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Certificate in National Security Affairs
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To apply, applicants must be submit the following by May 3, 2021.

  • Application: https://texasam2021.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
    • Select “Create an Account”.
    • Proceed with filling out the required fields and press “Create My Account”
    • Log into your account and navigate to the “Add Program” tab:
      • Search for and select the “Summer 2021 Certificate in National Security Affairs” program
    • Applicants will then be asked to complete four quadrants of information:
      • Personal Information
      • Academic History: After entering your college/university, make sure to upload a copy of your transcript here. Unofficials/Copies of your transcript will suffice for review.
        • *Note: You must request your official Bachelor’s transcript be sent to Texas A&M Admissions as soon as possible. Admitted students cannot register for courses until an official transcript is received and processed. Instructions below.
      • Supporting Information: This is where you will be asked to upload your resume, but a resume is not required to apply. If you do not have or want to submit a resume, simply upload a blank document.
      • Program Materials: This is where you will enter the name and email of your recommender. When you hit save, the system will automatically send an email to your recommender with instructions on uploading their recommendation letter.
    • When all four quadrants have been completed, click on the “Submit Application” tab.
    • Proceed with submitting your application and paying the application fee.
      • $89 for domestic applicants
      • $114 for international applicants
      • The application fee must be paid before you can submit your application. Refunds cannot be issue once an application is submitted.  Payments can only be made via credit card via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation from your immediate supervisor. 
    • Recommendation letters must be submitted via your GradCAS application. Navigate to the Program Materials quadrant -> Recommendations tab.
    • Click on the “+Request Letter of Reference Recommendation” link
    • Proceed with filling out all required fields and press “Save This Recommendation Request”
      The system will automatically send your recommender an email notifying them of your request for a recommendation. The email will include instructions for your recommender to create an account (very simple) in the ‘Letters by Liaison’ portal and upload their letter. If you’ve entered a personal message/notes when saving their contact information in GradCAS, the email will also include your message.  You will then be notified once they’ve submitted their recommendation. You can also log into your GradCAS application at any time, navigate to the Recommendations portion.
      • Completed Status: Indicates your recommendation has uploaded and submitted their recommendation letter.
      • Requested Status: Indicates the request was sent to your recommender, but they have not accept or declined it.
      • Accepted Status: Indicates the recommender accepted your request, but has not yet submitted their letter.
  • Official Bachelor’s Degree Transcripts
    Official Bachelor’s transcripts must be sent directly from your college/university to Texas A&M University – Office of Graduate Admissions from the college/university issuing the transcript. Official transcripts can be sent either via mail or an electronic service.
    • US Postal Mail
      Graduate Admissions Processing
      Office of Admissions
      Texas A&M University
      P.O. Box 40001
      College Station, Texas 77842-4001
    • Express Mail or Courier
      Graduate Admissions Processing
      Texas A&M University
      General Services Comple
      750 Agronomy Rd, Suite 1601
      College Station, Texas 77843-0200
      USA
    • Electronically: Transcripts submitted electronically to admissions@tamu.edu through SPEEDE, eSCRIPT-SAFE, or National Clearing House.
    • Transcripts from an international university must include an English Translation.

Questions about the application process should be directed to bushschoolapplications@tamu.edu or 979-862-3476.  

Questions about the program should be directed to:

  • Andrew L. Ross
    • Brent Scowcroft Chair in International Policy Studies
    • Professor of International Affairs
    • Director, National Security Affairs Program
    • Senior Fellow, Institute for Science, Technology & Public Policy
    • Bush School of Government and Public Service
    • Texas A&M University
    • Email address: alross@tamu.edu
    • Telephone: 979.458.8017