PS The Statement of Purpose essay is required. GPA The minimum undergraduate GPA for consideration to enter our MS program is 3.25/4.00; the minimum undergraduate GPA to directly enter our PhD program without the MS degree is 3.50/4.05. CV Resume is required. Fee Application Fee. A nonrefundable $90 application fee. RL Three letters of recommendation The recommendation letters (from faculty), resume and a strong statement of purpose are especially important. Online letter requests are submitted online, separate from the application and after Texas A&M Admissions sends you a UIN identification number and instructions. Transcript Transcripts / grades from other institutions To ensure that your official transcripts and other supporting documents are processed in a timely and efficient manner, please include the appropriate Document ID Sheet with all documents you submit in support of your application. Please view a brief List of Bachelor Degree Equivalencies by Country. If you do not find your country listed and are unsure of your degree equivalency, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@tamu.edu.