Arts & Sciences

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Completion of at least 6 hours of coursework between the three options below:
  • 3 hours of ANTH 202 (preferred) or ANTH 204
  • 3 hours of ANTH 210 (preferred) or ANTH 205
  • 3 or 4 hours of ANTH 225 + 226 (lab)

• Final grades of C or better in all Anthropology coursework
• No more than 90 hours completed
• Meeting with departmental advisor Ziena Miller (zmiller@tamu.edu, listed under “ANTH – PHIL – SEL” in Navigate)

Anthropology Program Information

• Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
• Required Coursework: MATH 171 or 151*, ATMO 201 with a B or better, CHEM 119 or PHYS 206 with a C or better.
• The GPA for CHEM, MATH & PHYS classes that apply to the degree plan must average a 2.5.
• Students with Transfer credit in CHEM, MATH or PHYS courses that apply to the degree plan must have a B or better.

Meteorology Program Information

• Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
• BIOL 111 with B (or 2.5 average if more than one BIOL completed at A&M)
• CHEM 119 with B (or 2.5 average if more than one CHEM is completed at A&M)
• MATH 147 with a C or better (alternate courses: MATH 151 or 171, AP Credit is OK)
  • If student has AP or transfer credit for BIOL 111 will want to see a grade in BIOL 112 or 213 or 214 taken at A&M
  • If student has AP or transfer credit for CHEM 119 will want to see grade in CHEM 120 or CHEM 227/237 or CHEM 228/238 taken at A&M

Note:  It is expected that students in all majors complete BIOL111, 112, 213, 214; CHEM 119, 120, 227&237, 228&238; and MATH147 & 148 or STAT201 (or the equivalents) by the start of the students’ fifth full semester. 

TEAM Students:

If transitioning "early" (in less than 4 semesters), it is required for TEAM students to have a GPA at A&M of 2.5+ and transfer course GPA of 3.0+ and:

• MATH 147 with grade of C or better (alternate courses:  MATH 151/2413 or 171)
• MATH 148 with grade of C or better (alternate courses: MATH 152/2414 or 172 or STAT 201/MATH 1342) 
• One of the following sequences at A&M (the other sequence may be at Blinn)
  • BIOL 111 & BIOL 112 (1406 & 1407) with a grade of B or better in EACH course, and a BIOL GPA 3.0+
    • If student has AP or transfer credit for BIOL 111 will want to see a grade in BIOL 112 or 213 or 214 taken at A&M
  • CHEM 119 & CHEM 120 (1411 & 1412) with a grade of B or better in EACH course, and a CHEM GPA 3.0+
    • If student has AP or transfer credit for CHEM 119 will want to see grade in CHEM 120 or CHEM 227/237 or CHEM 228/238 taken at A&M

Note:  It is expected that students in all majors complete BIOL111, 112, 213, 214; CHEM 119, 120, 227 & 237, 228 & 238; and MATH 147 & 148 or STAT201 (or the equivalents) by the start of the students’ fifth full semester. 

Molecular and Cell Biology Program Information

Microbiology Program Information

Zoology Program Information 

• Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
• Completion of CHEM 119 & CHEM 120 with a TAMU GPR of 2.5 or better and no grade less than a C. If taken outside of TAMU a B or better is expected.
• Completion of MATH151 with no grade less than a B.
• Preferred completion of MATH 152
• Must have 2.5 overall GPR in CHEM courses and 2.5 overall GPR in MATH courses; no grade less than a C in these courses is accepted if taken at TAMU. No grade less than a B in these courses is accepted if transferred from another institution.
• Highly prefer to have at least one CHEM and one MATH course taken at TAMU.
• Change of major information

Chemistry Program Information

• Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application
• No more than 75 hours
• Change of Major – Department of Communication & Journalism (tamu.edu)
• Prospective Student Information

Communication Program Information

Telecommunication Media Studies Program Information

Starting on December 1st 2023 the following will be required for Change of Major into ECON:

• Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application
• 30 A&M hours completed
  • 15 hours for Blinn TEAM students
• Completed MATH 140 (or 148 or 152 or 172) MATH 142 (or 147 or 151 or 171) with a “C” or better AND 3.0 Math GPA
• Complete ECON 323 with a B or better 
• No more than 75 total hours (including transfer credit, but excluding dual credit completed in high school)
• Students who were on track to meet the former listed change of major requirements can apply using the waiver option in the application. Must be included in the waiver that they were pursuing the previous change of major requirements. 

Economics Program Information

If you do not meet one or more of the requirements listed, you may submit a waiver request. You must select that you are requesting a waiver in the Howdy system and utilize the essay boxes.

• A waiver is a request and should not be treated as a guarantee; as it can be denied.
• Waivers will be considered on a case by case basis, with consideration given to time to degree and remaining coursework.
• Students with more than 60 hours but less than 90 hours at the time of application may apply to change majors via waiver. Again, consideration will be given to time to degree and remaining coursework with the possibility of denial.

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Complete at least ENGL course at TAMU with a C or better
• No more than 89 completed hours

English Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Required Coursework: MATH 140 & Approved GEOG course (GEOG 203, 201, 202 or GEOL 101)
• Appointments: Scheduled though Navigate on Howdy for all majors

Geography Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Minimum degree progress hours 11-12
• Required Coursework: MATH 151, CHEM 119 & Approved GEOG course (GEOG 203, 201, 202 or GEOL 101)
• Appointments: Scheduled though Navigate on Howdy

Environmental Geosciences Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Required Coursework: MATH 140 
• Completion of approved GEOG course GEOG 203, 201 or 202
• Appointments: Scheduled though Navigate on Howdy for all majors

Geographic Information Science and Technology Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Minimum degree progress or 12 hours
• Required Coursework: MATH 140 (BA GEOL) or MATH 151(BS GEOL & GEOP), CHEM 119 & either GEOL 101/102, GEOL 104 or GEOL 150
• Appointments: Scheduled though Navigate on Howdy

Geology Program Information

Geophysics Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Must have C or better in CLAS 200-499
• No more than 90 hours completed
• Students above 45 hours will need to have foreign language 101 and 102 (or 121 and 122) complete or 102 (or 122) in progress.

Classics Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Must have 4 hours in language coursework with C or better; Prefer ENGL 104
• Less than 30 hours, no language required, but 101 is preferred. More than 45 hours, 101 & 102 completed or 102 in progress. Students at 60 hours must have 101-202 complete or 202 in progress.

Modern Language Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Must have a C or better in SPAN 101 & SPAN 102
• No more than 89 total hours; >45 hours, Spanish 101 and 102(or in progress) must be completed; <60 hours, SPAN 101-202 (or in progress) must be completed
• DEADLINES: Based on student rule 5.1 Students in good academic standing (based on the receiving college’s requirements) may initiate a curriculum change during the semester no later than the last day of preregistration and four workdays after final grades are available.
• Appointments: 979-845-1874 

Spanish Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Students must have taken a 3 hour HIST course at TAMU with grade of C or better
• 8 hrs of a foreign language and ENGL 104 completed
• No more than 90 hours completed

History Program Information

• Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
• Must complete at least one math course on MATH or APMS degree plan in residence at TAMU with a grade of B or better if only one such MATH taken at TAMU; If additional math classes on APMS or MATH degree plan have been taken at TAMU, then TAMU math GPA must be 2.5 or higher.
• No D's or F’s in proposed major’s courses, unless student has retaken courses and earned a C or better
• Change of Major Information

Contact: Prof. Heather Ramsey, Lead Advisor.  Appointments are available via Navigate under SC - MATH - see Additional Details followed by SC - Change of Major and Minor (Advising/Questions).

Mathematics Program Information

Applied Mathematics Program Information

• 2.0 Oceanography (OCNG)
  • Must have MATH 151 with a C or better
  • Must have either BIOL 111, CHEM 119, or PHYS 206/226 completed with a C or better
  • Appointments: Scheduled though Navigate on Howdy for all majors

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  2.0 BA-Ocean Studies
  • 2.0 minimum GPA
  • Required advising: Schedule through navigate with Ocean Studies Advisor
  • https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/arts-and-sciences/oceanography/ocean-studies-ba/#text

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• At least 3 hours of Philosophy coursework completed with a C or better (Philosophy 240 + 1 additional Philosophy 100-299 course preferred)
• Final grades of C or better in all Philosophy coursework
• No more than 90 hours completed
• Meeting with departmental advisor Ziena Miller (zmiller@tamu.edu, listed under “ANTH – PHIL – SEL” in Navigate)

Philosophy Program Information

• Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
• An overall GPA of 2.5 or better and a 2.5 or better in physics and math courses on the degree plan
• PHYS 206 and the appropriate required lab: Engineers – ENGR/PHYS 216, all others – PHYS 226 (4 credits)
• MATH 151/171 (4 credits) and MATH 152/172 (4 credits) with a C or better
• No D’s or F’s in proposed major’s courses, unless student has retaken courses and earned a C or better 
• A clean academic history (no cases of scholastic dishonesty, etc.)
• Change of major information

Physics Program Information

• Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application
• No more than 75 completed hours (grades included: F; grades excluded: I, W, Q)
• Minimum 2.75 GPR overall
• Completion of PBSI 107 with a minimum grade of C
• Completion of PBSI 245 (PSYC 2317) with a minimum grade of C or better
• Students must apply once they meet the change of major requirements
• change of major information

Psychology Program Information

• Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
• Must have taken at least one SOCI course and received a “C” or better
• No more than 90 hours completed
• No change of major between the last day of preregistration and five workdays after final grades post in accordance with Texas A&M Student Rule 5.1. 
• Change of major requirements

Sociology Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Must have a C or better in WGST coursework
• No more than 90 hours completed
• For BS- WGST: If more than 60 hours, a core MATH and core Life and Physical Science course must be completed. 
• Set up an advising appointment with the sociology advisor team 

Women and Gender Studies Program Information

• Must have a 3.00 GPA at the time of application
• 3.0 GPA or better in MATH 171/172 (or 151/152; or 147/148) with no grade less than a C
• Must complete at least one MATH course on STAT degree plan in residence at TAMU
• 3.0 GPA or better in all MATH and STAT courses taken in residence at TAMU that apply to STAT degree plan
• Completion of STAT 211 with a B or better is currently competitive.
• No D’s or F’s in proposed major’s courses, unless students has retaken courses and earned a B or better.
• Change of major information

TEAM Students: A TEAM Pathway Agreement exists for this major.

Statistics Program Information

• Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application

Must have completed the following five (5) required CBK courses:

• BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 119, CHEM 120, MATH 142 (MATH 147 or MATH 151 or MATH 171)
• These courses must have a grade of a “C” or better. 
• At least one required Chemistry should be taken in residency at Texas A&M University (College Station, McAllen, or Galveston)
• Minimum 12 credit hours completed at TAMU. Maximum hours can be no more than 75 credit hours.
• Change of major information

• MATH Core #2 (MATH 140 or MATH 148 or MATH 150 or MATH 168 or STAT 201) with a D or better
• CHEM 227/237 with a C or better

Biomedical Science Program Information

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Minimum degree progress hours 11-12
• Required Coursework: MATH 140 & BIOL 111 or CHEM 119 
• Approved GEOG course (GEOG 203, 201, 202 or GEOL 101)
• Appointments: Scheduled though Navigate on Howdy

Environmental Studies Program Information

• Must have a 3.00 GPA at the time of application
• Have no more than 60 completed hours (grades included: F; grades excluded: I, W, Q)
• Completion of PSYC 107- B or better
• Completion of  MATH 147, MATH 151 (MATH 2413) or MATH 171- B or better
• Completion of BIOL 111 (BIOL 1406) and BIOL 112 (BIOL 1407)- B or better
• Completion of CHEM 119 (CHEM 1411) or CHEM 107/117 (CHEM 1470) and CHEM 120 (CHEM 1412)- B or better
• B or better is required for ALL prerequisite courses
• Students are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to take prerequisite courses at TAMU
• If all required courses are completed through credit by exam, change of major will require a 3.0 in 6-8 hrs of science courses
• DOUBLE MAJORS/DOUBLE DEGREES/PSYC MINORS ARE NOT ACCEPTED WITH BS-NRSC-BCN 

• Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
• B (or 2.5 average if more than one BIOL completed at A&M)
• B (or 2.5 average if more than one CHEM is completed at A&M)
• If student has AP or transfer credit for BIOL 111 will want to see a grade in BIOL 112 or 213 or 214 taken at A&M
• If student has AP or transfer credit for CHEM 119 will want to see grade in CHEM 120 or CHEM 227/237 or CHEM 228/238 taken at A&M

• Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
• Must have SOCI 205, AFST 201 or WGST 200 completed with a C or better
• No more than 90 hours completed
• Advisor: Kaileigh Roan, kaileigh.roan@tamu.edu
• Appointments​

University Studies - Race, Gender and Ethnicity Program Information

• Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application
• Completion of Philosophy 111 and Philosophy 240 with a C or better
• No more than 75 hours completed
• A PHIL minor is required within this degree plan; a 2nd minor is required and can be within or outside of the College of Arts and Sciences
• Meeting with departmental advisor Ziena Miller (zmiller@tamu.edu, listed under “ANTH – PHIL – SEL” in Navigate)

University Studies – Society, Ethics, and Law Program Information