Early Graduate Admissions Program
For Summer Undergraduate Research Students
Early Graduate Admissions (EGA) is a program open only to summer undergraduate research students who are participating in a structured research group (REU, USRG, etc.) and other student populations* who are graduating in May 2027.
Students who apply will know if they have been admitted to the University by September 2026. If you have questions concerning eligibility, please contact the Graduate and Professional School at grad-recruit@tamu.edu.
How to Apply
To apply, students must compile the following documents into an application packet:
- Transcript and two letters of recommendation: These documents were included in students’ structured research group application, which may be requested from the department hosting the student.**
- Statement of purpose: Students must write a brief essay (500 words minimum) indicating which program they are interested in, their objectives in applying for graduate school, and their research interests. (Requirements: 11pt minimum font size, single spaced, .5" margins, not to exceed 2 pages)
- Resume or CV: A two-page resume or CV detailing community service, leadership, employment, honors, awards, etc.
* Students from additional populations, such as participants in ambassador programs, select internships, and other competitive processes will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
** Students who are submitting an EGA application via participation in a program outside of a summer research experience will need to submit an up-to-date transcript and 2 letters of recommendation specific to the graduate program to which they are applying.
Students will be notified in September of the department’s decision. If an offer is made, the online application to Texas A&M University must be completed no later than October 3, 2026. All students admitted through the EGA program will have their graduate admission application fee waived.
2026 Early Graduate Admissions Application
Applications may be submitted online no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2026.
Apply NowWhat are the Benefits of Applying Early?
- An early decision enables students to focus their efforts on applying for funding during their senior year, rather than applying to graduate programs.
- All students admitted to Texas A&M University through the Early Graduate Admissions Program receive high consideration for appropriate university-level fellowships such as the Avilés-Johnson Fellowship Program.
Participating Departments Summer 2026
| Department / Interdisciplinary Program | Fall 2027 Degree Programs |
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| Atmospheric Sciences (ATMO) |
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| Aerospace Engineering |
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| Biochemistry & Biophysics (BCBP) |
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| Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAEN) |
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| Biology |
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| Biomedical Engineering (BMEN) |
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| Chemical Engineering (CHEN) |
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| Computer Science and Engineering |
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| Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECEN) |
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| Engineering Technology (ETID) |
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| Entomology (ENTO) |
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| Genetics and Genomics (GGEN) |
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| Information and Operations Management (INFO) |
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| Materials Science & Engineering (MSEN) |
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| Mathematics (MATH) |
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| Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) |
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| Nutrition (NUTR) |
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| Psychological & Brain Sciences (PBSI) |
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| Public Health (CLPH) |
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| Statistics (STAT) |
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| Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) |
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* Distance programs available.