Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Semester V
- Select one course from Single Foreign Language 2312 will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Single Foreign Language [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Component Option (90) Core]
- Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
- Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core
- Select 3 credit hours of Elective(s) will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Elective(s)
Semester VI
- Select 6 credit hours of Electives will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Electives [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
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.
Semester VII
- Select 13 credit hours of Electives will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Electives [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 75 college-level hours, of which 75 will transfer and apply, towards the Texas A&M University - San Antonio baccalaureate degree in English.
Note: Texas A&M University - San Antonio does not have a maximum number of college-level transfer hours accepted towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.
Note: Texas A&M University - San Antonio prefers the Foreign Language courses to be in the same language, maximum of 2 languages. Conversational courses are not acceptable for this requirement.
Note: Texas A&M University - San Antonio allows an option of Minor or Electives, for this Transfer Advising Guide English is built without a Minor.
Note: Based on student course selection, students may be eligible for an Associate of Science (AS) degree in addition to the Associate of Arts (AA) degree if 9 credit hours of Electives are AS Approved Course Requirements. Students should consult with their Certified Advisor for graduation requirements.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete and core complete.
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.
Additional Texas A&M University - San Antonio Advising Notes
- Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - San Antonio, 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 http://www.tamusa.edu/advising.
- Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within Texas A&M University - San Antonio requirements for this degree plan from Texas A&M University - San Antonio 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at https://catalog.tamusa.edu
- Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - San Antonio as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - San Antonio
This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - San Antonio 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 - San Antonio. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned 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- San Antonio’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - San Antonio’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - San Antonio’s 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.
Release Date:
Released on March 5, 2026
