Next Steps Guide

Register for a New Student Conference (NSC) To accept your offer of admission to the Texas A&M University Galveston Campus, register for your New Student Conference (NSC) in AIS: applicanttamug.tamu.edu.

The New Student Conference is a required orientation for all undergraduate students. The NSC will prepare you for your academic career at TAMU-Galveston. At the conference, you will register for classes, be introduced to student life, explore Aggie traditions, and get acquainted with your fellow classmates. For the best choice of classes, register for your NSC as soon as possible.

Please note: Registration for the NSC is the only way to confirm your seat in the incoming class on the Galveston campus. Accepting your Financial Aid package or registering for on-campus housing does not confirm acceptance of admission.

For questions regarding New Student Conferences, please call 409.740.4439.

Apply For On Campus Housing Reserve your housing by visiting www.tamug.edu/cll and completing the housing application, which includes a one-time, non-refundable $75 application fee. Room assignments are completed in batches between June 1st and the first day of fall semester classes. Submitting your application early increases your chance of securing your top choice of housing.

Living on campus is more than just a place to lay your head at night. It is a vibrant community where students can be a part of the unique student body and establish life-long friendships, all while balancing the demands of college life. Besides the convenience of walking to class, studies show that students living on campus are, on average, more likely to maintain a higher GPA, be more involved, and graduate on time.

Texas A&M University Galveston Campus wants to ensure that as many students as possible enjoy these benefits, so all students under 21 are required to live on campus. Students in the Texas A&M Maritime Academy are required to live on campus unless classified as Victor Company. If you believe you are exempt from this requirement due to personal circumstances or Galveston County residency, contact Campus Living and Learning directly at 409.740.4445 or by visiting www.tamug.edu/cll and reviewing the off-campus application.

Submit Proof of Vaccination Against Bacterial Meningitis Texas A&M is partnering with Med+Proctor for the submission of bacterial meningitis records. Prior to your NSC, evidence of vaccinations (given within five years of the date of intended enrollment) must be submitted via Med+Proctor at www.medproctor.com/tamu-immunization.

For more information about this requirement, please visit www.tamug.edu/admissions/BacterialMeningitis.html.

Plan to Send a Final High School Transcript when Available An official final high school transcript must be submitted after graduation from high school. Final high school transcripts may not be uploaded in AIS. Uploaded, faxed and emailed transcripts are NOT considered official final transcripts. Students may submit the final high school transcripts electronically, via TREx or mail. If mailing the transcript, please provide the following mailing address to the high school official: Office of Student Enrollment Services Texas A&M University at Galveston P.O. Box 1675 Galveston, TX 77553 For questions regarding final high school transcripts, please call 409.740.4414.

Take the Math Placement Exam The Math Placement Exam (MPE) is a multiple-choice online examination that helps your advisor determine which mathematics course you should take to ensure academic success in your major. There are two versions of the test. You must complete the exam required for your specific major prior to your New Student Conference date. This exam does not result in college credit. All students admitted as freshmen are required to take the MPE; some transfer students are exempt.

To take the MPE, log into Howdy at howdy.tamu.edu, go to the “Applicant Tab” and follow the instructions for the Math Placement Exam. Use the online review material available to help you prepare for this 90-minute exam. Calculators are not permitted on the exam.

For questions regarding the Math Placement Exam, please call 409.741.4343 or www.tamug.edu/cals.

Complete Texas Success Initiative Requirements The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is required by the Texas State Legislature. TSI requirements include identifying and academically preparing students whose basic skills in reading, writing and/or mathematics are below the level required to succeed college level courses.

Students will find the mandatory TSI Pre-assessment Activity (including the practice test) on either the “Applicant” or the “My Record” tab on the Howdy Portal.

Non-residents of Texas may substitute the ASSET or COMPASS tests offered by ACT of the ACCUPLACER test offered by the College Board; the written portion of the test is required.

For questions regarding TSI requirements, please call 409.741.4343 or visit www.tamug.edu/cals.

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Students

International Students

All Texas A&M Maritime Academy applicants (License Option, NROTC or Drill and Ceremonies) must complete an application to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy Corps of Cadets application in addition to the application to the Texas A&M University Galveston Campus. This paper application can be downloaded from www.tamug.edu/corps/pages/Prospective-Cadets/ prospective-cadets.html#join

Texas A&M requires all admitted students from non-English speaking countries demonstrate their ability to speak, write and understand the English language. Please be aware English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for enrollment are different from admissions requirements.

Submit a Corps Application

Please note that participation in the Texas A&M Maritime Academy is mandatory for any student in the Marine Transportation major. If you are interested in participating in any area of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy, please visit www.tamug.edu/corps for details.

Complete a Physical Examination

All Corps of Cadets participants must have a Physical Examination completed utilizing the appropriate form (note that the form required for License Option in Drill and Ceremony students is different than the form required for NROTC students). Students interested in the Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program (SSMP) are required to complete both physical forms. Please ensure that your doctor completes the correct form(s). Both are available at www.tamug.edu/corps/apply.html.

Obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (License Option Only) License Option cadets must obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) prior to the first term of attendance. The TWIC program is administered by the Transportation Security Administration: www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Cadets will bring their TWIC card (or receipt documenting a submitted application for TWIC) when checking in for Texas A&M Maritime Academy Orientation Week in August.

Fulfill English Proficiency Requirements

To demonstrate your ability, you must fulfill one of the following: TOEFL score of at least 80 iBT, Completing all four years of high school within the U.S., PTE Academic score of 68, ACT English score of at least 21, IELTS score of at least 7.0 overall band If you do not meet one of the above conditions, you must take the English Language Proficiency Examination (ELPE). The ELPE evaluates English grammar, writing, vocabulary, reading, listening and speaking skills.

For testing schedules, please visit the Testing Services website at testing.tamu.edu.

Obtain Appropriate Immigration Documents

The Certificate of Eligibility Center (CEC) in the Office of International Student Services (ISS) will issue the appropriate documentation needed to apply for a visa after you complete and submit several forms to their office. Please visit http://iss.tamu.edu/prospective-students/you-areadmitted-now-what for important information and online immigration document processing.

Complete the Online Orientation

Contact Danny Roe at roed@tamug.edu prior to your NSC to complete the required online orientation and check-in.

Health Screening

Students should check if they are required to provide Tuberculosis Screening Results prior to their NSC. Please refer to the Student Health Services Website at https://shs.tamu.edu/immunizations for more information.

FINANCIAL AID

Scholarships & Financial Aid would like to assistyou in finding financial resources for your education. We understand that choosing a university is a tough decision.

Financial aid can be one of the most influential factors affecting this decision.

Let us help by providing a financial aid package that best meets your financial needs. In order to be eligible for financial assistance, you must first must first apply. Visit financialaid.tamu.edu/Apply-for-Aid for more information.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed at studentaid.gov for eligible students, or the Texas State Application for Financial Aid (TASFA) is available as the eTASFA, an electronic application found in your Howdy Portal if applicable. The TASFA is Texas’s application for students who are not U.S. citizens but are Texas residents. The TASFA opens October 1st and has a priority deadline of January 15th. Although there is no deadline for submitting the FAFSA, we recommend Fall admits complete the FAFSA by December 15th of their senior year of high school. The FAFSA opens October 1st.

The FAFSA school code for Texas A&M University at Galveston is the same for College Station - 003632. Once we have received you information, you will be able to check your status and your financial aid options at howdy.tamu. edu. Click on the Financial Aid Portal icon to enter the Scholarships & Financial Aid Portal.

Veterans, or dependents of veterans, who plan to utilize military benefits visit veterans.tamu.edu for more information.

For questions regarding financial aid and veterans benefits, please contact 409.740.4500, financialaid@tamug.edu or veterans@tamug.edu.

SCHOLARSHIPS Students apply for university-level scholarships by submitting the scholarship module along with the ApplyTexas Admissions Application.

In the scholarship competition, a student’s test score is only one of many components taken into account in the review process. Consideration is also given to academic achievement in a college preparatory curriculum within the context of a student’s academic environment.

Additional factors for selection include, but are not limited to, leadership, community service, special talents, first generation college status and academic achievement under difficult circumstances. Some scholarships also have a financial need component.

TUITION AND FEES Your tuition rate will be fixed for four years based on your date of entry into Texas A&M Galveston Campus.

Your acceptance letter states whether or not you are classified as a Texas Resident for tuition purposes. If you are admitted to a License Option curriculum, then your new tuition rate will reflect that program. Visit tuition. tamu.edu/galveston to view current tuition costs.

Statements of tuition and fees will be emailed to the student’s university email account. Account information can be accessed in the Howdy portal under “My Finances.”

For payment questions please call 409.740.4433.

Texas A&M University at Galveston has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, admission to Texas A&M University at Galveston does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s disability and complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its admissions, accessibility, treatment and employment of students in its programs and activities.

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