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.
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
Important Deadlines
Information on Majors
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Requirements to Change Major to Aerospace Engineering (AERO)
- Must have a 3.50 GPA at the time of application
- 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
- No hour cap
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Requirements to Change Major to Architectural Engineering (AREN)
- Must have a 3.25 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: Complete all courses with a B or better - MATH 151, MATH 152, Math 251 PHYS 206, PHYS 207 & CHEM 107/117
- Prefer ENGL 104 (B or Better)
- Minimum 24 degree progress hours
- No more than 60 hours
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Requirements to Change Major to Biological & Agricultural Engineering (BAEN)
- Must have a 2.0 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151 & 152, PHYS 206 and either CHEM 107/117 or BIOL 111
- Must have B's or better in the qualifying courses
- Prefer PHYS 207 with a B or better
- No hour cap
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Requirements to Change Major to Biomedical Engineering (BMEN)
- Must have a 3.5 GPA at the time of application
- REQUIRED COURSEWORK: Complete ENGL 103 or 104, MATH 151 & 152, PHYS 206 & 207, CHEM 119 (or CHEM 107/117) & 120
- Minimum 26 hours degree progress
- No more than 90 hours
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To be eligible for review, the applicant must also have a minimum 3.50 GPA on the "Required Coursework". The highest grade received for any repeated course will be used to calculate GPA. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Students will be reviewed on a holistic basis.
*Dual credit and Credit by Exam earned prior to high school graduation are not included. NOTE: It is highly suggested that students applying from majors outside of engineering have some programming background.
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Requirements to Change Major to Chemical Engineering (CHEN)
- Must have a 3.20 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: Complete all courses with a B or better - ENGL 104, MATH 151 & 152, CHEM 119 & 120, PHYS 206,
- Prefer: CHEM 257, CHEM 258, PHYS 207, ENGL 210, MATH 251 and MATH 308
- Minimum 24 degree progress hours
- No more than 80 hours
- Notes From CHEN:
We understand that Math and Physics can be difficult and will take into account the course combinations and locations from where courses are attempted.
Max degree progres hours do not include hours earned prior to first term at the university. Therefore hours such as Dual and AP credits do not count towards that limit.
Any grades of C's in prerequisite courses might have an impact in the review process. We recommend speaking with an advisor prior to placing your application in.
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Requirements to Change Major to Civil Engineering (CVEN)
- Must have a 3.50 GPA at the time of application
- 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
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Requirements to Change Major to Computer Engineering (CPEN)
- Must have a 3.50 GPA at the time of application
- REQUIRED MATH/SCIENCE COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117, PHYS 206, PHYS 207 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
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Requirements to Change Major to Computer Science (CPSC)
- Must have a 3.50 GPA at the time of application
- 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
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Requirements to Change Major to BA Computer Science
- Must have a 3.50 GPA at the time of application
- 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
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Requirements to Change Major to Data Engineering (DAEN)
- MAJOR IS NOT ACCEPTING CHANGE OF MAJOR AT THIS TIME
- Minimum 3.75 GPA
- Minimum 30 degree progress hours
- Maximum 45 degree progress hours
- Must complete MATH 151, MATH 152, CSCE 120, and STAT 211 with B or better
- Prefer MATH 251 with B or better
- 3.5 GPA or better on all attempted MATH and CSCE courses
- Applications and acceptance are subject to capacity limits. Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee admission
- First time college students may apply after completing 2 semesters at Texas A&M; students admitted to TAMU as transfers may apply after completing one semester at TAMU
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Requirements to Change Major to Electrical Engineering (ELEN)
- Must have a 3.50 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: Complete all courses with a B or better - MATH 151, MATH 152, PHYS 206, PHYS 207 & CHEM 107/117
- Minimum 18 degree progress hours
- No more than 90 hours
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Requirements to Change Major to Electronic Systems ENGR Technology (ESET)
- Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 (or CHEM 119 & CHEM 120), PHYS 206 & PHYS 207 all with a C or better
- No hour cap
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Requirements to Change Major to Environmental Engineering (EVEN)
- Must have a 3.50 GPA at the time of application
- 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
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Requirements to Change Major to Interdisciplinary Engineering (ITDE)
- Must have a 3.25 GPA at the time of application
- 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.
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Requirements to Change Major to Industrial Distribution (IDIS)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
- 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
- No hour cap
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Requirements to Change Major to Industrial Engineering (INEN)
- Must have a 3.25 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 & PHYS 206
- Prefer CSCE 206/110/111, 121 and STAT 211
- Minimum 12 hours
- No hour cap
- Cannot have taken more than two attempted to pass (with a grade C or better) any course required in the INEN curriculm
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Requirements to Change Major to Manufacturing & Mechanical ENGR Technology (MMET)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: ENGL 103 or 104, MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 (or CHEM 119 & CHEM 120), PHYS 206 & PHYS 207 all with a C or better
- Minimum 25 hours
- No hour cap
- Preferred course: STAT 211
Manufacturing & Mechanical ENGR Technology Program Information
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Requirements to Change Major to Mechanical Engineering (MEEN)
- Must have a 3.50 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: all engineering foundational courses
- No hour cap
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Requirements to Change Major to Material Science (MSEN)
- Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application
- 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
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Requirements to Change Major to Multidisciplinary ENGR Technology (MXET)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 (or CHEM 119 & CHEM 120) & PHYS 206 and PHYS 207 with a C or better
- Minimum 12 hours
- No hour cap
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Requirements to Change Major to Nuclear Engineering (NUEN)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application
- 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
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Requirements to Change Major to Ocean Engineering (OCEN)
- Must have a 2.70 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 & PHYS 206
- Minimum 12 hours
- No more than 90 hours
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Requirements to Change Major to Petroleum Engineering (PETE)
- Must have a 3.00 GPA at the time of application
- MINIMUM COURSEWORK: ENGL 104, MATH 151, MATH 152, PHYS 206 & CHEM 107/117
- Minimum 18 hours
- No hour cap