Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AS degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Associate’s Degree Completion
Upon completion of the semesters above, students can earn an Associate’s degree. The title of the Transfer Advising Guide will tell you which degree (AA, AS or AAS) is earned. The coursework below are additional degree required courses for the transfer university. ALL coursework within this transfer advising guide will transfer and apply towards the transfer university degree unless specified in the Applicable Transfer Credit Hours section.
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This transfer advising guide provides 74 college-level hours, of which 69 will transfer and apply, as EDUC 1300 and 2 SCH of MATH 2412 will transfer, but will NOT be applicable towards the Texas A&M University - Central Texas baccalaureate degree in Biology.
Note: Texas A&M University - Central Texas accepts a maximum of 68 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree, however per department approval 69 college-level hours will apply for this specific TAG. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.
Note: ACD Math Faculty Highly Recommend MATH 1414 for all Pre-Calculus (STEM) Track Programs.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete and core complete.
Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas is committed to providing high quality and innovative educational opportunities at an affordable rate. Through our Central Texas Promise program, A&M-Central Texas guarantees eligible students will receive sufficient gift aid and non-loan financial assistance, from all sources, to cover the cost of mandatory tuition and fees. New degree-seeking undergraduate transfer students with an adjusted gross income of $40,000 and a transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible when meeting enrollment requirements. Additional terms and conditions apply. Want to see if you qualify? Visit www.tamuct.edu/ctpromise or contact finaid@tamuct.edu for more information.
Transfer Central - Receive exclusive access to resources designed to help you complete your bachelor’s degree on time and with less student debt. With access to A&M-Central Texas’ Warrior Web portal, personalized degree plans, university email, and dedicated counselors; staying motivated and planning for your future has never been easier. If you have completed or are currently enrolled in college level coursework, including through dual credit or early college high schools, you are eligible to join. Visit www.tamuct.edu/transfercentral for more information or to sign-up.
Texas A&M University - Central Texas: Scholarship Information
Transfer Merit Scholarship:
The A&M-Central Texas Transfer Merit Scholarship is a no-hassle, paperwork-free scholarship that rewards transfer students for strong academic performance. New undergraduate transfer students who qualify for in-state tuition (including non-residents with in-state waivers) and enroll in at least six semester credit hours may receive up to $2,000 per year for up to three years, based on their cumulative transfer GPA. Students with a transfer GPA of 3.75 or higher may receive up to $2,000 per year, and students with a transfer GPA of 3.50-3.74 may receive up to $1,000 per year. Scholarship amounts are prorated based on enrollment, and recipients must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet residency and enrollment requirements. Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/ (Transfer Merit Scholarship).
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship:
Community college students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and transfer to A&M-Central Texas may also be eligible for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. New transfer undergraduates who have completed an associate degree or at least 45 transferable hours, hold a minimum 3.5 transfer GPA, and enroll in at least 12 semester credit hours may receive $500 per semester, up to $1,000 per aid year, when all eligibility requirements are met. Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/ (Phi Theta Kappa).
Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone Course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
AS Approved Course Requirements
º denotes an Alamo Colleges District AS Approved Course Requirement
The Associate of Science (AS) is designed to align closely with the first half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Students should follow the pre-major AS to BS Transfer Advising Guide for the major and university selected. The Transfer Advising Guides are developed in conjunction with the senior institution to which the student plans to transfer.
To be awarded the AS degree at one of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District, students must have 9 hours of AS Approved Course Requirements not included in the 42 hours of Core Curriculum. Please check with your advisor for assistance.
Texas A&M University - Central Texas Biology Program Entry Requirements
Program Entry Requirements
Students will be admitted into the Biology major by the faculty once the application criteria are met. To be accepted into the Biology program, students must:
- Have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Additional Texas A&M University - Central Texas Advising Notes
Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas A&M University - Central Texas
- Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - Central Texas, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at https://www.tamuct.edu/Advising/academic-advising.html
- Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas A&M University - Central Texas requirements for this degree plan from the Texas A&M University - Central Texas 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.tamuct.edu
- Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - Central Texas as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.
Transfer of Credit
Community college courses may not transfer into TAMUCT as upper-division courses (3000-4000 level), even though TAMUCT may have an upper-division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may not be used to fulfill the upper-division requirement for graduation at TAMUCT. However, the course may be used as a substitute for an upper-division course with an approved substitution form signed by the chair and dean.
Affordability
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is among the lowest cost public universities in the state and remains well below the state average for total charges. Students are not only able to take advantage of guaranteed tuition plans to help control the cost of their education, but A&M-Central Texas’s Bachelor Bonus also caps tuition and mandatory fees at 12 semester credit hours. Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/business-office/tuition-fees/.
Texas Education Code § 54.014 specifies that resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled fall 1999 and later may be subject to a higher tuition rate for attempting excessive hours at any public institution of higher education while classified as a resident student for tuition purposes. For more information, please see http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/funding-limit/. Please note that the requirements regarding the hours used to calculate a student’s eligibility for $1,000 Tuition Rebate vary significantly from the requirements determining excessive hours, please see http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/tuition-rebate/.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - Central Texas
This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Texas A&M University - Central Texas. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.
The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog and is subject to change.
The Alamo Colleges District Advising
Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.
Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.
For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.
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Released on February 12, 2026
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