Changing Majors

Newly Admitted Students

New freshmen who are admitted to any major in the college of engineering may request a change of major in one of two ways:

  1. Access the Office of Admissions and Records Applicant Information System (AIS) at
    http://applicant.tamu.edu
  2. Submit a written request at least ten (10) business days prior to your scheduled New Student Conference. The written request should be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records, Admissions Processing, P.O. Box 30014, College Station, TX 77842-3014 and should contain your full name, UIN and date of birth. In addition, you must include the major to which you were admitted AND the major that you are requesting.

Since many of the majors in the college of engineering reach capacity when new freshmen are admitted, a change of major into many of the engineering programs will not be an option. Students may check http://applicant.tamu.edu to view the status of change of major requests. Please be aware that it may not be possible to grant your request to change your major. This process must be completed before the student attends a new student conference.

Currently Enrolled Students

Change of Curriculum within the College of Engineering

  • Students are encouraged to meet first with their current departmental academic advisor and discuss their intent to change majors.
  • Students should then meet with the departmental academic advisor of the major the student would like to change into.
  • If the new department agrees to accept the student, the new department will handle the required paperwork and will officially enter the change in university records.

Change of Curriculum Involving Two Colleges

  • Students should visit the departmental academic advisor of the major the student wishes to change into.
  • If accepted, that department will handle the paperwork and will officially enter the change in university records.

Change of Curriculum Into General Academics

Students who wish to change into the Department of General Academic Programs (GEST - General Studies), should know that GEST is designed for students with fewer than 60 passed semester hours (with a minimum GPA of 2.0) who are uncertain about their choice of major.

Minimum Requirements

The table below includes the minimum requirements for requesting a change of major into College of Engineering majors. Other factors may be considered and decisions to accept students will be made as space is available. Questions about requirements should be directed to the appropriate departmental undergraduate academic advisor.

MajorAdvising OfficeMinimum RequirementsNotes
Aerospace Engineering (AERL/AERO) 750 Bright Blgd. 2.85 Cumulative GPA
2.85 *CBK GPA		 Will accept ENDG 105 and CSCE 206 as substitutes for ENGR 111 and 112 from external (non-TAMU) transfer students only.
Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAEN) 303-H Scoates 2.50 Cumulative GPA
2.50 *CBK GPA		 Will accept ENDG 105 and CSCE 110 or 111 or 203 or 206 as substitutes for ENGR 111 and 112. Department Transfer Policies
Biomedical Engineering (BMEL/BMEN) 5050 Emerging Technologies Bldg. 3.25 Cumulative GPA
3.25 *CBK GPA		 Except for ENGR 111 and 112, all CBKs, plus CHEM 102/112, must be completed (27 total hours). Will not accept substitutions for ENGR 111 and 112. More details are available
Chemical Engineering (CHEL/CHEN) 250 Brown Engr. Bldg. 2.75 Cumulative GPA
2.75 *CBK GPA		 Chemical Engineering requires a 2.75 minimum to apply for a change of curriculum. However, we are an enrollment constrained department and admission is highly competitive and based on the number of available spaces. In the past our average acceptance GPA has ranged between a 3.3-3.5, with students having completed the required CBK courses.
Civil Engineering (CVEL/CVEN) 140 Civil Engr. Bldg. 2.75 Cumulative GPA for TAMU students
2.75 *CBK GPA (10 to 12 hours required)
3.00 Cumulative and *CBK GPA for students transferring from other institutions		 Application Deadlines: Fall-Aug. 1; Spring-Dec. 15; Summer-May 1 | Will accept ENDG 105 and CSCE 206 as substitutes for ENGR 111 and 112 | Department Transfer Policies
Computer Engineering - CS Track (CECL/CECN) 325 Teague 979-845-4087 2.75 Cumulative GPA
2.75 *CBK GPA		 Will accept ENDG 105 as a substitute for ENGR 111; will accept CSCE 121 as a substitute for ENGR 112 and CSCE 113.
Computer Engineering - EE Track 218 Wisenbaker Engineering Research Center 2.75 Cumulative GPA
2.75 *CBK GPA		 Will accept ENDG 105 as a substitute for ENGR 111; will accept CSCE 121 as a substitute for ENGR 112 and CSCE 113.
Computer Science (CSCL/CSCE) 325 Teague 979-845-4087

 

 2.75 Cumulative GPA
2.75 *CBK GPA
Electrical Engineering (ELEL/ELEN) 218 Wisenbaker Engineering Research Center 2.75 Cumulative GPA and *CBK for upper level Will accept ENDG 105 as a substitute for ENGR 111; will accept CSCE 121 as a substitute for ENGR 112.
Engineering Technology (ENTL/ENTC) 106 Fermier 2.00 Cumulative GPA
2.00 *CBK GPA		 Will accept ENDG 105 and CSCE 206 as substitutes for ENGR 111 and 112 | Application: Available in 106 Fermier | Application Deadlines: Summer and Fall - Mar. 31; Spring - Oct. 31
Industrial Distribution (IDIL/IDIS) 204-C Fermier 2.50 Cumulative GPA
2.50 *CBK GPA		 Application: Available in 204 Fermier | Application Deadlines: Contact IDIS advising department for deadlines.
Industrial Engineering (INEL/INEN) 4059 Emerging Technologies Bldg. 2.50 Cumulative GPA
2.50 *CBK GPA		 Will accept ENDG 105 and CSCE 110 or 111 as substitutes for ENGR 111 and 112.
Mechanical Engineering (MEEL/MEEN) 100 Mechanical Engr. Office Bldg. 2.85 Cumulative GPA
2.85 *CBK GPA		 All CBKs must be completed; Will accept ENDG 105 and CSCE 110 or 111 or 206 as substitutes for ENGR 111 and 112 | Application Deadlines: Summer/Fall - May 1; Spring - Dec. 1 | More information about department transfer.
Nuclear Engineering (NUEL/NUEN) 337-B Zachry Engr. Center 2.50 Cumulative GPA
2.75 *CBK GPA
Ocean Engineering (OCEL/OCEN) 801 CE/TTI Building 2.75 Cumulative GPA
2.75 *CBK GPA		 Will accept ENDG 105 and CSCE 203 or 206 as substitutes for ENGR 111 and 112.
Petroleum Engineering (PETL/PETE) 501 Richardson Bldg. 2.50 Cumulative GPA
2.75 *CBK GPA		 Will accept ENDG 105 and one of the following: CSCE 110 / 111 / 121 / 203 / 206 as substitutes for ENGR 111 and 112 for non-college of engineering students applying for change of curriculum.
Radiological Health Engineering (RHEL/RHEN) 337-B Zachry Engr. Center 2.50 Cumulative GPA
2.75 *CBK GPA

* CBK GPA = GPA in the common body of knowledge courses required for that major. A list of current CBK courses required for each major can be found in the most recent TAMU undergraduate catalog.