Graduate Admissions

Applying for Admission

Graduate Admission to Texas A&M University-Texarkana is open to qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or educationally unrelated handicaps.  Students may apply for admission to Texas A&M University-Texarkana by using Apply Now.

Please answer all questions on the application accurately.  If the university grants a student admission on the basis of incorrect information or omitted facts, which, if known, would invalidate the applicant’s eligibility, that student’s admission is invalid. The completed application, official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities, and supporting documents constitute the basis upon which authorities determine eligibility for admission. 

In accordance with the Texas record-retention requirements, the Graduate Admissions office will keep an application for admission on file for one year.  After that date, the office will destroy the application for admission and file contents.

For more information regarding Applying for Admissions to the University please see the Graduate Quick Path available at tamut.edu.

Explanation of Required Documents

Please note that these documents are required by specific programs only and this serves as an explanation of what is required of the document. Please see the Graduate Program Admission and Requirements page for more details regarding program specific requirements.

  • Resume- This document is used to assess the background experiences, activities, and possible skills that an applicant is able to document through work and life history. Care should be taken to tailor your resume to the program of study for which you are applying. Most resumes that graduate applicants submit are between 1-2 pages in length.
  • Letters of Intent/Interest- This brief paper should allow the reader to better understand your rationale, life story and purpose in seeking this degree. Because effective writing skills are necessary to be successful in graduate school, program faculty typically review these papers from the perspective of your commitment and interest in the degree, as well as your overall skill and aptitude for effective and professional writing. Most letters of intent/interest that graduate applicants submit are between 2-4 pages in length.
  • Recommendation Letters- Graduate school requires a multitude of different positive and effective professional attributes. Faculty attend to the suggestions, feedback and offerings by other professionals regarding your performance in previous institutions, work settings and other professional venues. Recommendation letters may be completed by former co-workers, instructors, supervisors, or any other professionals who can clearly attest to the work, study and/or professional habits and styles of the applicant.
  • Official Transcripts- University policy forbids anyone from being fully accepted into a graduate degree program without first supplying the university with an official transcript from each and every college/university the applicant attended. It is important to note that ALL transcripts must come directly from the institution of record (mailed or hand delivered in an unopened envelope sealed by the issuing institution), and must be official. To be accepted into the University, applicants must have an overall or last 60 SCH of 2.75 or higher. Degree programs may require a higher GPA for admission.
  • In-Person Interviews- Some programs may require an in-person interview with the program faculty. Length of interview may vary depending on the specific program.
  • Standardized Tests (GMAT)- One of the predictors used nationally to determine aptitude and potential ability in meeting the academic rigors of Graduate Studies is the use of a standardized test. Some programs require official scores on these exams as a part of the overall assessment of applicants.
  • Other Materials- Because the graduate level of education requires in-depth training regarding the program of study, some degree programs require additional documentation or information before making a final admissions decision.

All materials should be sent to:

Office of Graduate Admissions

Graduate.Studies@tamut.edu

7101 University Avenue
Texarkana, TX 75503

Non-Degree Students

Graduate students who are not currently seeking a degree should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions or a faculty member to discuss options. No more than 12 SCH earned as a non-degree seeking student may apply toward a graduate degree. Students should declare a change in status prior to the completion of the 12 SCH.  Non-degree seeking students must submit an official transcript from the last college they attended and a transcript showing a bachelor's degree.

Students should contact the appropriate College Graduate Coordinator with any questions regarding the items required for graduate program admission. To see more specific requirements for each program please see the Graduate Program Admission and Requirements page.  Students should direct specific program questions to the appropriate faculty member or college dean.

Students must complete and submit the required paperwork to the admissions committee of the appropriate program for consideration by the program deadline. The admissions committee will do one of the following: (a) grant full admission, (b) grant provisional admission, or (c) deny admission.

  • The Office of Graduate Admissions will notify students by email of their admission status. Students can also check their admissions status in their Digital Backpack in Banner Web for Students under the Admissions section.
  • Students are required to consistently check their emails for communication updates.
  • If the admissions committee grants full admission, the Office of Graduate Admissions will inform the student to contact their assigned advisor to schedule an appointment for advisement.  Students can review their DegreeWorks evaluation listing their degree requirements.  DegreeWorks is the official source for major requirements.  Students are encouraged to utilize their DegreeWorks evaluation often to confirm the university has the correct major information on file, to complete the program properly, and to ensure eligibility for graduation. If the student is unsuccessful in contacting his or her advisor, he or she should contact the appropriate college office or the Office of Graduate Admissions for assistance.
  • If the admissions committee grants provisional admission, the Graduate Admissions Coordinator will reach out to the student with the agreed upon terms the student must follow to be granted admission into the program.

The Office of Academic Advising must approve in writing any subsequent changes or  course substitution for degree plans, and the substitution form must be filed with the Registrar's Office prior to enrollment in the courses. Students must contact their Faculty Program Coordinator, the Graduate Recruiter, or the Office of Graduate Admissions concerning these requests.

If the student chooses the thesis option, he or she must provide the Office of Graduate Admissions with a copy of the plan with all advisory committee signatures. This option requires six credit hours for satisfactory completion of a thesis.

International Graduate Students

For International Graduate Students please see the International Graduate Student Quick Path: From Applying to Enrolling at TAMUT for more information regarding international admissions to the university.

Graduate Studies Contact Information

Graduate Coordinator: Susan Gleason
Office:  Building of Academic and Student Services 135
Phone: 903-223-3129
Email: Graduate.Studies@tamut.edu

Assistant Director of Admissions: Hannah McClendon
Office: Building of Academic and Student Services 108
Phone: 903-334.6813
Email: Graduate.Studies@tamut.edu

Student Recruitment & Admissions Relationship Specialist: Amanda Sanders
Office: Remote
Phone: (903) 223-3108
Email: asanders@tamut.edu