Aggie Gateway to Success (Gateway) is a provisional admission program at Texas A&M University that is administered through Texas A&M University General Academic Programs. Gateway students are given a unique chance to gain full admission by taking summer courses and proving how well they can do academically. Each summer, over 300 of the 20,000+ Texas A&M applicants are offered this exclusive opportunity.  Gateway Summer 2009 is in the planning stage, so information on this website is subject to change.

Selection:

Students are selected for participation in the Aggie Gateway to Success program by the office of Admissions http://admissions.tamu.edu/.  Students may not apply for the AGS program until they have been “provisionally admitted”.  General Academic Programs staff members do not have a say in provisional admission.  Please direct questions about the admissions process to the Office of Admissions.

Gaining Full Admission:

Students admitted in the Aggie Gateway to Success Program for summer 2009 must meet the following requirements to become a fully admitted freshman for the fall:

• Students will attend a 6-week summer session at Texas A&M.  Dates: June 28 – August 11.
• A summer course schedule will be assigned to the students by the Gateway Program Facilitator based on their intended major, previous course credit, and strengths or weakness reflected in students’ test scores.  This is a prescribed program.  Students may not select their own courses.
• Students will take two solid academic courses (3 credit hours each) and STLC 289 (1 credit hour) to finish the summer with 7 credit hours at Texas A&M University .

Grade Requirement:

• Students must complete the two assigned solid academic courses with at least a 2.0 average and no failing grades.
• Students must pass STLC 289 and have a cumulative GPR of 2.0 or higher.
• Student must not commit Scholastic Dishonesty as determined by the Aggie Honor Code Board.

Outcomes:

Success rates for students participating in the Gateway summer program have been high in recent years. This past summer over 87% of the Gateway Summer 2008 students successfully completed the summer and were fully admitted for Fall 2008 semester. Of those provisional students who attend at least one semester beyond the summer, graduation rates are the same as those for the regularly admitted freshmen.

Summer Events:

As part of the Gateway program, students will participate in several academic and social events throughout the summer to enhance their First Year Experience in Aggieland. Attendance is mandatory.  Students find these events are great ways to connect with their fellow freshmen and adjust to Texas A&M University during the summer!

Pre-week - Academic Basics (Mandatory):

• June 28 (Sunday) - Students arrive and check into their summer dorm.
• June 29-30 - New Student Conference – Mandatory for all AGS students.  No exceptions.
• June 29-July 2 – Daily Aggies Success sessions (Part of STLC 289) designed to enhance opportunity for future academic success.

Weekly meetings:

• Gateway students attend weekly meetings led by General Academic Programs staff to stay on top of the latest academic announcements and to learn more about student services available across the campus.

Social Events (will include but are not limited to):

• Welcome BBQ
• Ice Cream Social

Summer Courses:

• TBA:  Will be assigned by General Academic Programs Advising staff.

Gateway Scholarship Opportunities:

Please be aware that scholarship opportunities may change on a year-to-year basis.

For the past three summers, all Gateway students have been given a Gateway Summer Scholarship worth $1,000 for the summer session. This $1,000 scholarship also qualifies out-of-state residents to pay in-state tuition rates for the summer. This scholarship helps families alleviate the often unexpected expense of attending college classes in the summer.

In addition, General Academic Programs will also award at least two Junction Scholarships to deserving students from the Gateway Program with continued excellence in academics.  Upon completion of the fall semester, General Academics will invite eligible freshmen to apply for this competitive scholarship.  A committee will then review these applications and award $1,000 for fall and $1,000 for spring semester of sophomore year to each scholarship recipient. 

FAQ:

How much will the Tuition & Fees be for the 6-week Summer Session? Gateway students will be charged tuition and fees for the regular 5-week session.  However, they will be charged for 6 weeks of housing to include the Academic Basics – Pre-week which starts June 28. Please see the Student Business Services website http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs/ or call 979-845-8127 for more information about tuition and fees.  Go to http://reslife.tamu.edu/how/sschool/ for more information about housing.

Should I send my final high school/Community college transcript(s) to the AGS program? No. Send all transcripts to the Office of Admissions see http://admissions.tamu.edu/  for more information.

Does AGS require that I stay on campus this summer? No.  Your housing arrangements may be made for on campus or off campus housing.  However, we recommend that you stay on campus during the AGS program if you can as it can enhance your overall experience.

Can AGS help me change my admission status? No. Your admission status was determined through the Office of Admissions. AGS has no power or influence to change that status. Please contact the Office of Admissions http://admissions.tamu.edu/  if you have questions about your admission status.

What if I cannot participate in the prescribed AGS courses this summer? Can I still gain admission to A&M for the fall? No. We realize that some plans have been made and cannot be easily undone, but you must successfully complete the entire AGS program in order to gain full admission.

I have Dual Enrollment credit on my high school transcript. Will that credit automatically be counted for me on my A&M transcript? No.  You must send in a separate official transcript from the community college that sponsored the course.

What is the summer cost of tuition/fees/housing?  Housing info can be found on http://reslife.tamu.edu/how/sschool/ There is specific information about living arrangements for Gateway students including costs etc. If you want to eat on campus you can purchase a meal plan go to http://diningservices.tamu.edu/meal_plans/summeroptions.stm for details. Tuition & fees information is available at http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs Click on summer 2009 undergraduate rates. You will have to pay for 7 hours. Don't forget to subtract 1000 dollars for the Gateway scholarship.

What test scores do I need to fulfill the THEA requirement? See http://slc.tamu.edu/tsisl.shtml for details about the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and exemptions.

I’ve tried to sign up for campus housing for summer online, but the only options that are posted to choose from are Summer Session I and Summer Session II which do I choose? Please call Housing (979-845-4744). Let them know that you are in the Aggie Gateway to Success program. They will help you with accommodations.

I have sent in my AGS program registration form. Am I automatically signed up for the appropriate New Student Conference (June 29-30)? Yes, we will make sure you are  registered for the June 29-30 NSC. Registration for the NSC will not begin until after the AGS registration deadline (April 24).  You may go to http://newaggie.tamu.edu/ for more details about the NSC schedule. Note: There is a fee for this conference which will be put on your billing statement.

I can attend the required courses this summer, but I have a conflict with the New Student Conference and/or Pre-week (June 29-July 2). May I still be part of Gateway? No. The NSC (June 29-30) is set up especially for Gateway students. University policy states that all students must attend an NSC prior to attending their first Texas A&M class. It happens during the mandatory Pre-week (June 28-July 2).  Attendance of both is mandatory.

Will I be able to attend Fish Camp? Yes. However, you will not be allowed to attend a Fish Camp unless you are a fully admitted student.  We will not be able to determine if you meet the requirements until your grades are posted.  The official posting date is August 17.  You may sign up for any session that occurs after this date. See the Fish Camp website for more details http://fishcamp.tamu.edu/.

How much will it cost to live in an on-campus dormitory while I am attending classes this summer? That depends on the type of housing you choose. There are a number of options for Gateway students. Go to http://reslife.tamu.edu/how/sschool/ for more details.

Where can I eat during the summer? The A&M campus offers many options for dining. Please go to http://diningservices.tamu.edu/ for information about meal plans.

Can’t find the answer to your question here? Call us at 979-845-5916 or email sherrice@gap.tamu.edu. We will do our best to help you.