General Information About Aggie Gateway to Success (AGS)
Who We Are
Aggie Gateway to Success (aka Gateway or AGS) is a provisional admission program at Texas A&M University that is administered through Texas A&M University Transition Academic Programs. Gateway students are given a unique chance to gain full admission by taking summer courses and proving how well they can do academically. Gateway students will attend Texas A&M Summer Session II (5-week summer session). All Gateway students are admitted into the University as General Studies (GEST) majors. During the program, they will complete 2 standard core curriculum courses (3 credit hours each) 1 Academic Success Center class and 1 Gateway Learning Community course assigned by Transition Academic Programs advising staff.
Support
Gateway students are required to stay on campus in designated residence halls during the Summer. Fall housing is not guaranteed. Continuing students are encouraged to seek on-campus Fall housing and to take advantage of a Living Learning Community at Texas A&M. Furthermore, Gateway students are supported by a group of academic mentors who are a part of the AGS staff. These mentors are undergraduate students at Texas A&M University who have previously completed the AGS program. In addition to attending their summer session courses, Gateway students will go through various programs and presentations that focus on different skill sets to help them succeed academically.
The Result
Gateway students who successfully complete the AGS program experience a smooth transition from high school to Aggieland. The students get acquainted to the culture here at Texas A&M University while developing academically as college students by earning credit hours. Most Gateway students find that they are already well-adjusted when the rest of the freshmen class joins them for the Fall semester.
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Important 2024 Dates
June 13 - June 14 — Attend AGS New Student Conference. Parents are welcome to attend with you!
July 2 - Gateway Move-in day
July 3 - Classes begin. AGS students are required to have 2 Gateway assigned core curriculum courses and 2 Gateway Learning Community Courses (ASCC 289 and UGST 001)
July 3 - AGS Meeting/Dinner (AGS students only)
August 7 - Last day of Finals
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How to ApplyHigh school seniors interested in Gateway must apply to Texas A&M University via the regular freshman admission process (http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshman/apply)
Participants in the Texas A&M Gateway Program are selected by the Office of Admissions as part of the regular freshman admission process. There is no way to apply directly to the Gateway program.
Typical summer
Gaining Full Admission:To successfully complete the AGS program and gain full admission into Texas A&M University, Gateway students must:-
Complete the 2 assigned core curriculum courses
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Complete 2 Gateway Learning Community Courses
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Earn at least a 2.0 average and no failing grades
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Comply with the Aggie Code of Honor by committing no acts of scholastic dishonesty
After AGSOnce Gateway students successfully complete the AGS program they will achieve full admission. With the support and guidance of the advising staff, students may begin the process to change to a permanent major. Gateway students are permitted to remain in General Studies for up to 2 semesters*. They are free to participate in the Aggie experience like any other undergraduate student at Texas A&M through student activities, on-campus organizations, etc.
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Once out of Gateway, students may continue as fully enrolled into the University as Aggies. Because Gateway students began their experience in the summer, they enter the Fall with more knowledge than any other new Aggie. Gateway students have the opportunity to enter any majors for which they meet the change of major requirements.In addition, Gateway students have the opportunity to participate in all university life. Gateway students have been selected for leadership positions in various organizations like yell leaders or even student body president! We aim to enable our students for a smooth transition into higher education, and as a result many students succeed beyond their own dreams.
We strive to provide the opportunty for our students to fully participate in university life on their way to receiving a fightin’ Texas Aggie degree!
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Email and NetIDActivating your email and claiming your NetID is critical for any TAMU student and is important. Checking your email accounts (both personal and TAMU) on a daily basis for program prep information allows you to stay in the loop and be completely prepared for school to start.
New Student Conference
Students must also attend their New Student Conference. Gateway students may only attend the Gateway designated NSC. The acceptance letter will have the exact information regarding, which date to sign up for. For more information you can click here to learn more about New Student Conferences.
Summer Housing
Gateway students are required to stay on campus in designated residence halls during the Summer. Fall housing is not guaranteed. Continuing students are encouraged to seek on-campus Fall housing and to take advantage of a Living Learning Community at Texas A&M. The Gateway housing application is expected to open in Mid-March. This may be at a date later than fall housing. To find more information on housing click here http://reslife.tamu.edu/.
Stay Connected
If you have any further questions you can always email us aggiegateway@tamu.edu. Confirmed students will also receive weekly emails (Friday Updates) during the spring leading up to the Gateway NSC.
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Gateway students are supported by Peer Mentors. These Mentors are undergraduate students at TAMU who have previously completed the AGS program. Their focus is to help develop Gateway students academically and socially through programs, presentations, and events. Our peer mentors help give our students confidence when entering their collegiate careers. Gateway Mentors help students get acquainted with the culture at TAMU while developing academically as college students. Gateway students will have the opportunity to interact with their Mentors on a daily basis during AGS.
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How do I gain admission to Gateway?
There is not a special application for Gateway. Gateway cannot be requested. It is a type of admission offer. All admissions are handled by the Office of Admissions. Contact them at: (979) 845-1060 or email: Admissions@tamu.edu. For more information you can visit their website here.
How much does Gateway cost? When do I pay?
The tuition and fees for 6 the required hours and room & board are designated by the University based on standard summer prices. These prices do not get set until late in the Spring term.For planning purposes students should expect to be charged:- About $2500 for tuition (in-State)*
- About $1350 for room and board - This year ResLife has designated that students stay in White Creek
- About $200 for books and course materials
- Add incidentals and that's about 4200 to 4500 (in-State).
- *Out of state tuition adds about $5000.
There is no additional fee for participating in the AGS program.Payment for summer is due early in the summer before the first week of summer session II classes.Summer fincanical aid is available. Students should complete the 2023-2024 FASFA to see what aid you are eligible for.
What is General Studies?General Studies (GEST) is the University’s transition major. All students in the major are looking to gain admission to other majors on campus. It is housed in the Transition Academic Programs (TAP) office. It is a temporary major. TAP advisors help students in GEST look for appropriate majors and meet requirements to change to those majors within a year. Students who start in GEST are typically able to graduate from A&M on time.
Can I declare my major during the summer while in Gateway?
No. You cannot change majors until you have successfully completed Gateway and met your intended major’s prerequisites. But TAP advisors can help students prepare to declare right after summer or after their first fall or spring semester.
How can I set up housing?Once you’ve been accepted into Gateway we will give you all the information you need to set up housing and any other necessities you will need. However, if you have any questions regarding the housing process or Fall housing availability you can call: (888) 451-3896 or email: housing@tamu.edu. For more information you can visit their website here.
Are Gateway students guaranteed housing in the Fall?
Freshman are offered priority housing. This is not quite a guarantee. However, we recommend you apply. We have not had any students who wanted housing not get it by the end of the summer.
Will I miss out on good classes to register for in the Fall?
No. At your Gateway New Student Conference in June you will pre-register for Fall courses. Your fall schedule will be started then. You have the option to meet with a Transition Academic Programs advisor through the rest of the summer to make changes. A Gateway student who takes advantage of the opportunity to meet with our advisors can have as solid a schedule as any incoming freshman.Will I be placed in the major I applied for after the summer?
No. You were not admitted to that major, but upon successful completion of the summer program you will be able to continue at Texas A&M as a General Studies (GEST) student. The GEST major is available to all Texas A&M students who are going through the change of major process for all undergraduate majors. This means that you will have the opportunity to meet the change of major requirements for your major of interest. The change of major process for each major and individual student circumstances varies. Our goal is for Gateway students to get to a regular major within their first year. - About $2500 for tuition (in-State)*
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Fall Admission after Gateway
Upon successful completion of the AGS program Gateway students will be eligible to participate in all University activities as a member of the incoming freshman class in the fall. Gateway students who successfully complete the AGS program tend to experience a smooth transition from their high school environment to Aggieland. Students get acquainted with the culture at TAMU while developing academically as college students. Many Gateway students find that they already feel well-adjusted when the rest of the freshmen class joins them.
Grade and Credit Requirements
Attendance
Complete 2 standard core curriculum courses (3 credit hours each) assigned by Transition Academic Programs advising staff. Complete 2 Gateway Learning Community courses—ASCC 289 (0 credit hour, but graded) and UGST 001 (0 credit hours)—focused on building academic skills, major/career guidance, and college adjustment.
Students take freshman level courses with non-Gateway students. Classes are competitive. Regular class attendance is expected. Consequences for missing class are set by individual professors/instructors. Attendance for the two Gateway Learning Community courses will be required.
Readmission
In the rare instance that a student does not meet the requirements of the program, but still wants to attend A&M they can apply for the following fall at Texas A&M as a readmit after attending another institution.See program director for details.
Fees
The tuition and fees for the 6 required hours and room & board are designated by the University based on standard summer prices. There is no additional fee for participating in the AGS program.
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The best way to contact us is through our official email address at aggiegateway@tamu.edu
Our office number is 979-845-5916 (due to flooding we are out of our offices without access to our phone). Email contact remains available.
Note: Aggie Gateway to Success offices are closed on weekends and on university holidays.
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