Undergraduate Admissions
Learn more below about the admission requirements based on your application type.
Freshman
Applying to start college for the first time after high school graduation?
Admission to Mays is a competitive process. We receive more applications from qualified applicants than we can admit. We encourage you to
- complete your application well before the stated deadline for maximum consideration.
- select business (major code BUAD) as your first-choice major.
Mays Business School does not select applicants for freshman admissions. The process is managed entirely by Texas A&M’s Office of Admissions. Visit the Admissions website to start your freshman application. Once you have been admitted to the university, your application will be reviewed for admission to Mays Business School.
Direct your questions about admissions and your application to the Texas A&M Office of Admissions.
Transfer
Have you attended another college or university and want to transfer to Texas A&M?
Admission to Mays is a competitive process. You should plan early and consult with a Texas A&M admission counselor to ensure you will meet minimum admission requirements.
Important Note: Transfer students who accept admission to a non-business major at Texas A&M are generally not eligible to change their major into Mays. See “On-Campus Change of Major” for more info.
On-Campus Change of Major
Do you currently attend Texas A&M and want to change from your non-business major to a business major in Mays?
Support For You:
Transition Academic Programs is available to help you in the Change of Major process. Visit with a TAP advisor to learn more about Mays, other majors, and the General Studies program.
Before Applying, You Must:
- Be admitted to Texas A&M as a new freshman, and
- Have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at Texas A&M, and
- Not have completed over 60 credit hours (Credit completed as a college student counts, but AP, IB, and dual credit completed during high school does not.)
GPA Requirements:
For Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree
programs, you must:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater, and
- Have a GPA of 3.5 or greater in your Qualifying Coursework (see below).
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Programs
For the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(BSB) degree program, you must:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater, and
- Have a GPA of 3.25 or greater in your Qualifying Coursework (see below).
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSB)
Complete Qualifying Coursework:
You must complete at least 4 of the following courses to be considered as a Change of Major candidate. Two of your 4 courses must be MATH 140 and 142 or their equivalents. If you complete more than 4 of the following courses, all grades will be considered when calculating your Qualifying Coursework GPA. If a course has been attempted more than once, the higher grade will be used when calculating your Qualifying Coursework GPA.
| MATH 140* | Business Mathematics I (or MATH 148#, 152* #, 168 or 172#) |
| MATH 142* | Business Mathematics II – Calculus (or MATH 147#, 151* # or 171#) |
| COMM+ | Select from ENGL 103, 104, 203, 210, COMM 203, 205, or 243 |
| COMM+ | Select another from ENGL 103, 104, 203, 210, COMM 203, 205, or 243 |
| ACCT 229 | Introductory Accounting – Financial |
| ACCT 230 | Introductory Accounting – Managerial |
| BUSN 203 | Statistical Methods for Business |
| ECON 202* | Principles of Economics – Microeconomics |
| ECON 203* | Principles of Economics – Macroeconomics |
| ISTM 210 | Fundamentals of Information Systems |
* Credit by exam accepted but no grade is awarded.
# Calculate specific course GPA using only 3 hours of any graded 4-hour course.
+ Choose any 2 core curriculum approved communication courses.
How To Submit Your Application:
Log into Howdy, go to the My Record tab, and find the Change of Major Requests channel.
To apply to a BBA major,
- you must select “Business Administration (BAC)” as your intended major.
- If you have passed MATH 140, MATH 142, ECON 202, ECON 203, and ACCT 229, select your desired BBA Major (ACCT, FINC, MGMT, MISY, MKTG, SCMT).
To apply to the BSB program, select “Business (BUSI)”
as your intended major.
When To Submit Your Application:
Application dates and deadlines are always listed by Transition Academic Programs. You should apply to change your major during the semester you anticipate completing requirements. We will hold your application until end of term.
Decision Notification:
Requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You will be notified via your TAMU email. If approved, the email will provide important information you need to know, including how to meet with a Mays advisor and update your schedule if needed.
Important Note: Once your major is changed, your student bill may change based on Mays Business School’s tuition rate. Visit Aggie One Stop if you need advice on financial assistance.
Request a Waiver to the Requirements:
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may request a waiver to still be considered for admission.
Select the “I don’t meet requirements” box when completing your Change of Major Request in Howdy. Complete the essay explaining why you are requesting a waiver. You should discuss why you believe you should be granted a waiver to the minimum requirements, how your desired major is the best fit for your personal and professional goals, any extenuating circumstances which have prevented you from meeting the minimum requirements, and any other relevant information.
Readmission
Did you attend Texas A&M, leave fore awhile, and want to return?
Apply for readmission to Texas A&M. Visit the Office of Admissions for general information and application dates and deadlines.
Were you considered in good standing in your business major when you were last at Texas A&M?
You may reapply to the same business major. You must meet all Office of Admissions readmission requirements. If you attempted coursework at any other institution, your transcript must be submitted to Texas A&M and reflect a minimum transfer GPA of 2.0.
Were you considered in good standing in a non-
business major when you were last at Texas A&M?
You must meet the minimum requirements for On- Campus Change of Major (see above).
Were you not considered in good standing in your
major when you were last at Texas A&M?
You should visit the Office of Admissions for more information on options for you at Texas A&M.
