Select Start Graduate Admission
Start your master's without the wait
Skip the usual steps and move straight into your graduate business degree with direct admission through Select Start.
Join our Graduate Information Session on April 30
explore programs, ask questions, and find your fit.
You've already shown what you can do at East Texas A&M—now it's time to take that further. Select Start is a streamlined pathway into our graduate business programs, designed for high-performing alumni with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
With no application fee, no additional materials and no waiting period, you can move quickly from graduation into your next credential. Choose from career-focused programs built to advance your skills and open new opportunities, all while staying connected to a university that already knows your potential.
How It Works
Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility
With a GPA of 3.0 or higher from East Texas A&M, you are eligible for direct admission based on your academic performance at East Texas A&M.
Step 2: Choose Your Program
Available programs include:
- Master of Business Administration ($15,000 MBA)
- MS in Business Analytics
- MS in Finance
- MS in Healthcare Leadership
(MSA in Accounting is not included in this offer.)
Step 3: Apply—Fast and Simple
- No application fee
- No transcripts or additional materials required
- No waiting! Submit your application and select your program
- On page 2, indicate that you are an alum
Step 4: Meet Your Deadline
- Summer 2026: Apply by May 26, 2026
- Fall 2026: Apply by August 14, 2026
Step 5: Secure Your Spot
Select Start offers a limited number of admission spots. Once filled, this opportunity closes for the cycle. Applying early matters.