Graduate Certificate in National Security Affairs (NSAP)
Apply to the National Security Affairs Program for summer entryAdmissions information for the Certificate in National Security Affairs at the Bush School. The program admits once a year, for summer entry only.
Summer Entry Only
The National Security Affairs Program admits once a year, for summer entry only. All application materials are due by the deadline below.
Application Materials
Submitted through GradCASApply through GradCAS and complete all four sections (Personal Information, Academic History, Supporting Information, and Program Materials). In Program Materials, select “Summer 2027 National Security Affairs Program.”
Required GradCAS Application Select the Summer 2027 NSAP program.
Create a GradCAS account and complete the four sections.
In Program Materials, select “Summer 2027 National Security Affairs Program,”.
Required Application Fee $89 domestic, $114 international; non-refundable, credit card only.
$89 domestic, $114 international; non-refundable, credit card only.
Optional in practice Résumé The system requires an upload, but NSAP does not require a résumé.
GradCAS requires a résumé upload that cannot be turned off, but NSAP does not require one.
Upload a résumé if you have one, or a blank document to satisfy the system requirement.
Required Transcripts Unofficials to apply; officials after admission.
Applicants must upload a copy of their transcript from every college they attended, except for community colleges and junior colleges, through the Academic History quadrant – Colleges Attended section of their application.
Official transcripts should only be submitted upon admission to register for classes. Instructions will be provided upon admission.
Application Deadline
The program admits for summer entry only. All materials are due by the deadline.
| Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer 2027 | April 15, 2027 |
Connect with Admissions
Questions about the application process should be directed to:
Ashlee Treadway
Bush School Graduate Admissions Office
bushschoolapplications@tamu.edu
(979) 862-3476
Questions about the certificate program should be directed to:
Dr. Jasen J. Castillo
Director, National Security Affairs Program • Associate Professor and Co-Director, Albritton Center for Grand Strategy • Evelyn and Ed F. Kruse ’49 Faculty Fellow, Department of International Affairs • Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University
bushschoolapplications@tamu.edu
(979) 458-8021