First-Year Admissions

The application process for First-Year students is listed in the steps below. However, if you have any questions about one of the steps, an Admissions Counselor is only a phone call or email away to assist you at any time in your journey.  

1. Go to BecomeAJaguar.com to create a profile and begin the application process. OR, if you plan on using a fee waiver, you must complete the application with ApplyTexas.
2. Pay the $30 application fee and submit your application.
3. Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, official test scores, and application fee waivers via one of the following methods:
   • TREx-Texas Records Exchange (for Texas High Schools only)
   • EDI-Electronic Data Interchange (for Texas Colleges and Universities only)
   • Sent directly from the prior institution to the Admissions email: admissions@tamusa.edu
   • By mail to:
     Texas A&M University-San Antonio
     Office of Admissions
     One University Way
     San Antonio, TX 78224
   • SAT & ACT: Scores will be accepted via direct transmission from a testing agency:
     • SAT Code: 5996
     • ACT Code: 5350
   • Other third-party vendors that deliver official transcripts to TAMUSA include: Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, Greenlight, Scribbles, and e-Scrip Safe.

• NOTE: All documents submitted through the application at apply.tamusa.edu are considered unofficial. Please reference the list above for information on official document submissions.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s admissions criteria is based on several factors. Automatic admission is granted to students who graduate or will graduate from an accredited U.S. high school and meet one of the following:

Applicants with 3.24 GPA or below with no test scores, or scores below minimum based on GPA, will be admitted with the following:

• English:  English 3 and 4 with a B grade or better
• Math: Average of C+ (75-79) grade or better in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry or Advanced Math
• Science: Average of C+ (75-79) grade or better in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Advanced Science
• Social Studies: Average of B or better in World History, World Geography, US History, TX History, US Government or Economics
• Language other than English o 2 credits with an average of C+ grade or better

High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2: Recommended or Distinguished High School Program or Foundation High School Program with Endorsement(s)

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission (Students on an F-1 Visa cannot be conditional)

Students who do not meet the requirements for regular admission; adult students without test scores and with no college-level work who graduated five or more years prior to the application; or students who received a GED, attended school at home, attended school outside the U.S. (including International students) or attended a non-accredited high school will be reviewed through A&M-San Antonio’s Committee Review Process. The Committee Review Process may take into consideration the following additional criteria for admission:

• High school attended
• First-generation status
• Employment
• Special abilities
• Extracurricular school activities
• Individual achievement
• Leadership activities
• Other public service-related activities:

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements*: TOEFL: 500 Paper-based; 61 Internet-based IELTS: 6.0

*If applicable (country specific)