Texas A&M University Transition Academic Programs

Change of Major

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program will accept changes of major according to Texas A&M University policy, but restricts changes of major according to the criteria listed below. In addition, the dean or designate must verify availability of resources necessary to insure the student’s full-time enrollment in required courses prior to admission to the BSPH. If such resources are not available, admission will be denied.

Change of Major Information

Effective September 12, 2024: Students at Texas A&M University wishing to change their major after beginning in another college or department must meet the following requirements for the change to be considered:

  • Minimum Texas A&M GPA of 2.75 and above
  • Completion of four of the five required courses in core Mathematics and Science categories:

    • MATH 140 (or equivalent) preferred - 3 hours

    • MATH 142 (or equivalent) preferred – 3 hours

      • Not accepted MATH 150, MATH 135, MATH 136

    • BIOL 111 - 4 hours

    • BIOL 112 - 4 hours

    • CHEM 119 - 4 hours

  • 90 attempted credit hours or fewer (credits attempted at any institution)
  • 15 hours completed at Texas A&M University

Howdy portal change of major is not required. Students initiate change of major during walk-in advising hours.

Please check in at the front desk in Suite 154 in the Reynolds Medical Sciences Building.

Walk-in Hours can here found HERE

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