Texas A&M-Diamondback Engineering AcademyTAMU

Program Benefits

• Smaller student-faculty ratios in math and science courses, which build the foundation in engineering.
  
  
• Substantial financial savings!
  Engineering students in the Engineering Academy program are charged tuition and fees by the institution through which each course is registered. Texas A&M coursework is registered in absentia which allows for a reduction in fees for services not used by students enrolled in a course conducted away from the Texas A&M campus in College Station.
  
  
• Automatic admission to the first choice engineering major at the end of the second semester for engineering students who earn a minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at both Midland College and Texas A&M and who complete the required coursework.
  
  
• Participation in all student services, student activities, student organizations, etc., and to the fullest extent possible at both institutions.

New & Current MC Students are Eligible

The traditional pathway for the Texas A&M University Engineering Academy is as follows. Although this is the traditional pathway, we have alternate pathways and course options depending on academic progress and prior coursework.

Fall Term

MATH 2413 - Calculus I
CHEM 1411 - General Inorganic Chemistry I
CORE class
TAMU Engineering 102

Spring Term

MATH 2414 - Calculus II
CHEM 1412 – General Inorganic Chemistry II
PHYS 2425  - University Physics I
TAMU Engineering 216

Summer Term

Math 2415 - Calculus III

Course Requirements

1. Enroll in a Math and a Science course from MC every semester in the Academy.
2. Complete Math series through Calculus III.
3. Complete both TAMU Engineering 102 & 216 before transitioning to TAMU College Station.

*Students are highly encouraged to complete Core Curriculum requirements prior to transitioning to College Station.

ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:

• Attend a mandatory Academy orientation at MC.
• Meet the Texas A&M College of Engineering Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy.  
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 total credit hours each fall and spring semester; including the required cohort math, science, and engineering courses. 
• Do not exceed the summer school limit. 
• Be aware that withdrawing from courses at either TAMU-CS or MC may affect current and future enrollment in the academy. Prior to withdrawing Academy participants are strongly encouraged to talk with their pathways advisor and the MC Academy Coordinator.
• Work with your pathways advisor and the MC Academy Coordinator to enroll in courses appropriate for your preferred major at TAMU-CS and plan course schedules to ensure completion of the Program in a timely manner (see the MC Academy Coordinator for more information on the timely completion requirements).
• Apply for reverse transfer to receive an MC Associate Degree.
• Maintain grade point average.

FEES & DEADLINES

• Students accepted to the Academy will be required to pay the respective tuition and fees separately at both institutions, pro-rated as appropriate based on the semester credit hours enrolled at each institution, by the established deadlines.
• TAMU-CS courses will not be subjected to the Recreation Sports Fee, the Health Center Fee, and the Student Center Complex Fee.
• Academy participants living in housing offered by MC will pay housing fees.

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

• Midland College
  Academy participants will apply for financial aid and scholarships through MC while they are co-enrolled. Information can be found on MC's Paying for College page linked below.
  
  Paying for College
  
  
• Texas A&M
  As Academy participants begin their transition to TAMU-CS, they should complete the scholarship financial aid process for TAMU-CS. Information can be found on the TAMU Scholarships & Financial Aid page linked below.
  
  Scholarships & Financial Aid