Graduate Degrees In RPTS:
- Master of Science
- Master of Recreation and Youth Development
- Doctor of Philosophy
Application Deadlines
Desired Semester of Enrollment
Fall
Spring
International Applicants
March 1
August 1
Domestic Applicants
June 1
November 1
Step 1: Research the graduate faculty members in RPTS to identify professors who share your research and teaching interests. You will need to identify your top 1-3 choices on your application. Graduate students are accepted to RPTS only if a graduate faculty member agrees to serve as their Committee Chair, so prospective students are encouraged to email potential Faculty Chairs who may advocate their entrance into the program. The faculty members listed below are eligible to serve as Committee Chairs.
Dr. Courtney Suess-Raeisinafchi
Dr. Chad Nelson – MRYD
Step 2: Apply to Texas A&M University.
On the Graduate Centralized Application Service (GradCAS) https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/graduate website, choose graduate application, then Texas A&M University. The major for the application will be Recreation, Park, & Tourism Sciences.
*Texas A&M University’s GRE code is 6003. RPTS does not use a department code.
Step 3: Wait for the Graduate Committee to decide if your application will be accepted.
Admissions decisions are made based on application materials, as well as resources available with your preferred Faculty Chair and in the department. Once accepted, you will receive an email from the RPTS Department and a letter from the University.