Frequently Asked Questions
| This is a list of the most-frequently asked questions regarding our degree programs. If you have a question you don't see answered here, you can contact an undergraduate advisor to ask. |
| I would like to be certified to teach. How do I change my major? |
| The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture certifies students to teach PK-6th Generalist, 4-8 English, Language Arts, and Social Studies, or 4-8 Math/Science. To change your major, a minumim of 2.75 GPR is required. To view other requirements, please click here<. |
| What happens if I do not maintain a 2.75 GPR? |
| If you fall below the minimum 2.75 GPR requirement, you will be dismissed from the TLAC department and asked to change your major to another department. If you are able to bring your GPR back to the minimum 2.75, you may apply for readmission to the TLAC department. Requirements can be found here. |
| What are Mandatory Individual Advising Sessions? |
| Each semester, you are required to meet with one of the TLAC advisors. We will discuss course planning, and also anything you may have questions or concerns about. It's your half-hour! You are blocked from pre-registration until you have met with an advisor; during the meeting, your advisor will lift the block. You are not assigned to a specific advisor, but if you want to work with a certain advisor, just let the staff know when you make your appointment. |
| How do I make an appointment? |
| You may schedule an appointment by calling 979-845-5312. You can also stop by our front desk in 115 Heaton Hall. |
| Where do I go for my advising session? |
| Our office is located in Suite 115, Heaton Hall. Click here if you need a map. |
| What is "upper level" and what are the requirements? |
| To register for 300- and 400-level education courses, you must be admitted to Teacher Education (TEED) or upper level. This is not the same as junior status, and is not automatic. You must meet several requirements in order for an advisor to declare that you are eligible for the Teacher Education phase of your degree program. There is a one-time $200 admittance fee after you are admitted. |
| How do I drop (Q-drop) a class? |
| Students may drop courses via web registration through the 5th class day of a fall or spring semester, or through the 4th class day of a summer term. After the open add/drop period, you must complete a Q-drop form and obtain an advisor's signature. The form will be processed by our office. It is your responsibility to check http://howdy.tamu.edu/ to verify the changes have been made. |
| I am eligible for freshman grade exclusion. How do I get the courses excluded? |
| A fully admitted, currently enrolled Texas A&M undergraduate student who is "first time in college" may elect to exclude from his/her undergraduate degree and cumulative GPR calculation grades of D, F, or U. You will need to complete the first year grade exclusion form and bring it to our office. For more infomation, including a GPR calculator, please visit The Registrar's website on this policy. |
Don't see your question answered? Click HERE to contact an undergraduate advisor.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Appointments)
Tuesday - Friday: 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM (Walk-ins)
*Last day to Q-drop a course: November 6 by 5:00 p.m.
