Undergraduate FAQ for the College of Business & Entrepreneurship
Please take a moment to review our Frequently Asked Questions from prospects, students & parents just like you. If AFTER you have reviewed the following you still have unanswered issues please feel free to contact the Undergraduate Advising Office 903-468-8753.Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply for admission?
- Who is my Success Coach and What are their responsibilities?
- How does Financial Aid work?
- What is the "Mandatory Advising" hold on my student account?
- Why can't I drop my Math (PJCM 306/300 or Math 131/141/175) or English (ENG 100/110/101) course? OR - What does the Basic Skills policy have to do with me?
- How do I drop and/or add classes? Download a Drop/Add form here.
- How can I see my degree evaluation (audit)?
- How do I change/officially declare my major?
- How do I declare a minor?
- What do I do if my major is in a different college, but my minor is in business?
- Who is my Faculty Advisor and why would I need to see him/her?
- How do I know what college my major is in?
- How do I obtain Enrollment Verification?
- How do I request a transcript?
- I am graduating!!! What do I do?
- What can I do with my degree...In the real-world?
- I want to go to Graduate School! What do I do first?
- How do I look up classes on myLEO?
- How do I register?
- How do I print out my schedule?
- Where do I find books for my class?
- How do I apply for the Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration?
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How do I apply for admission?
If you are an entering first-time freshman, see Freshman Admission requirements.
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Who is my Success Coach and what are their responsibilities?
A success coach is the main point of contact for all entering students both first year and new transfers. Success Coaches are responsible for advising, course selection, and registration of all first year and new transfer students.
Main Email: SuccessCoaches@tamu-commerce.edu
Phone Numbers: 903.886.5174 or 903.886.5878
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How does Financial Aid work?
You have to be enrolled in at least 6 hours (2 courses) to be considered half-time and eligible for grants and loans. Full-time enrollment is 12 hours (4 courses).
See HERE for more financial aid questions & answers.
All students applying for financial aid with questions can get contact information here and by calling this number - 903.886.5096.
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What is the "Mandatory Advising" hold on my student account?
All new & transfer students have an advising hold on their account until:
- a) you have completed the basic skills requirements (as outlined in #6 below),
- b) you have a GPA of 2.0 or better,
- c) you have officially filed a degree plan (in your major department office),
- d) and have completed one full semester @ TAMU-Commerce and those grades are posted.
Once ALL the above has occurred the hold will be lifted. If you feel this hold is in error, please contact the CBE Undergraduate Advising Center via email or 903.468.8760. Until A thru D are complete you will have to register through the CBE Advising Center in BA 314.
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Why can't I drop my Math (PJCM 306/300 or Math 131/141/175) or English (ENG 100/110/101) course? OR - What does the Basic Skills policy have to do with me?
Please review the University Basic Skills policy to understand this rule. It really is in the best interest of the student so that we can better ensure your success in your higher educational endeavors.
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How do I drop and/or add classes?
Download Drop/Add and Withdrawal forms from the Registrar
The following outlines the procedure by semester type/length:
FALL/SPRING Semesters: (16 weeks) Last Day to Drop/Add - 12th Class Day
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1st – 4th class days: No signatures for drops or adds
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After 4th class day: Instructor & CBE Dean Signature required to ADD.
- After 12th class day: Instructor approval required to drop.
After the 12th class day: You cannot add a class after this point. To DROP a class, you must complete the Drop form, get the instructor’s signature, and take it to the Office of the Registrar.
NOTE: After the 12th class day be aware that a grade of either a DP or DF would be assessed (DP=Drop Passing which doesn't affect your GPA, DF=Drop Failing is calculated into your GPA as an F and will be detrimental to your overall GPA).
SUMMER SEMESTER (5 weeks) Last Day to Drop/Add – 4th Class Day
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1st – 2nd class days: No signatures for drops or adds
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After 2nd class day: Instructor & CBE Dean Signature required to ADD.
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After 4th class day: Instructor approval required to drop.
After the 4th class day: You cannot add a class after this point. To DROP a class, you must complete the Drop form, get the instructor’s signature, and take it to the Office of the Registrar.
NOTE: After the 4th class day be aware that a grade of either a DP or DF would be assessed (DP=Drop Passing which doesn't affect your GPA, DF=Drop Failing is calculated into your GPA as an F and will be detrimental to your overall GPA).
MINI TERMS: (13 Days) Last Day to Drop/Add – 2nd Class Day
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1st class day, students must withdraw since they are only in one course
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1st – 2nd class days: No signatures for drops or adds
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After 2nd class day: Instructor & CBE Dean Signature required to ADD.
After 2nd class day: You must complete the Drop/Add form, get the signature of the Instructor of the class you want to ADD -- and the signature of the CBE Dean (BA 225), and take it to the Office of the Registrar.
NOTE: After the 2nd class day be aware that a grade of either a DP or DF would be assessed (DP=Drop Passing which doesn't affect your GPA, DF=Drop Failing is calculated into your GPA as an F and will be detrimental to your overall GPA).
PLEASE NOTE: If you are taking an online course please see the instructions within myLEO/eCollege.
REMEMBER: Dropping a course may affect your financial aid and/or your scholarships - please check with those offices before proceeding, if necessary. ALSO: If you are unable to come personally to take care of the Drop/Add because of your location, please contact the Department of the course you wish to Drop/Add for clear directions to fax or email your completed form.
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How can I see my degree evaluation (audit)?
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How do I change/officially declare my major?
You must contact department of the majoring you are changing to. Example: If you are a Business Administration major who is changing to Management, you will contact the Marketing and Management department to have your major changed. All major departments can be found from the CBE website.
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How do I declare a minor?
Contact the department of your major (as in #10 above). Example: If you are a Finance major who wants to add an Information Technology minor, you will go the Accounting, Economics, and Finance department to have your minor declared.
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What do I do if my major is in a different college, but my minor is in business?
Contact the department that houses that minor. Example: If you are a Psychology major with a minor in General Business, you will go to the Business Administration and MIS department to see the faculty advisor for General Business.
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Who is my Faculty Advisor and why would I need to see him/her?
Once you reach junior status (at least 60 hours) and have completed a semester at this university, you will meet with your faculty mentor/advisor for degree plan/evaluation questions, scheduling issues, graduation check out, general advising, and job prospects/questions. They will assist in your graduation process as well. Until you reach 90 hours, your contact for program questions/issues can be found under the Mentor column from the attached. See a list of Academic Mentor and Faculty Advisors
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How do I know what college my major is in?
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How do I obtain Enrollment Verification?
The Office of the Registrar processes enrollment verifications. Please see this link for the process.
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How do I request a transcript?
You can request a transcript by mail, phone, or fax from the Office of the Registrar. Click here for more detailed information.
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I am graduating!!! What do I do?
a) First you need to begin the CBE Graduation Checkout process. Pay careful attention to the dates.
b) You must also file for graduation with the Office of the Registrar.
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What can I do with my degree in the real-world?
Visit Career Development to see what occupation fits your degree.
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I want to go to Graduate School! What do I do first?
You can begin graduate course work after you receive your bachelor’s degree…sometimes even while you are finishing it up. Please visit us the CBE’s Graduate Programs in Business & Entrepreneurship website for valuable and pertinent information. Contact Shanna Hoskison, Director of the CBE Mentoring/Advising Center for assistance.
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How do I look up classes on myLEO?
Click here for more information on how to look up classes using myLeo.
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How do I register?
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How do I print out my schedule?
Click here for more information on how to print your schedule.
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Where do I find books for my class?
A&M-Commerce Bookstore - Some of the Departments also have their book information online so you can plan your budget/courses accordingly. See Departmental pages here.
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How do I apply for the Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration?
Follow this link to apply to the Online BSBA: http://degree.tamu-commerce.edu/default.aspx
This is the degree guide for the Online BSBA.
