Program for System Admission (PSA) Advising

Students who were admitted under the Program for System Admission (PSA) interested in transferring to Texas A&M University in College Station are referred to as PSA students.   Students will be assigned a TAMU-CC major that aligns closely with the TAMU PSA major.  Students will be assigned an Academic Advisor based on the TAMU-CC major. 

• To find your PSA plan go to, admissions.tamu.edu/PSA.
• You will see information regarding Eligibility, Requirements, Important Information, and Participating System Schools. Be sure to review this information.
• Under Participating Colleges and Departments at Texas A&M University, click on the College that your major is located. When you find your major, click on the most recent catalog year and your PSA plan will appear.

• Complete at least 24 transferable hours in residence at a single system school during the fall and spring semesters.
  • It is recommended that developmental course(s) and/or prerequisite course(s) be taken prior to fall enrollment. Example: Some institutions require College Algebra before enrolling in higher-level math courses.
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the system school AND maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on all transferable coursework (including dual credit taken during high school).
  • NOTE: Engineering applicants must maintain a 3.25 system school GPA and a 3.0 overall to guarantee admission.

At first glance you might say yes. But there are things to consider. 

1. What do you want to major in at College Station? Does this major participate in the PSA Program? Review the Frequently Asked Questions and Participating College and Majors on this page. You MUST choose a PSA major to participate in this program. You cannot use the PSA Program to be admitted to College Station in a major that does not participate. In this case you must apply as a regular transfer student. This will subject you to competition.
2. Do you have a lot of Dual or AP credit that will count on your PSA plan? (review questions 4-7 below) If so, can you take 24-hours at TAMU-CC that will count on your PSA plan? If not, are you willing to take classes that will not count on your PSA plan? You need 24-hours at TAMU-CC regardless of how many Dual or AP credits you have.
3. Does your PSA plan list Math or Science classes in the Required Coursework? Do you meet the TAMU-CC prerequisites for these classes? If not, can you get them somewhere over the summer before the fall semester? You can see the TAMU-CC prerequisites for PSA classes here. 

Go here. Under “Participating College and Majors” click the “+” next to the college your major is located. In the “Course Sheets” column, click the latest years next to your desired major. You will see your PSA plan. Print a copy of this plan. You can choose ANY PSA major you want. You are not limited to the major you initially applied to College Station as.

Your TAMU-CC major and academic advisor will be aligned with your College Station PSA major as much as possible, BUT your TAMU-CC major does not matter as far as College Station is concerned. What matters is taking the correct classes on your PSA plan.

 

Yes, but make sure the classes you are currently taking will apply to your new PSA major. Contact the advisor who handles your new PSA major.

Dual Credit classes meeting specific course requirements can count on a PSA plan.

AP Credit can only count in the “Additional Coursework” on a PSA plan.

See, “Common classes at TAMU and TAMU-CC”.

Yes.

BA or BS Anthropology - we do not offer any of the Anthropology courses.

BA English - we do not offer ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2323.

BA University Studies-Journalism - we do not offer COMM 1307.

BA Communication-SPCH 1315 has not been offered.  COMM 2335 is approved for use. 

BS Communication-COMM 1315 has not been offered. COMM 2335 is approved for use. 

If you want to pursue one of these plans that requires a course on the PSA plan AND does not have another course approved for use, you MUST take these courses at a university or community college over the summer prior or concurrently while enrolled at TAMU-CC.

Yes, if you are pursuing a Physics major and required to take PHYS 2425 University Physics I, you will need to complete college Calculus (MATH 2413) BEFORE your fall semester at TAMU-CC. MATH 2413 has a B or Better Requirement for the PSA plan.

Yes, simply contact your academic advisor and they will update your records and get you in contact with your new advisor, if applicable. You DO NOT have to re-apply.

Yes! TAMU-CC is committed to helping Islanders be successful in college! Because of this, most first-year students are required to live on campus in Miramar for at least two semesters. You can find more information about the residency requirement, available floor plans, pricing and the application process on the Islander Housing website.

 

You must attend Islander Launch. Go here for information and registration.

In order to facilitate a smoother orientation for you, all eligible Islander Launch students will be registered for fall classes prior to your reserved launch date based on the PSA major you selected through admissions.  You MUST still attend Islander Launch to hold onto this registration.

You will also have an opportunity during Islander Launch to change your registration should you choose or need to do so. 

Make sure any class prerequisites are accounted for! (For example, if your PSA program requires you to take MATH 2413 Calculus I, this course has a pre-requisite of the following: Texas Success Initiative College Ready status and MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH 1316 Trigonometry or MATH 2312 Pre-calculus or meet other specific criteria set forth by the Math Placement Chart. Math requirements for PSA programs will vary so please refer to your PSA plan.)

Advisors will be reviewing the TAMU-CC Math Placement chart provided by the TAMU-CC Math department to see your eligibility for math. Math Placement chart

The Mays Business School does not participate in the PSA program. PSA students who intend to transfer to Texas A&M University would need to select from participating majors such as economics in the College of Arts & Sciences or agricultural economics in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. PSA students, however, can earn their BBA here at TAMU-CC. 

All students who enter the University as full-time first-year students are required to register for First-Year Seminar, UNIV 1201  University Seminar during their first semester. 

We encourage you to view this requirement as an opportunity for growth.  

Embracing the First-Year Seminar can provide you with valuable skills, connections, and insights that will support your academic journey.