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.

Spring Informational Sessions

Let us know if you are interested in attending these afternoon sessions. Attendees will learn more about our undergraduate programs, speak with current students and tour parts of the Allen Building.

January

  • Friday, Jan 16th
  • Friday, Jan 23rd

February

  • Friday, Feb 6th
  • Monday, Feb 9th
  • Monday, Feb 16th

March

  • Friday, Mar 6th
  • Monday, Mar 9th

April

  • Monday, Apr 6th
  • Friday, Apr 10th

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.

Contact Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions (College Station, TX):

Bachelor’s degrees in political science, international affairs, and public service & administration