In accordance with System Policy 11.04, each academic institution within the A&M System is required to submit its admissions standards for the upcoming academic year to the Board of Regents for review and approval. This process ensures that our admission policies provide equitable access to prospective students while effectively utilizing system resources, such as space, faculty, and funding.
On an annual basis, members follow their internal processes to maintain and update their admissions standards. Following the completion of the institution’s internal review process, members identify a single individual responsible for submitting the annual update through the A&M System’s Laserfiche portal.
Key Highlights of System Policy 11.04:
- All admissions standards are reviewed and, if necessary, revised annually with the involvement of the Chancellor before submission to the Board of Regents.
- The policy emphasizes impartiality in admission practices, ensuring fair access to all potential student populations.
- Institutions are encouraged to carefully consider the impact of admission requirements on students and to value these requirements in their admission decisions.
Categories
Freshmen: applies to individuals who are current high school students (with or without college credit) or high school graduates who have not earned college credit post-graduation.
Transfer: applies to individuals who have graduated from high school and have enrolled in a post-secondary institution, with or without earning credit, during a fall or spring semester.
Graduate/Professional: applies to individuals who hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent), seeking advanced degrees or professional certification.
Admissions standards viewer
Previously submitted admission standards for all Texas A&M University System member institutions can be accessed using the Admission Standards Viewer tool. This resource provides a centralized and convenient way to review historical admission criteria, offering valuable insights into institutional requirements across the System. To explore the previously submitted admission standards, click the link below.
Submission Process
Confirmation and revisions to admission standards are submitted electronically via a Laserfiche portal. Detailed guidance on the submission process, including unique submission access links for each member institution, is sent via email to the member’s provost annually.
Need Assistance?
Step-by-step instructions are available in the Laserfiche Admissions Standards User Guide.
For questions about using the Laserfiche portal, submitting your institution’s admission standards, or any other inquiries, please contact Academic Affairs at 979-458-7401 or via email at academicaffairs@tamus.edu. Our team is ready to assist you with navigating the process or to address any concerns you may have.