Admission Statement and Policy on Individuals
with Disabling Conditions

Texas A&M University has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, admission to Texas A&M University and any of its sponsored programs, is open to all qualified individuals. Texas A&M does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's disability and complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its admissions, accessibility, treatment, and employment of students in its programs and activities. The designated ADA coordinator for Texas A&M University is the Associate Vice President for Finance, (979) 862-4440, website: rules.tamu.edu/ada/default.htm. Texas A&M provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids to students with disabling conditions, as defined under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the institution's academic requirements. The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities, (979) 845-1637, coordinates Texas A&M University's programs and efforts for the benefit of the individuals covered under the statute.

University Statement on Harassment and Discrimination

Texas A&M University is committed to providing an educational and work climate that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual. To fulfill its multiple missions as an institution of higher learning, Texas A&M encourages a climate that values and nurtures collegiality, diversity, pluralism and the uniqueness of the individual within our State, nation and world. The University also strives to protect the rights and privileges, and to enhance the self-esteem of all its members. Faculty, staff and students should be aware that any form of harassment and any form of illegal discrimination against any individual is inconsistent with the values and ideals of the University community.

Individuals who believe they have experienced harassment or illegal discrimination are encouraged to contact the appropriate offices within their respective units. Students should contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at (979) 845-4728, faculty members should contact the Office of the Dean of Faculties and Associate Provost at (979) 845-4274, and staff should contact the Department of Human Resources, Employee Relations Office at (979) 862-4027.