75 nonrefundable application fee is required to complete your application. The application fee can be paid online through Common App or ApplyTexas, or by calling 979-458-5155.

See the “application fee” section of our undergraduate document submission page to learn about fee waivers.

Required Essay

Submit at least one essay with your application. You can submit your essay as part of your application or upload it to the Applicant Information System .

This is your chance to set yourself apart from other applicants. Texas A&M cares about more than your grades and scores; we want to know what makes you you!

See essay tips on our college readiness resources page .

Required Self-Reported Academic Record

A self-reported academic record replaces high school transcripts during the initial admission process in most cases.

Circumstantial Other Materials to Include with your Application

In some circumstances, you may need to submit a high school transcript or an official GED transcript.

Depending on your residency status, you may need to submit additional documents.

You can also choose to submit official test scores, a résumé and up to two letters of recommendation.

Choose Which Location You Want to Attend

Admission deadlines and processes can vary depending on which campus you are applying to. Explore our locations and the application information for each one.

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University’s main campus in College Station is located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle. Here, you’ll build lasting relationships with friends and professors. You’ll also find out about the traditions that bind all Aggies together and make this university so special. Not only that, you’ll receive a top-quality education that will prepare you for any career path you choose.

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McAllen, Texas

One of our newest facilities is the Higher Education Center at McAllen, which opened in fall 2018. The center serves students in the Rio Grande Valley by providing access to top-tier academic programs close to home. Degree programs range from agricultural economics and engineering to public health and construction science.

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Galveston, Texas

Texas A&M University at Galveston, known as the island campus, is leading the development of the blue economy in the Gulf of Mexico. This branch campus offers a unique blend of marine and maritime programs, including majors in science, business, engineering, liberal arts and transportation.

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Doha, Qatar

Texas A&M University at Qatar is our branch campus in Doha, Qatar. The university offers six undergraduate degrees — including Bachelor of Science degrees in several engineering concentrations — and a graduate program. Courses are taught in English in a coeducational setting.

• Texas A&M University at Qatar website

Finding Out if You're Admitted

We begin making admissions decisions in late September. See the “What happens after I apply?” section of our freshman application page to learn about tracking your application status or about admission decision appeals.

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Texas A&M University offers prospective students their own advisors, specific to where they call home. If you have questions about the application and admissions process, connect with the advisor closest to you.

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Application information.

Students can apply for undergraduate admission to Texas A&M University by using any one of several application services.

You may access the appropriate undergraduate application from the Texas A&M University admissions website http://admissions.tamu.edu .

Texas A&M University has several conveniently located Prospective Student Centers throughout the state, staffed with advisors ready to serve you. Please contact the center nearest you to learn more about admissions, financial aid, academic programs and student services. Texas A&M also has advisors who serve the Brazos Valley, Central Texas and El Paso areas as well as advisors throughout the U.S. to assist out-of-state applicants.  Visit the website admissions.tamu.edu/connect for more details.

Aggieland Admission Center 1 Texas A&M University 109 John J. Koldus Building 1265 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-1265 (979) 458-0950

Corpus Christi Regional Prospective Student Center 1 5350 South Staples, Suite 442 Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 289-7905

Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Prospective Student Center 1 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Suite 273 Arlington, TX 76018 (817) 375-0960

Houston Regional Prospective Student Center 1 1225 North Loop West, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77008 (713) 454-1990

Laredo Regional Prospective Student Center 1 6401 Arena Road, Suite 5A Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 795-0412

Rio Grande Valley Regional Prospective Student Center 1 500 N Jackson Rd, Suite A-7 Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 683-8647

40 NE Loop 410, Suite 605 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 212-7016

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The admission guidelines presented here are for admission to the Spring, Summer or Fall 2024 semester. While they are the best guide available, admission criteria are subject to change. The Office of Admissions website ( http://admissions.tamu.edu ) contains the admission policies and procedures in effect for 2024 admission.

Types of Admission and Application Calendars

An applicant who has enrolled in a post-secondary institution since high school graduation, with or without credit earned, must apply as a transfer applicant.

Items Necessary to Complete an Application File

Please see the Readmission, Post-baccalaureate or Non-degree sections for other items required to complete the transfer application for those types of admission. U.S. citizens completing a non-U.S. high school program should refer to International Admissions for questions concerning transcripts, examination results, and foreign credentials.

An application is reviewed to make a decision about admission after all items listed below have been received. The items must be received by the appropriate closing date to qualify for consideration for admission.

In addition, freshman applicants must show proof of meeting the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy to qualify for review. If you attend an out-of-state high school or are a home-schooled student, you are exempt from the Uniform Admission Policy.

Application submitted electronically via the Common Application or ApplyTexas 

Application fee (check, money order, visa, mastercard, discover or american express)—all fees are nonrefundable.

• Domestic Undergraduate - $75
• International - $90

Guidelines for requesting application fee waivers:

• Fee waivers are not available for international students.

Freshman Waivers

Applicants who qualify for federally funded free/reduced lunch programs may qualify for a fee waiver. Students must certify their eligibility on the application by answering Texas A&M's fee waiver question.  Please see our admissions website,  http://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/freshman , for additional  instructions for requesting a waiver.  Checking the fee waiver box on the application will not satisfy the fee waiver requirement.

Transfer or Readmit Waivers

To request a fee waiver, please provide your Student Aid Report (SAR), found within your current FAFSA, or a copy of an award letter from your current institution. The Office of Admissions does not have access to your FAFSA or SAR, you must provide a copy as part of your application file.  Checking the fee waiver box on the application will not satisfy the fee waiver requirement.

Please see our admissions website,  http://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/transfer , for additional information.

• Freshman applicants are required to complete Essay Topic A.
• Transfer applicants are required to complete Essay Topic A.

SAT or ACT Scores

Texas A&M University is test optional and does not require ACT or SAT scores for freshman applicants.  The submission of test scores is strongly encouraged but will not create any unfair advantage or disadvantage for those students who provide them.   

We encourage students who have test score to send them.

• Scores should be sent directly from the testing agency and must be received by the posted deadline to be considered.
• The SAT code is 6003; the ACT code is 4198.
• Test scores must be from a test date within five years of the date of planned enrollment.
• The highest test score from one test date will be used in our review for admission. Texas A&M does not combine test scores from different test dates.   

Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)

• Domestic freshman applicants are required to fill out and submit the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) indicating coursework, credits earned, grades, graduation plan/diploma type, grade point average and a numerical class rank (if available) at least through their junior year. Students should have a copy of their high school transcript available to use as a reference when filling out the SRAR. If admitted, the applicant will be required to submit a final transcript with graduation date by August 15 . Discrepancies between a student's SRAR and official final transcript will be thoroughly reviewed; depending on findings, this could result in a student's admission being rescinded. Freshman applicants who have already graduated from high school must also provide an official high school transcript with a graduation date as part of the application file.
• Access to the SRAR will be available on our admissions website when the application opens.
• Domestic applicants attending an international school which follows an academic curriculum patterned after the U.S. education system may fill out the SRAR.
• International students studying in the U.S. are required to fill out the SRAR.
• International students studying outside the U.S. are required to fill out the SRAR and provide official academic records, see International Admission Criteria for details.
• The Office of Admissions reserves the right to require official transcripts from any student; students should check the Applicant Information System to ensure completion of their file.
• Freshman and transfer applicants who have graduated from high school at the time of application should submit an official high school transcript that includes grades and credits for all completed coursework, a numerical class rank (if available), date of graduation and graduation plan completed, or a certificate verifying completion of a GED program. 
• Post-baccalaureate applicants are not required to submit a high school transcript as part of the application file. Readmit applicants may be required to submit a final high school transcript if one is not currently on file with the university.
• To be considered official, a transcript must bear an original signature of a school official or an original school seal.
• Applicants who have attended high school both in the U.S. and out of the U.S. may complete the SRAR provided the courses and grades are present on the U.S. transcript; otherwise, official transcripts are required. Details for providing international transcripts can be found under International Admission Criteria.
• For students enrolled in the U.S., copies of official transcripts from other countries will be accepted provided the copies are on file and verified by the U.S. institution. 
• Faxed or emailed copies are not official and will not be accepted.
• Students graduating from a Texas high school who rank in the top ten percent must provide both the Self-Reported Academic Record and a high school transcript noting the student’s rank and class size or a transcript with a letter from the school on school letterhead signed by a school official noting the student's rank and class size to qualify for automatic admission. Documents may be uploaded in the Applicant Information System for processing. 
• Texas A&M's Office of Admission will assign a ranking to students from non-ranking high schools.

Official College Transcripts

• An official transcript is required from every post-secondary institution attended even if the applicant did not earn credit, receive a course grade or the course is not transferable. Coursework from one college posted on the transcript of another college will not satisfy this requirement. Failure to acknowledge attendance and provide transcripts from all schools attended may be considered a fraudulent admissions application resulting in a denial of the application. A college transcript for dual credit coursework earned in high school must also be provided.
• Official paper transcripts are to be sent by the sending institution in a sealed envelope. The transcript will not be considered official if the student has had access to the transcript.
• Requirements for submitting international transcripts can be found under International Admission Criteria.
• Faxed copies are not official and will not be accepted.
• For students enrolled in the U.S., copies of official transcripts from other countries will be accepted provided the copies are on file and verified by the U.S. institution.

Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States

An applicant who has applied for or been granted Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is eligible to submit an application as a Domestic Applicant. To qualify, you must include one of the following with the application:

• a copy of both sides of the DHS-issued Permanent Resident Card, or
• the I-551 Entry Stamp and Immigrant Visa in the passport, or
• an approved I-797 Notice of Action or I-797C Notice of Receipt.

If your parent is also a permanent resident, a copy of the parent’s proof of LPR status will be necessary to determine in-state residency for tuition purposes.

Note: If you have applied for adjustment of status to Lawful Permanent Residency and have not received your LPR card or Notice of Action that says Notice Type: Approval Notice, you will be considered an international student once you are admitted to the University. There are certain requirements that international students must fulfill in order to enroll. Please contact International Student and Scholar Services at https://global.tamu.edu/isss for more information about these requirements.

Required Immunizations

Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.9192 requires all entering students (under the age of 22) to provide evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis received within the last 5 years or a signed affidavit declining the vaccine at least 10 days prior to the start of classes for any given semester. Learn more about bacterial meningitis at http://admissions.tamu.edu/meningitis .

Notification of Application Status

Check the Applicant Information System (AIS) at applicant.tamu.edu to verify your application has been received and to determine if any credentials are missing or are incomplete. Please allow at least two weeks to process credentials.

The Office of Admissions will make every effort to inform applicants of incomplete files through AIS. If incomplete credentials are received within one month of the closing date, there may not be sufficient time for the Office of Admissions to notify applicants. All items necessary to complete an admission file must be received by the Office of Admissions by the closing date (not postmarked) to assure consideration for admission.

Required Coursework

Applicants who graduate from an accredited Texas public or private high school applying to Texas A&M University must have completed the Foundation High School Program preferably with the Distinguished Level of Achievement and at least one endorsement.  The high school curriculum should be noted on the official high school transcript. Please visit https://admissions.tamu.edu/resources/future-students/college-readiness for a complete description of coursework including information for home-schooled and out-of-state applicants.

State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy

Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.803-51.809 ( State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy ) requires that all freshman applicants meet one of the following college readiness standards in order to be eligible to be considered for admission at a Texas four-year public institution.

• SAT – 480 EBRW and 530 Math for tests taken after February 2016
• ACT – 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 23 Science
• Successfully complete the State of Texas foundation, recommended or advanced/distinguished high school program or complete the portion of the program that was available to them; or
• Successfully complete a curriculum that is equivalent in content and rigor to the foundation, recommended or advanced/distinguished high school program at a high school that is exempt from offering such programs.

Students attending an out-of-state/out-of-country high school or home school are exempt from the Uniform Admission Policy.

Additional Information for Freshman Applicants

• Extracurricular activities including time commitment and duration of involvement
• Leadership and/or exceptional talent as shown in extracurricular activities and/or work
• Community/volunteer work including time commitment and duration of involvement
• Awards and achievements earned while in high school
• Employment and/or internships including dates of work and hours per week
• Family educational background and household income
• Number of people in household
• Essay Topic A

Topic A on the application is required. 

Freshman Admissions

When all credentials necessary to complete a freshman applicant’s file are received during the admission application period, one of the following criteria will be used to determine who will be offered admission:

• Top 10% Applicants from Texas High Schools Applicants who are Texas residents or who are enrolled in recognized public or private high schools in Texas with a rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class, on or before the admissions deadline, will be automatically admitted to Texas A&M University if they have successfully met the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy and have successfully completed the recommended or distinguished graduation plan or the foundation distinguished plan. Choice of major is not guaranteed. Applicants must submit all required credentials and a high school transcript verifying top ten percent ranking by the closing date in order to qualify for automatic admission.
• Review Applicants Applicants not meeting the above requirements for automatic admission but who have met the state of Texas Uniform Admission Policy will be considered for admission by holistic review of their application file, provided they submitted all required credentials by the closing date.

Information for all Freshman Applicants

• All applicants should use the application questions and the essay to present their academic background and personal strengths as well as personal circumstances.
• Letters of recommendation are optional. If an applicant chooses to submit letters of recommendation, only the first two received will be considered. The most helpful letters are from individuals who know the applicant well and who can write about what distinguishes the individual from other applicants in the areas of leadership, exceptional talent or special circumstances. Photocopies are acceptable.
• A competitive applicant who cannot be admitted to a major due to restricted enrollment will be offered admission to their second major choice. If the second major choice is full, then an alternate major must be chosen by the applicant after admission to the university.

Notice of Admission Decision

Texas A&M University receives many more academically prepared applicants for admission than we can accommodate. Admission decisions are made beginning September 1 and continue throughout the application period. A final decision may not be announced until early December for spring admission or late March for summer or fall admission. A limited number of applicants may be offered provisional admission that requires the successful completion of a summer school program at Texas A&M. In addition, some applicants may be considered for the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen , Texas A&M Blinn TEAM Program ,  Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn ,  Texas A&M Engineering at Galveston , Texas A&M Engineering at McAllen , or the Program for System Admission .

Suspected Fraudulent Admission Applications

Applicants for admission to Texas A&M University should be aware that the information submitted as part of the application process will be relied upon by University officials to determine their status for admission and residency for tuition purposes. By signing and submitting an admission application, the applicant certifies that the information in, and submitted with, the application is complete and correct and may be verified by Texas A&M University.

All students applying to Texas A&M University are expected to follow the Aggie Code of Honor which states “An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those who do.” Applicants found to have misrepresented themselves or submitted false information on the application will receive appropriate disciplinary action which may include rejection of the application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment or any other appropriate disciplinary action. In all instances of disciplinary action, the application fee is non-refundable.

Pursuant to Texas A&M Student Rule 24.4.1 , acts of dishonesty include but are not limited to:

• Withholding material information from the  University , misrepresenting the truth during a  University  investigation  or student conduct conference, and/or making false statements to any  University officials  or law enforcement officers in the course of their duties.
•  Furnishing false information to and/or withholding information from any  University official ,  faculty member , office, or law enforcement officers in the course of their duties.
•  Forgery, alteration, possession, or misuse of any  University  document, record, or instrument of identification.
•  The submission of false information at the time of admission or readmission is grounds for rejection of the application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, dismissal or other appropriate disciplinary action.

For prospective undergraduate students (admitted but not enrolled), the initial determination of whether an individual has submitted a fraudulent application will be made by the Director of Admissions Operations, with a right of appeal to the Executive Director of Admissions. All appeals will be considered by the Admissions Decisions Appeals Committee and a recommendation made to the Executive Director of Admissions.  For prospective graduate students, initial appeals will be made to the Dean of the Graduate and Professional School.

Enrolled students suspected of violating Student Rules will be reported to the Student Conduct Office.

Any University official who suspects that a prospective student or enrolled student has submitted a fraudulent admission application must notify the Executive Director of Admissions. 

Residence Requirement for Baccalaureate Degree

A student must complete at least 25% of semester credit hours applied to a baccalaureate degree in residence at Texas A&M University. 

Upper-level Residence Requirement: A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of 300-level and/or 400-level coursework must be successfully completed in residence at Texas A&M University to obtain a baccalaureate degree. 

• For the Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN Track, a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of 300-level and/or 400-level coursework must be successfully completed in residence at Texas A&M University.  In all cases, a minimum of 12 of these 300-level and/or 400-level semester hours must be in the major.
• Students participating in TAMU off-campus study programs approved by the student's college may apply upper division credits earned in the programs towards the upper-level residence requirement. A maximum of 18 semester hours, including hours transferred from another institution as a part of these programs, may be applied. 

Abbreviations for Texas A&M Colleges and Majors

See this catalog pertaining to your major for the specific science.

Choice available for transfer applicants only. Nursing and Dental Hygiene applicants must have completed or be enrolled in pre-requisite courses at the time of application. Courses may be completed at any accredited college or university.

All new students to the College of Architecture, Mays Business School, and School of Public Health enter the lower level.

Requires CHEM 120 ; MATH 168 , MATH 151 .

The curriculum leading to a professional degree in Architecture begins in the four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree program. This degree provides entry to the Master of Architecture program.

No spring transfer admission.

Choice not available for transfer applicants.

All students seeking elementary teacher certification will complete a baccalaureate degree in Education. There is no major in Secondary Teacher Education. All students seeking secondary certification (except those preparing to teach physical education or health) will major in an academic discipline other than Education (i.e., mathematics, English, computer science, biology, etc.) and take appropriate coursework for teacher certification in the School of Education and Human Development.

Apply through College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Pre-veterinary medicine is not offered at Texas A&M. If you plan to apply to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, you should select a major that would be a good vocational choice if you do not later enter the DVM program. Any major may be selected; however, some curricula more closely parallel courses that must be completed before applying to the DVM program than others.

Change of Curriculum to Another Campus

In addition to main campus, Texas A&M offers certain undergraduate degrees at its branch campuses, Galveston and Qatar, and the Higher Education Center at McAllen.  While enrolled as a student in residence at any one of the Texas A&M locations, students may apply for a change of curriculum to another location for a future semester. Students must comply with the established change of curriculum procedures and requirements of their desired major, department, and college, and space must be available. Final approval is granted by the academic dean or departmental advisor for that major.

Transfer Admissions

Transfer applicants will be reviewed and receive a decision from the Office of Admissions provided they submit all required credentials by the closing date. 

Recommended/required coursework for all majors is available on the Transfer Course Sheets at http://admissions.tamu.edu/transfer/majors . Students are strongly encouraged to follow the guidelines and complete both the required and recommended courses as outlined on the Transfer Course Sheets and in the catalog. Applicants who begin a set of courses which have a two-semester sequence are encouraged to complete both courses in the sequence before planning to transfer to Texas A&M.

Admission Criteria

• Transfer applicants should have at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) on at least 24 graded semester hours of transferable coursework at the time of application to be competitive for admission.
• Transfer admission decisions are made based on the college or major requested and are competitive; thus, admission standards may change from one semester to another. Preference is given to the applicant with the highest grade point average (GPA) and the most courses completed for the major designated on the application. 
• Applicants who drop or withdraw from courses frequently and who do not routinely achieve satisfactory grades will be at a disadvantage in the review for admission.
• Spring grades may be used in the fall admission decision if requested by the Review Committee or in instances where the student did not meet the university requirements for review. Spring transcripts must be received by June 1 for review with spring grades. A complete application must be on file by March 1 to be considered for fall admission and to qualify for spring grade review. Spring grade review is not available for all applicants and is not an option for students studying outside the U.S.
• The entire application, including essay topic A, is considered in the review process.
• Some colleges consider second choice majors and some do   not  consider second choice majors. This is noted on the Transfer Course Sheets. The admission decisions follow the guidelines presented in the Transfer Course Sheets and the College Specific Information provided in the catalog. Space may be limited for those being reviewed for their second choice.   

Automatic Transfer Admission through SB 175

A transfer applicant who graduated from a Texas high school and ranked in the top 10% of their high school qualifies for automatic transfer admission to a 4-year university under the provisions of SB 175 if they meet the following guidelines:

• The applicant must have graduated in the top 10% of his or her high school graduating class from a Texas high school not more than 4 years prior to the semester for which the student is applying. The top 10% ranking must be stated on the final high school transcript, or the applicant must have been previously offered admission under the Top 10% rule to the institution to which the applicant seeks admission as a transfer student.
• The applicant must complete the core curriculum at a public junior college or other public or private lower-division institution with a 2.5 GPA on a four-point scale or equivalent.
• Transcript should note core completion.
• The applicant must expressly and clearly claim in the application that he or she is seeking admission under the transfer Top 10% rule (SB 175).
• The applicant must provide all of the documents required for transfer admission to Texas A&M by the posted deadline. Transfer requirements can be found at http://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/transfer .

Applicants qualifying for transfer Top 10% admission under SB 175 will be admitted to Texas A&M but the choice of major is not guaranteed. Students desiring admission to Business or Engineering are encouraged to select a second choice major of interest due to the limited enrollment capacity in these colleges.

For information concerning the Transfer Top 10% Admission, please see http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/ .

College Specific Information

College of agriculture and life sciences.

Transfer admission requirements vary for the different academic programs offered by the College. Transfer admission decisions are made by major and are competitive. Most majors have required and recommended coursework to be completed by the student prior to application. It is highly recommended that prospective students contact the academic advisor for the major of interest to inquire about specific transfer admission requirements. Students should also refer to the Texas A&M University Admissions website  to review the Transfer Course Sheets for each major. Also, note that transfer admission GPA requirements vary by major and several exceed the minimum 2.5 GPA. Completion of the essay indicating why the major was selected and how a degree in this major will help meet career goals is required. For more information on transfer guidelines, coursework and contact information for all academic advisors, refer to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences website .

College of Architecture

Applicants must have completed 24 hours of transferable coursework at the time of application, and it is recommended that these courses be selected from the degree program described elsewhere in this catalog. The essay is an important component in the review process and should explain why the applicant is interested in either the Architecture, Construction Science, Landscape Architecture or Urban and Regional Planning degree. Depending on the program of interest, applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA are rarely admitted. For more information, visit the College of Architecture  website .

Enrollment in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning is driven by available studio space. Additionally, there are eight sequential studios in those degree programs which makes it difficult for students that transfer with more than 36 hours to graduate in a timely manner.

MATH 1324 from some colleges will not be a direct equivalent to  MATH 140  at Texas A&M University but will satisfy the core math requirement for this major.

College of Arts and Sciences

Competitive applicants will apply with at least 24 hours of graded transferable coursework and a minimum GPA of 2.5 at the time of application. Transfer admission GPA requirements vary by major, with the majority requiring at least a 3.0 to be competitive for transfer admission consideration. Applicants should complete the essay indicating why they are interested in admission into their selected major. Applicants who have special or extenuating circumstances they wish to share are encouraged to address these within the essay(s) as well.  Academic performance in courses relevant to the student’s prospective major are considered in admissions decisions. STEM majors pay close attention to performance in required math and science courses. Majors may have prerequisites that must be met prior to admission. The College of Arts and Sciences will consider second-choice majors. Students with 90 hours of college credit may not be considered for transfer admission to some majors. Refer to this catalog for all electives in each curriculum. For more information about majors, programs and curricular requirements, please refer to this catalog, the Transfer Course Sheets , and the College of Arts and Sciences  website .

See below for courses required for STEM related majors:

Mathematics

 Statistics

A grade of B or better is required on all courses. Requirements also include a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better.

Must be completed with a C or better.

Meets major requirement. May be taken as time permits.

Mays Business School

Mays Business School offers transfer admission to the most competitive applicants. The transfer admission process identifies applications that evidence outstanding accomplishments, including academic credentials using the following guidelines.

Mays admits transfer applicants for summer or fall admission.  No spring transfer admission is available. 

Applicants are expected to have completed and excelled in substantially all of the Required Coursework. Applicants need a grade of A in most courses and a high overall GPA to be competitive.  Applicants desiring to major in business are encouraged to plan early and incorporate the Required Coursework listed below into their curriculum prior to applying. It is especially important to have credit for both required math courses before applying.

Required Coursework differs based on the applicant’s intended program and the number of hours completed at the time of application. Applicants applying for Bachelor of Business Administration (BUAD) with less than 30 hours completed are expected to have both required math and economics courses completed or in progress at the time of application. BUAD Applicants with more than 30 hours completed are expected to have all Required Coursework completed or in progress upon application. 

The entire record is reviewed for consistency in coursework and grades. Successful applicants include carefully written essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, creativity, and an advanced writing style. Applicants are encouraged to use the required essay as an opportunity to identify their past accomplishments, discuss what they hope to study at Texas A&M University, and describe how their undergraduate business education will help them meet their goals after graduation. Applicants who have special circumstances they wish to have considered are urged to share all pertinent information, with appropriate documentation, in their essay(s).

REQUIRED COURSEWORK FOR ADMISSION:  Priority courses to be completed before transfer application to Mays Business School are:

In lieu of MATH 1324 and MATH 1325, Mays accepts MATH 2414 and MATH 2413, respectively.

College of Education and Human Development

Transfer admission requirements vary for the different academic programs offered by the College of Education and Human Development (SEHD). Transfer admission decisions are made by major and are competitive. All majors have required coursework to be completed by the student prior to application. It is highly recommended that prospective students contact the SEHD Undergraduate Prospective Student Office to inquire about specific transfer admission requirements. Students should also refer to the Texas A&M University Admissions website at  http://admissions.tamu.edu/transfer/majors  to review the Transfer Course Sheets for each major. Also, note that transfer admission GPA requirements vary by major and several exceed the minimum 2.5 GPA. Completion of the essay indicating why the major was selected and how a degree in this major will help meet career goals is required. For more information on transfer guidelines, coursework and contact information for the SEHD Undergraduate Prospective Student Office refer to the following website  https://education.tamu.edu/contact-us/   or email  [email protected] .

College of Engineering

Applicants should complete at least 24 hours of graded, transferable coursework at the time of submitting their application, all with a grade of C or better. Transfer admission GPA requirements vary by major, with the majority exceeding the minimum requirements for transfer admission consideration to Texas A&M. Transfer admission course requirements also vary by major. 

Prospective transfer students should review the College of Engineering website for more information about each major. Transfer Course Sheets are available for each major in the College of Engineering to provide guidance on specific transfer admission requirements.

Field of Study Curricula

A Field of Study Curriculum is a set of courses that will satisfy lower-division requirements for a baccalaureate degree in a specific academic area at a general academic teaching institution. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board publishes information about Board-approved Field of Study Curricula ( www.highered.texas.gov/ ). Texas A&M University complies with requirements outlined in 19 Texas Administrative Code §4.32 regarding transfer of course credit for completed or partially-completed Field of Study Curricula. Per 19 Texas Administrative Code §4.32, following the receipt of credit, “the student may be required to satisfy the remaining course requirements in the field of study curriculum of the receiving institution, or to complete additional requirements in the receiving institution's program, as long as those requirements do not duplicate course content already completed through the field of study curriculum.”

Notification of Admission Decisions

Transfer admission decisions are made through a competitive review process. Applicants are notified of the admission decision on a rolling basis throughout the application season. For those applicants requested to submit spring grades for fall consideration, decisions should be announced by early July.

Additional Information for Transfer Applicants

• All applicants are encouraged to view the  Transfer Course Sheets  posted on the admissions website for information concerning required courses and GPA requirements for admission to a specific major. 
• A 2.0 GPA or better on coursework in progress during the semester (excluding summer terms) immediately prior to enrollment at Texas A&M is a condition of admission.
• Failing grades, repeated courses, WF, Incomplete, etc.
• Grades reported as Incomplete are computed as Fs.
• Plus and minus grade designations are not used; C+ is computed as a C, B- as a B, etc.
• Credit by examination courses which are transcripted from other colleges or universities may be transferred if sequential coursework with credit is also indicated. If there is evidence that the credit by examination courses are part of the student’s program of study at that institution, credit will be awarded for those courses that meet the transfer guidelines. Note: Credit by examination will not count toward the 24 hours required for consideration for admission.
• Coursework taken as credit-by-exam must be listed as a specific course and course number on an official college transcript to be considered for transfer of credit.

Transfer Course Credit Policies

Transfer credit on coursework complete at the time of application to Texas A&M University is determined when an official transcript from the originating institution is presented as part of the application for admission or readmission process. An official transcript is required from every post-secondary institution attended (including dual credit earned in high school) even if the applicant did not earn credit, receive a course grade or the course is not transferable.

The transfer of course credit is determined by the Office of Admissions on a course-by-course basis by application of policies set under the guidance of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and under the guidance of faculty within the academic colleges. Credit submitted for transfer must be on an official transcript received by the Office of Admissions from the Registrar of the institution where the credit was earned. Course content will be determined from the catalog description or the syllabus. The transferability of courses will be based on the criteria below. All criteria are intended to be considered together; for example, criteria 10 may be qualified by criteria 7.

Undergraduate course credit will only be evaluated and posted for undergraduate applicants and undergraduate students, not for graduate level applicants.

Credit from Institutions Accredited by One of the Institutional Accrediting Agencies

• The course is applicable to a bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M.
• The course is similar to a course or courses offered for degree credit by Texas A&M.
• The course content is at or above the level of the beginning course in the subject matter offered by Texas A&M.
• A course that is intended for use in a vocational, technical or occupational program will not typically transfer. In certain cases, credit for occupational skill courses will be considered. Transfer of this credit requires that the student’s Texas A&M major is engineering technology or industrial distribution or that the student’s major department and dean approve the course for use in the student’s degree program after enrollment.
• Credit for support courses such as Math, Science and English intended specifically for use in an occupational program will not be transferred.
• Credit for courses must be shown on the official transcript in semester hours or in units that are readily converted to semester hours.
• A graduate-level course will not be transferred for undergraduate credit unless approved for use in the student’s undergraduate degree program by the student’s major department and Dean. This also applies for a course offered in a professional degree program such as Nursing, Law, or Medicine.
• Credit by examination courses which are transcripted from other colleges or universities may be transferred if sequential coursework with credit is also indicated. If there is evidence that the credit by examination courses are part of the student’s program of study at that institution, credit will be awarded for those courses that meet our transfer guidelines.
• Courses similar to ones offered by Texas A&M at the junior or senior level transfer by title only. Such courses may be used in the student’s degree program only if approved by the Department Head and Dean of the student’s major field. Validation of such credit, either by examination or the completion of a higher level course, may be required.
• A field experience, internship or student teaching course may be transferred by title only.
• Credit for cooperative education will not be transferred.
• A course that is substantially equivalent to a Texas A&M lower level course transfers as an equivalent course. Two or more courses may be combined to form one or more equivalent courses. If there is doubt about the equivalency of a course, the Texas A&M department offering the course subject matter may be asked to determine if the course is equivalent. STEM courses are often referred to the departments for evaluation.
• As a general policy, credit for admission will be given for transfer work satisfactorily completed with a passing grade at another properly accredited institution.
• Grade Point Average (GPA) for any period shall be computed by dividing the total number of semester hours of transferable courses for which the student received grades into the total number of grade points earned in that period. Credit hours to which grades equivalent to Texas A&M grades of W, WF, F, I or U are assigned shall be included; those having grades equivalent to Texas A&M grades of WP, Q, S, X and NG shall be excluded.
• In any case where a decision cannot be made using the above criteria, the Office of Admissions will determine the transfer of credit based on University policy, previous actions of the University and prior experience.

Resolution of Transfer Disputes for Lower Division Courses Between Public Institutions in Texas

The following procedures shall be followed by public institutions of higher education in the resolution of transfer credit disputes involving lower-division courses:

• If an institution of higher education does not accept course credit earned by a student at another institution of higher education, the receiving institution shall give written notice to the student and to the sending institution that transfer of the course credit is denied. A receiving institution shall also provide written notice of the reasons for denying credit for a particular course or set of courses at the request of the sending institution.
• A student who receives notice as specified in subsection 1 may dispute the denial of credit by contacting a designated official at either the sending or the receiving institution.
• The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance with the rules and guidelines of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
• If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or the sending institution within 45 days after the date the student received written notice of denial, the institution that denies the course credit for transfer shall notify the Commissioner of its denial and the reasons for the denial.

The Commissioner of Higher Education or the Commissioner’s designee shall make the final determination about the dispute concerning the transfer of course credit and give written notice of the determination to the involved student and institutions.

Credit from Non-accredited Schools

Students who transfer to Texas A&M from an institution of higher education that is not accredited by one of the institutional accrediting agencies may validate the work taken at the institution by one of the following methods upon admission:

• Successful completion of a comprehensive departmental examination or nationally standardized examination that is approved by the department.
• Successful completion of a higher level course in the same subject area when approved by the Department Head and the Dean of the college or school.

Credit will be given to students transferring from non-accredited public colleges in Texas for work completed with grades of C or better if they earn a grade point of 2.0 (C average) on the first 30 hours of residence work at Texas A&M.

Credit from Foreign Institutions

Transfer work from institutions that do not follow the United States educational system with instruction in English will be evaluated on an individual basis. A-level examinations with a grade of C or better will result in the award of transfer credit. We do not award credit for Baccalaureate II examinations. Credit will be given for work satisfactorily completed at international institutions offering programs recognized by Texas A&M. Official transcripts which include a listing of courses completed, terms of attendance, credit, and grades awarded submitted directly from the Office of the Registrar must accompany any request for transfer credit. Transfer work will be awarded by course title unless previous arrangements have been made using the Texas A&M University Transfer Credit Study Abroad Pre-Approval Form. Courses must be equivalent in character and content to courses offered at Texas A&M. Credit will not be awarded from international institutions which are not academically accredited by the Ministry of Education or other appropriate authority in the home country.

No English composition courses will be transferred from institutions located in non-English speaking countries. American history and American political science (government) courses will not transfer from foreign institutions.

Courses taken at language training centers or language institutes are generally not awarded transfer credit. A transcript from such an institution must be issued through the Office of the Registrar at a Texas A&M recognized university, institute or language training center. Credentials of all language training centers and institutes are carefully reviewed.

Credit for Military Experience

State law (Texas Education Code Section 51.3042) and Texas A&M University policy awards credit for military service to eligible veterans. To receive credit, student veterans must submit proof of eligibility to the Office of Admissions.  Up to 12 hours of general elective credits may be awarded, as needed for the student’s degree plan.

Proof of eligibility includes:

• DD Form 214 showing 1 year active duty and an honorable discharge OR
• Military orders OR
• Disability discharge documentation AND
• Documentation of high school completion (final high school transcript or General Educational Development certificate)

Military transcripts are evaluated at the time of application and credit for military experience/training is awarded based on recommendations contained within the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services published by the American Council on Education (ACE).  Texas A&M University will award KINE 198 and KINE 199 credit for completion of Basic Training if applicable to a student's degree plan.  Credit under this policy does not prohibit Texas A&M University from awarding additional credit.  The Military Transcript Credit Appeal form shall be provided to the Office of Admissions with approval of the academic advisor and veteran. 

• Official military transcript (JST or CCAF)

Military Service Credits are irrevocable once awarded. Potential consequences should be identified and understood before a request is submitted. Students must consult their academic advisor for advice on the number of credits from military service that can be used in their degree program to avoid excess credit accumulation and possible negative effects.

Extension and Correspondence Courses

Students may apply a maximum of 30 semester hours of approved extension class work and correspondence study toward a degree. Students may apply up to 12 hours of correspondence credit earned through an accredited institution toward the requirements for an undergraduate degree, even though Texas A&M does not offer courses by correspondence.

Correspondence courses taken through the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) may be accepted and included in the 12 hours allowed.

In order for a student in residence at Texas A&M to receive credit for correspondence work toward a bachelor’s degree, he or she should:

• obtain advance written permission from the Dean of their college or school;
• present appropriate evidence of having completed the course.

Testing Services is authorized to act as an agent to receive correspondence courses.

International Admission Criteria

Transcripts/examination results.

Official academic records (transcripts, marksheets, diplomas, etc.) are required for all secondary and any university coursework completed. Records should include all courses taken in high school and every college or university the applicant has attended.

Official records require the original school seal or an original signature of a school official (Registrar, Principal, Headmaster or Director of Student Records, Controller of Examinations, or the Ministry of Education). Official records should be mailed from the school directly to Texas A&M University, Office of Admissions. Examination results should be sent directly from the examination agency. In addition to the original records in a language other than English, Texas A&M requires official translations in English. Translations sent directly from the institution attended or from a recognized translator will be accepted. Transcript evaluations that include a certified copy of the original transcript and a word-for-word translation from an evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services are strongly recommended and will allow faster processing of files. We recommend a document-by-document evaluation (with a GPA) for high school credentials and a course-by-course evaluation for college/university transcripts from non-U.S. institutions. Credential evaluations that include a word-for-word translation will be considered as an official translation but will NOT  be accepted as a substitute for required transcripts. For students enrolled in the United States, we will accept copies of official transcripts from other countries that are on file and verified by the U.S. institution. Unofficial photocopies, fax copies, and notarized copies of records, examination results, or translations will not be accepted. Uploaded transcripts and diplomas indicating graduation from secondary school (final high school transcripts) will not be accepted. These transcripts must be mailed. 

Admission Criteria for International Applicants with U.S. Based Credentials

International applicants who are completing their education at an institution that is accredited by the U.S. will be reviewed in accordance with the guidelines determined for domestic admission. However, these applicants must still meet international deadlines and testing requirements. (See item 2 below.)

Admission Criteria for International Applicants with Foreign Credentials

International applicants who are completing their education at an institution that is not accredited by the U.S. will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

• International applicants are expected to complete an educational program that will allow them to be considered for admission to a university in their home country. Examples include the completion of Grade 13, Form 6 or 3 A-level exams following the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Predicted A-level exam results must be received by the application closing date.
• Applicants must submit proof of high school graduation, typically a diploma, leaving certificate, or official examination results. Students that complete the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam must provide the necessary information for Texas A&M to verify the WAEC results, typically a WAEC scratch card or results checker, by the application closing date.
• Successful applicants will rank near the top of their country’s educational system (B average or better) and score well above average on national exams.
• Secondary school courses: Appropriate college preparatory coursework is required.
• TOEFL internet-based test score of 80 or higher (taken within two years of date of intended enrollment)
• IELTS with a 6.0 overall band score (taken within two years of date of intended enrollment)
• SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 560 or higher 
• ACT English score of 21 or higher
• Completed all four years of high school within the U.S.
• Transfer from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education with at least 30 semester credit hours including the equivalent to Texas A&M’s ENGL 103 or ENGL 104 with a grade of C or better. 
• Please view the admissions website for information concerning acceptable English language testing for 2024.
• Leadership positions held
• Honors/awards received
• Major national, state or Texas A&M scholarships received

Additional Requirements for International Applicants After Admission

If admitted, international students should review the International Student Services Channel, howdy.tamu.edu - Applicant tab, for next steps concerning enrollment at Texas A&M University. Additional information is available on the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) website.

Scholarship Information for International Students

There are a limited number of scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans available to international students, both in the admission process and throughout their enrollment. Some of these come from academic departments, particularly for graduate applicants, but there are also forms of financial aid available through International Student Services and Scholarships & Financial Aid. International applicants with financial need are encouraged to complete the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) . This form must be resubmitted annually for continued consideration for aid.

One special opportunity that a student may be eligible for upon admission to Texas A&M University is the Texas/Mexico Education Scholarship. Texas law allows a limited number of admitted applicants who are citizens of Mexico, and who can document financial need, to pay the same tuition as the residents of the State of Texas. For more information regarding how to apply for this scholarship, please refer to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) website.

For additional information regarding financial assistance and other scholarships available to International Students, please contact:

Scholarships & Financial Aid Texas A&M University P. O. Box 30016 College Station, TX 77842-3016 (979) 845-3236 [email protected] http://financialaid.tamu.edu

For additional information, please contact:

International Student and Scholar Services Office Pavilion Room 110 Texas A&M University 1226 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-1226 USA (979) 845-1824 Fax (979) 862-4633 [email protected] http://iss.tamu.edu

Admission Criteria for Other Application Types

Readmission criteria.

Admission decisions for readmission are based on the following:

• GPA on Texas A&M coursework;
• GPA on coursework since leaving Texas A&M;
• desired major; and
• information presented in the application and essay/statement of purpose.

If you were previously admitted but did not enroll and attend class through the official census date, you do not qualify as a readmit, and you must apply as either a freshman or transfer student.

If you were previously enrolled at Texas A&M but did not attend class through the official census date of the previous long semester, then you must apply for readmission.

Transcripts from institutions attended since the last enrollment at Texas A&M are required as follows:

Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Criteria

Admission is limited and intended for applicants with a degree who wish to apply for further study at the undergraduate level to pursue a second bachelor’s degree.

Additional requirements to complete a post-baccalaureate application:

• an official transcript indicating the receipt of a recognized baccalaureate degree
• a statement of purpose explaining why enrollment at Texas A&M is necessary
• official transcripts from all colleges attended (official high school transcript not required)

Admission decisions for post-baccalaureate undergraduates consider:

• GPA on transferable college coursework
• completion of prerequisite coursework
• information presented in the application

Priority is given to qualified applicants for their initial degree; therefore, post-baccalaureate undergraduate admission may be limited or may not be available . Mays Business School and the School of Public Health  do not  consider applicants for post-baccalaureate study. Students are encouraged to contact the major to determine if post-baccalaureate study is allowed. See the Classification section of this catalog for the enrollment rights and privileges of this classification.

Undergraduate Non-degree Criteria

Admission is limited and intended for applicants with a high school diploma (with the exception of High School Enrichment Program participants) or for degree applicants who do not intend to pursue a baccalaureate degree at Texas A&M. This includes:

• local residents or University employees taking courses on a part-time basis
• applicants completing established Texas A&M University requirements for teacher or other certification
• applicants completing a prescribed set of courses as preparation for application to graduate study or professional programs (i.e., medical school, veterinary school, law school or CPA exam)
• others as deemed appropriate by the Office of Admissions and the college or program of admission

Additional requirements to complete an undergraduate non-degree application:

• a statement of purpose explaining why enrollment at Texas A&M is desired
• an official college transcript showing the latest collegiate coursework attempted or a complete, official high school transcript if no college work has been attempted after high school graduation
• additional information presented in the application may be considered

Priority is given to qualified applicants for their initial bachelor’s degree; therefore, non-degree admission may be limited or not available. Students are encouraged to contact the major to determine if non-degree seeking study is allowed for any given semester. See the Classification section of this catalog for the enrollment rights and privileges of this classification.

Transient Session Only Criteria

Admission is considered for applicants who wish to attend summer only, present appropriate credentials for the level of specified coursework, and apply within the processing period for the specific session. The School of Public Health does not allow transient admission. Students are encouraged to contact the major to determine if transient study is allowed.

Additional requirements to complete transient session only application:

High School Enrichment Program

Texas A&M University is pleased to offer the High School Enrichment Program (HSEP) for qualified high school students in the Bryan/College Station area that will provide college credit and may also provide credit toward high school graduation. Admission for this program is on a space-available basis. The applicant pool is competitive, and admission into this program is not guaranteed.

This program provides a chance to further your knowledge in a subject you have completed in high school and earn valuable credit for graduation at both levels. For example, if you are interested in Physics and you have completed all of the classes your high school offers, you may qualify to continue to study Physics at the college level.

To be considered for this program, students must have completed all levels of related coursework offered at their high school. Each student is eligible to take one course per fall or spring semester, and course registration will be completed by the Texas A&M departmental advisor. No summer classes are offered at this time. Classes will be held on the Texas A&M campus, and students and their parents/guardians will be responsible for any transportation considerations.

Eligibility requirements:

• You must be a junior or senior in high school in the Bryan/College Station area.
• You must have a minimum SAT score of 1270 or an ACT score of 27.
• You must provide a recommendation form from your high school counselor to participate.

Academic Fresh Start Policy

Applicants for admission or readmission to Texas A&M may choose to have academic coursework that was completed at least 10 years prior to their term of application removed from consideration in the admission decision (Texas residents only). All other admission requirements apply. Should a Fresh Start applicant be admitted, he or she will forfeit all credit earned prior to 10 years from the term of admission. Academic Fresh Start must be requested as part of the application process. It cannot be requested after an applicant is admitted or enrolled. 

Academic work done subsequent to ten years will be used in the evaluation of the applicant for admission.  Applicants with subsequent coursework are required to submit the transfer application along with transcripts for all college level coursework as well as all additional required documents by the posted deadline. If a student does not have coursework subsequent to ten years, he or she will be considered for admission based on the guidelines for new entering freshmen.  See https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/academic-fresh-start for additional requirements. 

Admitted Fresh Start applicants have “Academic Fresh Start” indicated on their official Texas A&M transcript, are required to satisfy TSI requirements, and will follow the academic requirements of the Undergraduate Catalog of record for the term of admission.

Forfeited coursework cannot be considered as prerequisites but placement examinations are allowed for courses which were not considered for admission because of the Fresh Start Policy. Once admitted on Academic Fresh Start, the applicant or student cannot subsequently request that the Fresh Start policy restrictions be removed.

If an applicant has used the Academic Fresh Start Policy at a previous school, the Academic Fresh Start will remain in effect at Texas A&M upon transfer.

Note: For financial aid purposes all previously taken coursework will be included when evaluating aid eligibility.  In addition, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not recognize the Academic Fresh Start program.  Students cannot be certified for courses they have successfully completed.  Students using VA educational benefits should coordinate with the Veterans Services Office.  

Entry to a Major – College of Engineering

Students in General Engineering , Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn ,  Engineering at Galveston , Engineering at McAllen , or the Texas A&M Engineering Academy Programs  pursue a common first year engineering curriculum to provide them opportunities to explore the various engineering  majors . Students are introduced to the different engineering majors in the first year engineering courses, ENGR 102 , ENGR 216/PHYS 216 and ENGR 217/PHYS 217 . Additionally, students are encouraged to leverage additional resources, including the Career Center, faculty, and academic advisors, to gain more information about engineering majors. Students must complete the following first year engineering curriculum requirements over the course of at least two semesters before applying to an engineering major: two engineering courses, two math courses, and two science courses. 

The entry-to-a-major (ETAM) process  enables students to take ownership of their future by identifying at least three majors that are a good match for their academic and career goals. The ETAM process is designed to place students in the highest rank major possible based upon academic performance, ETAM application content, and program capacities.  Students are encouraged to be in a major as early as possible. Students in  General Engineering ,  Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn ,  Engineering at Galveston ,  Engineering at McAllen , or the  Texas A&M Engineering Academy Programs must be in a major by the end of the fourth semester.

Transfer students are admitted directly to a degree granting major through the admissions process.

Upper-Level Entry to the College of Architecture, Mays Business School, and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences-Biomedical Science

Transfer students.

Transfer students, who meet the University entrance requirements and who desire to enter a major field of study in the College of Architecture, will be admitted based on available space and current College of Architecture entrance criteria. Following admission, some departments place transfer students on a 2.5 GPA probation for a minimum of 12 credit hours to substantiate competency in required lower-level courses. Departments with lower-level classification will admit transfer students into the school with a lower-level classification. Students may apply for upper-level status after at least one semester at Texas A&M University.

Change of Major

Students currently enrolled in another major at Texas A&M University with fewer than 60 hours who desire to change their major field of study into the College of Architecture must fill out a Change of Curriculum application found on the Howdy portal under the "My Record" tab. See Student Rule 5. 

The best-qualified applicants will be admitted based on the number of spaces available in their program of choice . Enrollment in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning is driven by available studio space. Additionally, there are eight sequential studios in those degree programs which makes it difficult for students that transfer with more than 36 hours to graduate in a timely manner.

Lower-level business (BUAD) students are encouraged to complete the freshman and sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Program Requirements.

The Upper-Level (UL) entry requirements and application procedures are as follows:

• Submitted application for UL admission no later than preregistration for the expected UL entry term. NOTE:  For summer UL entry, all requirements must be completed BEFORE the first class day of the FIRST SUMMER SESSION.
• BUAD students may preregister for UL business courses in the semester for which they have applied for UL. However, students who fail to complete UL requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in UL business classes.
• Transfer Students:  Transfer students admitted to Mays Business School enter as lower-level business (BUAD) students until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1, at which time they may apply for admission to an UL major. Transfer students may immediately apply for UL when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all UL requirements at that time.
• On-Campus Change of Major Students:  Texas A&M students who change major into Mays Business School from another college or department at the University will enter as lower-level business (BUAD) students until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1. Change of major students who, when admitted to the business school, qualify to apply for admission to an UL major may do so.
• Junior- and Senior-Level Business Courses: Preference for available seats in junior- and senior-level business courses will be given to students who have been admitted to an UL major in Mays Business School. All ineligible students who preregister for UL business classes are subject to cancellation of their registration in these courses.

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

• A minimum of 55 completed semester hours with a cumulative overall TAMU Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or better.
• Process: Each student upon completing 55–65 semester credit hours must have a degree audit to verify upper-level eligibility.  (All students are required to submit a completed degree planner yearly between March 1 and September 30. Students are encouraged to submit their planners prior to September 1).
• The Biomedical Sciences Program will continue to accept changes of major into BIMS according to current Texas A&M University policy, but restrict changes of major into the upper-level courses (BIMS) according to the criteria listed in item 1. Students in other majors requesting a change of major to the BIMS program must fulfill the criteria in item 1. In addition, the dean must verify availability of resources necessary to insure the student’s full-time enrollment in required upper-level courses prior to admission to upper-level status. If such courses are not available, the student will be denied admission to Biomedical Sciences.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 in CBK courses with a grade of B or better in each completed course if taken at a 2-year college. A grade of C or better is accepted from a 4-year college.
• Transfer students admitted under another major and wishing to change into BIMS must complete one semester of graded coursework at Texas A&M University with a cumulative overall TAMU GPA of 2.5, as well as meet change of major requirements for current students.
• Texas A&M University change of majors must have at least 55 semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Students seeking readmission will be considered on a case-by-case basis, according to current catalog policy. No quotas will be placed on readmission; however, the decision to readmit will be dependent on resource availability and University policy.
• Any BIMS student admitted to upper-level courses who then falls below the 2.5 GPA requirement will not be considered in good academic standing in their major and will be placed on college probation. Students who achieve less than an overall TAMU GPA of 1.0, in any semester, are not eligible for college probation or grade warning status.  All Biomedical Sciences majors must follow established probation rules for the Biomedical Sciences Program.
• The Dean, Director or Department Head will reserve the right to waive CBK or GPA requirements within the criteria established in Texas A&M University Student Rules.
• No courses other than,,,,, or research/directed studies courses can be taken S/U to be used in the BIMS or USVM degree plans.
• BIMS/USVM probation is determined at the end of both Fall and Spring semesters. Students not meeting acceptable GPA requirements (cumulative 2.5 BIMS majors with 55 or more hours or cumulative 2.0 for USVM majors/BIMS majors with less than 55 hours) will be placed on probation for one semester. Students who achieve less than a cumulative TAMU GPA of 1.0 in any semester (BIMS or USVM) are not eligible for college probation or grade warning status. Any written correspondence from Texas A&M University regarding suspension supersedes departmental probation terms.
• Students may only attempt Biomedical Science courses a total of three times.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) was instituted to ensure that students enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities possess the necessary academic skills to perform effectively in college and to provide diagnostic information about reading, writing and mathematics skills of each student. All undergraduate students who did not meet one of the allowed exemptions must take the approved TSI Assessment.

Students who do not meet established cutoff scores or other approved exemptions for the TSI Assessment are required by Texas law to be enrolled in, and actively attend, an academic skills course and/or program each semester prior to completing all TSI requirements. Academic skills courses in each of the three TSI areas are offered by Texas A&M. Failure to meet the attendance requirements of the academic skills course may result in withdrawal from Texas A&M. The hours for these courses will not count toward any degree program but may count toward determining full-time status.  See  https://asc.tamu.edu/TX-Success-Initiative for specific information.

Upload your official SAT/ACT/TSI Score Report to AIS and save as Test Scores . You can also send your scores directly from the testing agency (College Board, Accuplacer, etc.) to Texas A&M. Exempting documentation may also be included with the official high school transcript.

NOTE: FAILURE TO SUBMIT TSI SCORES OR OTHER EXEMPTING DOCUMENTATION (SAT/ACT SCORES) WILL RESULT IN A REGISTRATION HOLD.

Students required to take the TSI Assessment can also provide their score reports to the Academic Success Center at Texas A&M University at the address below.

Academic Success Center 1133 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-1133

More information can be obtained from testing centers at most Texas public colleges and universities or by contacting:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board P.O. Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788

Undergraduate Studies’ units have modified services available to students enrolled via distance education, at branch campuses, or at other instructional locations.

College of Dentistry – Caruth School of Dental Hygiene

Basis for acceptance.

All applicants will be considered using the following criteria. In addition, the applicant must be able to perform the essential functions required in the curriculum. The quality of the applicant’s academic achievement is a prime consideration. A grade point average (GPA) is computed based on all courses taken in college.

Preference for admission is given to students with:

• A cumulative GPA and Science GPA indicating ability to succeed in the program.
• Attention given to detail when completing the application.
• A comprehensive biographical sketch that includes information that will help the Admissions Committee know the applicant better. Details about the dental hygiene procedures that have been observed, a description of the community service projects in which you have participated and information concerning your interests, abilities and attitudes that have motivated you to make the commitment required for a career in dental hygiene are examples of information that might be included.

The application deadline is January 5. The Office of Recruitment and Admissions encourages applicants to submit the online application forms by December 1. All materials related to the application must be received in the Office of Recruitment and Admissions by February 1.

• Application for Admission
• Secondary Application
• List of courses in progress and those planned prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program
• Biographical sketch
• Application Fee ($35.00)
• Photograph sized 2 X 2 (does not have to be a passport picture - can be regular photograph cut down)
• Transcripts from high school and all colleges attended (if you attended a foreign high school, you do not have to submit a copy)
• Scores from Texas Success Initiative (TSI). (Or if exempt, SAT/ACT or TAAS– usually scores are listed on high school transcript; you do not have to submit scores separately.)
• Observation Verification Form (minimum 16 hours required)
• Recommendations: these evaluation forms should be completed by 1) a college instructor, 2) a dental hygienist and 3) an individual who has known applicant for some time; for example, an employer or supervisor.
• An application is valid for one academic year only.
• Official transcripts are required and will be accepted only when sent directly from each school the applicant has attended.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep the application file current. Failure to supply grades, transcripts or recommendations may be perceived as an indication that the applicant is no longer interested in admission.

Processing of applications begins the year prior to entrance into the professional program and continues until the class is filled. The applications are evaluated, and an invitation for an interview may be extended. The purpose of the interview is to determine the applicant’s knowledge of the dental hygiene profession. It also provides an opportunity for the applicant to see the facility, meet with the Admissions Committee and to ask questions about the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene program.

All prospective students are encouraged to contact the college with questions regarding prerequisite courses or the program.

To Access the Dental Hygiene Application Forms:

The applicant will need to create an account on the Banner Admissions Management Framework (BAMF) website . The applicant will be required to complete and submit the School of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Application, the Secondary Application and the Ethnicity Form.

The application for the Dental Hygiene Program will be available on the BAMF website from July 15 to January 5.

Download Forms (Adobe PDF files):

The Evaluation Form and Observation Verification Form are available for download. You will need to print these forms and submit them with signatures through regular mail.

• Evaluation Form – top section to be filled in by applicant
• Observation Verification Form

Mail forms and transcripts to:

Office of Recruitment and Admissions Texas A&M University College of Dentistry 3302 Gaston Avenue, Room 525 Dallas, TX 75246-2013 USA

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit will be determined by each component in conjunction with the staff of the college on a course-by-course basis from official transcripts submitted in the competitive admissions process. Course content will be determined by the catalog course description or course syllabus.

Course acceptability is guided by these criteria:

• They are acceptable as credit for a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited institution.
• Course content is at or above the level of courses specified in the requirements for admission.
• Courses intended for use in a vocational, technical or occupational program normally do not transfer; general courses within this type of program may transfer.
• Credit on the transcript must appear in semester hours or credits that may be converted to semester hours.
• Credit by examination courses may be transferred if accepted by another college and followed by sequenced coursework.
• Equivalency of coursework is determined by content found in catalog course descriptions or syllabi of courses. In case of doubt, departmental faculty will determine equivalency. The final determination is left to the Program Director.
• As a general policy, coursework with a passing grade may be transferred, but the applicant must keep in mind that admission to the hygiene program is on a competitive basis and grades of F are calculated into the grade point average.
• Course hours will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis but will be transferred as a block of hours, and the grades do not calculate into the GPA for the hygiene program.
• Online courses are accepted.
• Typically, credit will not be given for courses completed at institutions not accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
• The college does not accept non-credit coursework to be used in lieu of coursework taken for academic credit.

Dental Hygiene Program (BS)

College of Nursing

Three different tracks lead to a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The traditional BSN track is for students seeking their first degree in college. The second-degree BSN track (post-baccalaureate) is for individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in another field of study. The RN to BSN track is for registered nurses who hold an associate degree in nursing. Prerequisite courses, which are the essential foundation for nursing, must be completed before entry into upper-division nursing courses through a competitive admission process. In addition, all students must meet the core curriculum requirements for Texas A&M University if not already completed at another institution. 

The following documents are required for an application to be considered complete and eligible for review:  

Application  

Application fee  

Official college transcript(s)  

Timed verbal and written assessment  

Completion of prerequisite courses by the time of enrollment with a grade of C or better  

Admissions Assessment (HESI A2) entrance exam required for traditional and second-degree BSN applicants only 

Reference and professional resume required for RN to BSN applicants only  

RN to BSN applicants must provide proof of RN licensure in good standing  

Copy of permanent resident card, if applicable  

Official TOEFL Scores are required for international applicants and must be taken within the past two years. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to be considered official.  

The most current information regarding application to nursing can be found on the   College of Nursing   (SON) website. Applications must be received by the posted deadline. No late documents will be accepted. Admission to the college is competitive. At the time of application, students must be enrolled in or have completed all prerequisite course requirements which includes University Core Curriculum and nursing prerequisites. Admission offers may be made to students finalizing courses and will be contingent upon successful completion of all prerequisite requirements and students presenting a clear criminal background check and a negative drug screen.  

If the student completed a core curriculum from another Texas public institution in a previous degree program, they are not required to complete the college’s Core Curriculum. Students transferring from out of state, from a private institution, those with an international degree or anyone with concerns about this requirement, please contact an academic advisor at the College of Nursing for further clarification. Students will not be considered for admission unless the required coursework will be completed by the time of enrollment.  

Additional Requirements for International Applicants and Applicants with Foreign Credentials

In addition to each program's stated application requirements, applicants with foreign transcripts must also include a transcript evaluation from an evaluation service which is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. A course-by-course listing that reflects U.S. grade point equivalencies and semester credits is required. These reports must be sent directly from the evaluation agency in the original sealed envelope to NursingCAS. Send to: NursingCAS, P.O. Box 9201, Watertown, MA 02471. If sent via UPS or FEDEX, send to NursingCAS Transcript Department, 311 Arsenal Street, Suite #15, Watertown, MA 02472. Students may wish to speak with an advisor to determine transfer credits based on results of the evaluation.  

If admitted to the College of Nursing, applicants with foreign transcripts must submit the native language transcript along with an official English translation. These documents must include all original seals and/or signatures and be approved by the Texas A&M Office of Admissions prior to enrollment in the program.  

English Proficiency and other Requirements for International Applicants

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency to be eligible for review. English proficiency can be demonstrated through various criteria. See more on this requirement on the  international admissions website . International applicants will be expected to present declaration of finances, F-1 travel documents and additional documentation upon acceptance to the College of Nursing. All deadlines required by the Office of International Student Services must be met.  

College of Nursing (Health Science Center)

Traditional, second degree and rn to bsn.

Course Credit

Testing services.

Testing Services serves as the center for credit by examination, placement testing and correspondence testing, as well as national standardized testing. Other services include posting of test scores and evaluation of tests for college credit.

Credit by Examination

Undergraduate students at Texas A&M may earn course credits by demonstrating superior achievement on tests offered through several examination programs. Credit by examination is available to freshmen who plan to enter the University and to students who are currently enrolled. Credit earned by examination does not contribute to a student’s grade point ratio. The University awards credit for scores on certain tests published by the Advanced Placement Program (AP), the College Level Examination Program Computer-Based Testing (CLEP CBT), the SAT Subject Tests, DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Texas A&M also offers qualified students opportunities to earn credits by taking departmental examinations prepared by the faculty. Information concerning credit by examination may be obtained from Testing Services , (979) 845-0532.

Please note these regulations concerning credit by examination:

• Test scores and/or credit eligibility must be reported formally to Testing Services for credit by examination to be awarded. Credit is posted to the academic record once appropriate scores are received by Testing Services, the student has officially enrolled in the University and the student has accepted the credit. For information regarding current procedures for accepting credit, please visit the Testing Services website.
• Students may not receive credit by examination for courses that are prerequisites to courses for which they already have credit except with the approval of the department authorizing the examination.
• A student may not have credit posted for credit by examination for a course in which he or she is currently registered. If a student has acquired a grade or exercised First-Year Grade Exclusion on a course, then the student will not be eligible to take the equivalent departmental exam. Eligibility will not be affected if a student has a Q, W or NG in a course.
• Please note that once any credit has been accepted it cannot be removed.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

Examinations offered by the AP Program are administered during late spring by high schools. Students usually take the examinations after completing Advanced Placement courses, although experience in an AP course is not required. Interested students should contact their high school counselors for information concerning registration and test sites. High school students and currently enrolled students should have the College Board forward their scores to Testing Services, institution code: 6003. Advanced Placement scores of entering freshmen are generally received in July. Students will need to log onto their Howdy portal under My Records and then Credit by Exam to accept the credit earned via AP tests. Testing Services suggests visiting with your advisor before you accept credit.

The following list includes all AP examinations currently accepted for credit.

Students must consult their academic advisor for advice on the number of credits that can be used in their degree program to avoid excessive credit accumulation and possible negative effects.

Variable credits up to a maximum of 3 credit hours.  Students must consult their academic advisor for advice on the number of credits that can be used in their degree program to avoid excessive credit accumulation and possible negative effects.

Engineering majors should accept credit for PHYS 206 and PHYS 207 only, (not 226 and 227) a 2 hour lab is required for their degree plan

For instructions on accepting AP credit, please visit T esting Services .

College Level Examination Program Computer-Based Testing (CLEP CBT)

CLEP CBT tests are designed to evaluate nontraditional college-level education such as independent study, correspondence work, etc. Both enrolled undergraduate students and entering freshmen may receive CLEP CBT credit for the courses which are listed below. Only examination titles below are currently accepted. The minimum scores listed below are based on the current version of CLEP CBT Examinations. Students will need to log onto their Howdy portal under My Records and then Credit by Exam to accept the credit earned via CLEP tests. Testing Services suggests visiting with your advisor before you accept credit.

For instructions on accepting CLEP credit, please visit Testing Services .

Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Program

The DSST Program is available to all interested persons. Enrolled undergraduate students and entering freshmen may receive DSST credit for the courses listed below. For more information about the test, please contact Testing Services.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Texas A&M University, in compliance with SB111, will grant at least 24 semester credit hours of course-specific college credit in subject-appropriate areas on all International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores of 4 or above as long as the incoming freshman has earned an IB diploma. While some course credit will be awarded regardless of a student’s IB diploma status, some course credit at Texas A&M University may be subject to the successful completion of the IB diploma.

Entering freshman students should submit their International Baccalaureate transcript to Texas A&M University, institution code: 01355, for review. Students should contact Testing Services regarding their eligibility for course credit. Students should work with an academic advisor to determine the use of the IB credits in their individual degree plan and the impact accepting the credit may have upon tuition rebate eligibility, tuition charges for excessive total hours, and preparedness for sequential coursework based on IB test scores. Students will need to log onto their Howdy portal under My Records and then Credit by Exam to accept the credit earned via IB tests. Testing Services suggests visiting with your advisor before you accept credit.

Texas A&M University will notify IB applicants of their eligibility to receive credit by posting information on the website,  Testing Services , and by establishing links to other web pages.

The evaluation of IB courses in order to identify the appropriate course credit is continuing and will be posted as it becomes available. The following list includes all IB examinations currently accepted for credit.

Credit for MATH 151 may be substituted for  MATH 142  or MATH 171 . 

For instructions on accepting IB credit, please visit Testing Services .

SAT Subject Tests

Credits are offered to entering freshmen who score high on the SAT Subject Tests. High school students who are interested in taking these tests should contact their school counselors or write College Board ATP, Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08541.

The minimum score required is based on the re-centered scale. Students who took tests before April 1, 1995, should contact Testing Services to determine the minimum score required. For instructions on accepting SAT Subject credit, please visit Testing Services .

Departmental Examinations for Entering Freshmen and Currently Enrolled Students

Qualified entering freshmen may take departmental tests after being officially admitted into Texas A&M University. Currently enrolled students can also take the exams throughout the year. Contact  Testing Services for registration information. The tests are prepared by participating Texas A&M departments. Current offerings include:

Graduate Admission

For information related to  graduate admission, please contact:

Office of Graduate Admissions Texas A&M University P.O. Box 40001 College Station, TX 77842-4001 (979) 845-1060 [email protected] http://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/graduate

Please reference the  Texas A&M University Graduate and Professional Catalog on this  website .

Writing Center

Writing letters of recommendation.

• Ask the student for additional materials like a resume, copies or summaries of work they did for your class, drafts of essays they may need to write for the opportunity, and/or a description of the opportunity itself, which can help you determine what kind of accomplishments to highlight. For example, if a student asks for a letter for a scholarship rewarding leadership, discussing a research project where they worked alone might not be effective.
• If it interests you and you are genuinely committed to helping the student, you can offer to review their personal statement or other required materials and offer feedback.
• If possible, meet with the student to fill gaps in your knowledge–what are their goals? Why did they choose this opportunity? Is anyone else writing letters for them?
• Some scholarships ask students to find recommenders who can each speak to specific qualities or experiences. Ask the student if there is something specific they need you to write about.
• Ask the student if they would be willing to ghostwrite the letter if you don’t have time. Ghostwriting, in this context, means the student drafts the letter and then sends it to you for final editing or approval.
• Think about anyone you might know who could be related to the student’s chosen opportunity. Ask them for any pointers on what to emphasize.
• Get a firm deadline from the student since they may need materials before the published deadline.
• The introduction is crucial in a recommendation because many reviewers, pressed for time, skim letters. Make sure you list the purpose of your writing, your relationship to the student, how long you’ve known them, and a brief statement on the skills and competencies that you think make the student a good fit.
• Even though a recommendation letter is about the student, take time to establish your credibility—but be brief. For instance, you might indicate that you’ve taught biology to undergraduates for ten years or acknowledge that you’ve published extensively on the topic of the student’s master's thesis.
• Nevertheless, the recommendation is a chance for the reader to learn about the student , not who they chose to recommend them. Any description of yourself should be short, introductory information relevant to the student and opportunity. Otherwise, discussion of your own work should be avoided.
• Discuss the student in terms of your classroom and how those experiences or accomplishments can expand beyond your course. If you’ve worked with the student in other capacities, that’s especially important to mention!
• Keep praise concrete and observable. If you mention a characteristic like “ambition,” it should be supported with an example. Quantify anything you can. For example, “Taylor is an ambitious graduate student who led a group of 15 undergraduate researchers over the course of a five-week data analysis project,” or “This student is among the top five undergraduates I have taught in 20 years of teaching.”
• Provide specific examples instead of listing multiple skills and accomplishments. Choose two or three of the student’s skills that you can confidently talk about.
• Caring, kindness, enthusiasm, and thoughtfulness are all great attributes, but they are difficult to judge and may be considered “soft” skills. Focusing on such qualities may do little to enhance the subject’s chances.
• Avoid mentioning personal information (such as a student’s disability or family status) unless you have the student’s explicit consent.
• A common way to format a paragraph talking about a student’s skill could be as follows: (1) Mention the skill; (2) Give an example; and (3) Connect your example to the opportunity.
• Remember, a recommendation letter is a letter. There should be a salutation at the beginning and closing at the end; use official letterhead when possible. Begin with “To Whom It May Concern” or a phrase like “Dear Scholarship Committee Members” and end with “Sincerely” before your signature to demonstrate your own professionalism.
• If you have participated in an opportunity similar to what the student is applying for, include it in your signature. For example:
• Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT can provide a model for how to write a recommendation letter, but it cannot describe the personal experiences you’ve had with a student or the behavior you’ve witnessed in an employee. In order for a recommendation to stand out, it must be something beyond a standard, computer-generated template.

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FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS

How to apply,  applicant type.

You are a domestic freshman if you:

• are a current high school student (with or without college credit) OR a high school graduate with no college credit earned after high school AND
• are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or have applied for permanent residency OR are graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas.

Additional information for international freshmen is available here .

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 ADMISSION APPLICATION

Texas A&M University at Galveston only utilizes ApplyTexas for its application for admission.

 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Your documents must be received by the deadline   (see   When to Apply   below).

• ESSAY Complete Essay A ApplyTexas Essay: Tell us your story.  What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today? Average length is a page to a page and a half.  - BEST>>:  S ubmit as part of the application. - OTHER>>:  Upload at  Applicant Information System (AIS)  via the Upload Documents tab.  
• PREFERRED>>:  Pay through Applicant Information System (AIS)  
• Check or money order by mail
• Checking the Fee Waiver box on the application is not sufficient.
• SAT Fee Waiver   or   ACT Fee Waiver   OR
• PREFERRED>>:  Upload in  AIS
• OTHER METHOD>>:   Mail
• Emailed copies will NOT be accepted.
• If still in high school must submit a complete, official transcript through their junior year/6 semesters
• If graduated from high school must submit an official transcript that also includes senior courses, a graduation plan and date of graduation
• Home-schooled students must submit a complete, official transcript through their junior year/6 semesters which includes grades earned for all completed coursework.
• If your school does not rank, a school profile from the high school must be provided along with your transcript and Texas A&M will assign a class rank based on reported GPA.
• PREFERRED>>:  Electronic transcripts sent by TREx (available only to Texas high schools)
• PREFERRED>>:  Upload a copy of current high school transcript in  AIS  (after you graduate, your final high school transcript  cannot be uploaded  through AIS; it must be mailed.)
• Faxed or e-mailed copies will not be accepted.
• You must send your scores through the testing agency.
• Your highest total score from a single test date will be considered for admission.
• SAT and ACT scores expire after 5 years.
• Optional essay/writing portion is not required.
• Allow 2-4 weeks for scores to be received.

* For admissions purposes only, Texas A&M University is test optional and will not require ACT or SAT scores for freshman applicants. We encourage students who have test scores to send them. The submission of test scores will not create any unfair advantage or disadvantage for those students who provide them. Applicants may submit SAT/ACT test scores to demonstrate compliance with the   Texas Success Initiative Program   with regards to college-level readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics. 

IF APPLICABLE

• High School Curriculum Requirement   (Texas private high schools only) Students who do not meet the   State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy (UAP)   must provide   Exemption Form 3 . - BEST>>:    Upload at  Applicant Information System (AIS)  via the Upload Documents tab.  - OTHER>>:    Mail  
• Permanent Resident Card or I-551 Students who are not U.S. citizens but are permanent residents (or have applied for permanent residency) need to provide a copy of the card. - BEST>>:    Upload at  Applicant Information System (AIS)  via the Upload Documents tab.  - OTHER>>:    Mail
• Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit - BEST>>:   Upload at  Applicant Information System (AIS)  via the Upload Documents tab.  - OTHER>>:   Mail
• Letters of Recommendation Once submitted, you will not be able to see your letters of recommendation.  We will only review the first two letters we receive. Letters of recommendation typically do not play a pivotal role in the decision process.  - BEST>>:    Upload at  Applicant Information System (AIS)  via the Upload Documents tab.  - OTHER>>:    Mail  
• Resumes Resumes should only be used if you run out of space on the application. - BEST>>:    Upload at  Applicant Information System (AIS)  via the Upload Documents tab.

 WHEN TO APPLY

SPRING August 1 - December 1 DEADLINE:   December 1

FALL August 1 - May 1 DEADLINE:    May 1

• All other required documents will be accepted through May 15. 
• Spring application dates differ for incoming   International Freshman .
• If the deadline falls on a weekend, the application will remain open until 11:59 PM (CST) on the following Monday. Additional required documents will be accepted until 5:00pm (CST) on that Monday.

NOTE:   On average, it takes 3-5 business days from the time your application is successfully submitted for Texas A&M to receive it. Monitor your email address which you provided on the application for the Application Acknowledgement communication.

 ACTS OF DISHONESTY

All students applying to Texas A&M University at Galveston are expected to follow the Aggie Code of Honor which states “An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those who do.” Applicants found to have misrepresented themselves or submitted false information on the application will receive appropriate disciplinary action. Pursuant to the current undergraduate catalog and Texas A&M student rule 24.4.1, acts of dishonesty include but are not limited to:

• withholding material information from the University, misrepresenting the truth during a University investigation or student conduct conference, and/or making false statements to any University official
• furnishing false information to and/or withholding information from any University official, faculty member, or office
• forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, or instrument of identification

The submission of false information at the time of admission or readmission is grounds for rejection of the application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, dismissal or other appropriate disciplinary action.

Texas A&M University Program Materials

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The Program Materials section includes additional information and requirements for the programs you selected in the Add Program tab. Each program's requirements may vary, so it's important you review this section in detail.

Your selected programs appear on the left side of this page; click each program's name to begin your review. Note that depending on your program's requirements, you'll see one or more of the tabs outlined below.

The Home tab contains the Program Details provided by each program at the start of the application cycle. It includes deadlines and other information specific to the program. Be sure to review this page carefully for any additional instructions, information, and/or requirements.

The Questions tab is only available for certain programs. Here, you can answer questions specific to each program. Questions may be multiple choice or open-ended text boxes. Some programs require an additional essay. Contact each program directly if you have questions.

Select your answers for each question and then click Save . If copying a response into a text box, check for possible formatting changes. We suggest using simple formatting, as tabs, italics, multiple spaces, etc., will not be saved. To delineate paragraphs, type a double return between each paragraph.

The Documents tab is only available for certain programs. Uploaded documents will only be visible to that specific program. Documents that do not have a red asterisk are optional and do not need to be uploaded for you to submit your application.

Contact the program directly if you have any questions about their specific requirements.

If your program provides a PDF form to fill out and upload in this section, you must save and upload it as an image. Depending on your computer's operating system, there may be multiple ways to do this; a Google search can point you in the right direction.

Once your application is submitted, you cannot re-upload, update, or edit the documents in any way; however, you can upload new documents.

Recommendations

The Recommendations tab is only available for certain programs that require you to submit recommendations.

Before You Begin

Recommendations (sometimes called Letters of Evaluation, Letters of Reference, or Letters of Recommendation) are submitted by the recommenders themselves; they cannot be completed or submitted by the applicant or another party on behalf of the recommender. We are not responsible for verifying recommenders' identities. If a discrepancy is found, we reserve the right to contact the appropriate individuals to investigate and to share the discrepancy with all programs.

Before getting started, consider the following:

• All recommendations are submitted electronically by recommenders using Liaison Letters , our Recommender Portal.
• Research each program's requirements. You should determine whether your programs have specific requirements regarding recommender roles or relationships before listing recommenders on your application. Many programs have strict guidelines and completed recommendations cannot be removed or replaced.
• Choose your recommenders early in the application process to ensure they have adequate time to submit your recommendation.
• Prepare your recommenders. Once you choose your recommenders, be sure to inform them about the process and that they will be completing the recommendation electronically. We recommend getting their preferred email address and asking that they monitor that inbox for your recommendation request (which will come from [email protected] ), including any junk or spam folders.

The Recommendation Process

When you request recommendations, your recommender receives an email request with a link to Liaison Letters. Recommenders review your requests, and then accept, complete, or deny them. Recommenders may complete assessments such as writing essays, completing Likert scales, and/or uploading letters.

Once your recommender completes your recommendation, you'll be notified via email. You can check the status of your recommendation requests in the Check Status tab of your application at any time.

Submit a Request

• Navigate to the Program Materials section. On the Recommendations tab, click Add Recommendation .
• In the Select Recommendation drop-down, select an existing recommender you previously entered or request a new recommender. If you select an existing recommender from the drop-down, click Send to submit the request. If you select to request a new recommender, follow the steps below.
• Enter the recommender's full name and email address.
• Select the date by which you would like this recommendation completed. This date should be before your program(s) deadline.
• Enter a brief message or note for the recommender.
• Select whether you want to waive your right of access to the recommendation. See Waiver below.
• Click the checkboxes to indicate your permission for us (and programs) to contact your recommenders.
• Click Save This Recommendation Request to submit it. Once you do so, an email is immediately sent to the recommender.
• Confirm with your recommenders that they received the email notification.
• Use the Check Status tab to monitor the status of your recommendations. Completed recommendations are marked as "Complete" and have a Complete Date listed. Follow up with your recommenders if their recommendations are still marked as "Requested" or "Accepted." It is your responsibility to ensure that recommendation requests are received and completed on time. We will not notify applicants about missing recommendations.

Resend the Recommendation Request

If you need to resend a request:

• On the Recommendations tab, locate the request you wish to resend.
• Click the pencil icon to edit the request.
• Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Resend This Recommendation Request .

Change the Recommender's Email Address

If you entered an incorrect email address for any recommenders (or if any recommender asks that you send the request to a different email address), you must delete these requests and then re-add them with the correct email.

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) gives you the right to access recommendations unless you choose to waive your right of inspection and review. Prior to requesting any recommendations, you are required to indicate whether you wish to waive your rights. Texas A&M University will release your decision to waive or not waive access to your recommenders and designated programs. Your waiver decision serves the same purpose as a legal signature and is binding.

Selecting Yes indicates to programs that your recommender completed their recommendation with the understanding that you would not be able to view it. This means you will not be able to see the content of the recommendation. Programs may view this type of recommendation as a more accurate representation of an applicant's qualifications.

Selecting No indicates to programs that your recommender completed their recommendation with the understanding that you may choose to view it in the future. Selecting this option does not allow you to view your recommendation via the application. If you do not waive your right to view the recommendation, you may ask your recommender for a copy of the recommendation. Programs may view this type of recommendation as a less accurate representation of an applicant's qualifications.

Once you make a selection, you can't change it, so consider the choices carefully.

Kira Assessment

Some programs may request or require that you complete a Kira Talent assessment, which is separate from your Texas A&M University application. Kira Talent is a cloud-based, online video screening platform where your programs create virtual interview questions. Contact each program directly if you have questions.

To submit a Kira assessment:

• Click Open Kira Assessment .
• You will then be redirected to Kira Talent, where you can register and complete your assessment.

Once you complete the Kira assessment, return to your Texas A&M University application to verify that the section is marked complete. It can take up to 24 hours to update, and you may need to refresh the page.

Note: if your program's Kira assessment is optional, you can choose not to submit one by clicking I Do Not Want To Complete This Assessment .

Some programs may request or require that you complete a SlideRoom application, which is separate from your Texas A&M University application. In SlideRoom, you can create and submit a custom portfolio for each program. The SlideRoom tab is only available for certain programs. Contact each program directly if you have questions.

To submit a SlideRoom application:

• Click Click here to start your SlideRoom portfolio .
• You will then be redirected to SlideRoom, where you can log in with an existing account or create a new account.

Once you complete the SlideRoom application, return to your Texas A&M University application to verify that the section is marked complete. If it's not, click Update .

Note: if your program's SlideRoom application is optional, you can choose not to submit one by clicking Opt out of SlideRoom portfolio .

Application Procedures

The Texas A&M College of Dentistry participates in the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS).  This central processing service allows the applicant to apply to any or all of the four dental schools in the State of Texas. The TMDSAS accepts and processes all materials of the primary application for admission to the Doctor of Dental Surgery program only. Texas residents must apply through the TMDSAS.

The College of Dentistry participates in the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) for out-of-state students only. Out-of-state applicants have two application options. They may apply through TMDSAS, our preferred application service, or through AADSAS.  Please note: Out-of-state applicants who apply through AADSAS must also submit the College of Dentistry online application.

To apply to the program leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree the applicant should:

Access full information and the online application at the website for Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service .

Timetable for filing application:

Earliest date: May 1, year prior to desired admission Latest date: Application Deadline is November 1 in year prior to desired admission. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

Application Fees:

The TMDSAS has a flat fee; we recommend applying to all 4 Texas dental colleges. Texas A&M College of Dentistry requires a secondary application but charges no additional processing fee.

Secondary Application

Texas A&M College of Dentistry requires the submission of a secondary application in addition to the primary application. The Secondary Application is available for electronic submission on the Texas A&M Health Science Center Application Processing Portal .

The application for admission is not complete until the secondary application is submitted.

Secondary Application Guidelines:

Before you begin filling out the application, please read the information below.

Screening of Applications:

Our commitment in the admissions process is to acquire information that speaks to the potential of an applicant to serve with sensitivity and proficiency as a dental or dental hygiene professional. The following questionnaire provides valuable information about factors that may have impacted your personal or academic progress. Along with your personal statement in the main application it gives us insight into significant accomplishments that are not evident from examination of statistics of academic history or standardized test scores.

If you have questions concerning the completion of the secondary application, please call the Office of Recruitment and Admissions at (214)828-8231 or send email.

Out-of-State Applicants:

Out-of-state applicants have two options. They may apply through the TMDSAS, our preferred application service, or through the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS).

Please note: Out-of-state applicants who apply through the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) MUST also submit the Texas A&M College of Dentistry application.

The deadline for submitting the application is November 1st. This deadline refers to submitting the application to the TMDSAS, AADSAS and for out-of-state residents the College of Dentistry's Primary Application on the TAMHSC APP website. The deadline is for the submission of the application only, other materials may be added to your file after the deadline. We do encourage applicants to have as complete a file as possible by the deadline. The Dental Admissions Committee will not begin reviewing out-of-state applications until after the deadline and will only review complete applications.

To access the College of Dentistry Primary Application Forms:

The applicant will need to create an account on the TAMHSC Admissions Processing Portal website (TAMHSC APP) . The applicant will be required to complete and submit the College of Dentistry Secondary Application, making sure that Question #2 is checked. Once the Secondary Application is submitted the Primary Application and Ethnicity Form will be assigned to the applicant. The College of Dentistry's Primary Application will give you instructions on how to pay the application fee with the online payment system. 

International Students:

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and/or who have earned degrees at foreign institutions can be eligible for admission provided that they have completed:

• At least 90 credit hours of college course work including the prerequisites for dental school in a fully accredited college or university in the United States, or
• Earned a baccalaureate degree in a fully accredited college or university in the United States.

Preference is given to Texas residents, who are U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents or who are in the process of gaining U.S. permanent residency by the time of dental school enrollment. (Official documentation will be required at the time of dental school application and before matriculation.)

International students with graduate or professional degrees are considered for admission only to the first-year dental class, regardless of the degrees held.

Canadian students are considered for admission provided they have successfully completed 90 credit hours or earned a baccalaureate degree at a fully accredited Canadian college or university.

Download Form

You may download the Evaluation Form if needed. The College of Dentistry's Evaluation Form is a courtesy form, if the recommender does not wish to use our form to submit the letter it is not required. Please make sure that the applicant's full name and last four digits of the social security number are listed on the letter if our form is not submitted.

The College of Dentistry requires two recommendation/evaluation letters be submitted for out-of-state applicants. The letters should be submitted by the predental advisor, a practicing dentist, if your school does not have a predental advisor you must submit two letters from science instructors to replace the advisor letter. If the recommendation/evaluation letters submitted to AADSAS fulfill the criteria no further letters are required.

Instructions for Completing Application

• Evaluation Form -- top section to be filled in by applicant (3 needed)

If you have any questions you may contact the Office of Recruitment and Admissions by email or call the Office at (214)828-8231.

Guidelines for Admission with Advanced Standing Transfer Students

•   All applications must be submitted no later than November 1 of the year prior to anticipated entry. Applications must be complete to be considered.
•   Admissions will be contingent upon space availability in the designated class.
•   Applicants must have attended or be attending a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association in order to be considered.
•   Applicants must have predental records that are within the range of acceptability for our first-year class.
•   Applicants must be in good academic standing at their present school.
•   Preference is given to those applicants with high academic achievements.
•   Preference is given to those applicants from Texas or the surrounding states.
•   Applicants must have a valid, compelling reason for seeking transfer. Financial considerations alone are not considered valid.
•   Applicants should be from a school having a curriculum similar to the College of Dentistry. We can not dedicate significant resources and faculty time to make up the differences in broadly different curricula.

Applicants fulfilling the requirements listed above will have their record reviewed by the Admissions Committee. If acceptable, they will be asked to report for an interview with the Admissions Committee and an evaluation by the appropriate department chairmen of the school.

Applicants who prove to be satisfactory to the faculty, department chairmen and the Admissions Committee will be accepted into our regular prescribed course of study leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.  The level of entry will be determined by the Admissions Committee in consultation with the department chairmen, but in no case will the level be more advanced than the beginning of the second year of studies. Items to be submitted to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions:

•   Completed application form.
•   Official transcripts from all post secondary academic institutions attended including a dental school transcript.
•   Official Dental Admissions Test scores.
•   Official National Board scores (if applicable).
•   Letters of recommendation from the dean of the dental school attended, from a basic science and a clinical science department chairman or course director.
•   Copies of the curriculum for years completed with course descriptions.

Our office address:

Office of Recruitment and Admissions Texas A&M College of Dentistry 3302 Gaston Avenue, Room 525 Dallas, TX 75246-2013 USA

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Graduate School Applications

Making yourself a competitive graduate school applicant, gaining experience, researching graduate school programs, ranking programs, preparing for standardized tests, application process: what you need to know.

• Academic Transcripts: You will need to send transcripts from every institution where you completed college-level coursework, except for high school. Current students can request transcripts through the Howdy Portal.
• Resume or CV: Schools will request either a CV or resume which should include your educational background, relevant experiences, rewards and achievements, skills, etc. Visit our website for tips and resources on building your resume/CV, and get it reviewed by a Career Center advisor during drop-ins!
• Standardized Test Scores: You will need to send any required test scores to the institutions you are applying to. For the GRE, test takers can send scores to up to 4 schools for free during a testing administration. Afterwards, test takers can send scores from their ETS accounts for a fee.
• Letters of Recommendation: Most programs require 2-4 letters of recommendation. Recommenders should be able to endorse you for qualities that will help you succeed in graduate school.
• Personal Statement:  The personal statement and statement of purpose are essays written for graduate school admission. Each essay is tailored to the particular graduate program of interest. Applicants may discuss their interest in graduate school, career goals, research interests, relevant experiences, and skill sets in this piece.
• Application Fee: Upon submission of an application to graduate school, an associated application fee is often required. Be sure to confirm the receipt of the application fee and submission of your application.
• Interview: If applicable, programs will invite applicants to interview either in person, via teleconferencing, or via another method. Select programs offer funding for applicants to interview, so applicants should anticipate financial costs associated with travel and housing.

Application Timeline

Year 1: explore interests.

• Reflect and research in downtime.
• List professional interests and research various professions.
• Take personality/work interest assessments or talk with trusted family and friends.
• Read about your field of interest or a prominent book in the field.

Year 2: Narrow Interests

• Evaluate if graduate school aligns with career interests.
• Consider experiences you'd like to have in the next academic year.
• Develop a list of 5 activities for the year.
• Research 10 programs in your field of interest and entrance exams.

Year 3: Prepare to Apply

• Know when applications open and plan remaining experiences.
• Create an excel sheet to keep track of schools and deadlines.

Year 3: First Semester - 12 Months Prior to Application Deadline

• Develop a list of 15-20 programs and research each.
• Consider potential sources of funding.
• Visit admissions test websites and take practice tests.
• Register for GRE or GMAT exams.

Year 3: Second Semester - 9 Months Prior

• Outline and draft personal statement.
• Set up meetings with professors and faculty.
• Schedule campus visits to schools.
• Build a timeline of important dates.

Year 3: End of Second Semester - 7 Months Prior

• Finalize personal statement and have it reviewed.
• Solidify list of 5-7 programs.
• Prepare for GRE/GMAT.
• Ask professors or relevant supervisors for recommendation letters.

Year 4: Summer - 3-5 Months Prior

• Take GRE/GMAT and send scores to appropriate programs.
• Follow up with recommenders.
• Monitor websites for application openings.

Year 4: Fall Semester - 0-2 Months Prior

• Fill out and submit applications at least 4 weeks before deadline.
• Request transcripts from all institutions.
• Confirm programs received application materials.

Year 4: Spring Semester - After Applications

• Wait for admission decisions.
• Consider your options and make a decision.

Financing Graduate School 

Gre accommodations for students with disabilities, useful links and resources.

• Gradschools.com
• The Princeton Review  
• Petersons.com
• US News Rankings  

A transfer applicant is a student who has graduated high school and has enrolled in a post-secondary institution (with or without credit earned) during a fall or spring semester.

Finish your degree as an aggie, what type of student am i, domestic transfer.

You are a domestic transfer if you:

• Earned college credit after high school graduation (during fall/spring semester)  AND
• Do not have a bachelor’s degree  AND
• Do not qualify for readmission  AND
• Are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or have applied for permanent residency  OR
• Qualify for Texas residency based on Senate Bill 1528

Special consideration may be given to military veterans . Texas A&M university participates in the Texas college credit for heroes program .

International Transfer

You are an international transfer if you:

• Are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)  AND
• Have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years of residence in Texas. (if this applies to you, please apply as a U.S. transfer applicant based on readmission .)
• Are an applicant seeking the attainment of a bachelor’s degree
• Have graduated from high-school or equivalent
• Have enrolled in a post-secondary institution, and have earned college credit after high school/secondary school graduation (during fall/spring semesters)  AND
• Are not eligible for readmission (have never enrolled at Texas A&M university as an undergraduate degree-seeking student).

To Be Considered

What do i need to apply, admission application.

Prospective students should apply using the  Common App . Students may also apply through ApplyTexas. The application you choose will not affect your admission decision. Only one application per student.

Students who are unable to resolve accessibility issues through the Common App may contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected] for assistance.

Essay/Statement of Purpose

The essay/statement of purpose should clearly demonstrate academic interests and career aspirations. It also provides an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. The statement of purpose is not meant to be a listing of accomplishments in high school or a record of your participation in school-related activities. Rather, this is your opportunity to address the admissions committee directly and to let us know more about you as an individual, in a manner that your transcripts and other application information cannot convey.

Essays may be submitted through the application or uploaded through the Applicant Information System (AIS) . Emailed copies will not be accepted.

Non-Refundable Application Fee

• Watch your email for a message from [email protected] . This email will be sent 24-48 hours after you submit your application.
• Follow the directions in the email to access your UIN and activate your NetID.
• Login to applicant.tamu.edu to pay or waive your fee.

Official College Transcript

Official Collegiate Transcript(s) from ALL schools previously attended. Emailed copies are not acceptable.   

• Coursework from one college posted on the transcript of another is not acceptable.  
• College transcript(s) for dual/college credit earned in high school must be submitted.  
• All college transcripts will be evaluated, assigned credit and posted to the student record (viewable in Howdy) upon admission.  
• Paper transcripts must be mailed in a sealed school envelope.  
• Faxed, scanned, photocopied or emailed copies are  not  acceptable.  

If Applicable

Permanent resident card.

Documents may be uploaded through the Applicant Information System (AIS) or mailed to the Admissions Office:

Texas A&M University  Transfer Admissions Processing  P.O. Box 40003  College Station, TX 77842

Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit

Prospective students who are not currently permanent residents but intend to become permanent residents might have to fill out Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit . Applicants who don't know their status should reach out to International Student and Scholar Services for more information.

Information about submitting the Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit, can be found on the Document Submission Page .

When Can I Apply?

Admissions terms & conditions, grade point average (gpa).

• A minimum 2.5 GPA (on at least 24 hours of graded, transferable coursework) is required to qualify for review.
• Grades for all transferable courses are used to calculate GPA, including: failing grades, repeated courses, Withdraw/Fail, and Incomplete.
• Grades reported as Incomplete are computed as F’s.
• Plus or minus grade designations are not used (C+ is computed as a C).
• The GPA necessary to be competitive and the coursework required can vary by college and major. Transfer Course Sheets

Specifying a Major & Major Requirements

• Applicants must apply to a specific major within an academic college. Note: Not all majors are available at the Higher Education Center at McAllen. 
• Applicants are expected to have completed coursework specific to their major choice. Criteria for each major can be found at  Colleges, Majors & Transfer Course Sheets . 
• Second choice majors are not considered by every college/major and admission to a second choice major is often more competitive.

Credit by Exam

• Coursework taken as credit by examination must be listed as a specific course on an official college transcript to be considered in the admissions process and for transfer of credit.
• Credit by examination courses transcripted by another college may transfer if sequential coursework with credit is also indicated.
• Credit by examination courses that are part of the applicant’s program of study at their previous institution will be awarded, provided they meet transfer guidelines.

View how your credits will transfer based on your major and what classes you've taken.

Residency Requirement for Baccalaureate Degree

To earn a Baccalaureate Degree from Texas A&M University, students must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of 300- and/or 400-level coursework including a minimum of 12 hours in their major at Texas A&M.

What Happens After I Apply?

Notification of decision.

• Decisions are made on a rolling basis.  Students can monitor their application status on the  Applicant Information System (AIS) .
• Preference is given to applicants with the highest grade point average (GPA) and most appropriate courses for the specified college/major .
• Frequent course drops/withdraws may have a negative impact on the admission decision.
• Applicants denied by their first-choice major may be reviewed by their second-choice major.
• Summer/fall applicants may be asked to submit spring grades before receiving a decision.

Admissions Decision Appeals

• You are required to speak with an admissions representative in the Aggieland Admissions Center prior to submitting an appeal in AIS. 
• Your deadline to appeal a fall decision is July 15.
• Your deadline to appeal a spring decision is December 15.
• Your appeal must present new and compelling information not included in your original application.
• Your appeal should include supporting documentation. 
• You may only appeal a decision once and the outcome of the appeal is final. 
• Grade change — Inaccurate grades, courses, or course credit was reported on your college transcript(s) and transfer audit report.  This also applies to those required to submit transcripts from institutions where they have not enrolled.
• Credit by Exam — Credit by Exam scores were not transcripted on your college transcript, but scores were sent by the testing agency and received by Texas A&M on or before the posted deadline.
• Extenuating circumstance — You failed to report life-changing circumstances (medical/financial) that negatively impacted your academics.  
• Interest in attending Texas A&M
• Grades earned after admission decision or admission deadline
• Interviews with admission representatives

Tracking Your Admission Status

• After submitting your application, you will receive an email with your Universal Identification Number (UIN) and instructions to access the Applicant Information System (AIS) . Check AIS regularly to ensure all documents have been received.
• Allow 2-3 weeks to process each document submitted via the preferred method.
• Documents submitted within one month of the deadline or submitted using a non-preferred method may not be noted as received until after the deadline.
• Please bring any information inconsistencies to our attention immediately via "Contact Us" on AIS .
• The deadlines to appeal information inconsistencies, missing or late credentials are November 15 for spring applicants and April 1 for fall applicants.
• Your admission decision will be posted on the Applicant Information System (AIS) .

Aggie Code of Honor

Acts of dishonesty.

"An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those who do."

The Aggie Code of Honor is a way of life and a tool our admissions team uses to judge prospective students. Those who have lived the Aggie Code of Honor long before they knew it was the Aggie Code of Honor will fit in perfectly at Texas A&M. Applicants found to have misrepresented themselves or submitted false information on the application will receive appropriate disciplinary action.

In accordance with Texas A&M student rule 24.4.1, acts of dishonesty include but are not limited to:

• Withholding material information from the University, misrepresenting the truth during a University investigation or student conduct conference, and/or making false statements to any University official.
• Furnishing false information to and/or withholding information from any University official, faculty member, or office.
• Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, or instrument of identification.

The submission of false information at the time of admission or readmission is ground for rejection of the application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, dismissal or other appropriate disciplinary action.

Aggie to Medicine

 about, the aggie to medicine (a2m) program.

This new program is designed to attract highly competitive second-year Texas A&M University Pre-Med students who are interested in seeking a medical degree from the Texas A&M College of Medicine, and ultimately pursuing a career as a physician in Texas.

HOW TO APPLY

Criteria to apply at the time of application, applicant must have:.

• Completed freshman year with at least 24 credit hours (fall and spring semesters) and with a minimum cumulative  GPA of 3.50 ; hours completed over the summer cannot be used toward the 24 credit hours.
• Completed Biology I & II, and Chemistry I & II with a B or better (AP or Dual Credit Accepted). Will be allowed to apply if Bio II OR Chem II are in progress
• Demonstrated in-person healthcare/clinical observation experiences
• Demonstrated in-person non-healthcare community service experiences
• Two letters of recommendations (at least one from a TAMU faculty member)
• U.S. citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (preference will be given to Texas residents)

Application opens September 1  and closes November 1 on any given year.  

The program will select up to 15 students per year.

THE APPLICATION

• Important : The application must be filed online through the College of Medicine's Admissions Processing Portal (APP), the Texas A&M University Health Science Center's form processing software.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Letters of recommendation.

• Two individual letters of recommendation are required. One of those letters has to be from a Texas A&M faculty member.
• Letters must be on official letterhead and addressed to Gaby Loredo and uploaded to the application portal by the letter writer.

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts are required to make the application complete.  These can be uploaded to the application portal.

SELECTION TIMELINE

After applications have been evaluated, the selection committee will choose a selected number of applicants to forward in the process and conduct interviews. From this pool, the final applicants will be chosen.

• September 1: Application opens 
• November 1: Application closes 
• November 2-15: Applications screened
• By November 20: Interview Invitations sent
• November 27-29: Virtual Interviews
• December 15: Admissions Committee deliberations
• By December 20: Acceptance/Alternate/Denial notifications sent

*Dates are subject to change.

A2M PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS INTO THE College of Medicine

• Satisfying with a "B" grade, or higher, the College of Medicine's undergraduate course requirements (47 semester hours). See below.
• Achieving a cumulative 3.50 GPA and 3.50 BCPM GPA (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) by the time of enrollment into medical school at the end of each semester.
• Score at least a 80% percentile MCAT Comprehensive Score with not less than a 67% percentile in each of the subsections.  Two attempts are allowed.
• Participating in a Pathway to Medicine Seminar Course specifically designed to uncover the intricacies of the medical school application and interview processes and exploring the lessons, medical school curriculum, and issues that describe medicine as a practice and a career (Spring semester).
• Participating in advising sessions with the College of Medicine's Director of Admissions and Early Admissions Programs.
• Participating in mentoring sessions with College of Medicine medical students.
• Active participation in MCAT preparation
• Clinical Experiences - shadowing experiences in a private practice or hospital setting (at least 5 hours per month or minimum of 60 hours per year).
• Community Service Activities - participating in non-healthcare community service (at least 5 hours per month or minimum average of 60 hours per year).
• Complete baccalaureate degree from Texas A&M University within a four or five year degree plan
• Applying only to the Texas A&M College of Medicine.

* A complete list will be provided in the Acceptance Acknowledgement Agreement form.

Conditional Acceptance Into The College of Medicine

Students accepted to the A2M Program must also apply to the College of Medicine by the end of their junior year through the TMDSAS no later than August 1. The EAP gives the student the opportunity to secure an acceptance from the College of Medicine as early as October 15. The guidelines for application via EAP include

• Submitting the SOM's Secondary Application and all required supplemental information by September 1.
• Attending only the Texas A&M College of Medicine if offered a place under EAP. If a student applies to other medical schools, the acceptance is rescinded and is responsible to repay cost of Kaplan MCAT Prep course.

Education & Human Development

Educational psychology, how to apply.

The Department OF Educational Psychology

The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) is home to a variety of interrelated disciplines and degree options focused on human development and well-being in educational and community contexts. Our undergraduate programs prepare students to work with children and youth in a variety of community and school contexts. We also offer a range of professional master’s degrees geared towards professionals in schools, communities, and the corporate world. For those interested in doctoral studies we offer Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology.

Program Areas to choose from

Educational psychology, us news & world report 2021, number of online courses available, former student highlight, michele sheppard.

“When I started at A&M, it was unlike any other, they push you to be your very best. Being a single mom and going back to school was not always easy but you can do it!”

Master’s →

Bachelor’s →

Certificates →

Emphasis Areas

Educational psychology programs.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

EPSY offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education and University Studies, with one of three focuses.

Undergraduate Studies

Graduate Programs

The department of Educational Psychology offers a range of professional graduate degree programs.

ONLINE EDUCATION

EPSY offers a wide variety of online programs and courses to many the diverse needs our students.

Online Education

Certificates

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to complete certificate programs while completing their degree requirements.

FROM OUR FORMER STUDENTS

“I came to the conclusion that being a special educator is less about whom you teach and more about what you teach.”

– Stephanie Haetchen ’12 Special Education Programs

Upcoming Events

View all upcoming EPSY events

How do is submit my letters of Recommendation?

The  GraduateCAS  online application includes a Recommendations section where you must add your recommenders’ information. Once you have saved the recommendation requests, GraduateCAS will contact each recommender via email to request the completion of the recommendation form and letter of recommendation. We require three letters of recommendations and they must be submitted directly by recommenders through the electronic system.

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• Proof of English Proficiency (international applicants only)
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Hey, junior here. I've been considering Texas A&M, but I'm not clear on their requirements for letters of recommendation. Can anyone help me out?

Sure, happy to help you with that. Texas A&M University does not require letters of recommendation as a part of their undergraduate admissions process. However, you have the option to include two of them if you believe they will enhance your application. If you're applying to certain competitive programs, like Engineering Honors or Business Honors, you may be asked for a recommendation. When selecting your recommenders, it's a good idea to choose someone who can provide insightful commentary on your abilities, achievements, and personal characteristics that align with your chosen field of study. Good luck with your college application process!

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Graduate programs admissions eligibility.

Students interested in the Doctor of Engineering program must meet and follow the requirements outlined below to be considered for the program:

• Possess a baccalaureate or a master degree in one of the engineering disciplines.
• At least 5 years of engineering industry experience
• Leveling courses required for students with a non-ABET bachelor's degree in engineering. These leveling courses are in addition to those fulfilling a student's Doctorate of Engineering in engineering degree plan.
• Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 for bachelor's degree  and  at the graduate level;

Required Application Documents

• Application
• The personal statement must succinctly describe the multi-disciplinary nature of the student’s intended educational study, the credentials supporting success of the student in a graduate program of study, and the student’s intended career path upon graduation.
• It is preferred that the remaining letters come from faculty who have been involved with the student’s most advanced levels of academic education and who can assess the student’s potential for advanced scholarly studies. Do not include letters from family friends or other non-technical referees who cannot fairly assess your academic abilities.
• Resumé/Curriculum Vita
• Official transcripts from all previously attended college institutions
• Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency to be eligible for review. Visit http://admissions.tamu.edu/ for a list of acceptable documentation and/or test scores.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply here through EngineeringCAS .  For applicants already students at Texas A&M, please contact Angie Dunn for further instructions.

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5 Tips For Applying To Texas A&M University

If your student is dreaming of maroon, practicing their two-step, and using "gig em" in their daily vocabulary, you know they're applying to Texas A&M. And just like with any other application, it's important that they personalize their A&M application to show the school that they don't just want to go to college—they want to be an Aggie.

To get started, here are five tips on applying to Texas A&M:

1. Apply early to get your first-choice major.

The application opens on August 1—for the first time using the Common Application —and we recommend applying soon after if the student's essay is complete. Most majors at A&M are first come, first served, so getting the application in early can help a student clinch that first-choice major.

2. Complete the required supplements, and potentially the supplement for the College of Engineering.

All students applying to A&M are requited to complete 3 short answer prompts- check out our tips . If your student is applying to the College of Engineering , they need to complete the engineering supplement. This is a wonderful opportunity for your student to highlight why they would be a great engineering student. They can discuss personal interests along with academic and professional experience in the field to help the admissions committee understand that they're devoted to this field of study.

3. Include all your activities in the Apply Texas application.

While some schools want to see a comprehensive resume, Texas A&M prefers to have everything within the application. That means your student should be sure they include their full list of activities on the application itself—no need to hold back.

4. Pick two solid recommenders.

Texas A&M will only review the first two recommendation letters they receive from applicants, even if a student submits more. We recommend that students focus on finding two recommenders who know them well, can speak to their first-choice major, and are excited to write them a recommendation. By asking too many people, they risk A&M reading recommendations from less enthusiastic recommenders.

5. Complete a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR).

One big change this year is that applicants will be required to complete a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) in place of submitting a transcript. This will happen after the student applies, and they'll need their official transcript to complete the form. Note: Most schools don't provide official transcripts until the fall, but we encourage students to submit it the SRAR as soon as they receive their official transcript (it must be submitted by December 15).

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Graduate Application Information

Admissions requirements.

Applicants are evaluated based on their research experience, letters of recommendation, academic record, and statement of purpose. Students are expected to have undergraduate training in biological, chemical, mathematical, and physical sciences.

Application Deadlines

Priority deadline.

The priority deadline for Fall 2025 applicants is  December   1, 2024 . Applicants who submit their complete application by the priority deadline will be given preference in consideration for interview and University-sponsored fellowships.

Final Deadline

Applications received after the priority date will be considered on a rolling basis until  January 1, 2025 . Applications completed or received after this date will not be reviewed.

Prerequisites and Academic Background

Applications are accepted from both domestic and international students. Domestic applicants are those applicants who are U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and Canadian citizens. International applicants are those applicants who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or Canadian citizens. Additional information for international students can be found through the  TAMU Office of Admissions .

Suggested Academic Background

Successful applicants typically hold undergraduate degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, or biophysics. We also encourage candidates with degrees in other relevant disciplines (e.g. physics, engineering, or computer science) to apply.

Recommended Coursework

• Biochemistry | 2-semester course sequence
• Molecular Genetics | 1 semester
• Organic Chemistry | 2-semester course sequence
• Physics | 1 semester
• Calculus | 1 semester

Application Information

Step 1: complete an application on graduatecas.

The  GraduateCAS Application   is required for admission to all graduate programs at Texas A&M University.  BCBP waives the application fee for all applicants, who apply by December 1, 2024 .  To accept the waiver, please select  Pay by Check . Questions about the application fee should be directed to the Graduate Office.

Step 2: Prepare your Statement of Purpose

Your  Statement of Purpose  should describe the personal, educational, and/or professional experiences that motivate your decision to pursue advanced study in science. Include specific examples of research and/or professional activities in which you have participated (if applicable). For each activity, provide a terse and scholarly introduction, a concise description, and any results or conclusions; include figures if appropriate. Specify your contributions to the project and cite any resulting presentations or publications. The statement should be a total of 2–3 pages in length.

Step 3: Request Three Letters of Recommendation

Letters of Recommendation  will be uploaded electronically by the letter writer; letters routed through the applicant will not be accepted. Selected writers will be automatically contacted by the GraduateCAS system.

• Ideally, recommendations will come from faculty or advisors who are familiar with your academic achievement and prior research experience; they should be able to speak to your potential for success as a graduate researcher.
• Non-academic references may be appropriate in some cases. Please contact the Graduate Office for suggestions.

Step 4: Submit your Academic Transcripts

TAMU Graduate Centralized Application Services (CAS) will allow transcript upload during the application process.  If you provide transcript(s) by upload and you receive an offer of admission and intend to join, you must provide the official transcript(s) directly to the Office of Admissions before you will be permitted to register for classes.

Domestic Applicants

• You must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding community colleges).
• Transcripts can be submitted through SPEEDE, PARCHMENT and National Student Clearinghouse.

Note: You do not need to submit an official transcript from Texas A&M University, but you may be asked to upload one in the central application service (CAS).

International Applicants

• Transcripts are considered official only when they have an original signature of a school official or an original school seal. Accepted signatures include the Registrar, Principal, Controller of Examinations, or The Ministry of Education. Photocopies or other duplication of a transcript, such as notarized copies and faxes are not considered official.
• Consolidated and provisional mark-sheets are  NOT  considered official either. Please upload individual mark-sheets that list grades earned in each term.
• If your institution does not issue a transcript in English you must provide the official original language transcript along with an official English translation. Official translations are prepared by a recognized translation service and include all original seals and/or signatures.
• For students currently enrolled in the United States, copies of official transcripts from other countries are accepted provided the copies are verified by the United States institution the applicant is currently attending. Faxed, emailed, and/or notarized copies will not be accepted. Evaluations are not accepted as transcripts.
• Many universities in the United States can use the electronic format. Electronic transcripts can be processed much faster than paper transcripts. Texas A&M will accept transcripts sent electronically through SPEEDE, PARCHMENT or National Clearing House. 
• Official transcripts from institutions out United States can also be sent to [email protected] instead of uploading them on CAS.

Step 5: Test Scores

Official Graduate Record Examination ( GRE ) scores are  NOT  required for either domestic or international applicants.

Texas A&M University  does require  a Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) score or the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ) from applicants whose native language is not English, with the exception of those applicants completing all four years of a baccalaureate degree in the United States. The scores should be sent directly from the testing service to Texas A&M University (code 6003) and be from a test date within two years of the date that the application form reached the Office of Admissions and Records.

Step 6: Interviews

Interview invitations are extended to select applicants. Applicants residing in the U.S. will be brought to campus for an in-person interview, while applicants outside the U.S. will be interviewed virtually. Typically, interviews are scheduled mid-December to early February.

Step 5: Official Transcripts

• Official transcripts are required from each senior-level, post-secondary institution attended. Electronic versions of your transcript sent from your previous institution(s) are preferred.
• If the institution cannot use this format and you have attended an American or Canadian college or university, one official transcript is required.  Please ask each registrar to enclose one copy of your transcript in a sealed, signed envelope addressed to you.  Place the signed, sealed envelope with the seal unbroken and the registrar’s signature intact inside a second envelope and send it to the following address: (U.S. Postal Service) Graduate Admissions Processing Office of Admissions Texas A&M University P.O. Box 40001 College Station, TX 77842-4001 [email protected]
• If the transcripts or mark-sheets are from a university outside the United States, they are to be signed by the registrar, controller of examinations, or president of the university issuing the document. Official records are to be in the language of instruction, accompanied by official translations in English, if necessary. Translations sent directly from the institution attended or from a recognized translator are considered official.

Step 6: Admissions Requirements

• A minimum 3.0 GPA.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (internet-based test). (Required only for international students; see “ Required Documents ” on the international graduate how to apply page  for details.)
• Admission decisions may also be influenced by consideration of research experiences (for M.S. and Ph.D. applicants) or professional training (for MNRD applicants) and achievements beyond undergraduate study that demonstrate potential for success in a graduate program.

Step 7: Admission Decisions

• You will learn whether you have been admitted via letters to you from the Texas A&M University Office of Admissions and the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology.

Step 8: Tuition and Fees

To learn more about the cost of study at Texas A&M, explore the  Student Business Services  website.

Step 9: Financial Support

Check out the BCBP Financial Support page for more information on graduate student funding.

For further questions, you can email us at [email protected] , or reach out to one of the Graduate Office Team members below. 

Tera McAdoo

Academic Program Assistant

979-845-1013

[email protected]

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