Effective May 2013
Change of Majors/Transfers:
1. 0-45 hours, Student must have :
- At least 1 completed semester at TAMU (not applicable for transfers)
- CHEM 101/111 and 102/112
- Min. 2 other science courses from the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) list
- Min. 2 other CBK courses
- 3.0 on CBKs and Core Curriculum*
2. 45-65 hours:
- At least 1 completed semester at TAMU (not applicable for transfers)
- ALL CBKs completed (except FIVS 205 for transfer students)
- 3.0 on CBKs and Core Curriculum*
* 3.0 on ALL coursework with no grade of” D”, “F”, or “U”
* Excessive Q-drops, withdrawals, repeats, or honor violations will be considered when reviewing applications to the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program
3. No change of majors /transfers will be accepted above 65 hours
Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) list:
MATH 141, 142
BIOL 111, 112
CHEM 101/111, 102/112
PHYS 201, 202
CHEM 227/237, 228/238 (222 for pre-law)
ENGL 104
FIVS 205
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Minimum Guidelines for Continuing Students
- Freshman must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPR (with or without the use of Grade Exclusion) at all times or they may be subject to probationary terms or dismissal.
- Sophomores , Juniors, and Seniors must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPR at all times or they may be subject to probationary terms or dismissal.
- Student must enroll in and successfully complete (with a “C” or better) a minimum of one science course per semester
* The Grade Point Ratio (GPR) is the total number of grade points divided by the total attempted hours at TAMU
* Classifications determined by student rules 13.1-.3 at: http://student-rules.tamu.edu/search/rule13.htm
*all terms and conditions subject to change without notice.