Undergraduate Advising
Spring 2012
Advising Hours
Application Forms
Application for Transfer into Economics
Application for Business-Economics Certificate (BEC)
Degree Plans
B.A. Degree Plan by Catalog: 129, 130, 131, 132, 133
B.S. Degree Plan by Catalog: 129, 130, 131, 132,133
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How can I contact an advisor?
2. Do I need to make an appointment to see an advisor?
We accept walk-ins only during hours listed above.
3. Where is the advising office located?
The third floor (Floor Map) of the Allen Building (Campus Map). Come to the main office and sign-in at the front desk.
4. What are the requirements to change my major to Economics?
You must have 90 hours or less, have a 2.0 cumulative GPA or better and have completed ECON 202 & 203 and either a finite math (Math 141 or 166) or a calculus course (Math 131, 142, 151, 171) with a C or better. If you have taken both math courses you must have a "C" or better in both. Note: the minimum required GPA will change to 2.25 beginning in Fall 2012
5. How do I change my major to Economics?
Fill out a Change of Curriculum form, bring it to the third floor of the Allen Building and talk to an advisor.
6. How do I switch from a B.S. to a B.A. or vice versa?
You should discuss the change with an advisor to understand how this change will affect your course of study. An advisor can assist you in determining whether the switch fits with your goals and implement the switch for you if necessary.
7. How do I declare or get rid of a minor?
You may add a minor before 90 hours are completed and delete a minor at any point before graduation. Contact an advisor to process your request.
8. How do I know what classes to take each semester?
Check your degree evaluation, which can be found at the Howdy Portal.
9. How can I get "forced" into a class in the Economics department?
Forces will only be granted to graduating seniors when space allows. Send your request to the Senior Academic Advisor, Sarah Ura, at her email that can be found above.
10. How can I get "forced" into a class in another department on campus?
You must contact that department.
11. Who processes Q-drops?
Senior Academic Advisor, Sarah Ura, will process all q-drops for undergraduate majors. Please complete the Q-Drop Request Form prior to meeting with an advisor.
12. How do I apply for graduation?
Go to the Howdy Portal. Under the 'MyRecord' tab, select the 'Application for Graduation' link in the Degree Evaluation channel.
13. What is the Residency Requirement?
University regulations require that every student must complete 36 hours of 300-400 level coursework in residence at Texas A&M to complete a baccalaureate degree; 12 of those hours must be in the major.
14. How does pre-registration work?
Go to the Howdy Portal, click the tab for the current semester, click on 'Registration' and your sign-up time will be listed. During your assigned registration period, you may register for a maximum of 17 hours for the fall and spring semesters and 6 hours for each summer term. If you miss or do not complete your pre-registration during your assigned 48 hours, you will have to wait for open registration.
See the Registration Schedule.
For more questions, visit the Undergraduate Program FAQ.
