Admissions Overview

In order to apply to one of our graduate degree programs, materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records and directly to the Department. Once all materials have been received, the file will be considered for admission upon the deadlines listed below. Applicants will be notified by letter by mid March for Summer or Fall admission; Mid November for Spring admission.
 

Deadlines for U.S. Citizens                                            Deadlines for International Students

Spring                       October 1                                         Spring                                    August 1
Summer                    March 1                                            Summer                                 November
Fall                            March 1                                            Fall                                        March 1

To apply for full admission into the department, the Office of Graduate Admissions and Records at Texas A&M University requires the following items:

• TAMU Application: Complete the online Texas Common Graduate Application accompanied by a $50 application fee ($75 for international applicants)
• Official transcripts: Transcripts must be submitted from each higher education institution previously attended
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores: must be taken within past five years. Scores must be requested from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and sent electronically using Texas A&M University code 6003.
• Official TOFLC or IELTS scores: International applicants only must submit scores less than two years old. Scores are sent electronically using the Texas A&M University code 6003. (See Office of Graduate Studies for directions for waivers)

• A one-page minimum statement of professional intent must indicate why you wish to pursue the degree, and what the degree can accomplish for your career goals and specific area interests. 
• A current resume
• Three (3) Recommendation letters for Master's; Five (5) Recommendation letters for Doctorate completed by any of the following:                
  • Your immediate or past supervisor 
  • Previous professors (only one may be from ALEC)
  • A peer or another person from the above categories

Under certain circumstances, an individual may be admitted as a post-baccalaureate non-degree seeking graduate student (G6). If admitted, up to twelve (12) credit hours taken in this status may apply to a degree program at Texas A&M-College Station. To apply, an individual must: 1) complete a post-baccalaureate non-degree seeking application; 2) submit the required application processing fee; and 3) submit a complete official transcript that indicates the completion of a baccalaureate degree (if other than TAMU). Applying in this status will not guarantee any admission to any department. Materials required for the department include:  1) submit a current resume; and 2) submit a statement of purpose. A faculty member must be willing to be your major professor during this admission status as well.

Only in unusual circumstances will international students be eligible to apply in non-degree seeking status. The application processing fee is $50.00 for U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. You may inquire about applying in the post-baccaluareate non-degree status by contacting the Program Coordinator by email or phone, 979-862-7180.

Non-degree seeking graduate students are not eligible for assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, or any financial assistance funded by Texas A&M University.

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