Office of Admissions

Start by selecting your applicant category: first-year, transfer, returning, non-traditional, international or graduate student. Each category has its own application instructions and required documents.

First-year admission considers high school academic performance and applicable admission criteria. Students graduating from an accredited U.S. high school may qualify for automatic admission by ranking in the top 35% of their class or earning a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Other admission pathways are available. Review the First-Year Admissions requirements for details.

SAT or ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants who qualify for automatic admission through the top-35% class-rank or 3.0-GPA criteria. Other applicants should review the available admission pathways and testing information on the First-Year Admissions page.

Transfer applicants with 30 or more transferable credits qualify for automatic admission with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and eligibility to return to all previously attended colleges or universities. Applicants with 29 or fewer transferable credits must also meet first-year admission requirements. Visit Transfer Admissions for application steps.

Application deadlines depend on your intended entry term and applicant category. First-year and transfer admissions pages list priority and final deadlines for spring, summer and fall. Check the deadline for your specific term on the First-Year Admissions or Transfer Admissions page. Graduate applicants should review their program’s deadlines.

The application fee for first-year and transfer applicants is $30. Applicants planning to use a fee waiver must apply through ApplyTexas and provide documentation for review. Follow the application instructions for first-year students or transfer students.

Undergraduate applicants should arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly from their previous institutions or through an accepted transcript service, such as Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse. Documents uploaded to the application at apply.tamusa.edu are considered unofficial. Review the Admissions Document Submission guidelines for accepted delivery methods and separate graduate instructions.

Use the Check Your Admissions Status link on the Admissions page to review your application’s progress and identify outstanding requirements. The Admissions FAQs explain the status messages and how to determine whether documents have been received.

Call 210-784-1300 for help with admissions and enrollment questions. You can also visit the Enrollment Services Center in Madla, Room 111. Appointment options and additional contact information are available on the Admissions Contact Us page.