Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about our undergraduate degree and / or courses? Please see commonly asked questions below. For all other needs, please email us at stat-advising@tamu.edu or make an appointment with an advisor.

Adding a Double Major or Double Degree in Bioinformatics Adding a Double Major or Double Degree in Bioinformatics

Students interested in a Double Major or Double Degree in Bioinformatics must maintain a 3.5 overall GPA or above and have completed the following coursework:

Calculus I (MATH 151, 171, or 147)
Calculus II (MATH 152, 172, or 148)
Two of the required sciences and/or programming (BIOL 111 or 112, CHEM 119, PHYS 201, CSCE 110 or 120)

Interested students who meet the requirements should email stat-advising@tamu.edu (and include your UIN) to be considered for a Double Major or Double Degree. Requests for a Double Major or Double Degree are typically reviewed by the department after final grades have posted for the semester in which you applied.

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Adding a Double Major or Double Degree in Statistics Adding a Double Major or Double Degree in Statistics

Students interested in a Double Major or Double Degree in Statistics must first complete STAT 211 and maintain a 3.5 overall GPA or above.

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Becoming a statistics major Becoming a statistics major

Details on a statistics major are here. If you would like to speak with an academic advisor, please email stat-advising@tamu.edu.

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Becoming a statistics minor Becoming a statistics minor

Details on a statistics minor are here. If you would like to speak with an advisor, please send an email to stat-advising@tamu.edu.

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Computers and Software Computers and Software

Statistics and Bioinformatics majors will need a personal computer with access to and sufficient resources to run statistical computing software such as R and Python.

We recommend a late-model, full-featured Windows or Mac laptop with the following specifications:

Storage: 256GB SSD minimum (512GB recommended).

Memory: 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended for data-intensive projects).

Graphics: A dedicated GPU is optional and recommended only for advanced AI/machine learning workloads.

Both R and Python are free and open-source, and students will receive guidance on installing and using these tools in related courses.

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Contact an advisor Contact an advisorPlease send an email to stat-advising@tamu.edu. If you would like to make an appointment to meet with an advisor, you may do so here. #accordionGroup6 { display: none; }

Course force request Course force request

Please see our force request page.

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Transfer/Change of major Transfer/Change of majorRequirements for transferring from another institution to major in statistics at A&M are here. Requirements for changing your major to statistics for students already at A&M are here. Before you decide to change your major, you should do research to make sure that your new major aligns with your career goals. Find career resources for Statistics here. #accordionGroup9 { display: none; }

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