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Q. How do I apply for admissions to Texas A&M University? A. All students must submit a Texas Common Application along with official transcripts, required test scores and the appropriate application fee. This application can be submitted online at the Admission Web page or you may visit the office location at: Office of Admissions and Records (located in the Metro Center )
3833 S. Texas Ave.
Suite 130
Bryan , TX 77802 Additional admission materials may be required for specific departments, please check your department of interest for additional information.
Q. What is a NEO e-mail account? A. All admitted students are required to set up a NEO e-mail account through the Texas A&M University NEO server. Students will need to activate the account by using the assigned University Identification Number (UIN). Once activated, you will be able to receive valuable information, such as tuition billing, deadlines dates, and instructor contact with class information. This NEO ID will also be your login for course registration, tuition payments and checkng degree status. It is very important that students make a habit of checking this e-mail account daily.

Q. If I am seeking a graduate degree, do I have to take the Graduate Record Examiniation (GRE)? A. This examination is required by the university for admission into graduate school, but the department uses it as only one of the many factors reviewed for admission. The GRE must be taken within 5 years of submitting application for full admission.

Q. Do you offer a preparatory course for the GRE exam? A. A GRE Exam Review is offered through Texas A&M University 's Office of Continuing Education and Public Outreach, College of Education & Human Development. The 15-hour course will equip participants with the tools to attain the score required to gain access to grad school and costs $495. For more information, future review dates, and to register visit the TAMU Office of Continuing Education Web page. Q. Where can I find out information about my degree standing? A. All admitted students can access a degree audit online at http://myrecord.tamu.edu. You will need to use the NEO account you set up to access this page.

Q. How long do I have to complete my degree? A. There is no limitation on the number of years to complete a baccalaureate degree. Graduate students must complete a masters degree within seven years and a doctoral degree within ten years.

Q. Where can I find out what courses will be offered for a given semester? A. Class schedules can be viewed online at http://courses.tamu.edu. Summer and Fall schedules are usually available by mid-March; spring schedules are usually available by mid-September.

Q. How do I register for courses? A. Students should first go to the online class schedules as mentioned above, as specific dates and location of courses (distance) are indicated here. The registration system does not lists this information. Students can then register for courses by accessing the TAMU online registration system at http://register.mirkwood.tamu.edu.
Q. How do I pay my tuition? A. Student Business Services accepts the following forms of payment: Cash, Personal Check, Cashiers Check, Western Union Quick Collect, Money Order & Wire Transfer. Payments using E-Checks, American Express, Discover Card and Mastercard can be made online at https://aggie-pay.tamu.edu/sfs-payments. Payments made with credit cards or E-checks will incur a convenience fee charged at the time of payment. Payments made with credit cards will incur a 2.25% convenience fee (minimum charge of $3.00) and E-checks will incur a $.50 convenience fee. When mailing payment, please include the student's name and UIN number on the check to ensure accurate posting of payments. Please allow at least two additional business days for delivery to student financial service office if using any US Postal Services. Remember that the payment must be posted to your account by the late after date regardless of the postmarked date.

Payments can be mailed to:
Texas A&M University
Student Business Services
PO Box 30015
College Station, TX 77842-3015

Payments can be mailed Priority or Overnight to:
Texas A&M University
Student Business Services
Cashiers, Pavilion 119
College Station, TX 77843-6001

Q. Doe this department offer a student organization to get involved in?

A. Yes, EAHR only has a graduate student organization committee called the Graduate Student Advisory Board, or GRAB for short. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.coe.tamu.edu/`eahrgrab/main.html

Q. When am I "ABD" (all but dissertation)?

A. This is the stage in doctoral students' careers when they have: (1) completed all their degree plan class hours (except the research hours) without any I's or F's, (2) passed their preliminary examination, (3) completed residence requirements, and (4) have submitted their proposal. (Note: This means that they have had their Proposal hearing, supplied their signed Proposal Title Page, and have included their IRB Approval letter).

Q. When may I have my Proposal hearing?

A. This is a stage in doctoral students' career as well. The usual process is for the doctoral student to have the Preliminary Examination then the Proposal Hearing. The committee chair, however, may allow the Proposal hearing to take place before the Preliminary examination. In rare cases, the Proposal hearing is held simultaneously with the Preliminary Exam.

Q. What is required to be able to conduct research for the dissertation?

A. Any time research is involved in the graduate degree program-whether dissertation, class work, or personal inquiry-the students need to meet with Mr. Bill Ashworth who will guide them through the IRB Protocol process. It must be stressed that no research may be conducted without approval from the Office of Research Compliance (IRB). If the research involves the doctoral dissertation/record of study, then the meeting takes place after the proposal hearing. If the research is for personal inquiry, the meeting can take place anytime. If the research is for class work, the student can consult the classroom instructor about his/her requirements.

Q. What paperwork is required before I may travel?

A. EAHR students must have an approved travel and leave form at least 48 hours in advance to the EAHR Business Office. The forms can be found on the Current Students link under Student Forms.