Howdy!

Thank you for your interest in University Studies-Leadership (USAL-LED)!

University Studies-Leadership is a unique degree plan that is made just for you!
With a foundational knowledge of leadership theory & application and the 2 minors you select, each degree plan is as unique as you are!

Each degree plan consists of the following:

In the Leadership Concentration, students learn about leadership theory, change theory, personal leadership development, team development, qualities of a good leader and follower, how to work with others, and how to think organizationally.  Students also learn transferable skills that can help them with not only their careers, but with student organizations, personal relationships and any dealings with others.  

Graduates with University Studies-Leadership degrees pursue varying careers such as profit and non-profit organizations, management, law, politics, public service, military careers, general business, and much more. Specific career fields, as well as course material, is student-driven and varies with each student’s interest.    

We are housed in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.

Our major does NOT require any Agricultural-based courses, although it depends on your chosen minors. Since we are a Life Science discipline, this is why we are housed in the College of Ag & Life Sciences.

Application Process & Deadlines 
To be accepted into University Studies-Leadership you must submit an application. Depending on the applicant-type (freshmen, transfer, change of major), specific details about the application process are outlined on the information pages found at the bottom of this website.

Current TAMU Student Change of Major Process 
There is only one application term per semester. Applications must be picked up from the University Studies Program Office on the following dates each semester:

                         March 1^st, June 1^st, October 1^st

Completed applications are due by 5:00pm, 30 days after you pick up the application. The latest the applications can be due is April 1st, July 1st or November 1st by 5:00pm.   

To pick up the application, email unst@gap.tamu.edu. Please remember it can take up to 2 weeks to set up an appointment so plan early!

The application process includes you receiving official approval for your minors from the minor-granting departments. You will be responsible for contacting each minor department and completing their specific application process. Also, in your application essays, remember to address your interest in Leadership as well as your two minors.

We highly recommend that you meet with the University Studies-Leadership Advisor prior to applying to USAL-LED to discuss the application process. To set up an appointment, please follow this link: USAL-LED Advising Office


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