Transition Academic Programs

Engineering

Change of Major


The information below regarding change of major provides students a target for a minimum GPA and minimum coursework to apply.  Space availability and the applicant pool can vary each semester.  Therefore higher GPA and coursework achievement than the minimum required to apply for acceptance may be necessary to gain acceptance into a major field of study.  Contact an advisor in Transition Academic Programs for more details for each major.
 

Departmental Videos -Each department in Engineering created these videos to help students have a better understanding of each discipline.

 
 

General Guidelines
 
  • Grades of D, F or repeated courses can negatively affect competitiveness
  • The more common engineering courses completed, the more competitive a student will be
  • Math and Science courses require a minimum grade of C, higher grades are more competitive
  • Taking math and science courses at TAMU and earning good grades makes a student more competitive
  • ENGR 102, PHYS 216 & PHYS 217 will be taken when accepted into an ENGR major
  • CHEM 107/117 or CHEM 119 is an acceptable prerequisite for CHEM 120
Change of Major Request Dates:
  • Spring 2024: August 16th 2023 - September 18th 2023
  • Summer 2024: December 19th 2023- February 12th 2024
  • Fall 2024: May 14th 2024 - June 25th 2024 
 

TAMU GPA and MATH/SCIENCE GPA need to meet the minimum GPA listed below.

 

3.5 Aerospace Engineering (AERO)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, PHYS 206, PHYS 207 and CHEM 107/117
  • Prefer ENGL 103 or 104
  • Complete 2 semesters at TAMU with 24 TAMU hours
3.25 Architectural Engineering (AREN) 
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: Complete all courses with a B or better - MATH 151, MATH 152,  PHYS 206, PHYS 207 & CHEM 107/117
  • Prefer ENGL 104 (B or Better)
  • No more than 60 hours
 
2.75 Biological & Agricultural Engineering (BAEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: 15-16 hours of common engineering courses: MATH 151 & 152, PHYS 206 and either CHEM 107/117 or BIOL 111
 
3.25 Biomedical Engineering (BMEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: Complete ENGL 104, MATH 151 & 152, PHYS 206 & 207, CHEM 119 (or CHEM 107/117) & 120
  • No more than 90 hours
3.50 Chemical Engineering (CHEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: Complete all courses with a B or better -  MATH 151 & 152, CHEM 119 & 120, PHYS 206, and PHYS 207
    Prefer: CHEM 227/237, CHEM 228/238, ENGL 210, MATH 251 and MATH 308
  • No more than 80 hours  
3.50 Civil Engineering (CVEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: ENGL 103 or 104, MATH 151, MATH 152, PHYS 206, CHEM 107/117 or CHEM 120
  • Minimum 24 hours
  • No more than 60 hours
More Change of Major Information for CVEN
3.50 Computer Engineering  (CPEN)
  • REQUIRED MATH/SCIENCE COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117, PHYS 206/226 with a B or better
  • REQUIRED PROGRAMMING COURSEWORK: 3.75 GPA or better on 3 or more courses of CSCE 120, 221, 222, or ECEN 248, 214
  • Minimum 26 degree hours
  • No more than 75 hours
  • Note: Acceptance is limited and are subject to department capacity limits
 
3.50 Computer Science (CPSC)
  • REQUIRED MATH/SCIENCE COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117, PHYS 206/226 with a C or better
  • REQUIRED PROGRAMMING COURSEWORK: 3.75 GPA or better on 3 or more courses of CSCE 120, 221, 222, 312, and 314
  • Minimum 26 degree hours
  • No more than 75 hours
  • Note: Acceptance is limited and are subject to department capacity limits
3.50 Computing - BA (COMP)
  • REQUIRED MATH/SCIENCE COURSEWORK: MATH 151(or equivalent), MATH 152 (or equivalent) two core science (6 hours with a C or better)
  • REQUIRED PROGRAMMING COURSEWORK: 3.75 GPA or better on 3 or more courses of CSCE 120, 221, 222, 312, and 314
  • Minimum 24 degree hours
  • No more than 75 hours
  • Note: Acceptance is limited and are subject to department capacity limits
3.50 Electrical Engineering (ELEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: Complete all courses with a B or better - MATH 151, MATH 152,  PHYS 206, PHYS 207 & CHEM 107/117
  • No more than 90 hours
 
2.50 Electronic Systems ENGR Technology (ESET)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 (or CHEM 119 & CHEM 120) & PHYS 206 all with a C or better
 
3.50 Environmental Engineering (EVEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: ENGL 103 or 104, MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 or CHEM 120 & PHYS 206
  • Minimum 24 hours
  • No more than 60 hours
 
 3.25 Interdisciplinary Engineering (ITDE)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, PHYS 206, PHYS 207, CHEM 107/117 or CHEM 120
  • Prefer: ENGL 103 or 104
  • Minimum 24 hours
  • No more than 60 hours
  • Must meet with an advisor prior to applying.  If pursuing build-your-own degree, a degree plan must submitted with an essay describing academic interests, career goals, and how Interdisciplinary Engineering aligns with those goals.
2.50 Industrial Distribution (IDIS)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, PHYS 206 & CHEM 107/117 (or CHEM 119 & CHEM 120) all with a C or better; prefer PHYS 207 & IDIS 240 with a C or better
  • Minimum 12 hours
2.75 Industrial Engineering (INEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 & PHYS 206
  • Prefer CSCE 206/110/111, 121 and STAT 211
  • Minimum 12 hours
 
2.50 Manufacturing & Mechanical ENGR Technology (MMET)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 (or CHEM 119 & CHEM 120) & PHYS 206 all with a C or better
  • Minimum 12 hours
3.50 Mechanical Engineering (MEEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: all engineering foundational courses
 
2.75 Material Science (MSEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 or CHEM 119 and PHYS 206/226
  • Prefer: ENGL 103 or 104, CHEM 120, , PHYS 207/227 & MATH 251
  • Minimum 24 hours
  • No more than 90 hours
  • Contact an MSEN Advisor to verify competitive requirements
 
2.50 Multidisciplinary ENGR Technology  (MXET)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 (or CHEM 119 & CHEM 120) & PHYS 206 with a C or better 
  • Minimum 12 hours
 
2.50 Nuclear Engineering (NUEN)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151 (B or better), MATH 152 (C required, B or better recommended), CHEM 107/117 (C required, B or better recommended) & PHYS 206(B or better)
  • Prefer PHYS 207
  • Minimum 24 hours
  • No more than 70 hours
 
2.70 Ocean Engineering (OCEN) Locations in College Station & Galveston
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 & PHYS 206
  • Minimum 12 hours
  • No more than 90 hours
 
3.00 Petroleum Engineering (PETE)
  • MINIMUM COURSEWORK:  ENGL 104, MATH 151, MATH 152, PHYS 206 & CHEM 107/117
  • Minimum 18 hours