WGST Advising

Meeting with our Advisors

During advising meetings, our advisors can discuss a variety of topics with you, including, but not limited to:

• Types of degrees and minors you can earn in Women’s & Gender Studies (https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/sociology/wgst/undergraduate/)

• Planning and preparing for graduation (https://registrar.tamu.edu/graduation)

• Reviewing your degree evaluation and planning for registration (https://aggie.tamu.edu/registration-and-records/classes/registration-information/undergraduate-registration-schedules)

• Making post-graduation plans

To declare a major in Women’s and Gender Studies

1. Current TAMU Students

   1. Change of Major requirements

      1. No More than 90 hours completed

      2.  Must have at least One WGST course with a grade of C or better

      3. Must have at least a 2.0 TAMU GPA

      4. Complete the change of major application in Howdy.

   2. Set up an appointment with the WGST academic Advisor (Zuleika Carrasco or Tyra Turner)

      1. Click Navigate – Schedule Advising Appointments

      2. Click Advising Texas A&M University

      3. Select your service – College of Arts & Sciences – AT – Add or Change Major

      4. Select your location – AT – SOCI WGST – See Additional Details

      5. Choose either Zuleika Carrasco or Tyra Turner

      6. Proceed to choose a date and time that is best for you

      7. Please include comments on the nature of your visit

      8. Click “Schedule”

      9. Note that appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance

2. Perspective students – Freshmen or Transfer Students

   1. Please email Zuleika Carrasco (zuleika@tamu.edu) or Tyra Turner (tdturner@tamu.edu) for more information about the program and how to apply

To declare a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies

1. Student must have at least a 2.00 TAMU GPA at time of application

2. Complete the application

   1. Women’s & Gender Studies Minor

   2. Gender & Health Minor

   3. LGBTQ Studies Minor

3. Allow 5 to 7 business days for a response

4. Please contact Zuleika Carrasco (zuleika@tamu.edu) or Tyra Turner (tdturner@tamu.edu) with any questions