Graduate Handbook
Math Camps (Ph.D.)
Math/Stat Bootcamp Calendar – The Math/Stat Bootcamp begins in August each year prior to the start of Fall semester. It is hosted by the ECON department and is required for all incoming Ph.D. students to attend. This Calendar also includes information on:
Online Math Camp – Ph.D. students are encouraged to take this Departmental on-line math camp that is offered as a non-credit course during the summer preceding the start of the PhD program
Math Training – Ph.D. Students are also encouraged to take part in this graduate student led online math camp once you complete the Math/Stat Bootcamp to help keep you prepared for the upcoming semester.
Teaching Assistant Training (TAI)– Required for All new incoming Ph.D. (Mandatory for all new Funded Ph.D./MS Students). This training offers valuable information on becoming a TA while at Texas A&M University. It is required for all newly funded Ph.D. and MS students that will be working with Undergraduate Students, it is recommended for all incoming Ph.D. students who would like the opportunity to be funded in the future.
Master of Agribusiness (MAB)
Online Departmental Orientation – MANDATORY (Coming soon!)
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS Orientation – recommended for all new Graduate students)
ELPE Requirements – (Required for all International Students) – All international graduate students whose native language is not English must fulfill an English proficiency requirement through either English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification. This proficiency requirement should be met early in a student’s program, and it must be completed before scheduling either the final examination for the master’s degree or the preliminary examination for the doctoral degree.
The two levels of English Proficiency Status for a graduate student are English Proficiency Verified and English Proficiency Certified. English Proficiency Certification is required by the State of Texas before a graduate student is eligible to serve as a Graduate Assistant-Teaching or any other position considered to be a teaching position (e.g., instructor, lecturer, etc.). All other students must be either English Proficiency Verified or English Proficiency Certified.
Students who have not fulfilled the requirements for English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification will note a hold on their student account for course registration. For further information on how to fulfill ELPE Requirements, Please visit the OGAPS website.
International Student Services (ISS)– Useful information for all incoming International students on what to do now that you are admitted into Texas A&M University to help process your Immigration Paperwork.
Master of Science (MS)
Online Departmental Orientation – MANDATORY (Coming soon!)
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS Orientation – recommended for all new Graduate students)
ELPE Requirements – (Required for all International Students) – All international graduate students whose native language is not English must fulfill an English proficiency requirement through either English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification. This proficiency requirement should be met early in a student’s program, and it must be completed before scheduling either the final examination for the master’s degree or the preliminary examination for the doctoral degree.
The two levels of English Proficiency Status for a graduate student are English Proficiency Verified and English Proficiency Certified. English Proficiency Certification is required by the State of Texas before a graduate student is eligible to serve as a Graduate Assistant-Teaching or any other position considered to be a teaching position (e.g., instructor, lecturer, etc.). All other students must be either English Proficiency Verified or English Proficiency Certified.
Students who have not fulfilled the requirements for English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification will note a hold on their student account for course registration. For further information on how to fulfill ELPE Requirements, Please visit the OGAPS website.
International Student Services (ISS)– Useful information for all incoming International students on what to do now that you are admitted into Texas A&M University to help process your Immigration Paperwork.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Online Departmental Orientation – MANDATORY (Coming soon!)
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS Orientation – recommended for all new Graduate students)
ELPE Requirements – (Required for all International Students) – All international graduate students whose native language is not English must fulfill an English proficiency requirement through either English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification. This proficiency requirement should be met early in a student’s program, and it must be completed before scheduling either the final examination for the master’s degree or the preliminary examination for the doctoral degree.
The two levels of English Proficiency Status for a graduate student are English Proficiency Verified and English Proficiency Certified. English Proficiency Certification is required by the State of Texas before a graduate student is eligible to serve as a Graduate Assistant-Teaching or any other position considered to be a teaching position (e.g., instructor, lecturer, etc.). All other students must be either English Proficiency Verified or English Proficiency Certified.
Students who have not fulfilled the requirements for English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification will note a hold on their student account for course registration. For further information on how to fulfill ELPE Requirements, Please visit the OGAPS website.
International Student Services (ISS)– Useful information for all incoming International students on what to do now that you are admitted into Texas A&M University to help process your Immigration Paperwork.
All Graduate Degrees
Teaching Assistant Training (TAI)– Required for All new incoming Ph.D. (Mandatory for all new Funded Ph.D./MS Students). This training offers valuable information on becoming a TA while at Texas A&M University. It is required for all newly funded Ph.D. and MS students that will be working with Undergraduate Students, it is recommended for all incoming Ph.D. students who would like the opportunity to be funded in the future.
ELPE Requirements – (Required for all International Students) – All international graduate students whose native language is not English must fulfill an English proficiency requirement through either English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification. This proficiency requirement should be met early in a student’s program, and it must be completed before scheduling either the final examination for the master’s degree or the preliminary examination for the doctoral degree.
The two levels of English Proficiency Status for a graduate student are English Proficiency Verified and English Proficiency Certified. English Proficiency Certification is required by the State of Texas before a graduate student is eligible to serve as a Graduate Assistant-Teaching or any other position considered to be a teaching position (e.g., instructor, lecturer, etc.). All other students must be either English Proficiency Verified or English Proficiency Certified.
Students who have not fulfilled the requirements for English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification will note a hold on their student account for course registration. For further information on how to fulfill ELPE Requirements, Please visit the OGAPS website.
International Student Services (ISS)– Useful information for all incoming International students on what to do now that you are admitted into Texas A&M University to help process your Immigration Paperwork.
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies-Student Life – Texas A&M University and the cities of Bryan/College Station offer numerous opportunities for graduate students. Use the following links to learn more about living in this community, on and off campus activities, how to get involved and family/parent resources.
International Students
ELPE Requirements – (Required for all International Students) – All international graduate students whose native language is not English must fulfill an English proficiency requirement through either English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification. This proficiency requirement should be met early in a student’s program, and it must be completed before scheduling either the final examination for the master’s degree or the preliminary examination for the doctoral degree.
The two levels of English Proficiency Status for a graduate student are English Proficiency Verified and English Proficiency Certified. English Proficiency Certification is required by the State of Texas before a graduate student is eligible to serve as a Graduate Assistant-Teaching or any other position considered to be a teaching position (e.g., instructor, lecturer, etc.). All other students must be either English Proficiency Verified or English Proficiency Certified.
Students who have not fulfilled the requirements for English Proficiency Verification or English Proficiency Certification will note a hold on their student account for course registration. For further information on how to fulfill ELPE Requirements, Please visit the OGAPS website.
International Student Services (ISS)– Useful information for all incoming International students on what to do now that you are admitted into Texas A&M University to help process your Immigration Paperwork.