Application Process
A formal application is required of all persons seeking admission or readmission to graduate studies in the Department of Animal Science.
Admissions
Visit TAMU Office of Admissions at admissions.tamu.edu for general information.
How to apply
Apply on-line at www.applytexas.org.
With approval from the degree granting unit providing admission, admission to graduate studies normally remains valid for one year from the date of acceptance with one $50 or $75 (as appropriate) application fee. An extension to the one-year time limit may be granted, if requested by the applicant in writing and approved by the degree granting unit.
Requirements
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale for the last 60 undergraduate semester credit hours) and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of at least 1050 (verbal + quantitative) are required.
Three letters of recommendation also are required and may be submitted through the online application process or mailed to:
Dr. David Forrest
Department of Animal Science
2471 TAMU
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-2471
Please mail official transcripts to:
Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 30014
College Station, TX 77842-3014
Deadlines
Deadline for internal applications:
Deadline for international applications:
- March 1 for the fall semester
- August 1 for the spring semester
- November 1 for the summer semester
Fees
An application fee of $50 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents or $75 for international applicants is required to process an application for admission (no exceptions). Application fees are nonrefundable. Checks or money orders (U.S. currency) should be made payable to Texas A&M University.
International students
Information about enrollment procedures for students from other countries is available from the Office of Admission and Records, P.O. Box 4001, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842-4001 or call 979-845-1044.
