Texas A&M University Graduate Catalog

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• Board of Regents
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• TAMU Administrative
  Officers
• Office of
  Graduate Studies
• General Information
• Degree Information
• Admission
• Registration & Academic Status
• Tuition, Fees &
  Other Financial Information
• Housing
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• Texas A&M University at Galveston
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• School of
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• Appendices

Admission

Regular Admission Status

Admission to graduate programs at Texas A&M University is evaluated by individual degree programs. The overall admission criteria for the University are based on the entire record of the applicant and availability of departmental resources. The items considered include:

• holding an accredited baccalaureate degree (of at least three years) from a college, institution or university of recognized standing, or its equivalent, guarantees consideration for admission,
• an official score on a standardized test is required unless otherwise specified by the graduate program to which a student is applying. A program can request exceptions to the Office of Graduate Studies. The scores are evaluated in a manner which complies with Chapter 51, Subchapter W of the Texas Education Code, Admissions and Scholarship policies for Graduate and Professional Programs, House Bill 1641,
• transcripts,
• GPA (Grade Point Average) in the last 60 hours of course work,
• letters of recommendation,
• professional and/or academic experience,
• promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research satisfactorily,
• adequate preparation to enter graduate school in the specific discipline or field of study,
• Statement of Purpose Essay.

In addition to the above University admission requirements, some colleges, departments and programs require indicators of success, such as a portfolio or personal interview. Each applicant is directed to check the specific program admission requirements.

During 2007–2008, the GRE and GMAT will be given at various centers, including Texas A&M University, throughout the United States and in other countries. The GRE is also offered by computer at Texas A&M University which allows a more rapid score reporting. To determine the most convenient locations to take either the GRE or GMAT, prospective applicants should write to either the appropriate division of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ, or to Measurement and Research Services, Texas A&M University, at the address, or call the telephone number, given in the front of this catalog. All applicants to Mays Business School (MBA, EMBA, MS, MLERE, PhD) should refer to the website Mays.tamu.edu and use the Mays online application system.

NOTE: An exception may be made under extraordinary circumstances when mastery of an equivalent education has been demonstrated to a subcommittee of the Graduate Council.