OFFICE OF RECORDS AND REGISTRATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Effective Oct. 5, 2003: The BONFIRE Information System will be replaced by a web-based information system. Go to http://myrecord.tamu.edu to make changes and inquiries.
Please refer to the GUIDELINES FOR NAME CHANGES for information on required documentation and procedures for changing your name.
How do I change my Student ID (SID) number?
Students who have an incorrect Social Security number on file must bring their original Social Security card to the Office of Admissions and Records, Sea Aggie Center, to initiate a correction. Students who want to change their student ID number from their SSN to an assigned number also must come to the Records Office and sign a request to change their student ID number. A photo ID (student ID card or driver's license) is required.
You can view and print a
semester grade report via the
myRecord system.
Where can I pick up a Class Schedule Booklet?
The Office of Admissions and Records, Sea Aggie Center.
Class Schedule information will also be available on the web at http://ca-nttest2.tamu.edu/courses/default.aspx?campus=GV
How do I get "forced" into a class?
Contact the department offering the class into which you want to be forced.
How do I withdraw from the University?
Come to the Office of Admissions and Records in the Sea Aggie Center to begin the withdrawal process, or call Susan Stakes at 409-740-4416.
How can I register In-Absentia?
Contact the department and ask them to create a section as an "in-absentia" section. Then, you can use web registration to register during approved registration periods. Registering after published deadlines will require approval by your academic dean.
How do I order a TAMU Transcript?
Please refer to Transcripts.
Where do I turn in transcripts from other colleges or universities?
For both Undergraduate and Graduate:
Office of
Admissions and Records
PO Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553
For more information, phone (409) 740-4415.
Where do I turn in my high school transcript?
Office of
Admissions and Records
PO Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553
For more information, phone (409) 740-4415.
Where do I turn in my dependency form?
Office of Admissions and Records.
Sea Aggie Center, Bldg. # 3026
For more information, phone (409) 740-4414.
Office of Student Relations.
For more information, phone (409) 740-4723.
Where do I apply for Graduation?
Students may obtain a letter of degree verification from the Office of Admissions and Records, Sea Aggie Center or contact Allison Buchtien at 409-741-4328. The National Student Clearinghouse serves as our authorized agent for providing degree verifications to third-party verifiers (background screening services, prospective employers, credit card companies, automobile dealerships, etc.) Contact the Clearinghouse at (703)742-4200, or at www.studentclearinghouse.org.
How do I receive a verification of my enrollment?
Students and/or parents may use the National Student Clearinghouse self-service web site at verifyenroll.tamu.edu to produce a Certification of Enrollment for the current or previous semesters. Your NEO username and password are required to log into this secure site. You may also come to the Office of Admissions and Records in the Sea Aggie Center to request a Certification of Enrollment or call 409-741-4328.
What is the Excess Credit Rule (formerly known as the 170-Hour Rule)?
The Excess Credit Rule defines limits on allowable credits for which students will be permitted to pay in-state tuition. Detailed information is available at Tuition Charged for Excess Credit Hours.
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