Below are the most frequently asked questions about Texas A&M University’s Engineering Online degrees and certificates. Click a question to view its answer.
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Faculty at Texas A&M University design online courses so they have multiple ways to interact with their students. They're simply a message away. Instructors may also provide assistance through course discussions, virtual office hours, and feedback on assignments.
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No. Each class you take online through Texas A&M gives you the same credit as a class another student would take on campus. We work hard to ensure students taking online classes and students on campus receive the same quality education. The only difference is the delivery method.
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Generally, no. Most of what you will find online in your courses will be exercises and pre-recorded material that you can look through at your own pace. You may also have discussions, but most of those will not happen in real time. If you want to answer a classmate, you can do so at any time of the day or night.
There will be deadlines, but these should be given to you at the beginning of the term so you can plan ahead. Create a routine of checking in to your classes on a regular basis; this will better help you succeed.
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To calculate the tuition and fees for your degree or certificate program, do the following:
- Go to the Tuition Calculator.
- Select the "Graduate" tab.
- Select the appropriate semester.
- Select "Engineering" from the "College or School" dropdown list.
- Move the slider bar to reflect how many hours you will take each semester.
- Your total cost of attendance will be Tuition and Required Fees + Engineering Program Fee (Remote) from the “Program Fees” box.
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Yes. Inside each course, you'll be provided links to various campus resources you may find useful during your studies at Texas A&M. Faculty put everything you'll need to be successful directly into the course, whether it's an article you should read, or links to the writing center or library databases you can go to for further information.
For 24/7 technical assistance, you can contact Help Desk Central.
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Yes! The degree you earn online is exactly the same as the degree a student gets when attending classes on campus. With that degree, you have access to all the benefits your fellow Aggies have, including the ring.
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No. You can only earn an Aggie ring with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
However, you could stack two stand-alone certificates and add 9 hours to reach a master’s degree, thus earning an Aggie ring.
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Yes. All credits earned towards a certificate(s) will apply towards an appropriate degree if you are accepted into that degree program.
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No. The beauty of taking online classes is that you can take them anywhere, any time. As long as you have access to a strong internet connection, you can "attend" class at home, your local coffee shop or your office (if permitted). Some programs even provide equipment for you and include it in the program cost. See our online graduate degree programs for specific details on what is provided.
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No. You will earn the same degree as an on-campus student, and your diploma (and transcript) will look identical to theirs. Your Texas A&M degree will give you everything that comes with it: the reputation, a tradition of academic excellence, the legacy, the Aggie alumni network and the ring.