- What does the A&M stand for?
- What is an Aggie?
- Should I visit Texas A&M in person?
- What is presented during the admissions counseling session?
- Should prospective transfer students attend the regular admissions session?
- Do I need to make an appointment if I only want to take a tour?
- What does the campus tour consist of?
- Where can I get a Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog?
- I will automatically be admitted under the top 10% rule. Should I still visit?
- Are freshman required to live in the dorms?
- Do we get to see a classroom or lab on the tour?
- Where do I park when I visit Campus?
Q: What does the A&M stand for?
A: Texas A&M, the state's first public institution of higher education, was opened on Oct. 4, 1876 as the Agricultural
and Mechanical College of Texas, and at that time the "A" and "M" initials were used to abbreviate the name.
When the institution gained university status in 1963, the "A&M" representation (no periods, no spaces and with an
ampersand) was incorporated into the official name in deference to the institution's history and rich traditions.
Q: What is an Aggie?
A: An Aggie is a student at Texas A&M University. In the early 1900's A&M students were referred to
as Farmers. The term Aggie began to be used in the 1920's and in 1949, when the yearbook changed its name
to Aggieland, Aggie became the official student body nickname.*
Q: Should I visit Texas A&M in person?
A: Yes. In order to experience the truly unique place that Texas A&M University is, we encourage students
to take the time to visit during their junior or senior year. Given two weeks notice, the Visitor Center can
set up an admissions counseling session, an hour long walking tour of the campus and an appointment with one of
the 160 different undergraduate majors available at Texas A&M University.
Q: What is presented during the admissions counseling session?
A: It is an hour long briefing conducted by an admissions counselor from the Office of Admissions. The briefing
is about Texas A&M admissions requirements, application deadlines, suggested timelines, scholarship contact
information and suggestions to make sure you have a complete, competitive and well written application. There
is time at the end of the session to ask individual questions.
Q: Should prospective transfer students attend the regular admissions session?
A: No. because of the unique situations that each transfer student represents, the Visitor Center will set up
an individual admissions counseling session for the prospective student. Transfer students are encouraged to
bring all transcripts, even if unofficial, with them to the transfer admissions counseling. For information regarding
Transfer Information Day, please visit
http://www.tamu.edu/transferday/.
Q: Do I need to make an appointment if I only want to take a tour?
A: No. Guests are welcome to join any of our hourly tours and do not need to make a reservation
in advance. However, if you have a special tour request or are interested in talking to an admissions
counselor or academic advisor, please contact the Visitor Center at (979) 845-5851 at least two weeks in
advance of your visit for assistance with scheduling.
Q: What does the campus tour consist of?
A: It is an hour long walking tour of campus that shares with students and parents the unique history and
traditions of Texas A&M University that make it such a one of a kind institution in the world. Students will
walk through and near some of the larger and more important buildings on campus, as well as receive information
about dorm life, academics, extra curricular activities, as well as hear about the origins of many of Texas
A&M's time honored traditions.
Q: Where can I get a Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog?
A: The catalog can be purchased at the Memorial Student Center Bookstore next door to the Visitor Center for
$5. If you cannot visit campus, you can order the catalog by phone at 1-800-523-5184. Hours are Monday through
Friday 8-5 and Sat 10-5/ Additionally, it can be viewed online at
http://www.tamu.edu/admissions/catalogs.
Q: I will automatically be admitted under the top 10% rule. Should I still visit?
A: Yes. Students should still come to visit our campus to fully appreciate the unique campus life and spirit
at Texas A&M University. Meeting with an undergraduate major office will also help to decide if a major is
correct for your academic intentions.
Q: Are freshman required to live in the dorms?
A: While freshman are not required to live on campus, they are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the
unique opportunities and supportive environment the residence halls provide. Additionally, all on campus
resident may have vehicles. More information about housing options is available at
http://reslife.tamu.edu/.
Q: Do we get to see a classroom or lab on the tour?
A: No, the varied and busy classrooms schedules preclude the opportunity to show the inside of either a
classroom or class lab.
Q: Where do I park when I visit Campus?
A: You will park in in the
University Center Parking Garage which is located adjacent to the Koldus building across from Rudder Tower
and the Texas A&M Visitor Center. As you approach the campus you will see
blue signs for the Appelt Visitor Center.
For additional information about admissions, please visit:
http://admissions.tamu.edu
*Source: Texas A&M Traditions and Spirit, by C.J. Bible
