Graduate Admissions
Texas A&M University is a Tier 1 research institution and a premier choice when pursuing a graduate degree thanks to our national academic ranking and high financial value. Joining the Aggie Family and gaining an advanced degree from Texas A&M puts students in the highest class of job candidates. Interested graduate students must submit their application, along with required materials through the Texas A&M University GraduateCAS.
Before Applying
Step 1: Determine Admission Deadlines
Fall admissions deadlines:
12/31 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
Step 2: Find a Faculty Advisor
Find an RWFM faculty member who is willing to serve as your major professor (i.e., faculty advisor or “chair”). Investigate several professors’ research interests and read several of their publications to gain a better idea of their research focus and expertise. Then, contact them to provide information about yourself including your research/professional interests, educational and work or research experience, goals, curriculum vitae, GPA and unofficial transcripts.
Your admission application will not be reviewed until a faculty member has agreed to serve as your advisor. If you are applying for the M.S. thesis or Ph.D. programs, your admission application will not be reviewed until you and your future advisor have arrangements or plans for funding your graduate studies and research.
Completing the Application
Step 3: Fill out the Texas A&M Application
Apply for admission using the Texas A&M University Graduate CAS Centralized Application Service.
The Graduate and Professional School at Texas A&M offers a complete list of graduate programs and degrees available.
U.S. applicants: For details on these steps, see the Office of Admissions application process.
International applicants: For details on these steps, see the Office of Admissions international application process.
Applicants are limited to one application per entry term.
Step 4: Statement of Purpose and Curriculum Vitae
Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Purpose and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) through GradCAS. Learn more about writing an effective Statement of Purpose and Curriculum Vitae.
Step 5: Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation must be submitted in Grad CAS. These should preferably be from professors or those who are familiar with your academic background and potential.
Step 6: Transcripts
Applicants will upload unofficial transcripts as part of their application process. Official transcripts are only required once an applicant is admitted.
Step 7: Admission Requirements
A minimum 3.0 GPA.
Admission decisions may also be influenced by consideration of research experiences (for M.S. and Ph.D. applicants) or professional training (for Master of Natural Resources applicants) and achievements beyond undergraduate study that demonstrate potential for success in a graduate program.
International Students Only:
International students are required to verify English language proficiency using one of the methods outlined by the Office of Admissions details can be found at Texas A&M University Office of Admissions.
After Applying
Step 8: Admission Decisions
You will learn whether you have been admitted via letters to you from the Texas A&M University Office of Admissions and the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management.
Your admission application will not be reviewed until a faculty member has agreed to serve as your advisor. If you are applying for the M.S. thesis or Ph.D. programs, your admission application will not be reviewed until you and your future advisor have arrangements or plans for funding your graduate studies and research.
Step 9: Tuition and Fees
To learn more about the cost of study at Texas A&M, explore the Student Business Services website.
Step 10: Financial Support
By submitting a financial aid application, students are reviewed for all the types of financial aid that they are eligible for. Remember: each student’s financial aid eligibility may vary. The types of financial aid students are offered is based on the data provided on their financial aid and/or scholarship application.
Check out the RWFM Financial Support page for more information on graduate student funding. All financial support is determined by the prospective chair.