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College of Arts & Sciences
Texas A&M University Economics

Undergraduate Advising

Undergraduate Academic Advising Services

The Department of Economics advising team is here to partner with you throughout your degree. If you are stuck or unsure where to begin, start with us.

Academic Advisors

What Your Advising Team Does For You:

  • Degree & Course Planning: Helps you understand degree requirements, choose semester course loads and map out a realistic graduation plan while ensuring compliance with Texas A&M, College of Arts & Sciences and Department of Economics policies.
  • Student Support: Offers personal guidance and connects you with campus academic and support resources.
  • Weekly Updates: Sends emails every Monday during fall and spring semesters featuring advising news, career/internship opportunities, department events and upcoming workshops.
What Not to Expect
  • Direct Decision-Making or Registration: Advisors guide and recommend options, but you decide, register for classes and research course options. Advisors are not assistants, and missed deadlines will not be extended.
  • Non-Economics Advising: Advisors only handle Economics degrees. To change majors, contact the target department or Transition Academic Programs.
  • Third-Party Communication: Due to FERPA, advisors communicate exclusively with the student regarding academic records.
  • Hand-Holding: College is designed to build professional independence, accountability, time management and problem-solving skills.

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The Team

Check out the Advising Hub section of the Economics Directory and advisor profiles on the GoogleHub to learn more about the ECON Advisors. 

Contacting the Advising Team

ECON Advising's preferred method of communication is email. Email the team at: econadvising@tamu.edu 

  • OFFICIAL Texas A&M Email is required when emailing faculty and advisors
  • First name, last name and UIN are required to be included
  • Allow reasonable time for responses: 24 - 48 hours, NOT including weekends or holidays
  • Students are required to monitor A&M email daily, including holidays and breaks TAMU Student Rule 61.2.3

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Meeting With Advisors

Appointments

Due to the large caseload of students, appointments are reserved for students currently enrolled as an Economics major at Texas A&M University.

Advising appointments must be made through the Navigate student app or by logging in to the Navigate website through your Howdy Portal.

  • Appointments book fast during busy times
  • If  “AT - ECON” does not appear: ECON advisors are completely booked for the next 14 days. Continue to check regularly for availability, or attend drop ins. If desired date and time do not appear: choose a few more options or check again later
  • Write a comment of appointment discussion topics before saving appointment

Late Policy

  • No Show: arriving more than 5 minutes late to your appointment or not at all 
  • 3+ No Shows: Navigate automatically blocks you from scheduling an appointment for 180 days. ECON Advising cannot remove the block.
  • If you can't make your appointment, please cancel or reschedule it in Navigate and email your advisor to let them know.

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Drop Ins

Any Texas A&M student can attend drop in advising for quick, 5-minute questions. 

For longer conversations: 

Thursdays Only [Unless Otherwise Noted]
9–11 am and 2–4 pm
Via Zoom only, not in person

Zoom Drop In Policies

  • Login & Name: Sign in only during posted hours. Log in using your TAMU Zoom account (via Howdy) with your official first and last name as shown in Howdy.
  • Preparation: Have your UIN ready.
  • Environment: Join from a quiet, professional setting. Do not join while driving, walking, or in noisy areas or the session will be ended.
  • Privacy & Guests: No guests (parents, friends, etc.) are allowed unless a verified Certificate of Dependency or FERPA Permission to Release Education Record Information Form is on file.
  • Conduct: Be respectful and patient; rude behavior will not be tolerated.

Stop by the Advising Suite

Drop by the Advising Suite between classes to study or relax! We have comfortable seating, activity boxes for breaks and tables for quiet work.

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Department Student Resources

Rev's Reserve Food and Resource Pantry

Rev’s Reserve pocket pantry is open to all students experiencing food insecurity. For additional information, please email the team at econadvising@tamu.edu. 

Pocket Closet

The Pocket Closet has business casual to business professional clothing for check out or to keep. Please contact econadvising@tamu.edu to set up a time to come to the Advising Suite to check it out!  

Economics Social Media Channels

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Students Not Currently Enrolled in Economics at Texas A&M

If you are not a current Texas A&M Economics major, select the category below that fits you best and read the information provided.