TAMUC Competency Based Program List

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I wanted to share my experience with admissions here as this seems to be the most active TAMUC thread.

I discovered TAMUC's competency-based programs last year through this discussion board. I applied for the BAAS in Org Leadership and never received a response either through email or ApplyTexas. I tried following up with admissions and the College of Innovation and Design, but kept getting tossed around and was never able to discuss my admissions status. I assumed I was rejected due to my rough academic history and TAMUC forgot to send out a decision.

I applied again this year for General Studies (though the internal application portal NOT ApplyTexas). I also talked to a transfer advisor (who I felt was a little judgmental about my application). Months passed so I assumed rejection again. I cleaned out my inbox recently and came across an email from TAMUC Admissions. I thought it was just a re-confirmation of my application ("Thank you, we've received your application"). I checked my admissions account and saw I was accepted!

After getting access to the student portal, I realized I was also accepted last year. It definitely seems to be a system error vs staff dropping the ball as the competency-based programs advisor emailed multiple times regarding orientation and registration. I'm very shocked, but not mad or upset. I ended up enrolling at WGU and learned their instructional style is not for me (at least in the Teacher's College). Plus, now I'm not restricted to ORGL classes and will have 6 more electives with the BGS.

Sharing lessons learned for those who may be interested in the BAAS or BGS programs:
1. Apply through the internal application portal (link: https://tamucommerce.force.com/onlineapp...B&swcfpc=1) NOT ApplyTexas or Common App.
2. Check the application portal regularly until you have a definite admissions status.
3. Find your CWID (link: https://appsprod.tamuc.edu/FindCWID/default.aspx) and check your MyLeo portal and TAMUC email regularly.
4. Call TAMUC departments at different times if you can. (ex: call in the AM on Monday, then call in the afternoon on Tuesday) I wasn't able last year to due to my work schedule.

I'm very excited to begin this program. Already have an advising appointment scheduled to set up orientation. All credits transferred perfectly. If same goes for my WGU evaluation, that leaves 6 electives and the 4 courses required for BGS. Hoping to finish in two terms and graduate at the end of summer.

Very last-minute enrollment process in comparison to WGU, but finally enrolled and have everything in order to start on the 15th! Financial aid was lightning fast. I enrolled on Saturday and they finalized my aid package today.

Will start off with the first BGS course (Pathways, Purpose, and Exploration) and Research Methods. Plan is to knock out orientation this week so I can immediately dive into Pathways. Looked over the syllabus and it seems like a lot of busy-work.