Texas A&M University Transfer Admissions Guide

2013-2014 Transfer Guide

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Getting Started | Admissions Criteria | Choose the Right College | Colleges & Majors Choose the Right Degree Track | Apply to Texas A&M | International Admission | Define Your Application Type Additional Information & Requirements | How to Pay | How to Explore | How to Stay on Target

Getting Started Texas A&M University is a place where tradition and potential merge. It is an intellectually-charged environment in which achievement has no boundaries. The choices you make now— what college, which major, what career path—will direct your life and your success.

You have made many choices already. You’ve even been to college and understand the commitment and responsibility. You’re ready to be an Aggie. However, transferring is a big step and you probably have many questions. Get started with the checklist below.

Transfer Admission Checklist

Find your academic college.

Determine what college you are interested in, and refer to the corresponding information on pages 2-3.

Choose a major.

Identify your desired major and its degree track on the charts on pages 4-5.

Visit with an Admissions representative.

See page 13 for a location near you.

Visit Texas A&M. You are encouraged to visit campus and explore the opportunities Texas A&M has to offer first-hand. The Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center can assist in scheduling a visit with an academic department and a campus tour. Call (979) 845-5851 or visit campustours.tamu.edu for more information.

Stay on track.

Locate the degree track for your desired major on the charts on pages 6-7. Applicants should complete as many courses as possible in Table 1 of the Degree Track on page 6 for their desired major. Other courses that will fulfill degree requirements for that Degree Track are listed in Table 2 on page 6. Students who begin a set of courses that have a two-semester sequence are encouraged to complete both courses in the sequence before transferring to Texas A&M. Course equivalencies can be found at the Texas Common Course Numbering System website at www.tccns.org. You may also visit tx.ag/tr-equivalency for Texas A&M-specific course equivalencies.

Apply to Texas A&M. It is important to follow the instructions provided when applying for transfer admission to Texas A&M. Application instructions can be found on pages 8-9.

P. 1 | Criteria

Admissions Criteria Grade Point Ratio (GPR)

Academic Consistency

To be eligible for review, transfer applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPR on a minimum of 24 graded semester hours of transferable coursework at the time of the application deadline. The GPR necessary to be competitive and the coursework required can vary by college and major.

Applicants who drop or withdraw from courses frequently and do not achieve satisfactory grades (A, B or C, depending upon the intended major) will be at a disadvantage in the review for admission.

Specifying a Major Transfer applicants are admitted to a specific major and are required to follow the curriculum of that major. While some colleges consider second-choice majors (see pages 2-3 for more information), admission to a second-choice major is often more competitive, and students who indicate the major as a first choice will be given priority. Note: Several colleges do not consider secondchoice majors.

Complete the Application The entire ApplyTexas Application, including the essay, is considered to identify admissible candidates. Many of the colleges base their decisions, in part, on the content of Essay Topic A. Therefore, all applicants are required to complete the essay and are encouraged to thoroughly describe their educational goals.

Admission Decisions Transfer admission decisions are made by each college and major; thus, admission standards are based on the competitiveness of the applicant pool. Preference is given to the applicant with the highest GPR and the most courses completed in the Degree Track (page 6) for the major designated on the application. Review the information for the college of the major for which you are applying on pages 2-3, as well as each college and departmental website.

Admission Denial If a student is denied for the fall term, spring grades may be used in the admission decision if received by June 1, and if there is space available in the intended major. Note: Some colleges/majors do not review spring grades; however, the applicant may qualify for review by their second-choice major.

Choose the Right College Selecting a major is a critical component in the transfer process. Each major has its own transfer applicant admission requirements, so make sure to review each major of interest’s prerequisites. Visit catalog.tamu.edu for the most current information, or contact the Prospective Student Center nearest you. aglifesciences.tamu.edu

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Minimum GPR requirements and recommended coursework varies by major, so prospective students should contact a departmental academic advisor before applying. Several departments require a pre-transfer meeting to determine foundational coursework for the majors. Prospective students demonstrating academic excellence in courses identified in Table 1 (page 6) have a greater chance of gaining admission into their first-choice major. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to provide essays that clearly demonstrate their interest and career aspirations in the chosen field of study. A listing of advisors for each major is available on the college’s website. Please be aware that some departments may not review secondchoice majors. Please research your major before applying. arch.tamu.edu

College of Architecture

Applicants must have completed 24 hours of transferable coursework from Table 1 (page 6) at the time of application, and it is recommended that these courses be selected from the degree program electives described in the Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog. The essay is an important component in the review process and should explain why the applicant is interested in the Construction Science, Environmental Design (architectural studies), Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning or Visualization program. Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPR are rarely admitted. Enrollment in Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture and Visualization programs are driven by available studio space. Additionally, those majors have multiple sequential studios which make it difficult for students who transfer with more than 36 hours. Second-choice majors are not considered. mays.tamu.edu

Mays Business School

Transfer admission to Mays Business School generally requires strict and comprehensive adherence to Table 1 of Degree Track E (page 6) prior to submission of the application. Students desiring to transfer to Mays are encouraged to plan early and incorporate this entire body of coursework into their curriculum prior to applying. Applicants are expected to have excelled in this body of coursework. It is especially important to have credit for both required math courses before applying. The entire application is reviewed. Successful applicants include carefully written essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, creativity and an advanced writing style. Applicants are encouraged to identify their intended upper-level major and to describe why they are well-suited for that area of specialization.

Mays Business School admits applicants for summer and fall admission only. For a smooth transition without interruption to degree progress, summer admission is recommended for most applicants, especially for those who will have completed less than 60 hours or who lack one or more of the courses listed in Table 1 of Degree Track E. Spring transfer admission is not available. Second-choice majors are not considered. education.tamu.edu

College of Education & Human Development

To be considered for admission, it is desirable for an applicant to have at least a 2.75 GPR on a minimum of 24 hours of graded transferable coursework from the student’s intended degree plan. It is required that Math 1324, 1325 and two lab sciences from the degree plan be taken prior to application. Students interested in certification to teach Grades 8–12 should complete a baccalaureate degree in a discipline area and contact the college regarding certification.

Prospective transfer students should refer to education.tamu.edu/degrees/undergraduate-opportunities to identify additional courses that will satisfy degree requirements. Any students applying for a degree in Allied Health, Community Health, Exercise Science or Sport Management are encouraged to apply for transfer admission before they have accumulated 45 total hours.

The College of Education and Human Development evaluates performance in all courses and considers all parts of the application. Students who have repeatedly dropped or withdrawn from courses may be at a disadvantage. Additionally, courses that do not apply to the University Core Curriculum or to the academic major may have a negative impact when the application is reviewed. A well-written essay is a student’s opportunity to share information and experiences that could indicate success in a particular major. Second-choice majors are not considered.

P. 3 | COLLEGES

engineering.tamu.edu

Dwight Look College of Engineering

Applicants should complete at least 24 hours of graded transferable coursework at the time of application from Table 1 of the Degree Track (page 6) appropriate to their intended major, all with a grade of C or better; however competitive applicants will have grades of A or B in most math and science courses. Transfer admission GPR requirements vary by major, with the majority exceeding the minimum requirements for transfer admission consideration to Texas A&M. Those applicants indicating Engineering as their first-choice major who are not admitted to their requested major may be offered an alternate engineering major(s).

Before applying for transfer admission, applicants for undergraduate engineering degree programs in the College of Engineering should complete or be enrolled in all the math and science courses specified in Table 1 of this guide. geosciences.tamu.edu

College of Geosciences

Applicants will be considered based on their GPR and graded transferable coursework at the time of application appropriate to their intended major. GPR on most math and science courses is strongly weighted. Students with a 3.0 GPR or higher are strongly preferred. Applicants in Meteorology must have a “B” or better in all mathematics and science courses required for this major.

The entire application submitted by transfer students is reviewed. Successful applicants include carefully written essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, creativity and an advanced writing style. Applicants are encouraged to identify their intended major within the College of Geosciences and to describe why they are committing to study that subject. liberalarts.tamu.edu

College of Liberal Arts

Applicants will be considered based on their overall GPA on at least 24 hours of graded transferable coursework at the time of application from Tables 1 and 2 of the Degree Track (page 6) appropriate to their intended major. Additional factors to be considered include dropped courses, semester withdraws and courses taken which do not apply to the University Core Curriculum or to the academic major. Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and less than 90 attempted hours are strongly preferred. Applicants to ECON, PSYC and INTS have additional requirements. Consult departmental websites for additional information. www.science.tamu.edu

College of Science

Applicants should complete Table 1 of Degree Track C or D (page 6), as appropriate to the choice of major, with a cumulative GPR of at least 3.0. Strength of schedule is a factor in determining admission. Applicants will not be admitted without completing the first two semesters of courses in their declared major with a 3.0 or higher GPR. Chemistry and Physics majors must also complete 8 hours of Calculus I and II with a 3.0 or higher GPR. Biology students must complete 8 hours of Chemistry I and II with a 3.0 or higher GPR. Second-choice majors are considered. vetmed.tamu.edu/bims

College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Applicants should have a 3.0 GPR on at least 45 hours of graded transferable coursework at the time of application and meet all Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements for Biomedical Sciences in order to be considered for admission into Biomedical Sciences. Students who begin a set of courses that have a two-semester sequence are encouraged to complete both courses in the sequence before transferring to Texas A&M (see the Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog for a list of courses and CBK requirements).

Those with 45 or more hours completed at the time of application will be given preference in admission. The transfer into Biomedical Sciences must occur before the student reaches 75 completed hours. Any CBK courses transferred in from a community college must have a minimum grade of a “B.” No summer admission is accepted. Second-choice majors are not considered.

Abbreviations for Texas A&M Colleges, Majors & Degree Tracks

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4

AGEC ALED

E B9

AGSC B9 AGSM B ANSC B BICH D BESC C BAEN D CDEV B ECOR B ENTO C ENST B FSTC C FIVL C FORS B GENE D5 HORT B NUSC C PSSC B POSC B RLEM B RPTS B RENR B SPSA B TGSC B WFSC B USAL B9

Construction Science* Environmental Design* Landscape Architecture* Urban and Regional Planning Visualization University Studies+

ABB TRACK COSL B7 2 ENDL B6 LANL B URPN B VISL B8 USAR B

Business Accounting Finance Management Information Systems Management Marketing Supply Chain Management

ABB TRACK BUAD E

College of education & human development education.tamu.edu

ABB TRACK AGBL E7 AGCJ B9

Dwight Look College of Engineering1 engineering.tamu.edu

Agribusiness Agricultural Communications and Journalism Agricultural Economics Agricultural Leadership and Development Agricultural Science Agricultural Systems Management* Animal Science Biochemistry Bioenvironmental Sciences Biological and Agricultural Engineering Community Development Ecological Restoration Entomology Environmental Studies Food Science and Technology Forensic and Investigative Sciences Forestry Genetics Horticulture Nutritional Sciences Plant and Environmental Soil Science Poultry Science Rangeland Ecology and Management Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Renewable Natural Resources Spatial Sciences Turfgrass Science Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences University Studies+

College of geosciences geosciences.tamu.edu

Mays Business School1** mays.tamu.edu

College of Architecture1 arch.tamu.edu

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences aglifesciences.tamu.edu

Listed below are the abbreviations for Texas A&M colleges, majors and Degree Tracks. For the most current information about majors, please visit the individual college’s website.

Health (Allied Health,

Community Health, and School Health) Human Resource Development Interdisciplinary Studies (Middle Grades and Early Childhood Education) Interdisciplinary Studies (Bilingual, Special Education) Kinesiology (PE Certification, Applied Exercise Physiology, Basic Exercise Physiology, Motor Behavior, and Dance Science) Sport Management (Internship and Non-internship Options) Technology Management University Studies+

Aerospace Engineering Biological and Agricultural Engineering12 Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering— Computer Science Track Computer Engineering— Electrical Engineering Track Computer Science* Electrical Engineering Engineering Technology Industrial Distribution Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Ocean Engineering Petroleum Engineering Radiological Health Engineering

Environmental Geosciences Environmental Studies Geography (Geography, Geographic Information Sciences) Geology Geophysics Meteorology Spatial Sciences University Studies+

ABB TRACK EDHL B HRDL B EDIS3 B INST

B

EDKI

B

EDSM

B

TCML B USEH B

ABB TRACK AERL D BAEN D12 BMEL CHEL CVEL CECL

D D D D

CEEL

D

CPSL ELEL ENTL IDIL INEL MEEL NUEL OCEL PETL RHEL

D D D D D D D D D9 D

ABB TRACK ENGS D ENST B7 GEOG B7 GEOL B or D10 GEOP D METL D SPSG B USGE B

P. 5 | MAJORS

College of Veterinary Medicine4 & Biomedical Sciences vetmed.tamu.edu/bims

College of science www.science.tamu.edu

College of Liberal Arts liberalarts.tamu.edu

Anthropology Classics Communication Economics English History International Studies Modern Languages Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Telecommunication Media Studies Theatre Arts Women’s and Gender Studies

Applied Mathematical Sciences Biology Chemistry Mathematics Microbiology Molecular and Cell Biology Physics Zoology University Studies+

ABB TRACK ANTH A CLSS A COMM A ECON A or B11 ENGL A HIST A INTS A MODL A MUSC A PHIL A POLS A or B11 PSYC A or B11 SOCI A or B11 SPAN A TCMS A or B11 THAR A WGST A

ABB TRACK APMS D BIOL C8 CHEM D MATH D MBIO C8 BMCB C8 PHYS D ZOOL C8 USSC B

Notes: 1. All new students to the Colleges of Architecture, Business and Engineering enter at the lower level.

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

3. All students seeking elementary teacher certification will complete a baccalaureate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. There is no Secondary Teacher Education major.

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 College of Education and Human Development.

4. 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.

5. Requires PHYS 201 (1301 and 1101) rather than PHYS 218 6. Either ENGL 210 or COMM 203 required, not both 7. COMM 203 not required 8. Requires MATH 151, 152 not MATH 141, 142 9. COMM 203 can substitute for ENGL 210.

10. Follow Degree Track B for a B.A. degree and Degree Track D for a B.S. degree. COMM 203 not required 11. Follow Degree Track A for a B.A. degree and Degree Track B for a B.S. degree.

12. Apply through the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. * See the section in the Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog pertaining to your major for the specific math and science courses required. ** No spring transfer admission

Biomedical Sciences

ABB BIMS

TRACK B or C

+ Visit the University Studies website (unst.tamu.edu) for additional information. admissions.tamu.edu | catalog.tamu.edu

Choose the Right Degree Track Applicants are strongly encouraged to view the section of the Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog (catalog.tamu.edu) pertaining to their major for additional course requirements/substitutions. Degree Tracks are meant to assist transfer applicants in knowing which courses to take as they consider a specific major.

Transfer applicants should complete as many courses as possible in Table 1 of the Degree Track for their desired major. Other courses that will fulfill degree requirements for that Degree Track are listed in Table 2. Students who begin a set of courses which have a two-semester sequence are encouraged to complete both courses in the sequence before transferring to Texas A&M. Refer to page 4-5 to review a list of majors and determine which Degree Track to follow.

Table 1: Degree Tracks A through E by Subject Area by Semester Hours of Coursework Degree Tracks

A

B

C

D

E

Subject Area

Most BA Degrees

BS-1

BS-2

BS-3

Business BBA: BS-4

3

3

3

3

3

ENGL 104

ENGL 1301

Technical Writing

34

3

3

ENGL 210

ENGL 2311

Speech

3

3

COMM 2039

SPCH 1315

BIOL 111, 112 CHEM 101, 111, 102, 112

BIOL 1406, 1407 CHEM 1411, 1412

MATH 141, 142

MATH 1324, 1325

MATH 151, 152 CHEM 101, 111, 102, 112 PHYS 218

MATH 2413, 2414 CHEM 1411, 1412 PHYS 2425, 2426

ACCT 229, 230 ECON 202, 203 MGMT 21110

ACCT 2301 or 2401 ACCT 2302 or 2402 ECON 2302, 2301

English Composition

Language

8

Science

43

43

16

Mathematics

3

35

65,6

Texas A&M Course Number

State of Texas Common Course Number1

2

Mathematics Chemistry Physics

6 248

Accounting Economics Management

15

Table 2: Other Degree Track Courses before Transfer by Subject Area by Semester

Hours of Coursework

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Degree Tracks

A

B

C

D

E

Subject Area

Most BA Degrees

BS-1

BS-2

BS-3

Business BBA: BS-4

U.S. History and Political Science

12

12

12

12

12

Mathematics

3

3

Natural Sciences

4

4

Social and Behavioral Sciences

3

3

3

3

311

Humanities

3

37,12

3

312

3

Visual and Performing Arts

3

3

3

3

3

6

Texas A&M Course Number

HIST 105, 106 POLS 206, 207

State of Texas Common Course Number1

HIST 1301, 1302 GOVT 230513, 230613

8 See the section in the Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog pertaining to your major for courses required in these subject areas at catalog.tamu.edu.1

P. 7 | Degree Tracks

Notes: 1. Texas Common Course Numbers: To assist students transferring from one Texas school to another, many institutions of higher education in Texas have adopted the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). For course equivalencies, visit www.tccns.org or tx.ag/tr-equivalency.

2. Bachelor of Arts degree requirements in foreign language courses may be earned through examination or class work, but must appear on the applicant’s official college transcript.

3. See the section of the Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog pertaining to your major for the specific science requirement.

4. Interdisciplinary Studies majors in the College of Education and Human Development may take ENGL 203 (ENGL 1302) rather than ENGL 210 (ENGL 2311).

5. MATH 1325 is not acceptable as the mathematics prerequisite for medical or dental school. Students planning to apply for these professional programs should complete MATH 2413.

6. All majors in the College of Science require MATH 151/152 (MATH 2413/2414) if transferring from another institution.

7. Humanities for the College of Architecture are limited to arts or architecture courses.

8. Environmental Geosciences majors in the College of Geosciences are not required to take PHYS 218 and 219. See the Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog pertaining to Environmental Geosciences for other science requirements.

9. COMM 203 is not required for Agricultural Economics (AGEC) or Agribusiness (AGBU) majors.

10. MGMT 211 is not required for Agricultural Economics (AGEC) majors. Formerly BUSI 2302, is no longer offered at most community colleges.

11. Agricultural Economics (AGEC) majors fulfill this requirement by completing AGEC 105.

12. The Dwight Look College of Engineering requires ENGR 482 Engineering and Ethics for all majors except Industrial Distribution (IDIL).

13. GOVT 2301 and 2302 will satisfy the POLS 206 and POLS 207 requirements if transferred from the same school.

Emma Major: Philosophy, French

Most Unique Class: History of Jazz | Political Philosophy After Graduation: Plans to attend Law School Involvement: Delta Gamma Sorority, Amnesty International, Pre-Law Society Favorite Tradition: Yells at football games Favorite Thing in Aggieland: Inexpensive movie tickets I transferred to Texas A&M after my freshman year. Texas A&M just had so much more to offer than my previous school. I wanted a bigger university with unequaled school spirit, great academics and plenty of student organizations to choose from. Texas A&M makes it easy to get involved. Everyone is so friendly, it is impossible not to find your place.

Before coming to Texas A&M, I thought it was still a military-focused school. I definitely wasn’t expecting the student body to be so diverse. I have encountered so many interesting and different people and have met more people who share my interests than I thought possible.

I honestly believe anyone could find their place at Texas A&M. The size might seem intimidating, but there is such a sense of community and family here that you quickly discover it isn’t scary at all. A&M is on a level that other major universities just can’t compete with.

Everyone says that the Aggie ring opens doors, and I absolutely believe that to be true. I know the feeling of community won’t leave when I graduate, and I believe no university has that same pull when it comes to the next steps, like finding employment.

Apply to Texas A&M 5. An official final high school transcript

The following items must be received by the appropriate deadline:

An official final high school transcript must contain diploma type with graduation date. To be considered official, a transcript must have an original signature of a school official, an original school seal or be mailed directly from the school in a sealed envelope. Faxed, scanned or emailed copies will not be accepted.

1. A completed ApplyTexas Application Apply online at www.applytexas.org. Students will also be applying for Texas A&M scholarships by completing the ApplyTexas Application (including scholarship questions).

2. Essay Topic A Students must complete Essay Topic A from the ApplyTexas Application.

6. A copy of a permanent resident card or I-551 If applicable

3. A nonrefundable processing fee or fee waiver

7. Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit

A fee of $75 for domestic applicants or $90 for international applicants is required (fee is subject to change). Fee waiver requests must include documentation of need from a financial aid advisor. Checking the Fee Waiver box on the application is not sufficient. International applicants are not eligible for fee waivers.

If applicable; registrar.tamu.edu/forms/residency_ affidavit.pdf

8. Bacterial Meningitis Immunization See page 11 for details.

Mail transfer credentials to: Transfer Admissions Processing Texas A&M University General Services Complex P.O. Box 40003 College Station, TX 77842-4003

Transcripts should be submitted electronically through SPEEDE, eSCRIP-SAFE and AVOW. Paper transcripts must be mailed in a sealed school envelope. College work from one institution posted on the transcript of another is not acceptable. Faxed or emailed copies are not acceptable. A college transcript from any dual credit coursework earned in high school must also be submitted.

1 | DOMESTIC

4. Official college transcript(s) from all schools previously attended

Overnight mailing or hand delivery address: Transfer Admissions Processing Texas A&M University General Services Complex 0200 TAMU 750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1601 College Station, TX 77843-0200 (979) 845-1060

WWW.APPLYTEXAS.ORG Term

Opening

Spring 2014 August 1, 2013 Summer/Fall 2014 January 1, 2014

Deadline October 15, 2013 March 15, 2014

P. 9 | APPLYING

International Admission International transfer applicants are required to submit the following: I f any transcripts are in a language other than English, an official translation from a recognized translator or translation verified by a United States Embassy or Consulate must accompany the native language transcript. For students enrolled in the U.S., copies of official transcripts from other countries will be accepted, provided the copies are verified by the U.S. institution the applicant is currently attending. Faxed and/or notarized copies will not be accepted.

A pplicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency, which is satisfied by one of the following: • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 paper-based test and 80 Internet-based test • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a 6.0 overall band score • SAT Critical Reading minimum of 500 • ACT English minimum of 21 • Transfer from an accredited U.S. institution with at least 30 transferable semester hours including the equivalent to Texas A&M University ENGL 104 (ENGL 1301) • Completion of all years of secondary education at a high school in the U.S. Additional English testing may be required before enrollment.

See admissions.tamu.edu for information regarding test score submission.

Mail international credentials to: International Admissions Processing Texas A&M University General Services Complex P.O. Box 40002 College Station, TX 77842-4002

Summer 2014 Fall 2014 SPRING 2015

Deadline

August 1, 2013 November 1, 2013 September 1, 2013 March 15, 2014 April 1, 2014 AUGUST 1, 2014

MAY

WWW.APPLYTEXAS.ORG Term Opening

4 | ACCEPT

2 | INTERNATIONAL

Overnight mailing or hand delivery address: International Admissions Processing Texas A&M University General Services Complex 0200 TAMU 750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1601 College Station, TX 77843-0200 (979) 845-1060

ACCEPT OUR OFFER OF ADMISSION by May 1, 2013

Define Your Application Type It is important that applicants understand their application type prior to applying for admission to Texas A&M. Application type determines when the application is available and the deadline for submission. Please review the options below and determine which application type is applicable.

Domestic Transfer

Readmit

A domestic transfer applicant is someone who: • is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, has applied for permanent resident status or qualifies for SB 1528 status; • is a degree-seeking applicant; • has graduated from high school or equivalent; • has enrolled in a post-secondary institution after high school graduation; • has completed at least 24 graded semester hours of transferable coursework at the time of application; • does not have a bachelor’s degree; and • does not qualify for readmission.

An applicant applying for readmission is someone who: • is a former degree-seeking Texas A&M undergraduate student; • does not have a bachelor’s degree; and • did not officially register for the previous semester (excluding summer sessions) at Texas A&M.

Term Opens

Closes

Spring 2014 Fall 2014

October 15, 2013 March 15, 2014

August 1, 2013 January 1, 2014

International Transfer An international transfer applicant is someone who: • is not a citizen or permanent resident or has applied to be a permanent resident of the United States; • has enrolled in a post-secondary institution; and • has never enrolled at Texas A&M as an undergraduate degree-seeking student.

Please visit admissions.tamu.edu/international for more information about international transfer admission, international readmission, international postbaccalaureate undergraduate admission and international non-degree seeking admission.

Term Opens Summer 2014 Fall 2014 Spring 2015

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Closes

August 1, 2013 November 1, 2013 September 1, 2013 March 15, 2014 April 1, 2014 August 1, 2014

Applicants whose only previous enrollment at Texas A&M has been under non-degree seeking status do not qualify for readmission.

Term Opens

Closes

Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Fall 2014

November 15, 2013 May 1, 2014 August 1, 2014

August 1, 2013 January 1, 2014 January 1, 2014

Postbaccalaureate Undergraduate A postbaccalaureate undergraduate applicant is someone who: • has a bachelor’s degree; and • wishes to pursue a second undergraduate degree.

Term

Opens

Closes

Spring 2014 Summer/Fall 2014

August 1, 2013 January 1, 2014

October 15, 2013 March 15, 2014

Non-degree Seeking A non-degree seeking applicant is someone who: • wishes to take specific undergraduate coursework; and • does not wish to pursue a degree at Texas A&M. Term

Opens

Closes

Spring 2014 Summer/Fall 2014 Summer 2014 only

August 1, 2013 January 1, 2014 January 1, 2014

October 15, 2013 March 15, 2014 May 1, 2014

P. 11 | ADDITIONAL INFO

Additional Information & Requirements Application Status

Required/Recommended Immunizations

It is highly recommended that students submit the application and required documents early in the application cycle for verification of receipt. Check your application status online through the Applicant Information System (AIS) at applicant.tamu.edu. Due to volume, please allow two to three weeks for processing. Students who apply within one month of the deadline may not be notified of their application status prior to the deadline, nor will Transfer Admissions Processing staff be able to verify receipt of credentials. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure completion of his/her file.

TEC 51.9192 requires all students under age 30 entering an institution of higher education to provide current proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis (an immunization given within 5 years of the date of intended enrollment) or meet certain requirements for declining such a vaccination. Students may not register for classes until this requirement is satisfied. admissions.tamu.edu/meningitis.aspx

Notification of Transfer Admission Decisions

In addition, Student Health Services strongly suggests every student and family review the updated list of additional immunizations recommended for a college student at shs.tamu.edu.

Transfer admission decisions are made through a competitive review process. Decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the semester. Applicants should monitor their status on the Applicant Information System (AIS) website at applicant.tamu.edu. For those applicants submitting spring grades for fall consideration, decisions should be announced in early July.

Additional Information for Transfer Applicants O fficial transcripts from all colleges attended, including colleges where dual credit was earned prior to high school graduation, must be received by the application deadline.

G rades for all transferable courses are used in the computation of the Grade Point Ratio. This includes: • Failing grades, repeated courses, Withdraw/Fail, Incomplete, etc.

• Grades reported as Incomplete are computed as an F. • Plus and minus grade designations are not used; C+ is computed as a C, B- as a B, etc.

C redit 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.

Residence Requirement for Baccalaureate Degree A minimum of 36 semester hours of 300- and/or 400-level coursework, with a minimum of 12 of the course hours in the major, must be successfully completed in residence at Texas A&M University to qualify for a baccalaureate degree.

Program for Transfer Admission The Program for Transfer Admission (PTA) offers prospective transfer students a unique opportunity to be automatically admitted to Texas A&M University. PTA is designed for students attending Texas community colleges and offers more than 65 degree plans. Upon successful completion of the coursework outlined by the degree plan and additional requirements of the program, participants are eligible for automatic admission to Texas A&M. Visit tx.ag/ptainfo or contact your local PSC (page 13) for more information on requirements and enrollment.

Resident at home with parents

Non-resident

ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES*

A Texas A&M education is an investment in your future.

Unfortunately, many students and their families choose not to apply for financial aid for a variety of reasons: too much of a hassle, unsure if they will qualify, do not know how to apply or think they make too much money. Do not let any of these reasons hold you back. All students can receive financial assistance.

Financial aid is federal, state, institutional and private funds used to assist eligible students in funding their education. Financial aid can be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, waivers and student employment. Texas A&M is consistently recognized as a top “value” in higher education, ranking 18th in Kiplinger’s annual listing of “best values” among the nation’s top 100 public colleges, and first in the state of Texas.

Apply for Scholarships Begin searching and applying for scholarships now. There are many scholarships out there that could help you pay for college.

Texas A&M recently allocated an additional $1 million for transfer student scholarships. Visit scholarships.tamu.edu for a list of available scholarships and scholarship search engines. You can apply for Texas A&M scholarships when you apply for admission to Texas A&M at www.applytexas.org.

Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship Texas A&M University awards two types of scholarships to highly qualified Texas community college Phi Theta Kappa transfer students. These scholarships are renewable for two years. Apply for this scholarship when applying through the ApplyTexas Application at www.applytexas.org. For more information about the scholarship, visit tx.ag/ptk_sch.

Tuition & Fees** Loan Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies Travel Miscellaneous Total

Resident at home with parents

Non-resident

$9,006 30 8,450 1,246 500 2,349

$9,006 30 3,400 1,246 500 2,349

$25,626 30 8,450 1,246 1,000 2,349

$21,581

$16,531

$38,701

* Please visit financialaid.tamu.edu for the most current cost of attendance. ** B ased on 15 undergraduate credit hours per semester at Texas A&M University in College Station (2 semesters, does not include summer); Some tuition and fees are not reflected here. Visit sbs.tamu.edu for additional tuition and fee charges based on the college in which you are enrolled.

Complete the FAFSA Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is available January 1.

We recommend applying as early as possible. You do not need to be admitted to apply. By completing the FAFSA, you are applying in one step for all federal and state aid. This includes grants, loans and work-study. The Texas A&M school code is 003632.

Accept/Decline your Financial Aid Once you have received notice that you have been awarded financial aid, log into the Howdy Portal (howdy.tamu.edu) using your Texas A&M NetID and password. Once logged in, click on the My Finances tab and enter the Scholarships & Financial Aid Portal to accept, reduce or decline your aid.

PRIORITY DATE

How to Pay

Resident on/off campus

Priority Term FAFSA Submission Date SUMMER 2014 Fall 2014 Spring 2015

2013-2014 February 1, 2014 2014-2015 March 15, 2014 2014-2015 September 30, 2014

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How to Explore Prospective Student Centers Texas A&M University has Prospective Student Centers (PSCs) throughout the state where you can meet one-on-one with an advisor to learn more about admission, academic programs, financial aid, housing and student services at Texas A&M. Advisors answer questions, organize events and help you with every step of the application process.

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admissions.tamu.edu/psc

Aggieland Prospective Student Center Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (979) 458-0950

Central Texas Includes Austin, Waco, Temple, Belton and Killeen Areas See the website above for area-specific contact information.

Corpus Christi Regional PSC (361) 289-7905

Dallas/Fort Worth Regional PSC (817) 375-0960

Houston Regional PSC (713) 454-1990

Laredo Regional PSC (956) 795-0412

Rio Grande Valley Regional PSC (956) 683-8647

San Antonio Regional PSC (210) 212-7016

EXPLORE AGGIELAND online or in person

campustours.tamu.edu

How to Stay on Target Application Checklist  Attend Aggieland Saturday in February (admissions.tamu.edu/aggielandsaturday).  Contact the Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center at (979) 845-5851 or go to campustours.tamu.edu to schedule a campus visit. The Visitor Center will schedule a visit with an academic department and a campus tour.  Check admissions.tamu.edu for all admission requirements.  Apply early at www.applytexas.org.  Apply for scholarships online at www.applytexas.org and scholarships.tamu.edu.

 After receiving an acknowledgment letter, use your Universal Identification Number (UIN) to activate a Texas A&M NetID.  Check your application status online at applicant.tamu.edu to ensure completion of your application file and view the admission decision.  Submit FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA for the Fall 2014 entry term is available January 1, 2014 (Priority Date is March 15, 2014). Texas A&M’s school code is 003632.  Check the status of scholarships and financial aid online at howdy.tamu.edu.

After You’re Admitted Checklist  Accept our offer and register for a New Student Conference (NSC) at applicant.tamu.edu.  Register any NSC guests that you plan to bring to your conference at newaggie.tamu.edu/family-and-guests.  Apply for on-campus housing at reslife.tamu.edu.

On-campus housing fills up quickly, so apply early!  Visit studentlife.tamu.edu/agoss/offcampus to get information about living off campus.  Send final college transcripts and final high school transcripts.  Verify residency at registrar.tamu.edu.  Learn about short-term and emergency loans for tuition and fees at financialaid.tamu.edu.  Visit jobsforaggies.tamu.edu for information on student employment.

Questions? Visit admissions.tamu.edu for Aggie Answers FAQ, call Admissions Customer Service at (979) 845-1060 or email admissions@tamu.edu.

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 Learn about required/recommended immunizations.

Effective January 1, 2012, TEC 51.9192 requires all students under age 30 entering an institution of higher education to provide current proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis (an immunization given within 5 years of the date of intended enrollment) or meet certain requirements for declining such a vaccination. Students may not register for classes until this requirement is satisfied. To learn more, please visit admissions.tamu.edu/meningitis.aspx. Additionally, Student Health Services strongly suggests every student and family review the updated list of additional immunizations recommended for students at shs.tamu.edu.  Look into extended orientation programs like Howdy Camp and T-Camp. atc.tamu.edu  Learn about international student visa information. international.tamu.edu/iss (International students only)