Transfer

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.

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Every year, thousands of students make the lifechanging choice to transfer to Texas A&M University in College Station and the Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM). New Aggies get the entire student experience, from learning about Texas A&M’s history and traditions at T-Camp to picking up their Aggie Ring and joining the 12 th Man at Kyle Field.

What type of student am I?

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.

• 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

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 considered for admission. Review the information on the Transfer Course Sheets to determine specific coursework preferred by each major/department.

What Do I Need to Apply?

Required documents must be received (not postmarked) by the deadline (see when to apply below). Emailed copies will not be accepted.

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 admissions@tamu.edu for assistance.

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.

The application fee can be paid through Common App. Please note: If you apply using ApplyTexas you will not be able to pay your fee within the application. You must follow the steps below.

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

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.

Permanent Resident Card

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. A copy of the parent/guardian’s permanent residence card is also required.

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?

Spring 2025 - College Station & Higher Education Center at McAllen
August 1, 2024
Deadline: October 15, 2024

Summer/Fall 2025 - College Station & Higher Education Center at McAllen
January 1, 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2025

Summer 2024 - Galveston
August 1, 2023
Deadline: June 1, 2024

Fall 2024 - Galveston
August 1, 2023
Deadline: June 30, 2024

Spring 2025 - Galveston
August 1, 2024
Deadline: December 1, 2024
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Dates are valid for applicants to Texas A&M College Station and the Higher Education Center at McAllen. Application dates differ for incoming International Transfer.

If the deadline falls on a weekend, the application will remain open until 11:59 pm (Central Standard Time) on the following Monday. Required documents will be accepted until 5:00 pm (Central Standard Time) 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.

Admissions Terms & Conditions

• 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
  

• 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.

• 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.

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?

• 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

Every transfer application file is thoroughly and holistically reviewed for admission to both first and second choice major. Academics performance, coursework related to major, interest in major and life experiences are all considered in the admission review.

A transfer applicant wishing to appeal an admission decision must first speak with an admission representative. For an appeal to have merit, it must bring to light new and compelling information not presented in the original application. The appeal process is not a re-review of an existing file nor is it an opportunity to seek admission consideration to a major other than those selected on the original application.

• 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

• 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).