Undergraduate Student FAQ
Q. How do I apply for admissions to Texas A&M University?
A. All students must submit a Texas Common Application along with official transcripts, required test scores and the appropriate application fee. This application can be submitted online at the Office of Admissions or you may visit the office location at:
General Services Complex
Office of Admissions and Records
750 Agronomy Rd., Suite 1610
College Station, TX 77843
Additional admission materials may be required for your specific program of interest. Please visit the Undergraduate page for more information.
Q. What is a NEO e-mail account?
A. All admitted students are required to set up a NEO e-mail account through the Texas A&M University NEO server. Students will need to activate the account by using the assigned University Identification Number (UIN). Once activated, you will be able to receive valuable information, such as tuition billing, deadlines dates, and instructor contact with class information. This NEO ID will also be your login for course registration, tuition payments and checking degree status. As this e-mail account will be the only e-mail communication from the department, it is very important that students make a habit of checking this e-mail account daily.
Q. How long do I have to complete my degree?
A. There is no limitation on the number of years to complete a baccalaureate degree.
Q. Where can I find out what courses will be offered for a given semester?
A. Class schedules can be viewed online at the Howdy portal. Summer and Fall schedules are usually available by mid-March; Spring schedules are usually available by mid-October.
Q. How do I register for courses?
A. Students should first go to the online class schedules as mentioned above, as specific dates and location of courses (distance) are indicated there. The registration system will not list this information. Students can then register for courses by accessing the TAMU online registration system at the Howdy portal. Pre-registration will usually open mid-April for Summer and Fall and mid-November for Spring.
Q. How do I pay my tuition?
A. Student Business Services accepts the following forms of payment: cash, personal check, cashier's check, Western Union Quick Collect, money order, and wire transfer. Payments using E-Checks, American Express, Discover Card, or MasterCard can be made online by selecting "Pay Bill/Manage Account" on the MyRecord tab in the Howdy portal. Payments made with credit cards or E-checks will incur a convenience fee charged at the time of payment. Payments made with credit cards will incur a 2.25% convenience fee (minimum charge of $3.00), and E-checks will incur a $.50 convenience fee. When mailing payment, please include the student's name and UIN number on the check to ensure accurate posting of payments. Please allow at least two additional business days for delivery to the student financial service office if using any US Postal Services. Remember that the payment must be posted to your account by the late after date regardless of the postmarked date.
| Payments can be mailed to: Texas A&M University Student Business Services PO Box 30015 College Station, TX 77842-3015 |
Payments can be mailed Priority or Overnight to: Texas A&M University Student Business Services Cashiers, Pavilion 119 College Station, TX 77843-6001 |
Q. What courses can I take at my community college?
A. Many core curriculum courses are available at community colleges. Students may view the Texas Common Course Numbering System which indicates the courses that are transferable equilvalents to Texas A&M courses. Please go to http://www.tccns.org/. When in doubt, always ask an advisor.
Q. What is first year grade exclusion?
A. Any student who entered A&M as a "first-time student" may elect to have 3 A&M courses of D, F, or U that were taken during their first year, excluded from their cumluative GPR. For more information about grade exclusion, please visit the Office of the Registrar.
Q. How many Q-Drops are permitted?
A. Students are permitted three Q-Drops. A Q-Drop form is required to be submitted to the academic advisor by the Q-Drop deadline for that semester.
Q. How do I dispute a grade?
A. Texas A&M University has a procedure in place for students to appeal a grade. You will find the information on the Student Rules webpage.
Q. Where can I find out information about my degree standing?
A. Students can access a degree audit online at the Howdy portal. You will need to use the NEO account you set up to access this page.