Advising
Undergraduate Advising Hours
Advising Hours for Fall 2026
The Office of Undergraduate Programs & Advising at the Bush School of Government & Public Service is located at the Allen Building suite 1112. The advising office is open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Our award-winning academic advisors provide advising to admitted undergraduate students in International Affairs, Political Science, and Public Service and Administration. The advising team is here to help you achieve your academic goals and support you on your journey towards earning a degree.
See below for our advising availability:
Advising Availability
August 17-28
- Drop-in advising hours only: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-11:30am, 1:15pm-4:00pm
- Limited availability August 18 & 19 due to a New Student Conferences.
Starting August 31
- Appointments: Monday-Friday, 9am-11:30am
- How to make an appointment
- When making an appointment, be sure to select the option you prefer (virtual vs. in-person) and leave a comment about what you want to discuss with an advisor!
- Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Drop-ins: Monday-Friday, 1:15pm-4pm
- Drop-in hours are available in-person only.
- Please check in at the front desk in Allen Building suite 1112.
November 5-18 (during preregistration)
- Drop-in advising hours only: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-11:30am, 1:15pm-4:00pm
Starting November 19
- Appointments: Monday-Friday, 9am-11:30am
- How to make an appointment
- When making an appointment, be sure to select the option you prefer (virtual vs. in-person) and leave a comment about what you want to discuss with an advisor!
- Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Drop-ins: Monday-Friday, 1:15pm-4pm
- Drop-in hours are available in-person only.
- Please check in at the front desk in Allen Building suite 1112.
- Hours end early each Thursday at 3:30pm.
December 7-23 (during open registration)
- Drop-in advising hours only: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-11:30am, 1:15pm-4:00pm
*Closed during University holidays.
Prospective Students
Prospective students (anyone not currently enrolled or previously enrolled at Texas A&M) are encouraged to schedule an appointment with our office prior to their visit. Contact our office directly at (979) 458-7039 or email us bushschooluginfo@tamu.edu.
Fall Informational Sessions
Let us know if you are interested in attending these afternoon sessions, offered at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Attendees will learn more about our undergraduate programs, speak with current students and tour parts of the Allen Building.
When you arrive, our welcome session will begin in ALLN 1003. The November 23 session will be held in ALLN 1108. If you have any trouble finding the room, please stop by our advising office in ALLN 1112, and one of our student assistants can help direct you.
For parking, you may use Lot 41, located directly in front of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Visitor parking is also available in Lot 43, just a short walk away. The Allen Building, where we will meet, is immediately to the left of the Library.
September
- Friday, Sep 4th
- Friday, Sep 11th
- Friday, Sep 18th
October
- Friday, Oct 2nd
- Monday, Oct 12th
- Friday, Oct 16th
November
- Friday, Nov 13th
- Monday, Nov 23rd
Readmission Students
Students who were previously enrolled and left Texas A&M University, regardless of their previous major, are encouraged to meet with our Director of Advising, Andy Armstrong. For availability, please email andyarmstrong01@tamu.edu.