Transfer: Steps to Apply
Your Next Steps
As a transfer student, you can apply to become a Lion in four steps.
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
College is the next big step in your academic journey! Let's connect, and sign up for important updates by completing the request information form.
Consider the field of study and degree program you want to pursue at East Texas A&M. Take some time to review our degree programs. East Texas A&M offers over 100 different degrees as well as special programs designed to provide the support you need for success!
Request information about the degree programs that interest you.
Our admission counselors want to do everything they can to help you learn about East Texas A&M and guide you through the process! Schedule an appointment to meet with your admission counselor today!
East Texas A&M is committed to making the transfer process as smooth as possible.
To meet automatic admission requirements as a transfer student, you must have:
- At least 12 transferable hours (excluding developmental coursework)
- A 2.0-grade point average (GPA) or higher on all transferable coursework
If you do not meet the admissions criteria above, you are encouraged to continue at your current school or attend a community college until you have the transfer hours and GPA.
Apply today to East Texas A&M University!
Send your official high school transcript and transcript/s for any college credit you have completed to the Admissions Office electronically or via mail in a sealed envelope to:
East Texas A&M University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
ACT or SAT test scores are optional for admission. If submitting scores, use the East Texas A&M codes 4088 (ACT) and 6188 (SAT) from encoura.org or collegeboard.org.
Admitted for Fall 2023? Reservations for Fall ROAR (Reimagine Orientation, Advising & Registration) our new student orientation will open in January. Visit the New Student and Family Programs webpage for more details.
Your health is a priority here!
Texas Senate Bill 62 requires all students under age 22 entering an institution of higher education (public and private) to either receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis or meet certain criteria to decline the vaccination 10 days before the first day of the semester.
Important facts about Bacterial Meningitis
Sign into your myLEO account. *Note: It may take up to 48 hours before you are able to access the housing application after being accepted to the university
- myLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning > Housing Application.
- In the drop down menu, select the option that best suits your needs.
- Once you make a selection and click save and continue, your application will appear.
- Please make sure to check the dates on the application to ensure these are the dates you wish to live in on-campus housing. If the dates are correct, click Apply.
You do not have to complete the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) if you have met one of the following:
- Met minimum college readiness standard on the SAT or ACT
- Obtained the minimum required score(s) on the statewide high school STAAR EOCs Algebra II and English III exams (these are optional for high schools)
- Met a veteran or active military waiver (must meet specific requirements for each category)
- Received exemption based on earning a prior degree
- Received a transfer exemption (declaration by another institution)
- Completed prior college-level coursework
Students are responsible for providing proof of exemption and will be considered assessment required until documentation is provided of state exemption. For more information, please contact the Testing Center at [email protected].
Find out how you may be eligible for grants, loans and/or the Work Study Program.
International Students
College is the next big step in your academic journey!
Residents of foreign countries who wish to enter the university should apply to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions well in advance of the semester they plan to attend. Please note that an international student is any degree-seeking student holding a non-immigrant student visa.
All admission requirements are to be completed a minimum of three months prior to the beginning of the semester. In the case of extenuating circumstances, exceptions to this timeline may be considered on an individual basis.
Keep in mind that your transcripts must be evaluated by an independent credential evaluation agency before being considered for admission
Consider the field of study and degree program you want to pursue at East Texas A&M. Take some time to review our degree programs. East Texas A&M offers over 100 different degrees as well as special programs designed to provide the support you need for success!
Request information about the degree programs that interest you.
Our admission counselors want to do everything they can to help you learn about East Texas A&M and guide you through the process! Schedule an appointment to meet with your admission counselor today!
Meet one of the following requirements to be automatically accepted into the Lion Pride.
- Rank in the top 30% of your graduating class
- Have a composite ACT score of 21 or better
- Minimum combined SAT (March 2016 or later) of 1060
Use the East Texas A&M codes 4088 (ACT) and 6188 (SAT) to submit your scores on act.org or collegeboard.org
Most colleges, including East Texas A&M, require the completion of a recommended or distinguished high school curriculum which includes:
- English Language Arts (4 credits)
- Mathematics (4 credits)
- Science (4 credits)
- Social Studies (4 credits)
- Language other than English (2 credits)
Dual credit classes are college courses that you have taken through your local community college that also counted toward your high school diploma. In order to receive transfer credit from East Texas A&M for dual credit classes, you must submit official transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from the community college or university where you took your dual credit classes.
For more information or questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 903-886-5000 or [email protected].
East Texas A&M accepts scores on certain College Board Advanced Placement(AP) tests for credit in selected courses.
Examinations offered by the AP program are administered during late spring by high schools. Interested high school students should contact their high school counselors for information on AP courses their school offers.
AP scores should be forwarded to East Texas A&M Student Assessment Office. The College Board code for East Texas A&M is 6188. Scores reported from the spring AP test administration will not be received until late July.
AP Exams for Credit at East Texas A&M:
AP Course | Req. Score | ETAMUommerce Course(s) | Sem. Cr.Hours |
| American Government | 3 or higher | PSCI 2301 | 3 |
| American History/U.S. History | 3 or higher | HIST 1301 or 1302 | 3 |
| Art History | 3 or higher | ART 1303 | 3 |
| Art, Studio-2D design | 3 or higher | ART 111 | 3 |
| Art, Studio-3D design | 3 or higher | ART 140 | 3 |
| Art, Studio-Drawing | 3 or higher | ART 110 | 3 |
| Biology | 3 or higher | BIO 1406 | 4 |
| Calculus A/B | 3 or higher | MATH 2413 | 4 |
| Calculus B/C | 3 | MATH 2413 | 4 |
| Calculus B/C | 4 or higher | MATH 2413 & 192 | 8 |
| Chemistry | 3 or higher | CHEM 1305/1105 & 1307/1107 | 8 |
| Computer Science A | 3 or higher | CSCI 126, 151 & 152 | 9 |
| Computer Science A/B | 3 or higher | CSCI 126, 151, 152 & 270 | 12 |
| Economics-Macro | 3 or higher | ECO 2301 | 3 |
| Economics-Micro | 3 or higher | ECO 2302 | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 or higher | ENVS 1301 | 3 |
| French | 3 or higher | FREN 131 & 132 | 6 |
| French | 4 or higher | FREN 131, 132, 231 & 232 | 12 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 or higher | SOC 1301 | 3 |
| Language and Composition or Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 1301 | 3 |
| Language and Composition or Literature and Composition | 4 or higher | ENG 1301 & 1302 | 6 |
| Physics 1 | 3 or higher | PHYS 1401 | 4 |
| Physics 2 | 3 or higher | PHYS 1402 | 4 |
| Physics E&M | 4 or higher | PHYS 2425 | 4 |
| Physics Mech. | 4 or higher | PHYS 2426 | 4 |
| Psychology | 3 or higher | PSYC 2301 | 3 |
| Spanish | 3 or higher | SPAN 131 & 132 | 6 |
| Spanish | 4 or higher | SPAN 131, 132, 231, & 232 | 12 |
| Statistics | 3 or higher | MATH 1324 | 3 |
| World History | 3 or higher | HIST 265 | 3 |
For more information or questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 903-886-5000 or [email protected].
More About AP
How do I send an AP Grade Report to a college or university?
During testing, students are encouraged to choose three schools to submit their exam scores to. If additional copies are needed, please go to https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores
How do I get involved with the AP Program?
The AP Program is open to students at high schools with AP programs who are willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous curriculum.
For more information, please contact AP Services at 609.771.7300, or toll-free in the United States and Canada at 877.274.6474.
What is the AP Program?
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. More than thirty exams in multiple subject areas are offered. AP exams are given nationally at designated high schools during the month of May. AP exams are graded on a scale of 0-5. A score of 3 or higher is needed for credit.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a rigorous pre-university program, primarily aimed at students aged 16 to 19, available worldwide through the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
In compliance with SB111, ETAMU offers at least 24 hours of credit to all IB diploma candidates with subject exam scores of 4 or higher. Students with IB certificates or courses are evaluated on a subject by subject basis upon receipt of an IB transcript. ETAMU must have an official score report sent directly from IB to award credit.
View a list of IB Exams offered for credit at East Texas A&M.
All international undergraduate students applying to East Texas A&M must complete the freshman ApplyTexas application for international students.
Undergraduate Deadlines – Fall/May 1, Spring/Oct. 1 and Summer/March 1
Use ApplyTexas and choose East Texas A&M University as your school of choice.
Please submit an official, sealed copy of your transcript from each school you previously attended so we can process your admission application. Include a transcript from all schools, including proprietary/career schools, regardless of how long it’s been since you last attended.
Dual-credit freshmen must also submit an official transcript from the institution that offered the dual-credit classes. If you are a senior in high school, please send a transcript through your junior year.
To submit a transcript to East Texas A&M, contact your previous/current academic institution(s) and request that they mail the transcript to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
For faster delivery, you may check to see if your previous/current academic institution(s) can submit an electronic version of your transcript to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
If they offer electronic transcript service, they will provide you with further instructions about how to use this option. East Texas A&M accepts SPEEDE, National Clearinghouse and Escript-Safe electronic transcripts.
As an international student, you must show proof of successful completion of a course of study equivalent to that required of a U.S. citizen. Your international transcript must be evaluated by an independent credential evaluation agency before we consider you for admission to East Texas A&M. For freshman admission, high school transcripts need only be evaluated to determine U.S. high school equivalency.
Please contact one of the following agencies for an evaluation of your academic transcript.
FOREIGN CREDENTIALS SERVICES OF AMERICA
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC CREDENTIAL EVALUATORS, INC.
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATORS, INC.
WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES, INC.
Upon completion of your evaluation, please ask the agency to provide a copy to:
East Texas A&M University
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 3011
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Dual-credit freshmen must also submit an official transcript from the institution that offered the dual-credit classes.
ACT or SAT test scores are optional for admission. Use the East Texas A&M codes 4088 (ACT) and 6188 (SAT) to submit your scores on act.org or collegeboard.org
As an applicant, you must be adequately proficient in English to pursue a course of study at the university. A score of at least 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 79 internet-based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and an official report of these scores must be submitted to the Office Undergraduate Admissions prior to admission. Please keep in mind that Education Testing Service (ETS) will not release scores that are older than two (2) years.
Undergraduate Exemptions:
- Students who have completed Eng 1301 and Eng 1302, at a U.S. institution, with a grade of “C” or better. Students may provide a certified older score if they have been continuously studying at a U.S. college or university.
- Students who have successfully completed the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEP’s) advanced-level program as defined in the information provided by TIEP and who are seeking admissions to our campus.
- Students who have completed a minimum of one year of study in a Texas public high school with the completion of English III or English IV (including Advance Placement/AP) with a grade of “B” or better.
- Students who are citizens of Australia, New Zealand, the British Virgin Island, Jamaica, United Kingdom, Ireland, Antigua, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, St. Lucia, Wales, Bahamas, Barbados, Switzerland and Canada (excluding French-speaking Quebec). Proof of citizenship must be provided such as birth certificate or passport.
- Students who have one of the following tests and scores:
CAE: B or Higher
CPE: C or Higher
AT II E: 968 or Higher
IELTS: Overall band 6.0 or Higher
SAT Verbal: 500 or Higher
ACT Verbal: 19 or Higher - Students who have obtained one of the following foreign high school diplomas/tests/scores:
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE: C or higher in English Language
WASC, KCSE, SSCE or equivalent national exams: C or higher in English Language IB (International Baccalaureate): Grade 4 or higher in English subject
A Sponsor’s Statement (signed by the sponsor) with a current bank statement showing a balance of at least $28,109.00 USD must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Sponsor’s statements and bank statements must be less than one year old at the time of application.
All educational and living expenses (including medical/repatriation insurance) are the responsibility of the student.
Important Note:
When submitting documents, please keep in mind that mail between the United States and other countries can take as long as four weeks. Sufficient time should be allowed for processing documents. The application deadline is ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of the semester of enrollment. At that time, all required forms (listed above) must be on file with the East Texas A&M University Office Undergraduate Admissions.
New International Student Guidebook
The International Student Guidebook provides very important pre-arrival and arrival information for our new students. The OIP has compiled information for the most frequently asked questions our new international students have each semester.
More than 70% of our undergraduate students receive financial aid. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships or the Work Study Program.
- Sign up for housing
- New student orientation
- Send your meningitis info
- Register for classes
- Engage with other freshman
- Meet your Success Team
- Check your myLeo account for admission status, financial aid and scholarship info, registration, updates, and deadlines.
You do not have to complete the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) if you have met one of the following:
- Met minimum college readiness standard on the SAT or ACT
- Obtained the minimum required score(s) on the statewide high school STAAR EOCs Algebra II and English III exams (these are optional for high schools)
- Met a veteran or active military waiver (must meet specific requirements for each category)
- Received exemption based on earning a prior degree
- Received a transfer exemption (declaration by another institution)
- Completed prior college-level coursework
Students are responsible for providing proof of exemption and will be considered assessment required until documentation is provided of state exemption. For more information, please contact the Testing Center at [email protected].
To help you pay for your degree, a variety of scholarship opportunities are available at East Texas A&M including institutional scholarships, outside scholarships and state-funded scholarships. All scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available, so apply as early as you can!
After admission, the Office of International Programs (OIP) will review your documents for eligibility to receive an I-20 (F-1 visa) or DS-2019 (J-1 student). As soon as the OIP receives your admission file we will send you an email requesting some additional information and also explaining the process for issuing the I-20. We understand that you need the I-20 as quickly as possible so you can apply for the student visa, and we appreciate your patience while we review your admission and issue the I-20.
After admission, the Office of International Programs (OIP) will review your documents for eligibility to receive an I-20 (F-1 visa) or DS-2019 (J-1 student). As soon as the OIP receives your admission file we will send you an email requesting some additional information and also explaining the process for issuing the I-20. We understand that you need the I-20 as quickly as possible so you can apply for the student visa, and we appreciate your patience while we review your admission and issue the I-20.
J-1 international students are required to provide proof of financial support that equals the estimated cost for one year of study at East Texas A&M. This requirement is based on the financial support requirements for all F-1 students. These documents are bank and sponsor statements.
How to Receive an I-20 or DS-2019
Funding Requirement for Undergraduate Student
Texas state law requires all new students 21 years of age or younger to either receive a bacterial meningitis vaccination or meet the exemption requirements prior to the first day of their first semester. Students who fail to submit their proof of vaccination and have their vaccination approved at least 10 days prior to the first day of their first semester may not be allowed to attend classes at East Texas A&M. Please note that failure to meet this requirement (only students 21 years of age or younger) may result in serious visa status issues.
More than 70% of our undergraduate students receive financial aid. Find out how you may be eligible for grants, loans and/or the Work Study Program.
Congratulations on transferring to East Texas A&M! You're one step away from starting your journey here. All new undergraduate students are required to participate in New Student Orientation, an important, exciting (and mandatory) step in becoming a part of the East Texas A&M family. Reserve your spot for Transfer Orientation by logging into your student Applicant Portal. We look forward to meeting you on campus! Go Lions!
Your Student Success Team consists of an academic advisor, a financial aid advisor and an academic concierge specific to your college who collaborate to help a group of students meet their educational goals.
- Academic Advisor helps you to navigate registration and your degree plan.
- Academic concierge helps you identify obstacles to your success and connect you to resources.
- Financial aid advisor helps you navigate financial aid.
Your health is a priority here!
Texas Senate Bill 62 requires all students under age 22 entering an institution of higher education (public and private) to either receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis or meet certain criteria to decline the vaccination 10 days before the first day of the semester.
Important facts about Bacterial Meningitis
Sign into your myLEO account. *Note: It may take up to 48 hours before you are able to access the housing application after being accepted to the university
- myLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning > Housing Application.
- In the drop down menu, select the option that best suits your needs.
- Once you make a selection and click save and continue, your application will appear.
- Please make sure to check the dates on the application to ensure these are the dates you wish to live in on-campus housing. If the dates are correct, click Apply.
Any residential student who enrolls at ETAMU within one (1) year of high school graduation is required to have the following meal plan:
19 Exchange Plan w/$400 FLEX
If a student does not select a meal plan, the 19 Exchange Meal Plan will be automatically applied.
Any residential student who enrolls at ETAMU within two (2) years of high school graduation is required to have one of the following meal plans.
19 Exchange Plan w/$400 FLEX
14 Meal Plan w/$400 Flex
If a student does not select a meal plan, the 14 Meal Plan w/ $400 FLEX will be automatically applied
Any residential student who enrolls in ETAMU three (3) or more years post High School graduation may request one of the following meal plans.
19 Exchange Plan w/ $400 FLEX
14 Meal Plan w/ $400 FLEX
No Meal Plan
Commuter $400 FLEX w/ 5 Dining Room Meals Per Week Price: $950
Commuter $400 FLEX w/ 7 Dining Room Meals Per Week Price: $1,100
Commuter $400 FLEX Price: $400
You do not have to complete the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) if you have met one of the following:
- Met minimum college readiness standard on the SAT or ACT
- Obtained the minimum required score(s) on the statewide high school STAAR EOCs Algebra II and English III exams (these are optional for high schools)
- Met a veteran or active military waiver (must meet specific requirements for each category)
- Received exemption based on earning a prior degree
- Received a transfer exemption (declaration by another institution)
- Completed prior college-level coursework
Students are responsible for providing proof of exemption and will be considered assessment required until documentation is provided of state exemption. For more information, please contact the Testing Center at [email protected].
To help you pay for your degree, a variety of scholarship opportunities are available, including institutional scholarships, outside scholarships and state-funded scholarships. You do not need to apply for institutional scholarships but you should apply for outside scholarships. All scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available, so apply to ETAMU and for scholarships as early as you can!
The International Student Guidebook provides very important pre-arrival and arrival information for our new students. The OIP has compiled information for the most frequently asked questions our new international students have each semester.
Core Curriculum for Transfer Students
The Texas Core Curriculum includes 42 semester hours of required coursework for all Texas undergraduate students. The Core Curriculum helps ensure that Texas undergraduate students develop essential knowledge and skills.
The Texas Core Curriculum requires students to complete:
- Thirty-six semester hours (36 SH) of coursework from a broad variety of disciplines across eight Foundational Component Areas.
- Six semester hours (6 SH) that meet requirements for any one of the Foundational Component Areas. Institutions are allowed to select those six hours to meet institutional priorities and mission. This six-hour element of the Texas Core Curriculum is called the Component Area Option.
View the Core Curriculum in the University Catalog.
Transfer of Credits from Other Institutions Course Equivalencies
Please note the following information about transfer of credits from other institutions:
- To see a suggested sequence for the requirements of each degree program view: Texas Common Course Numbering System
- Two sequences of American/Texas Government are taught at Texas community colleges and universities.
- Texas Common Courses, GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306, transfer directly as course equivalents to PSci 220 and 221, respectively.
- Texas Common Courses, GOVT 2301 and 2302, are NOT direct course equivalents for PSci 220 and 221. However, GOVT 2301 and 2302 do transfer together as a complete sequence for PSci 220 and 221.
- Due to the differences in course content at Texas community colleges and universities, it is strongly recommended that students complete the required courses in American/Texas government at the same institution. Students seeking to combine courses from the two sequences should use caution and be aware that only the following alternative combinations of GOVT 2301 and PSci 220/GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2301 and PSci 221/GOVT 2306 fulfill the content requirement of the state of Texas.
- Courses taken at junior or community colleges cannot transfer as advanced hours (course numbers beginning with a 3 or 4 indicate advanced hours).
- The applicability of transferred credit toward a degree is subject to the preparation of an advisement guide within an academic department.
- Students must complete a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an upper division institution. While all credit hours presented on the sending institution’s transcripts will be evaluated and equivalent college-level courses posted to the student’s academic record, a maximum of sixty-six (66) semester credit hours from a junior or community college may be applied toward degree requirements.
- College preparatory course work in remedial math, reading and writing are not transferable and do not satisfy college-level requirements at East Texas A&M.
- When a course is repeated, only the last enrollment for that course will be used in computing the grade point average. The second grade will be used to determine credit earned for the course.
- A grade of “D” is transferable, but a minimum grade of “C” is required in all undergraduate courses in the academic major.
- Courses that transfer but do not have exact equivalent numbers at East Texas A&M are listed as generic credit. At the discretion of the major department, these courses may fulfill specific degree requirements.
- Core courses completed at other Texas public colleges and universities will satisfy core requirements at East Texas A&M.
- The transfer grade point average will be used to determine admissibility to the University and scholarship eligibility.
- Official cumulative grade point average is calculated only on courses taken at East Texas A&M.
The equivalencies presented herein are accurate and complete at the time of publication. East Texas A&M reserves the right to re-evaluate the transferability of specific courses offered by other institutions, and to amend University course and/or program offerings without prior notice. The evaluation of academic semester hours and course work is the responsibility of the Office of Transfer Admissions unless otherwise noted.