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 2026. 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 2025. 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’ structured research group 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. (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.

Applications may be submitted online no later than 5:00pm, Friday, July 18th, 2025.

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 3rd, 2025.

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.