Event Details

Freshman Convocation will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. Freshman Convocation is the official beginning of new students' entry into the Texas A&M University Community of Learners and Scholars.

About

Freshman Convocation is an hour-long ceremony designed to establish an academic connection between freshmen and Texas A&M University. Freshman Convocation fulfills this purpose by ceremoniously recognizing each freshman for having accepted the offer to join the Texas A&M University Community of Learners and Scholars. The program communicates to students their roles both as people who learn from others and as people who contribute to the vitality of the university. The Convocation also communicates the role of faculty members as scholars, teachers and fellow members of this community through a keynote address by a selected member of the undergraduate teaching faculty. Held at Reed Arena, Freshman Convocation provides students with an opportunity to gather with their classmates, recognize the size and strength of their class, and join the Texas A&M academic community through a major campus event that parallels the joyous and meaningful commencement ceremony that will mark their graduation only a few years in the future.

Date

Sunday, August 30, 2009, 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 freshmen and their families should arrive and be seated prior to the time the ceremony starts.

Seating

Families are invited to attend Freshman Convocation and celebrate their student's entry into the Texas A&M University Community of Learners and Scholars. The Class of 2013 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 freshmen 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

Reed Arena reserves the top three rows around the mezzanine seating for mobility impaired guests. To best serve our guests, it is requested that anyone who will require a Sign Language interpreter please call Ms. Melissa Lucas at (979) 862-7333 or send an email to mlucas@athletics.tamu.edu by noon on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009.