To change your major to Economics, your Texas A&M unofficial transcript must reflect that you meet all requirements below at time of application submission.
If you do not meet the requirements, your application will be denied upon review. The Department will not hold applications for in progress classes.
Change of major applications are submitted in Howdy using the "Change of Major" card.
Change of Major Requirements
GPA Requirement
- 2.75 minimum cumulative Texas A&M GPA
- Completed ECON 203 with a C or better
- Completed ECON 323 at Texas A&M with a C or better
- Economics GPA of at least 3.0 from all attempted ECON classes
- All Economics classes and attempts will be calculated into this GPA, not just ECON 203 and ECON 323
- Includes Economics courses transferred to Texas A&M
- Includes courses retaken [ex: ECON 202 C & ECON 202 TA will both be factored]
- At least 30 graded hours completed at Texas A&M, not in progress
- 15 hours for Blinn TEAM students
- No more than 75 total earned hours
- Includes transfer credit completed once admitted to A&M
- EXCEPTION Students Admitted to A&M as Freshmen: College hours earned prior to graduation from high school, through dual credit or credit by exam (AP), will not count toward the maximum hour cap for change of major requirements per Undergraduate Studies
- Students Admitted to Texas A&M as Transfers: high school credit exception is voided
Waivers
Students who do not meet all requirements have an opportunity to apply to change majors to Economics by utilizing the waiver request in the Howdy System and completing the essays. Applications with missing requirements are not automatically considered for waivers, instead they are denied. It is your responsibility to pay attention to the requirements and your eligibility status.
- 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 submit a waiver.
- Students missing or are currently enrolled in ECON 203 or ECON 323 are automatic denials. Waivers are not considered for this requirement. No exceptions.
- A waiver denial is a final answer from the Department and follow-up inquiries questioning the decision will not be considered or answered.
Change of Major Application Dates
Fall 2026: May 12, 2026 - June 23, 2026
Spring 2026: August 13, 2025 - September 22, 2025
*Decisions for Spring 2026 have all been made and all applicants have been notified
Summer 2026: December 23, 2025 - February 9, 2026
*Decisions will be made no later than March 6, 2026
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. The team answers change of major questions in a group setting and shares information about opportunities available within the department.
Attending a session is not a requirement for changing your major.
Upcoming Informationals
If you plan to attend an upcoming informational, please use the registration links below to let us know you are coming.
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, drop-ins are available on Thursdays via Zoom 9:00 - 11:00 am and 2:00 - 4:00 pm 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.