Texas A&M University Transition Academic Programs

How To Make An Appointment

  • Open the Navigate Student app or web version by clicking the link below and click the Appointments icon.
  • For "What type of appointment," select Advising Texas A&M University.
  • For "Service," select TAP—General Advising.
  • Leave the calendar date as is (today’s date) and click Submit.
  • Navigate will show available TAP appointments in the next 7 days that fit your TAMU schedule.TEAM students: Navigate does not check your Blinn schedule; double-check to avoid overlaps with your Blinn classes. Appointments become available exactly 7 days in advance (e.g., a 2pm Friday slot opens at 2pm the Friday before).
  • Pick a time you want. Check if it is in-person or virtual; you can use filters to show only your preference or a specific advisor.
  • You’ll get a confirmation email immediately and a reminder the day before. Check for any special instructions, office locations, or Zoom links in the email.

Schedule an Appointment

TAP Offers both In-person & Virtual Advising Appointments. Schedule via the Navigate app, in the Howdy Portal, or at the link below.

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BE PREPARED FOR THE ADVISING APPOINTMENT
  1.  Write down the questions you want to ask 
  2.  Run a Degree Evaluation for course ideas
  3. Review Change of Major requirements on our website
  4. TAP Advisors are unable to force you into closed course sections, nor can they override restrictions
REGISTRATION HOLDS
If you have registration holds, email questions to tap-gest@tamu.edu.Question about holds can typically be quickly answered in this way.
PARENTS/GUEST

Students can choose to include a parent/guest in the advising appointment. Prior to the visit you must sign and submit a Release Form due to federal privacy laws. 

Office Hours

Monday- Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. We are not open on weekends or on university holidays.