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Who is an International Applicant?
An international applicant is one who is not a United States citizen, permanent resident or applicant for
permanent residency in the United States, does not qualify for residency under Senate Bill 1528 and has
never attended Texas A&M University as a degree-seeking student. An applicant who is in the United
States on a qualifying visa (does not include F, J or B visa types) may establish residency and be eligible to
pay in-state tuition and fees; however, he/she should submit the international application and follow all
international requirements and deadlines.
International Freshman
All documents must be received by the appropriate closing date.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please send us:
1. A completed ApplyTexas Application—Apply online at www.applytexas.org. The name on the
application should match the passport or birth certificate.
2. Essay Topics A and B—Applicants are required to complete Essays A and B and are strongly
encouraged to complete Essay C.
3. A nonrefundable $90 application fee ($75 application fee through Summer 2012)—Make checks/
money orders payable to Texas A&M University. International applicants are not eligible for fee
waivers.
4. Official high school transcripts from all high schools attended with an original signature of a
school official or an original school seal—If any transcripts are in a language other than English,
an official translation from a recognized translator or a translation verified by a United States
Embassy or Consulate must accompany the native language transcript. For students enrolled in
the U.S., we will accept copies of official transcripts from other countries provided the copies are
verified by the U.S. institution the applicant is currently attending. Faxed and/or notarized copies
will not be accepted.
5. Official SAT or ACT scores—with the writing component. The highest test score with writing
component from one test date will be used. Scores should be sent directly from the testing agency.
The Texas A&M University SAT code is 6003, and the ACT code is 4198.
6. Proof of English proficiency—Applicants whose native language is not English are required to
submit proof of English proficiency, which is satisfied by: a minimum Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) score of 550 p-BT and 80 i-BT or higher, an SAT Critical Reading score of
500, an ACT English score of 21, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
score of a 6.0 overall band, or completing all four years in a high school within the U.S. The
Texas A&M University TOEFL reporting code is 6003. Visit admissions.tamu.edu for information
regarding test score submission. Additional English testing may be required after admission and
before enrollment.
7. State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy—Applicants graduating from a high school in the
United States must meet the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy. Please visit
admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/texasUAP.aspx for more details.
When to Apply
Term Opening Date Closing Date
Fall 2012 August 1, 2011 January 15, 2012
Spring 2013 April 1, 2012 August 1, 2012
International Transfer
In order for the college of interest to make an admission decision, all documents must be received by the appropriate closing date.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please send us:
1. A completed ApplyTexas Application—Apply online at www.applytexas.org. The name on the application should match the passport or
birth certificate.
2. Essay Topic A—Applicants are required to complete Essay A (Essay B is optional).
3. A nonrefundable $90 application fee ($75 application fee through Summer 2012)—Make checks/money orders payable to Texas A&M
University. International applicants are not eligible for fee waivers.
4. Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended—An official transcript has an original signature of a school official or an original school
seal. If any transcripts are in a language other than English, an official translation from a recognized translator or translation verified by a
United States Embassy or Consulate must accompany the native language transcript. For students enrolled in the U.S., we will accept copies of
official transcripts from other countries provided the copies are verified by the U.S. institution the applicant is currently attending. Faxed
and/or notarized copies will not be accepted.
5. Proof of English proficiency—Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency, which is
satisfied by: a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 p-BT and 80 i-BT or higher, an SAT Critical Reading
score of 500, an ACT English score of 21, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of a 6.0 overall band, or transfer
from an accredited U.S. institution with at least 30 transferable semester hours including the equivalent to Texas A&M University English 104
(ENGL 1301). The Texas A&M University TOEFL reporting code is 6003. Visit admissions.tamu.edu for information regarding test score
submission. Additional English testing may be required after admission and before enrollment.
When to Apply
Term Opening Date Closing Date
Summer 2012 August 1, 2011 November 1, 2011
Fall 2012 September 1, 2011 March 15, 2012
Spring 2013 April 1, 2012 August 1, 2012
Ieva Romenkova ‘12
Biomedical Sciences
Ikskile, Latvia
“
Even though I’m at least 4,000 miles
away from my family and home
country, this feels like home.
This is my new home, and I love
everything about Texas A&M.