Admissions and Aid
With a unique blend of science, art, technology, design and business, the Texas A&M Department of Horticulture Sciences offers two undergraduate and three graduate degrees to prepare our students for a myriad of diverse professional opportunities. We offer flexible degree plans that allow our students to develop a course of study tailored to their career goals as they prepare to enter one of the largest agricultural industries in the State.
Undergraduate Student Admissions
Incoming Freshman Admissions
Interested students must submit their application, along with required materials through the university admissions process as detailed at Texas A&M University Office of Admissions. To learn more about the HORT major, reach out to an academic advisor at [email protected] to schedule either a virtual or in-person appointment.
Change of Major Admissions
Students are encouraged to contact an academic advisor on the change of major requirements. It is essential to understand the requirements before submitting a change of major request. Requests must be made by submitted in Howdy.
Transfer Student Admissions
Students interested in transferring from another university or community college must apply by March 1 for the Summer and Fall semesters and October 15 for the Spring semesters. Students wishing to transfer into the department should follow the transfer course sheet guidelines.
As a transfer applicant, you are required to complete Essay A as part of the application. Please address the following questions in your essay:
- Why do you want this degree?
- How will this degree help you meet your career goals?
- Offer an explanation of excessive (three or more) grades of D, F Q, N/G and/or Ws, if applicable.
Graduate Student Admissions
Admissions requirements and processes vary for each graduate degree. For detailed information on our graduate programs and admission information, please visit our Graduate Degrees pages or contact an academic advisor.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Students at Texas A&M get a world-class education at a reasonable cost — and graduate with far less college-related debt than their peers at other universities. We award scholarships annually to undergraduate students in the Department of Horticultural Sciences and support graduate students through assistantships and fellowships, travel, and research grants. Departmental teaching assistantships, grant-based research assistantships, or internal and external graduate fellowships and grants support most on-campus graduate students in the Department of Horticultural Sciences. This funding is made possible by donors and supporters of the department including former students, family and friends, former faculty and industry sponsors.
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 WFES Advising Hub.
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