Monday, May 30, 2011

Financial Aid

Financial aid
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR EDUCATION

Texas A&M University offers many financial aid options to help you pay for college costs. Within this site you will find information about applying for financial assistance, costs, types of aid and more.

What is financial aid?

Federal, state, institutional, and private fund(s) used to assist eligible students in funding their education. Financial aid can be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, waivers, and student employment. Scholarships and grants are considered “free money” and the student is not required to repay; however, loans and student employment are considered self-help aid and most loans require repayment when a student becomes enrolled less than half time or graduates. Student employment includes both work-study positions and part-time employment positions, either on- or off- campus.

 Students at Texas A&M University received approximately $490 million in financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans, waivers, work-study, and on-campus student employment. Approximately 79% of students received some form of financial assistance. All forms of assistance continue to grow as well as the number of students receiving aid.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID DAILY INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS

Interested in attending Texas A&M University and need information on applying for scholarships and financial aid? Plan to attend the information session to get all the answers to your questions about scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment.

To register, please contact the Visitors Center at (979) 845-5851 or visit@tamu.edu.

Prospective Student Sessions
Monday and Friday
11:15 am – 12 pm
Room 236 Pavilion
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Monday, May 23, 2011

Cockrell School of Engineering

About the Cockrell School of Engineering

The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is a top ranked epicenter of engineering education, and knowledge creation and distribution. Comprised of renowned educators, researchers and thought leaders, the Cockrell School addresses the grand challenges of the world, drives economic progress and improves quality of life.

With nine internationally recognized undergraduate programs and nine acclaimed graduate degree programs, the Cockrell School propels research and innovation, develops transformative technologies and cultivates solutions to advance society.

Situated in the heart of Austin, Texas, the Cockrell School directly benefits from being located in one of the most rapidly growing innovative technology hubs in the country. In 2010, Forbes attributed the Cockrell School as one of two "secret weapons" in ranking Austin the second most innovative city in the country. Companies such as Dell, National Instruments, IBM, Freescale Semiconductor and others recruit the intellectual capital produced at the Cockrell School.

Notable alumni around the world inspire prestige and pride in the Cockrell School, building life-long relationships with the school and the university. Their loyalty is demonstrated through leadership on departmental advisory councils, and their generosity ensures the educational momentum of our students and faculty through scholarships, fellowships and endowments.

Vision
The Cockrell School of Engineering aspires to be a top global leader in innovative engineering education while engaging in research that addresses global challenges of the 21st century, drives economic progress and improves quality of life.

Mission
It is our mission to educate leaders of the future in technology, industry, business and other professions, who will thrive in a globally competitive environment. The school creates knowledge that produces technology innovation through leading-edge disciplinary and interdisciplinary research, and distributes knowledge generated through research using the school’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, strategic engagement with industry in the U.S. and abroad, and life-long engineering education.

Texas A&M

General Civil Engineering

Overview

Civil engineering includes several specialties, and the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M offers students the option to specialize their education in seven of these; however, for the students interested in a broader civil engineering education that includes knowledge in most of the specialties, the department offers an option in general civil engineering.

General civil engineers plan, design, supervise the construction of, operate, maintain, inspect, and manage many of the physical facilities and systems in both public and private sectors. These facilities include buildings, commercial facilities, industrial facilities, power transmission facilities, transportation facilities, tunnels, water collection facilities, water treatment facilities, and waste disposal facilities, to name a few. General civil engineers are often responsible for site design (grading), facility location studies, utility design, environmental compliance issues, code enforcement, public decision making, and project management issues. Some general civil engineers also become registered professional land surveyors and are engaged in land surveying as well as civil engineering professional activities. As such, general civil engineers must have broad-based education with knowledge of the several civil engineering specialties.

Those civil engineers who graduate in the general civil engineering option are often employed in the general areas of land development, public works, and military engineering. They work for consulting engineering firms, the energy industry, cities, counties, state agencies, federal agencies, utility agencies, various industries, and the military services. The general civil engineering option provides a strong foundation for graduate study in any of the other specialty areas in civil engineering and other non-engineering fields such as law and management.

Students who pursue the general civil engineering option take breadth courses in environmental engineering, engineering measurements (surveying), transportation, water resources, materials of construction, geotechnical engineering, structural analysis, design of steel and concrete structures and project management. Focus courses that provide greater depth in a specific area of civil engineering are also required. They can be selected in one or more of the areas listed above or in public works, urban planning, highway design, hydrology, environmental issues and/or public safety and health.

to transfer into Texas A&M is have a 2.5 GPA If i want a major the students have to maintain a GPA of 3.0
2 years language
4 years of Science
4 years of English
4 years of Mathematics

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Cullen College of Engineering
The college faculty strives to prepare students for their role as productive members of society by providing a comprehensive education.

Students first master the scientific principles upon which engineering is based and then examine the industrial and social structure that regulates the application of science to community life. Most important, they experience engineering and its creative nature as part of the learning process.

Recipients of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering have many options: employment in industry or government; further education in fields such as engineering, law, medicine, business, sales, management, and more. Engineering is the only undergraduate program that introduces students to such diverse studies as mathematics, pure and applied sciences, engineering sciences, synthesis, systems design, social sciences, and humanities and fine arts.

A comprehensive education is required for engineers. Engineering challenges are more complex, require a greater sophistication of skills, and will affect people even more directly than in the past. Engineers must be able to marshall their skills to grapple with legal, environmental, humanistic, political, social, and economic concerns.

Major issues addressed by engineers include pollution and hazardous waste management, energy resources and enhanced oil recovery, transportation, housing, and product safety. High-tech areas such as superconductivity and space-related research will hold engineers' attention for some time to come. In order to successfully solve the many challenges facing society, engineers must receive an education that informs, stimulates, and provides practical experience. The Cullen College of Engineering provides that education.

Programs
Biomedical Engineering Major
Chemical Engineering Major
Civil Engineering Major
Computer Engineering Major
Electrical Engineering Major
Industrial Engineering Major
Mechanical Engineering Major
Mechanical Engineering Minor
Nano Engineering Minor
Petroleum Engineering Major
Petroleum Engineering Minor