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International Transcripts: For transcripts from a college not located in the United States, upload the transcript
and diploma (or degree certificate) in its native language, along with an English translation (if applicable). Save all
documents into one file and upload to the GradCAS application.
Texas A&M Current or Former Students: Please upload a copy of the Texas A&M transcript to GradCAS.
However, an official transcript will NOT be needed if admitted.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED UPON ADMISSION
Admitted students cannot register for courses until official transcripts from all 4-year colleges/universities
attended are received and processed by the Texas A&M Office of Graduate Admission. A registration hold is placed
on the student’s account until officials are on file. Registration typically opens in mid‐April, so it is imperative for an
admitted student to request official transcripts be sent immediately upon admission.
For transcripts to be considered official, transcripts must be submitted directly from the university/college to Texas
A&M’s Office of Graduate Admissions (NOT the Bush School) in one of the following ways:
‐ Electronically via SPEEDE, eSCRIPT‐SAFE, PARCHMENT, or National Student Clearing House to
admissions@tamu.edu
.
‐ Mailed to Texas A&M Graduate Admissions Processing in a sealed envelope with the registrar’s signature or
stamp across the seal.
U.S. postal mail Express mail or courier (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.)
Graduate Admissions Processing Graduate Admissions Processing
Texas A&M University Texas A&M University
PO Box 40001 General Services Complex
College Station, TX 77842‐4001 750 Agronomy Rd, Suite 1601
College Station, TX 77843‐0200
International Transcripts: Applicants must submit their official transcript and diploma (or degree certificate) in its
native language as well as an official English translation for both. They are to be signed by the registrar, controller
of examinations, or president of the university issuing the document. Translations sent directly from the
institution attended or from a recognized translator are considered official. Consolidated and provisional mark-
sheets are NOT considered official. Please ask the registrar to send individual mark‐sheets with the grades earned
in each term. Photocopies or other duplications such as notarized copies and faxes are not official.
Texas A&M (College Station, Galveston, or Qatar) Current or Former Students: These students do NOT need to
submit official Texas A&M transcripts, or other supporting transcripts, previously sent to Texas A&M.
GRE/GMAT (optional)
The MPSA program does NOT require applicants to submit GRE scores, but many still do for reasons stated below.
We use the cumulative GPA (out of 4.0) as listed on the transcript issuing the degree (bachelor, master, PhD). When
deciding if they should submit scores, applicants should consider their testing ability, time to study, and whether
scores will help or hinder their application (we have a 304 average).
• Optional for those with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better.
• Strongly encouraged for those with a cumulative GPA below 3.2 OR if grades/experience do not reflect
current abilities.
• Encouraged for those who feel scores can complement a strong file or offset concerns such as a low GPA or
lack of experience in the field.
To be valid, scores must be within five years of the date the GradCAS application is submitted. Upload an unofficial
Test Score Report to the Program Materials quadrant ‐> Documents tab of the application in GradCAS. We prefer the
GRE test over GMAT.