Applicants for this program must currently be attending a 2-year community college and majoring in a natural science, mathematics, or engineering discipline. The deadline to apply for for the 2025 program is January 10, 2025. 

The steps to apply are below.

1. Complete the online submission application at the following link:  Research Experience for Undergraduates Application Form .  A letter of intent (~ 500-1000 words) summarizing your training background, career goals and area of research interest is a part of this application.  You are able to copy/paste on the form.
2. Electronically send official transcripts from the community colleges attended to Chem.Reu@tamuc.edu .
3. Two (2) reference letters should be sent directly from persons recommending you for the program to Chem.Reu@tamuc.edu . 

We prefer that you send the official transcripts and confidential reference letters electronically by email but they may also be sent via the US Mail to the address below. 

REU Program
Department of Chemistry
P.O. Box 3011
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX 75429-3011

Notification of acceptance will be made within four weeks and all participants will be required to make a formal commitment to the program by the last day of February.

For more information please contact Chem.Reu@tamuc.edu