Applying to Galveston

Learn more about how you can earn an engineering degree from Texas A&M University at our Galveston campus.

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Pathways in Galveston to a College of Engineering Undergraduate Degree

On our Galveston campus, we offer two pathways to earn a College of Engineering undergraduate degree:

1. Direct admission to one of three undergraduate engineering degree programs offered in Galveston: Computer Science, Ocean Engineering, and Interdisciplinary Engineering (Marine Environment Track). Through this direct admission process, students will begin their first semester enrolled in a degree-granting major.
   Why choose this pathway: You can enter immediately into one of the three majors and remain at the Galveston campus for the full degree.
2. Admission to the General Engineering program. This program provides the opportunity to begin your engineering studies in Galveston, while allowing for the possibility of pursuing programs offered at other locations. When it comes time for you to choose a specific engineering major and apply for Entry-to-A-Major, you will have the choice of staying in Galveston to complete one of the three available undergraduate engineering degree programs, or applying to any of our other engineering bachelor’s degrees offered in College Station or McAllen.
   Why choose this pathway: You can experience the Galveston campus while you complete your first year requirements, giving yourself more time to decide which major and campus is best for you!

How do I apply... 

to the undergraduate engineering degree programs offered in Galveston (e.g., Computer Science, Ocean Engineering, and Interdisciplinary Engineering – Marine Environment Track)?

• Students should submit the traditional freshman application to Texas A&M University — Galveston, available at goapplytexas.org and select one of the following College of Engineering majors offered in Galveston: computer science, interdisciplinary engineering (Marine Environment Track), or ocean engineering.
• Students who use this approach will be considered for direct admission to Galveston in the major they select on the application; if admitted, they will begin their first semester enrolled in that major and will be expected to complete the entire undergraduate degree program on the Galveston campus.

to the General Engineering program in Galveston?

• Students should submit the traditional freshman application to Texas A&M University — College Station, available at Common App or goapplytexas.org. It is recommended to indicate Galveston as your preferred location. This will ensure you are given full consideration for the Engineering at Galveston program.
• Students who use this approach will be considered for admission to the General Engineering program; if admitted, they will apply for Entry-to-a-Major as early as the end of their second semester.
• For all students admitted to the General Engineering program, the Entry to a Major (ETAM) process is the same regardless of where students begin their Texas A&M engineering education. Once General Engineering students successfully meet the minimum ETAM requirements, they apply to at least three of the 20+ majors offered in the College of Engineering, and they also have the option to specify a location. Once placed in a major through ETAM, students move to the location where that major is offered. More information about the ETAM process can be found on the ETAM website.