Admissions Standards

In accordance with System Policy 11.04, each academic institution within the A&M System is required to submit its admissions standards for the upcoming academic year to the Board of Regents for review and approval. This process ensures that our admission policies provide equitable access to prospective students while effectively utilizing system resources, such as space, faculty, and funding.

On an annual basis, members follow their internal processes to maintain and update their admissions standards.  Following the completion of the institution’s internal review process, members identify a single individual responsible for submitting the annual update through the A&M System’s Laserfiche portal.

Key Highlights of System Policy 11.04:

  • All admissions standards are reviewed and, if necessary, revised annually with the involvement of the Chancellor before submission to the Board of Regents.
  • The policy emphasizes impartiality in admission practices, ensuring fair access to all potential student populations.
  • Institutions are encouraged to carefully consider the impact of admission requirements on students and to value these requirements in their admission decisions.
 
  • Freshmen: applies to individuals who are current high school students (with or without college credit) or high school graduates who have not earned college credit post-graduation.

  • Transfer: applies to individuals who have graduated from high school and have enrolled in a post-secondary institution, with or without earning credit, during a fall or spring semester.

  • Graduate/Professional: applies to individuals who hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent), seeking advanced degrees or professional certification.
Confirmation and revisions to admission standards are submitted electronically via a Laserfiche portal.  Detailed guidance on the submission process, including how to access past admissions standards and instructions for no-change submissions, is available in the Laserfiche Admissions Standards User Guide.

The use of the Laserfiche portal submission portal provides the following benefits:
  • Efficiency in Updates: allows for quick submission of annual updates or changes.
  • Central Repository: acts as a one-stop environment to review current and past admission standards.
  • Streamlined Process: facilitates a more efficient process for submitting and reviewing admission standards.

For questions about using the Laserfiche portal, submitting your institution’s admission standards, or any other inquiries, please contact Academic Affairs at 979-458-7401 or via email at academicaffairs@tamus.edu. Our team is ready to assist you with navigating the process or to address any concerns you may have.