The Texas A&M University Program for System Admission (PSA) is an alternative pathway to eventually enroll at Texas A&M’s College Station campus. It is similar to UT Austin's Coordinated Admissions Program (CAP).
Students who are offered PSA start at another Texas A&M System university for one year and can transfer to College Station after meeting specific requirements.
How the PSA Program Works
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Apply to Texas A&M College Station
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Receive PSA offer instead of full admission
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Enroll at a participating A&M System school (freshman year)
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Complete required coursework and maintain threshold GPA
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Transfer automatically to College Station in sophomore year (if requirements met)
Pros of the PSA Program
Guaranteed transfer pathway
If requirements are met exactly, admission to College Station is guaranteed for approved majors.
Stay within the A&M system
Students remain Aggies and transition smoothly.
Smaller freshman environment
System campuses often have smaller classes and more support.
Cost savings
Some system schools have lower tuition and housing costs.
Second chance at College Station
Strong option for students who narrowly missed freshman admission.
Cons of the PSA Program
Limited major options
Not all majors at Texas A&M participate.
Strict GPA and course requirements
Missing even one requirement can void the guarantee.
Must leave College Station freshman experience
Students spend first year at another campus.
Engineering is NOT included
Students interested in engineering should look at Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn (TEAB) instead.
Campus transition adjustment
Students must relocate after freshman year.
Majors Commonly Available Through PSA
(Exact list changes slightly each year, but typically includes:)
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
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Economics
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Political Science
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Sociology
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Psychology
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Communication
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English
Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Agricultural Economics
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Animal Science
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Horticulture
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Poultry Science
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Rangeland Ecology
Some Science Majors
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Mathematics
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Environmental Geosciences
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Geography
Majors Typically NOT Available via PSA
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Engineering
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Business (Mays Business School)
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Computer Science
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Biomedical Sciences
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Most competitive STEM tracks
Who Should Consider PSA
PSA is a good fit if the student:
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Strongly wants Texas A&M College Station
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Is comfortable starting at another campus
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Can maintain disciplined GPA performance
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Is interested in PSA eligible majors
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Just missed full admission
Strategic Advice (Important)
PSA works best when the major goal is realistic. Many families make the mistake of accepting PSA while hoping to switch later into:
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Business
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Engineering
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Computer Science
That path is extremely difficult and often unsuccessful.
Bottom Line
PSA is a solid back door into Texas A&M but only for students who:
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Are okay with the available majors
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Will strictly follow the transfer requirements
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Understand the freshman year will be elsewhere
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