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 July for Fall only; Mid November for Spring admission. Review the Prospective Student Handout for the detailed information.
 

Deadlines for U.S. Citizens                       Deadlines for International Students

Spring                         October 1                         Spring                             August 1
Summer or Fall         February 1                      Summer                          November 1 
Fall only                      June 1                              Fall                                  January 15 

• TAMU Application: Complete the online Texas Common Graduate Application accompanied by a $50 application fee ($90 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.

How GRE score is used in Admission Review: 
To be reviewed for admission to one of our programs, an individual must meet a minimum criterion score in order to be considered for a vote by the faculty.  This criterion score is calculated using the individual percentile scores of the GRE and the GPA (Masters - last 60 hours of undergraduate work; Doctoral - Masters GPA). The minimum criterion score for Master’s is 350; minimum criterion score for doctorate is 400.

However, if the GRE was taken prior to August 1, 2011, your scores and GPA meet each category below and you have a declared Departmental Graduate Faculty interim major advisor, you may be admitted automatically without a faculty vote:

Master’s applicants:  GRE-V  410, GRE-Q  500, GRE-W  4.0, and at least a GPA of 3.1.
Doctoral applicants:  GRE-V  450, GRE-Q  500, GRE-W  4.0, and at least a GPA of 3.7.

If the GRE was taken after August 1, 2011, your percentile scores and GPA meet each category below and you have a declared Departmental Graduate Faculty interim major advisor, you may be admitted automatically without a faculty vote: 

Master’s applicants:  GRE-V% 36, GRE-Q% 26, GRE-W% 41, and at least a GPA of 3.1.
Doctoral applicants:  GRE-V% 48, GRE-Q% 26, GRE-W% 41, and at least a GPA of 3.7.

All applicants must have a faculty member to agree to serve as the interim major advisor.

• 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)

• In May 2011, the Texas State Legislature passed SB 1107, effective immediately, requiring all entering students under the age of 30 at public and private institutions of higher education to provide evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis or a signed affidavit declining the vaccination. This documentation must be submitted to the TAMU Office of Admissions and Records prior to your enrollment in any courses. 

• A one-page minimum statement of professional intent must indicate why you wish to pursue the degree, how the degree can accomplish 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:    (Download paper form here or submit electronically to the recommenders through the TAMU web site by checking your status)             
  • 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) submit a post-baccalaureate non-degree seeking application through Apply Texas to TAMU; 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). Materials required for the department include:  1) to 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. Applying in this status will not guarantee any admission to any department.

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-baccalaureate non-degree status by contacting the ALEC 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.

Graduate Administrative Office