To request to change your major to Economics, your Texas A&M transcript must reflect that you meet all of the requirements below at time of application submission. If you do not meet the requirements, your application will be denied when it is reviewed. The Department of Economics will not hold applications for in progress classes.
All change of major applications are submitted in Howdy using the Change of Major card.
Change of Major Requirements
A Texas A&M Transcript that Reflects:
- A minimum 2.75 overall Texas A&M GPA
- At least 30 graded hours completed at Texas A&M
- 15 hours for Blinn TEAM students
- Economics Requirement:
- Completed ECON 203 with a C or better [NOT in progress]
- Completed ECON 323 at Texas A&M with a C or better [NOT in progress]
- If you are currently enrolled in ECON 203 or ECON 323 and a grade has not posted to your Texas A&M transcript your application will be denied.
- ECON GPA of at least a 3.0 from all attempted ECON classes
- All Economics classes and attempts will be calculated into this GPA
- No more than 75 total hours
- Including transfer credit, but excluding AP and dual credit completed in high school
- If you are a transfer student, high school credit consideration is voided
If you do not meet one or more of the requirements listed, you may submit a waiver request. You must select that you are requesting a waiver in the Howdy system and utilize the essay boxes.
- A waiver is a request and should not be treated as a guarantee; as it can be denied.
- Waivers will be considered on a case by case basis, with consideration given to time to degree and remaining coursework.
- Students with more than 75 hours but less than 90 hours at the time of application may apply to change majors via waiver. Again, consideration will be given to time to degree and remaining coursework with the possibility of denial.
- A waiver denial is a final answer from the Department and follow up inquiries questioning the decision will not be considered.
Change of Major Dates
Fall 2026: May 12, 2026 - June 23, 2026
Spring 2026: August 13, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Summer 2026: December 23, 2025 - February 9, 2026
*The Department processes change of major applications as time allows; please do not email or call asking when your application will be processed.
Change of Major Informationals
The Economics Advising Team hosts change of major informationals as an alternative to scheduling appointments or attending drop-ins. Economics Advisors answer change of major questions in a group setting and share information about opportunities available within the department.
Attending a session is not a requirement for changing your major.
Upcoming Informationals
If you plan on attending an upcoming informational, please use the registration links below to let us know you are coming.
Monday, September 15, 2025: 3-4pm, MSC 1401
- Registration Link: https://ers.tamu.edu/register.aspx?scheduleid=45197
Thursday, December 4, 2025: 3-4pm, MSC 2501
- Registration Link: https://ers.tamu.edu/register.aspx?scheduleid=45198
Change of Major Advising
If you are unable to attend a Change of Major Informational, you may schedule an appointment with the Change of Major Advisor during non-peak advising times, attend drop-ins or send an email. Please allow 24 - 48 hours [not including weekends or holidays] for a response to your email and do not email multiple advisors the same email.