
Admissions and Aid
Why choose the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management? Not only do we strive for excellence in teaching, research, Extension and service, but—we’re also a family. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a supportive environment that promotes networking, professional growth, and the pursuit of greatness. Our friendly faculty and staff are committed to your success as you prepare for your career. We’ll be by your side every step of the way.

Preparing Natural Resources Stewards of Tomorrow
“In the department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries management, there’s something for everyone. Whether you like aquatics, forestry, or land management, there are so many options to choose from. And it’s okay if you don’t find your one right away because there’s a family environment of not just peers but a diverse network of professionals that support you and can help you find a field you’re passionate about and develop your skills in a practical way.”
Cassandra Gomez ’22
Rangeland and Ecology Management, Ranch Management

Preparing Natural Resources Stewards of Tomorrow
“In the department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries management, there’s something for everyone. Whether you like aquatics, forestry, or land management, there are so many options to choose from. And it’s okay if you don’t find your one right away because there’s a family environment of not just peers but a diverse network of professionals that support you and can help you find a field you’re passionate about and develop your skills in a practical way.”
Cassandra Gomez ’22
Rangeland and Ecology Management, Ranch Management
Academic Advising
In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences we have aligned our academic advising to better support students during their time at Texas A&M University. We have assembled a diverse and knowledgeable advisor community dedicated to providing our students with high-quality academic advising services. If you are a current student and have questions about your coursework, degree program or progress toward graduation, we encourage you to reach out to one of the advisors in AGLS Advising Center 7.
Undergraduate Student Admissions
Interested students must submit their application, along with required materials through ApplyTexas or The Coalition. Students interested in applying to the Higher Education Center at McAllen should submit through The Coalition for admission consideration. A full list of program requirements can be found on each degree program page.
Undergraduate deadlines are decided by TAMU, not the department.
Transfer Student Admissions
If you’re looking to transfer into one of our competitive programs from another university or community college, please refer to the following requirements and visit admissions.tamu.edu/apply/transfer for information on how to apply. There are different requirements for each track within the B.S. Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management Degree. A full list of the requirements for each track and be found below.
Change of Major
Current Texas A&M University students looking to transfer into our department through a change of major, must make a request to the major you want to transfer into by submitting a change of major request form. It is essential to review the requirements before submitting a change of major request. Those requirements can be found on the Change of Major form specific to your degree. You can find application deadlines and Change of Major Forms for our College on the Texas A&M Undergraduate Studies website.
Readmission
Students who were previously enrolled in a degree-granting program at Texas A&M and did not complete their program of study can apply for readmission to the university. For more information on readmission to Texas A&M University, visit admissions.tamu.edu/apply/readmit.
Graduate Student Admissions
Interested graduate students must submit their application, along with required materials through the Texas A&M University GraduateCAS. A full list of program requirements can be found on each degree program page.
Fall admissions deadlines:
12/1 of the year prior for application to be completed if being nominated for any fellowships (COALS, GPS or RWFM)
2/1 for international students to submit applications
5/1 for domestic students to submit applications
Spring admission deadlines:
8/15 for international students to submit applications
9/15 for domestic students to submit applications
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