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.) at Texas A&M University and will graduate in May 2025. Applicants must be a U.S. domestic citizen, a U.S. resident, or a permanent resident (international students may apply only if currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution). Students who apply will know if they have been admitted to the University by September 2024. If you have questions concerning eligibility, please contact the Graduate and Professional School at grad- recruit@tamu.edu.
To apply, students must compile the following documents into an application packet:
- Official transcript and two letters of recommendation: These documents were included in students’ REU/USRG application and must 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.
- Resume: A one-page resume detailing community service, leadership, employment, honors, awards, etc.
Applications may be submitted online no later than 5:00pm, Friday, July 19th, 2024.
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 4th, 2024.
WHAT 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. This allows students to take full advantage of funding opportunities.
In addition, 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 2024
| Department | Fall 2025 Degree Programs |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | MSEng MS PhD |
| Atmospheric Sciences | MS PhD |
| Biochemistry and Biophysics | PhD |
| Biology | PhD, Biology PhD, Microbiology |
| Biomedical Engineering | MEng MS PhD |
| Chemical Engineering | MEng MS PhD |
| Civil Engineering | MEng MS PhD |
| Computer Science & Engineering | MS, Computer Science MS, Computer Engineering MCS, Master of Computer Science MEng, Master of Engineering of Computer Engineering |
| Educational Administration & Human Resource Development | Master's in Educational Human Resource Development, + Emphasis in Human Resource Development, or + Emphasis in Workforce, Adult, & Lifelong Education (WALE) |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | MS, Computer Engineering (ECEN) -Distance Education MS, Computer Engineering (ECEN) PhD, Computer Engineering (ECEN) - Distance Education PhD, Computer Engineering (ECEN) MS, Electrical Engineering (ECEN) -Distance Education MS, Electrical Engineering (ECEN) PhD, Electrical Engineering (ECEN)- Distance Education PhD, Electrical Engineering (ECEN) |
| Geography | MS PhD |
| Information and Operations Management | MS, Supply Chain and Analytics |
| Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics and Genomics (PhD) | PhD |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng MS PhD |
| Nuclear Engineering | MEng MS PhD |
| Nutrition | MS PhD |
| Public Health | MPH, Epidemiology MPH, Environmental Health MPH, Occupational Health & Safety MPH, Health Behavior MPH, Health Policy & Management |
| Public Service and Administration | MPSA, Master in Public Service Administration |
| Statistics | PhD, Statistics MS, Statistical Data Science, MS, Data Science - Statistics track |
| Science & Technology Journalism | MS |
| Subsea Engineering | MEng, Subsea Engineering |
| Water Management & Hydrological Science | MS MWM, Master of Water Management |