Some students who have been denied freshman admission to Texas A&M University will be given the opportunity to participate in the Program for System Admission (PSA). Students must complete a full year at one of the participating Texas A&M University System Institutions and successfully complete the requirements below of a selected program.
Eligibility
- Students must have a complete freshman application for the fall semester on file with the Office of Admissions at Texas A&M University in College Station by December 1
- Students must meet the minimum requirements for admission to the Texas A&M System Institution they wish to attend
- Students must respond to the PSA offer via the Applicant Information System (AIS) by May 1
Requirements
To qualify for automatic admission via the PSA, students must meet the following criteria:
- Choose and complete specific course requirements from one of the approved TAMU program-specific degree plans
- Complete at least 24 transferable hours in residence at a single System Institution during the fall and spring semesters
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the System Institution AND maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on all transferable coursework (including dual credit taken during high school)
- Submit all required credentials by the published deadline
It is recommended that developmental course(s) and/or prerequisite course(s) be taken prior to fall enrollment. Example: Some institutions require College Algebra before enrolling in higher level math courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not offer the PSA major I selected?
WT does NOT offer all majors offered through however, we do offer all courses that must be completed for PSA by the end of Spring 2023.
Can all courses be completed online?
Depending on the PSA major selected, there are some courses that can be completed online. There are few options that all 24 hours required to fulfill PSA can be completed online. Most programs with required sciences or MATH 2413/2414 (151/152) will NOT be available online.
Is it too late to apply for housing?
Not at all. You can find the housing application here.
Is it too late to apply for scholarships?
The priority date has passed but all students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Apply for scholarships here.
What prerequisites are required?
If you have selected a major that requires MATH 2413/2414 (151/152) you must have college credit for MATH 1314 or 1324 AND MATH 1316 or 2412. TSI satisfaction will meet all other requirement needs for courses in the PSA plan.
When can I register?
All students are required to attend a New Student Orientation; registration is available on the NSO page.
For more information, see the Texas A&M Program for System Admission (PSA) FAQs: https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/freshman/alternative-admission-pathways
Contact Us
Admissions
Virginia Leathers
806-651-2006
vleathers@wtamu.edu
Advising Services
Alyson Ries
806-651-5304
aries@wtamu.edu