Undergraduate Admissions

Learn more below about the admission requirements based on your application type.

Freshman

Transfer

On-Campus Change of Major

Readmission

Freshman

Applying to start college for the first time after high school graduation?

Visit Texas A&M’s Office of Admissions to start your freshman application. Select business (major code BUAD) as your first-choice major. Admission to Mays Business School is competitive, and we encourage you to apply early. 

The entire admission process is managed by Texas A&M’s Office of Admissions, not Mays Business School. Connect with an admissions advisor for questions about admissions or your application.

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Transfer

Have you attended another college or university and want to transfer to Texas A&M? 

Visit Texas A&M’s Office of Admissions to start your transfer application. Review the Transfer Course Sheets to learn more about required coursework and degree options. 

Bachelor of Business Administration Programs

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Admission is competitive, and we encourage you to apply early. Consult with an admissions advisor for questions about admissions or your application.

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.

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On-Campus Change of Major

Are you a current Texas A&M student wanting to change your major to business at Mays?

Support For You:
Transition Academic Programs (TAP) 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

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a change of major to Mays Business School, you must:

  • Be admitted as a freshman at Texas A&M University.
  • Have completed at least 27 credit hours at Texas A&M.
  • Have no more than 60 completed credit hours (this includes all college-level coursework after high school, but excludes AP, IB, or dual credit earned in high school).

GPA Requirements:

For admission into either the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSB) programs, you must:

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Have a 3.5 GPA or higher in your qualifying coursework (see below).

Approved Qualifying Coursework:

You must complete the four Required Qualifying Coursework courses to be considered as a Change of Major candidate. You may complete their equivalents instead, but please refer to the Additional Information section below for further instruction.

If you complete courses from the Optional Qualifying Courses list, all grades will be considered when calculating your Qualifying Coursework GPA. If a course has been

attempted more than once, the highest grade will be used when calculating your Qualifying Coursework GPA.

Required Qualifying Courses

  • MATH 140* Business Mathematics I (or MATH 148#, 152* #, 168 or 172#)
  • MATH 142* Business Mathematics II – Calculus (also MATH 147#, 151* # or 171#)
  • ECON 202* Principles of Economics – Microeconomics
  • ECON 203* Principles of Economics – Macroeconomics

*Credit by exam is accepted, but no grade is awarded.

Optional Qualifying Courses

  • ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting – Financial
  • ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting – Managerial
  • BUSN 203 Statistical Methods for Business
  • ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems
  • ENGL/COMM Select from ENGL 103, 104, 203, 210, COMM 203, 205, or 243

Additional Information:

  • If two or more of the four Required Qualifying Courses were completed outside of Texas A&M, you must submit a waiver as part of your application.
  • All grades earned in qualifying courses will be included in your Qualifying Coursework GPA.
  • If you Q-drop or withdraw from any qualifying course, your Change of Major application must include a waiver explaining the decision to Q-drop or withdraw.

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. However, waivers do not guarantee admission.

Request a waiver if any of the following apply to you:

  • You do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements.
  • Two or more of your Required Qualifying Courses were taken outside of Texas A&M.
  • You Q-dropped or withdrew from a qualifying course.
  • You Q-dropped or withdrew from any Texas A&M course.

To request a waiver:

  • 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,
    • 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,
    • Any other relevant information for the review committee.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a change of major to Mays Business School, you must:

  • Be admitted as a freshman at Texas A&M University.
  • Have completed at least 30 credit hours at Texas A&M.
  • Have no more than 60 completed credit hours (this includes all college-level coursework after high school, but excludes AP, IB, or dual credit earned in high school).

GPA Requirements:

For admission into the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), you must:

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Have a 3.5 GPA or higher in your qualifying coursework (see below).

For admission into the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSB), you must:

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
  • Have a 3.25 GPA or higher in your qualifying coursework (see below).

Approved 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 highest grade will be used when calculating your Qualifying Coursework GPA.

Qualifying Courses

  • MATH 140* Business Mathematics I (or MATH 148#, 152* #, 168 or 172#)
  • MATH 142* Business Mathematics II – Calculus (also MATH 147#, 151* # or 171#)
  • ECON 202* Principles of Economics – Microeconomics
  • ECON 203* Principles of Economics – Macroeconomics
  • ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting – Financial
  • ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting – Managerial
  • BUSN 203 Statistical Methods for Business
  • ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems
  • ENGL/COMM* Select from ENGL 103, 104, 203, 210, COMM 203, 205, or 243

* Credit by exam is accepted, but no grade is awarded.

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. However, waivers do not guarantee admission.

To request a waiver:

  • 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,
    • 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,
    • Any other relevant information for the review committee.

Frequently Asked On-Campus Change of Major Questions

Q: Can I meet with a Mays advisor to talk about changing my major to business?

A: We recommend students meet with the Transition Academic Programs Office to discuss your options for changing your major. TAP can walk you through your options, discuss other majors, and help you register for courses to get you on the Map to Mays. If you have additional questions after meeting with TAP, you can come to Wehner 238 on Monday morning from 8:30-11:30 or Thursday afternoon from 1:30-4:30 to meet with a Mays advisor.

Q: Can my AP, IB, or dual credit coursework count toward changing my major?

A: Yes. If you’ve taken some of our qualifying courses, including MATH 140 and MATH 142, at a community college or earned credit for these courses from an AP/IB exam, we consider these qualifying courses complete. The grade you earned in your dual credit course is calculated in your qualifying coursework GPA. No grade points are earned through AP/IB credit.

Q: Will my AP, IB, or dual credit coursework hours affect my chances of getting into Mays?

A: Coursework completed during high school and before you became a college student will not affect your chances of getting into Mays. We will deduct these hours from consideration when reviewing your application.

Q: I applied to A&M as a transfer student and was admitted to a non-business college. Can I change
my major to Business?

A: On-Campus change of major students need to be admitted to A&M during the freshman admissions process. Transfer applicants who accepted admission to a non-business major at Texas A&M will be considered for on-campus change-of-major to Mays by waiver only. Prospective transfer applicants were instructed not to accept admission to a non-business major with the expectation of later requesting change of major to Mays.

Q: Do I need to take BUSN 101 before or after I apply to change my major to business?

A: No, change of major students do not take BUSN 101.

Readmission

Are you a former Texas A&M student looking to return and continue your education at Mays Business School? 

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.