Admissions Instructions and Forms for Admission to the Sport Management Major

 

UCHANGE OF MAJOR:U Admission will be granted to change of majorstudents on a space available basis. The program has a limited number of “seats” available and will accept only the most qualified applicants. Change of major students will be considered for admission one time each semester. 

           

UPREREQUISITES:U Change of major students are eligible to apply for admission only if they meet the following:

1.      A minimum of a 2.00 GPR in at least 12 graded hours at Texas A&M University.

2.      A maximum of 80 total hours (including transfer credit and pass/fail courses).

 

UAPPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE:U Students meeting the prerequisite requirements must complete the following to be fully considered for admission:

1.      Sport Management program APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF MAJOR

2.      Provide a WRITTEN ESSAY of no more than 1 page, double-spaced and typewritten, that answers the question “Why I Want to Transfer to the Sport Management program.” The essay should be signed and dated.

3.      Return UTWO (2)U copies of the Change of Major application and written essay to the Department of Health and Kinesiology Advising Office in READ 160 before the deadline prior to the semester you are seeking admission.

 

UCHANGE OF MAJOR ACCEPTANCE REVIEWS:U A faculty committee will review all change of major applications. The committee will consider overall GPR, relevant experience and appropriate career aspirations (as presented in the essay), and the likelihood of success in the sport management program when considering applications. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and command of writing will also be important in the rating of each essay. If the deadline is missed, you will not be considered for entry until the following semester.

You will be notified of the decision taken on your application (by email) within 30 days of the deadline date in which you applied.