Texas A&M University-Galveston 2022-2023 Admissions: Programs, Deadlines, Requirements

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Texas A&M University, based in Galveston offered admission to almost 2,100 students who were narrowed down after selection from 50% of the initial applicants. Getting into TAMUG will be quite difficult since the selection process is competitive and requires the students to demonstrate academic excellence. Applications at Texas A&M University are accepted from students every Spring and Fall.

TAMUG offers marine and maritime studies degrees in Engineering, Liberal Arts, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Business and Transportation. They have undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programs all available, as per whatever the student wishes to choose.

Texas A&M University-Galveston has also waived off the GRE/GMAT score requirements for the graduate programs this year.
All the documents for the students, international or domestic must be uploaded on the university’s online portal itself or the AIS.
Essays should strictly not be mailed to the university; or else it will not be taken into consideration.

Highlights

Application Portal	Undergraduate: ApplyTexas Graduate: Graduate Application
International Application Fee	Undergraduate: 90 USD Graduate: 114 USD
Acceptance Rate	50%
Average Sat Score (Combined)	1360
Average Act Score (Composite)	30
Mode of Payment	Check/Money order/As per the online portal requirements
Intake Seasons	Fall/Spring
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Work Experience	Not required
Financial Aid	Scholarship, grants, loans, and work study
Admission Helpdesk	Undergraduate: admissions@tamug.edu Graduate: graduation@tamug.edu

Texas A&M University-Galveston Admission Deadlines

The university accepts applications for the Fall and Spring semester. The application deadlines vary as per the level of study. The admission deadlines for 2022 session at Texas A&M University-Galveston are tabulated below:

Term	Undergraduate Deadline	Graduate Deadline
Fall	August 1, 2022	May 1, 2022
Spring	December 1, 2022	October 1, 2022

Texas A&M University-Galveston International Student Admissions

Texas A&M University, Galveston accepts students applying from around the world. The institute offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs for international students to choose from. For a student to apply to the university, all international applicants must meet certain requirements, given as follows:

Application portal: Apply using the online portal ApplyTexas.org
Application fee: 90 USD
Basic Admission Requirements:

Official high school/college transcripts (with translation, if not in English)
Official test scores of ACT/SAT/GRE/GMAT
Essays
Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/ACT)

Documents must be submitted either online through the application portal, Applicant Information System (AIS) or mail to:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
P.O. Box 1675
Galveston, Texas 77553

English Proficiency Test Scores

All international applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of their proficiency in the English language, written as well as spoken. The students can take globally recognized tests and submit the scores for the same:

Test	Minimum score
TOEFL PBT	550
TOEFL IBT	80
IELTS	6.0
SAT Critical Reading (Verbal) score	500
ACT English score	21

Visa Process for International Students

International students who wish to study at TAMUG are required to have a student visa to study in the U.S. and to be able to reside in the country. Applicants for visa would be issued an F-1 student visa, to obtain which they must submit in their I-20 form. Form I-20 or the "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status'' is issued by the university itself. To request the Form I-20 or DS-2019 from International Student Services, international students must submit several documents and fulfil specific criteria.

Students outside of the US requesting for the I-20 form must complete the Initial I-20 request through the Terra Dotta System. Post which the applicants must verify the following data:

Valid passport
Proof of finances
Proof of English proficiency
Updated address and phone number in the Howdy portal
Any additional documents as per requirements

Once the students obtain their I-20 form, they can approach the U.S. embassy in their country and get their student visa issued.

Texas A&M University-Galveston Undergraduate Admissions

The university concentrates on programs designed around marine studies. The university offers over 10 undergraduate programs, revolving around marine life, including degrees like, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, etc.

Where to Apply: ApplyTexas.org
Application fee (Non-refundable): 90 USD
Admission requirements:

Essay (Mailed copies will not be accepted)
Official high school transcripts with detailed numeric class rank and graduation plan (fax and email will not be accepted)
Official SAT/ACT scores (must be sent by the testing agency itself): [Texas A&M SAT code is 6835 and ACT code is 6592]
Proof of English language proficiency

Optional requirements: Letters of Recommendation (at most 2) and resumes.

Texas A&M University-Galveston Graduate Admissions

TAMUG offers graduate programs through three departments. Programs offered include Master of Marine Resources Management, MS in Interdisciplinary Degree Program in Marine Biology, Masters of Maritime Administration, etc.

Application Portal: Graduate Application
Application Fee: 114 USD

To apply for any of the graduate courses, students must check with the following requirements.

Requirements	Masters of Marine Resource Management	Masters of Marine Biology interdisciplinary program	Masters of Maritime Administration and Logistics
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required
GRE/GMAT	Required	Required	Required
Essay	Required	Required	Required
Work experience	Not required	Not required	Required
Professional CV/Resume	Not required	Required	Required
Recommendations	Required	Required	Required

On submitting the completed online application through ApplyTexas, an applicant can keep a track of the status of application through the Applicant Information System (AIS). The Admissions Office reviews the applications and status of the documents processed and made available on the system. Also, it is important to note that submission of all necessary documents must be done through the prescribed manner or else it will not be considered.

FAQs

Ques. What SAT/ ACT score is required for Texas A & M Galveston?

Ans. The average combined SAT and ACT score for Texas A&M Galveston University is 1360 and at least composite score of 30, respectively.

Ques. Are any application fee waivers available at Texas A&M University?

Ans. Yes, Texas A&M University offers application fee waivers for domestic students, however international students cannot request for the same.

Ques. What’s the last date for documents submission at Texas A&M University?

Ans. All domestic freshmen must apply to Texas A&M University before March 1, 2020, with all supporting documents submitted by March 15, 2020 to be considered for admission. International students must submit documents for fall semester by December 1 and for spring semester by August 1.

Ques. As an international student, what would happen after getting accepted at Texas A&M University?

Ans. Once you are accepted at Texas A&M University you must reserve your place by registering for a New Student Conference. Additionally, the students must also submit the important documents including English verification/certification and high school transcripts.