Department of Anthropology

Anthropology (ANTH)

Requirements to Change Major to Anthropology (ANTH)

  • 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 Daniel Hernandez (dhernandez95@tamu.edu) listed under “AT - ANTH” in Navigate)

Anthropology Program Information

Department of Atmospheric Sciences

Meteorology (METR)

Requirements to Change Major to Meteorology (METR)

  • Meet with advisor prior to change of major atmo-ocng-ugrad@tamu.edu 
  • 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.
*Math 171 or 151 can be a C or better if Math 172 or Math 152 has been completed. If it has not, a B or better is required in Math 171 or 151.

Department of Biology - Biology, Molecular, Microbiology and Zoology

Biology (BIOL), Molecular and Cell Biology (BMCB), Microbiology (MBIO) & Zoology (ZOOL)

Requirements to Change Major to Biology (BIOL), Molecular and Cell Biology (BMCB), Microbiology (MBIO) & Zoology (ZOOL)

  • Must have a 2.65 GPA at the time of application
  • BIOL 111 with B (or 2.5 average if BIOL 111 & 112 completed at A&M)
  • CHEM 119 with B (or 2.5 average if CHEM 119 & 120 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 257 or CHEM 228/238 or CHEM 258 taken at A&M

Note:  It is expected that students in all majors complete BIOL111, 112, 213, 214; CHEM 119, 120, 227&237, 257 228&238, 258; and MATH147 & 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

TEAM Students Leaving Early for BIOL, BMCB, MBIO, or ZOOL

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 257 or CHEM 228/238 or CHEM 258 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

Neuroscience-Molecular and Cellular (NRSC-MCB)

Requirements to Change Major to Neuroscience-Molecular and Cellular (NRSC-MCB) 

Neuroscience- Molecular and Cellular (NRSC-MCB) 
change of major information
  • Must have a 2.65 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)
  • 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: NRSC students should complete BIOL111, 112, 213, CHEM119, 120, 227&237, 228&238, PSYC/NRSC235, MATH147 and MATH148 or STAT201 (or equivalents)

Department of Chemistry

Chemistry (CHEM)

Requirements to Change Major to Chemistry (CHEM)

  • Students must have fewer than 90 overall attempted hours and no instances of academic misconduct.

    • Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application

    • Complete CHEM 119 with B or better (or 2.5 average if CHEM 119 & 120 completed at A&M)

    • Complete MATH 151 with a B or better (alternate courses: MATH 171) (or 2.5 average if MATH151 & 152 completed at TAMU)

      • If student has AP or transfer credit for CHEM119 and/or CHEM120 student must complete a CHEM course at TAMU before applying with at least a 2.5 TAMU CHEM GPA

      • If student has AP or transfer credit for MATH151 and/or MATH152 student must complete a MATH course at TAMU that applies toward intended degree requirements with at least a 2.5 TAMU MATH GPA, unless the requirements for intended degree are completed

      • Grades earned in chemistry or math courses transferred from other institutions must be B or better.

  • Change of major information

Chemistry Program Information

Department of Communication and Journalism

Communication (BA COMM & BS COMM)/Telecommunication Media Studies (TCMS)/Journalism (BA JOUR & BS JOUR)

Requirements to Change Major to Communication (BA COMM & BS COMM)/Telecommunication Media Studies (TCMS)/Journalism (BA JOUR & BS JOUR)

  • Must have a 3.0 GPA at the time of application
  • No more than 75 hours
  • ENGL 104 with a C or Better
  • One of the following MATH courses:
    • MATH 140 (C or better)
    • PHIL 240 (C or better)
    • STAT 201 (C or better)
  • Maximum 75 hours (preference given to those with 60 hours or less)
  • Prospective Student Information

Communication Program Information

Telecommunication Media Studies Program Information

Department of Economics

Economics (ECON) for Students who entered TAMU PRIOR to Fall 2026

Requirements to Change Major to Economics (ECON) for students who entered TAMU prior to Fall 2026

  • GPA Requirements

    • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA in Texas A&M coursework at time of application 

    • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA from all attempted ECON classes

      • All grades earned in Economics courses will be included when calculating your Economics GPA

      • Economics courses transferred to Texas A&M: grades earned by transfer are not factored into your TAMU GPA, however they are factored into your Economics GPA

      • Economics courses retakenboth grades earned will be factored [ex: ECON 202 C & ECON 202 TA] 

  • Course Requirements

    • Completed ECON 203 with a C or better 

    • Completed ECON 323 at Texas A&M with a B or better 

    • Completed MATH 140 and MATH 142 (or equivalents) with a C or better

    Required courses in progress are not reviewed for change of major admission. Applications with missing required coursework are automatically denied and not considered for a waiver.

  • Hours Requirement

    • Completed a minimum of 30 graded hours at Texas A&M at time of application

      • 15 hours for Blinn TEAM students

    • Maximum of 75 completed hours at time of application

      • Includes all college-level coursework completed after high school.

      • Students admitted to Texas A&M as First Years: excludes college hours earned prior to graduation from high school, through dual credit or credit by exam (AP), per Undergraduate Studies

      • Students Admitted to Texas A&M as Transfers: high school credit exclusion is voided.

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. 

NOTE: Students currently enrolled in ECON 203 or ECON 323 will be automatically denied. Applications with ECON 203 or ECON 323 in progress will NOT be held. Waivers are not considered for this requirement.

  • 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 75 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.
  • A waiver denial is a final answer from the Department.  
  • Incomplete applications are denied and not automatically considered for waivers. It is your responsibility to know the requirements and your eligibility status.  
  • Waivers are not considered for missing or in progress ECON 203 or ECON 323. No exceptions.
  • Please do not email or call asking when your application will be processed

 

BA Economics (BA ECON)

ECON Bachelor of Arts Change of Major Requirements

 

Students enrolled at Texas A&M University Fall 2026 or later must meet the following requirements to change majors to Bachelor of Arts in Economics.


All requirements must be met at the time of application. We do not “hold” applications for the end of term. Applications are reviewed prior to the end of term grades posting. 

GPA Requirements

  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA in Texas A&M coursework at time of application 
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA from all attempted ECON classes
    • All grades earned in Economics courses will be included when calculating your Economics GPA

    • Economics courses transferred to Texas A&M: grades earned by transfer are not factored into your TAMU GPA, however they are factored into your Economics GPA

    • Economics courses retakenboth grades earned will be factored [ex: ECON 202 C & ECON 202 TA] 

Course Requirements

  • Completed ECON 203 with a C or better 
  • Completed ECON 323 at Texas A&M with a B or better 
  • Completed MATH 140 and MATH 142 (or equivalents) with a C or better

Required courses in progress are not reviewed for change of major admission. Applications with missing required coursework are automatically denied and not considered for a Waiver.

Hours Requirement

  • Completed a minimum of 30 graded hours at Texas A&M at time of application
    • 15 hours for Blinn TEAM students

  • Maximum of 75 completed hours at time of application
    • Includes all college-level coursework completed after high school.

    • Students admitted to Texas A&M as First Years: excludes college hours earned prior to graduation from high school, through dual credit or credit by exam (AP), per Undergraduate Studies

    • Students Admitted to Texas A&M as Transfers: high school credit exclusion is voided

Economics Program Information
BS Economics (BS ECON)

ECON Bachelor of Science Change of Major Requirements

Students enrolled at Texas A&M University Fall 2026 or later must meet the following requirements to change majors to Bachelor of Science in Economics.


Transfer Students who started at Texas A&M University Fall 2026 or after are NOT eligible for the BS ECON Degree. See the ECON Bachelor of Arts Change of Major Requirements for Current Students who entered Texas A&M in fall 2026 or later.


All requirements must be met at the time of application. We do not “hold” applications for the end of term. Applications are reviewed prior to the end of term grades posting.

GPA Requirements

  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA in Texas A&M coursework at time of application 
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA from all attempted ECON classes
    • All grades earned in Economics courses will be included when calculating your Economics GPA

    • Economics courses transferred to Texas A&M: grades earned by transfer are not factored into your TAMU GPA, however they are factored into your Economics GPA

    • Economics courses retakenboth grades earned will be factored [ex: ECON 202 C & ECON 202 TA] 

Course Requirements

  • Completed ECON 203 with a C or better 
  • Completed ECON 323 at Texas A&M with a B or better 
  • Completed MATH 151 and MATH 152 (or equivalents) with a C or better
  • Completed at least 2 from the following options with a C or better:
    • ACCT 209/229, CSCE 110/111, ECON 3XX-4XX, ECMT 4XX

Required courses in progress are not reviewed for change of major admission. Applications with missing required coursework are automatically denied and not considered for a waiver.

 

Hours Requirement

  • Completed a minimum of 30 graded hours at Texas A&M at time of application
    • 15 hours for Blinn TEAM students

  • Maximum of 75 completed hours at time of application
    • Includes all college-level coursework completed after high school.

    • Students admitted to Texas A&M as First Years: excludes college hours earned prior to graduation from high school, through dual credit or credit by exam (AP), per Undergraduate Studies

    • Students Admitted to Texas A&M as Transfers: high school credit exclusion is voided.

Economics Program Information

Department of English

English (ENGL)

Requirements to Change Major to English (ENGL)

  • 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

Environmental Programs

Environmental & Sustainability Studies (ESST)

Requirements to Change Major to Environmental & Sustainability Studies (ESST)

  • Meet with a ESST advisor prior to change of major envp-advisor@tamu.edu 
  • Must have a 2.5 GPA at the time of application
  • Minimum degree progress hours 10
  • One Earth Science Intro Course (ENSS 105, GEOG 203/213, GEOL 101/102, OCNG 251/252, or ATMO 201/202)
  • Additional Required Coursework - ECCB 205/215 or BIOL 111, MATH 140 or equivalent
  • Preferred Coursework - ENGL 104
  • Appointments: Scheduled though Navigate on Howdy
Environmental Systems Sciences (ENSS)
  • Requirements to Change Major to Environmental Systems Sciences (ENSS)

    • Meet with a ENST advisor prior to change of major envp-advisor@tamu.edu 

Department of Geography

Geography (GEOG)

Requirements to Change Major to Geography (GEOG)

  • Meet with a GEOG advisor prior to changing majors geog-advisor@geog.tamu.edu 
  • 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

Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST)

Requirements to Change Major to Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST)

  • Meet with a GIST advisor prior to changing majors geog-advisor@geog.tamu.edu 
  • 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

Department of Geology and Geophysics

Geology (BA GEOL & BS GEOL); Geophysics (GEOP)

Requirements to Change Major to Geology (BA GEOL & BS GEOL); Geophysics (GEOP)

  • 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
  • Meet with an advisor prior to change of major crosser@tamu.edu  

Geology Program Information

Geophysics Program Information

Department of Global Language and Cultures

Classics (CLAS)

Requirements to Change Major to Classics (CLAS)

  • 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 8 hours of foreign language completed
  • Attend a meeting with a GLAC advisor
  • Advisor: glacadvising@tamu.edu 

Classics Program Information

Global Studies (GLST)

Requirements to Change Major to Global Studies

  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Less than 60 hours: 4 to 8 hours of Foreign Language completed with a C or better
  • More than 60 hours: 11or 14 hours of Foreign Language completed with a C or better
  • Attend a meeting with a GLAC advisor
  • Advisor: glacadvising@tamu.edu 

Global Studies Program Information

Modern Language (MODL) (French, German, Russian)

Requirements to Change Major to Modern Language (MODL)

  • Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
  • Must have a C or better in 4 hours of foreign language
  • 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.
  • Attend a meeting with a GLAC advisor
  • Advisor:  glacadvising@tamu.edu

Modern Language Program Information

Spanish (SPAN)

Requirements to Change Major to Spanish (SPAN)

  • Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application
  • Must have a C or better in SPAN 101 & SPAN 102
  • 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.
  • Attend a meeting with a GLAC advisor
  • Advisor:  glacadvising@tamu.edu

Spanish Program Information

University Studies - Race, Gender, and Ethnicity (USLA-RGE)

Requirements to Change Major to University Studies - Race, Gender, and Ethnicity (USLA-RGE)

Department of History

History (HIST)

Requirements to Change Major to History (HIST)

  • 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
  • ENGL 104 completed
  • Going toward the BA in History would additionally require 8 hrs of a foreign language completed
  • No more than 90 hours completed

History Program Information

Department of Mathematics

Mathematics (MATH) & Applied Mathematics (APMT)

Requirements to Change Major to Mathematics (MATH) & Applied Mathematics (APMT)

Updated 10/25/2024

  • Requirements to Change Major to Mathematics (MATH) & Applied Mathematics (APMT) 

    • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA at the time of application.  Students with a TAMU GPA of 2.5-2.99 will be considered on a case-by-case basis via the waiver request in Howdy's change of major application.

    • Must complete at least one math course on MATH or APMT degree plan in residence at TAMU, and the TAMU math GPA for all such classes must be at least 3.0Grades for all attempts of these math courses are included in this calculation.  Students with a TAMU math GPA of 2.5-2.99 will be considered on a case-by-case basis via the waiver request in Howdy's change of major application.

    • No D's or F’s in proposed major’s courses, unless student has retaken courses and earned a C or better

    • No active scholastic dishonesty cases

    Contact: Jill Lyster, Prof. Rob Rahm, Prof. Todd Schrader, or Prof. Heather Klein (math-advising@tamu.edu).  Appointments are available via Navigate under AT - MATH FACULTY - Change of Major to MATH/APMT followed by AT - MATH APMT - see Additional Details. 

Preferred Coursework:

  • At least two Math classes on degree plan taken in residence at tamu. 3.0 Math gpa or higher.
  • Freshman Science ((B or better; see course catalog for options)

Mathematics Program Information

Applied Mathematics Program Information

Department of Oceanography

Oceanography (OCNG)

REQUIREMENTS TO CHANGE MAJOR TO OCEANOGRAPHY (OCNG)

  • Oceanography (OCNG)
    • Must have 2.0 TAMU GPA

    • 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

    • Meet with OCNG advisor prior to change of major atmo-ocng-ugrad@tamu.edu 

  • BA-Ocean Studies
    • 2.0 minimum GPA

    • Required advising: Schedule through navigate with Ocean Studies Advisor

Oceanography Program Information

Ocean Studies Program Information

Department of Philosophy and Humanities

Philosophy (PHIL)

Requirements to Change Major to Philosophy (PHIL)

  • 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

BA SEAL (Society, Ethics, and Law)

Requirements to Change Major to SEAL (Society, Ethics, and Law)

  • Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application
  • At least 6 hours of Philosophy coursework completed with a C or better (Philosophy 240 required + Philosophy 111 preferred)
  • Final grades of C or better in all Philosophy coursework
  • No more than 75 hours completed
  • Meeting with departmental advisor Ziena Miller (zmiller@tamu.edu, listed under “ANTH – PHIL – SEL” in Navigate)

SEAL Program Information

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Physics (PHYS)

Requirements to Change Major to Physics (PHYS)

  • Must have a 3.0 GPA at the time of application (Updated 3/28/2025)
  • Must complete at least one physics course on PHYS degree plan in residence at TAMU, and the TAMU math/physics GPA for all math/physics classes must be at least 3.0. Grades for all attempts of these physics and math courses are included in this calculation. Students with a TAMU math/physics GPA of 2.5-2.99 will be considered on a case-by-case basis via the waiver request in Howdy's change of major application
  • 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.)
  • Class requirements:
    • 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

    • Credit for 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). These classes require a C or better when taken at TAMU and a B or better when taken at another school. A minimum of one Physics or Math class must be taken at TAMU with a C or better prior to changing to Physics.

    • Students with a TAMU GPA of 2.5-2.99 will be considered on a case-by-case basis via the waiver request in Howdy's change of major application.

  • Change of major information

Physics Program Information

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Psychology (PSYC)

Requirements to Change Major to Psychology (PSYC)

  • Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application
  • All Change of Major Requirements must be met 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 (PSYC 2301) with a minimum grade of C
  • Completion of PBSI 235 (PSYC 2330) with a minimum grade of a C
  • Completion of PBSI 245 (PSYC 2317) with a minimum grade of C
  • Completion of a Core Math (KMTH) with a minimum grade of a C
  • Change of major information
Behavioral & Cognitive (BCNS)

Requirements to Change Major to Neuroscience - Behavioral & Cognitive

If you are applying to change majors into Neuroscience – BCN, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have no more than 60 completed hours (grades included: F; grades excluded: I, W, Q)
  • Minimum 2.75 overall GPR
  • Completion of PBSI/PSYC 107 with a minimum grade of C or better.
  • Completion of PBSI/PSYC 235 with a minimum grade of C or better.
  • Completion of at least one of the following math courses: MATH 147, MATH 151 (TCCNS MATH 2413), or MATH 171 with a minimum grade of C or better.
  •  Completion of BIOL 111 (TCCNS BIOL 1406) with a minimum grade of C or better.
  • Completion of CHEM 119 (TCCNS CHEM 1411) or CHEM 107/117 (TCCNS CHEM 1470) C or better is required for ALL prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C or better.
  • Students are HIGHLY encouraged to take prerequisites at TAMU

Adding a Minor to the BS – NRSC (BCN) Degree

  • CANNOT add a minor in PSYC to any of the NRSC degrees
  • A non-neuroscience minor (with the exception of PSYC) is optional for majors. If chosen, a minor must consist of 15–18 credit hours and must be declared before the student completes 90 credit hours. No more than 6 hours from the minor may be used to fulfill other Core requirements. A grade of C or higher is required if a course is to be counted in the major or minor field.

For more information, contact the advising office at psycadvising@tamu.edu.

Neuroscience - Behavioral & Cognitive Program Information

Department of Sociology

Sociology (SOCI)

Requirements to Change Major to Sociology (SOCI)

  • 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.

Sociology Program Requirements

Department of Statistics

Statistics (STAT)

Requirements to Change Major to Statistics (STAT)

  • 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

Statistics Program Information

Bioinformatics (BIOI)
  • Requirements to Change Major to Bioinformatics (BIOI)

    • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Minimum 12 hours completed with no more than 90
    • Must have MATH 147/151/171 completed with a C or better
    • Preferred: BIOL 111; CSCE 110/111; STAT 211 completed with a C or better
    • To be considered for review, the applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in "Required Coursework" as well as 3.0 or better in all MATH, STAT, BIOL, CSEN courses taken in residence at TAMU that apply to the BS BIOI degree plan. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as space in the department is limited