About Convocation
Freshman Convocation will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. Freshman Convocation is the official beginning of a new students entry into Texas A&M University.
Freshman Convocation is a 45-60 minute ceremony that welcomes freshman to Texas A&M University's community of learners in a manner similar to the community’s recognition of students’ graduation at commencement. The University President will formally welcome freshman and a faculty speaker will provide remarks to students to inspire them to make their Texas A&M education a life changing experience.
Along with formally welcoming students to the beginning of their academic career at Texas A&M University, Freshman Convocation will recognize the impact the freshman make on the community of learners, which includes faculty and staff. With all of the freshman assembled in one place, the students will gain a sense of the size, strength, and identity of their class and provide them with an important connection to one another and to the University. Faculty from each academic department, the University president, vice presidents, and provosts, in full academic regalia, will represent the University’s involvement and commitment to the new members of the community of learners.
As the University welcomes students at Freshman Convocation, it also desires to instill in students the value of
their education and the significance of their inclusion in the community of learners throughout their academic
career. Freshman Convocation is held in Reed Arena to provide students with the opportunity to begin their college
career in the same, significant, positive manner in which they end their college career. Graduation also occurs in
the same setting and in the same manner as Freshman Convocation. Both are significant academic milestones at the
beginning and the end of our student’s undergraduate experience.
Families Invited
Families are invited to attend Freshman Convocation and celebrate their student's entry into the Texas A&M University community of learners. The Class of 2012 will have the honor of sitting together on the floor and lower risers of Reed Arena to provide a sense of class strength and unity. Seating is available for families and friends in designated sections separate from freshman seating but providing a wonderful view of the students and the ceremony. Signs and ushers in Reed Arena will provide directions to freshman and their families.
Event Details
Freshman Convocation will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. Freshman Convocation is the official beginning of a new student’s entry into Texas A&M University.
Date
Sunday, August 24, 2008, is the day before the first day of fall semester classes.
Time
2:30 p.m. The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m., so freshman and their families should arrive and be seated prior to the time the ceremony starts.
Seating
Freshmen will be seated with the Class of 2012 on the floor of Reed Arena, while families will be seated in the lower and upper bowls surrounding the floor. Signs and ushers in Reed Arena will provide directions to freshman and their families.
Location
Reed Arena, which is located on Olsen Blvd., on the campus of Texas A&M University. Parking is available adjacent to Reed Arena.
Dress
Freshmen are asked to wear attire that is considered “Business Casual”. For men, this means long pants, sport shirt or button down shirt. Women should wear dress pants, skirt or a dress.
Services for Guests
To best serve our guests, it is requested that anyone who will require special services to assist with a disability call Ms. Melissa Raney at (979) 862-7330 or send an email to mraney@tamu.edu by noon on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008.
