Navigating the admissions process can be quite daunting. Students have to understand all the documents required for admissions and the different ways the documents must be submitted. The Undergraduate Document Submission page provides instructions for sending official documents prior to admission and after admission to Texas A&M University.
Self-Reported Academic Record
The Texas A&M University SRAR is separate from the admissions application and can be linked to your application only after submitting the online application. A SRAR account can be created at any time. Once you have completed the SRAR and have access to the Applicant Information System, you must link your SRAR through ‘Documents Required for Admission’ checklist displayed in AIS.
Texas A&M uses the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) and only a select group of applicants are required to submit a high school transcript as part of the application file.
High School Transcripts should only be provided if: The applicant is attending a Texas high school and is ranked in the Top 10% of the graduating class.The high school transcript is marked as a document required for admission on the checklist in the Applicant Information System (AIS).
High School Transcripts can be submitted via: - TREx (Texas High Schools only) - Applicant Information System (AIS) document upload feature after application submission - The Common App portal (retrieved if necessary; usually once the SRAR is received)- Electronically using a sending service (such as Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse)
- Mail or hand delivered to the Aggie One Stop or regional Prospective Student Center in a sealed school envelope.
- TREx (Texas High Schools only)
- The Common App portal (retrieved if necessary; usually once the SRAR is received)
- Electronically using a sending service (such as Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse)
- Mail or hand delivered to the Aggie One Stop or regional Prospective Student Center in a sealed school envelope.
Transcripts emailed as attachments are NOT accepted.
International applicants
International applicants that have graduated from a secondary school, a final transcript that shows all coursework, date of graduation, diploma, leaving certificate, or official examination results must be sent through the mail or hand-delivered to the Aggie One Stop.
All applicants must submit official transcripts from any enrollment at a college, post-secondary school, or university, including where you:
- Earned dual credit while in high school - Earned credit that was then transferred to another institution - Enrolled in courses but no credit was earnedSome colleges are able to submit transcripts electronically on your behalf using SPEEDE, National Student Clearing House, Parchment or another 3rd party vendor utilized by your college. Connect with your institution's Registrar's Office to request an official transcript to be sent to us on your behalf.
Official college transcripts may also be submitted by your college through the Common App, mail or hand-delivered to the Aggie One Stop. Mailing and hand-delivery may result in processing delays.
We do not accept transcripts submitted via email.
International TranscriptsAll transcripts in a language other than English must include an English translation or credential evaluation prepared by a recognized service and include all original seals and/or signatures.
Official records require the original school seal or an original signature of a school official (Registrar, Principal, Headmaster or Director of Student Records, Controller of Examinations, or the Ministry of Education).
Faxed or emailed copies of transcripts will not be accepted. Texas A&M University requires transcripts from all schools attended.International applicants that have not graduated from a secondary school, an official record or transcript (mark sheet) that shows all coursework starting with ninth grade through the end of eleventh grade can be uploaded through the AIS Page.
Applicants should also include copies of official final examinations taken at the end of secondary school programs, including external exams like General Certificate of Education (GCE) "O" and "A" level examinations.
For international applicants that have graduated from a secondary school, a final transcript that shows all coursework, date of graduation, diploma, leaving certificate, or official examination results may be sent electronically from your school through a 3rd party vendor. Official documents may also be submitted by your school through the Common App, mail or hand-delivered to the Aggie One Stop. Mailing and hand-delivery may result in processing delays. Final transcripts may NOT be uploaded through AIS.
We DO NOT accept transcripts submitted via email.Students that complete the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam must provide the necessary information for Texas A&M to verify the WAEC results, typically a WAEC scratch card or results checker, by the application closing date.
Applicants will be required to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary (university and college-level) schools attended.
Additionally, all official secondary or high school transcripts according to the education system of your country (generally the last three to four years of secondary education) will be required for your application.
Colleges may submit transcripts electronically on your behalf using SPEEDE, National Student Clearing House, Parchment or another 3 rd party vendor utilized by your college.
Official college transcripts may also be submitted by your college through the Common App, mail or hand-delivered to the Aggie One Stop. Mailing and hand-delivery may result in processing delays.
We do not accept transcripts submitted via email. Essay/Statement of PurposeAll applicants are encouraged to submit the essay/statement of purpose as part of the application.
If an applicant cannot submit the essay with the application, please upload it through the My Documents tab on the Applicant Information System.
Application FeeFreshmen applicants may request a fee waiver by indicating their eligibility on the online application. A separate request form is not required, however, students may be required to submit documentation in support of a request.
Other undergraduate applicants may provide a copy of an award letter from their current institution showing a Pell Grant was awarded or a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) found within a current FAFSA. The information shown in the SAR will be reviewed to see if the applicant is eligible for a waiver. Note: The 2024/25 FAFSA replaces the SAR with the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS). If you are providing information from the 2024/25 FAFSA, please provide the FSS to request a fee waiver.
Checking the fee waiver box on the application will not satisfy the fee waiver requirement.Documentation can be uploaded through the My Documents tab in the Applicant Information System, which is accessible after a student submits an application.
International applicants are not eligible for a fee waiver.There are three convenient ways to pay your application fee.
First, you can pay directly within the Common App when you submit your application. Note: If you apply using ApplyTexas, you will not be able to pay your fee within the application.
Second, for ApplyTexas applicants, after submitting your application, watch for an email from Application@tamu.edu with instructions to access your UIN and activate your NetID. Then, log in to the Applicant Information System to pay or waive your fee.
Lastly, you can call the Fee Office at (979) 458-5155 to pay via credit card over the phone.
Official Test ScoresTest scores must be sent through the testing agency to be considered official. Students will be required to contact the testing agency and request the scores be sent to Texas A&M University - College Station.
SAT Code - 6003 ACT Code - 4198Texas A&M University only accepts scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center. No paper Test Report Forms will be accepted. Please contact the test center where you took the IELTS test and request that your test scores be sent electronically to Texas A&M University (College Station and Galveston). Please note: there may be multiple instances of Texas A&M University.
Tests should be taken at least eight weeks prior to the appropriate application deadline to ensure timely receipt and processing of results.
To report TOEFL scores: Use code 6003 for reporting TOEFL scores to the Texas A&M University. Residency DocumentsStudents who are not U.S. citizens but are permanent residents (or have applied for permanent residency) need to provide a copy of the card or proof of application.
This document should be uploaded through the My Documents tab on the Applicant Information System. The document can also be submitted via mail or hand-delivered to the Aggie One Stop.
Students who will have lived in Texas the 36 months leading up to high school graduation and the 12 months prior to intended enrollment should provide the Affidavit of Intent to Become a Permanent Resident by uploading the document via the My Documents tab in the Applicant Information System.
