Undergraduate Admissions

Freshman Admission
In order to gain admissions to Texas A&M, the undergraduate applicant must have graduated from an accredited secondary school with a minimum of sixteen credits in specific high school subjects, which are required by the University.  The University Catalogue provides specific details regarding admission requirements.

On Campus Transfers
The minimum requirement for a current Texas A&M student to apply for a change of major to Recreation, Park and Tourism Science or Community Development is “good academic standing” as defined in the official Student Rules and Regulations. Applications are reviewed shortly after the deadlines listed below. Grade point ratio, course history, reasons for requesting the change and other indicators are reviewed. Changes in departmental capacity may influence acceptance criteria. Students are encouraged to apply on-line.

Application Deadlines

October 31 for Spring

March 31 for Summer

July 31 for Fall

Transfer Admission

Admission from other institutions is granted on a competitive basis. Students must meet the minimum general requirements set by the University to be considered for departmental admission.  The University requirements for transfer can be found on the Office of Admissions web site (http://admissions.tamu.edu/). Grade point ratio, course history, reasons for requesting the Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences or Community Development major, and other indicators are reviewed. Changes in departmental capacity may influence acceptance criteria.

Readmission

Readmission to the university is determined on a case by case basis.  Each case is reviewed by the department’s administrative team.  Weight is placed on academic history, the amount and quality of time spent away from school and other indicators of potential academic success in the Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Department.  Questions regarding individual cases can be directed to the departmental Academic Advisor.