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Admissions and Financial Aid

Apply for undergraduate or graduate admissions and financial aid for our Department of Animal Science. Find information about your next steps — to start your freshman year, transfer from another institution, switch majors at Texas A&M University, get into graduate school or apply for readmission.

Learn about your options for paying for an undergraduate or graduate degree. We’ll be your guides as you explore resources and tools about admissions, scholarships and financial aid.

Our Mission

Enrich lives through discovery, communication and application of science-based knowledge in sustainable animal agriculture

Our Vision

The global leader in advancing sustainable animal agriculture through science-based innovation, education and outreach

Undergraduate Student Admissions

If you have any questions, please contact our Animal Science Advisors.

Incoming Freshman

For a full list of program requirements, visit your degree’s page. Submit your application, along with required materials through CommonApp.

Transfer

Note: The B.S. Animal Science Degree has two tracks — a Production/Industry Option and a Science Option.

If you’re looking to transfer to one of our programs from another university or community college, visit admissions.tamu.edu/apply/transfer.

Change of Major

If you’re a Texas A&M student looking to transfer into our department, follow these steps to request a change of major.

  • Step 1: Scroll through the Change of Major page
  • Step 2: Check your degree’s information sheet
  • Step 3: Review application deadlines
  • Step 4: Submit a form in Howdy (YouTube)

Academic Advising

If you’re a current student with questions about your coursework, degree program or progress toward graduation, please reach out to one of our Animal Science Advisors.

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Graduate Student Admissions

For a full list of program requirements, visit your degree’s page. Submit your application, along with required materials through the Texas A&M University GraduateCAS.

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Contact

Casey Flint
Graduate Student Advisor
Kleberg 114
[email protected]
979-845-7616

Readmission into Undergraduate and Graduate School

If you previously enrolled in a degree-granting program at Texas A&M and did not complete your program, you can apply for readmission to the university. For more information on readmission to Texas A&M, visit admissions.tamu.edu/apply/readmit.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Annually, our department awards about $25,000 in scholarships to our undergraduate students. For our graduate students, we offer teaching and research assistantships.

Financial aid assistance is also available for all Texas A&M students, through scholarships, work study and more.

Learn How to Apply
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