Student Life
Texas A&M University is one of the largest universities in the country and offers a breadth of amenities that only a diverse campus community can provide. As a Texas A&M University student, you will be welcomed into the Aggie family. As a student in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, you’ll be immersed in a tight-knit community of faculty, staff and students preparing to be the next generation of leaders.
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Find Your Community
With more than 1,000 student groups, you are bound to find an organization to help you get connected. Visit Texas A&M’s Maroon Link to see a comprehensive list of current student groups. There are several student organizations available for our students to get involved in. Student organizations enable students to develop professionally, expand own personal growth and knowledge, and enhance leadership skills, all while providing networking opportunities with other students. For more information on a specific organization, select the link below.
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT)
The objectives or goals of this organization shall be to stimulate interest in the profession of agricultural communications and to provide opportunities for practical experience in agricultural communications by encouraging members to participate in ACT at the local and national levels. ACT aims to build relationships among agricultural communication professionals, college students and faculty; to provide professional and academic development for members, and to promote agriculture through communication efforts.
Visit the Texas A&M ACT website
ALEC Aggie REPS
Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications (ALEC) Aggie Reps are undergraduate students majoring in Agricultural Leadership & Development, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Communications & Journalism and University Studies-Leadership who help promote and represent the ALEC Department.
ALEC Aggie Reps serve as the department’s liaison between prospective, current, former students, and the department through a variety of service events throughout the year and social media. Reps also focus on improving faculty-student relations and creating a positive image of our department across campus and the community.
Visit the ALEC Aggie Reps website
Texas A&M Collegiate FFA
To develop TAMU CFFA members as business professionals by providing collegiate leadership opportunities, career development events, networking, academic enhancement, and personal success. Texas A&M Collegiate FFA was established in 1931 as the first Collegiate FFA Chapter and re-established in 2012. This organizations aims to promote premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education through social and recreational activities, professional development events and opportunities for scholarship and leadership advancement.
Visit the Collegiate FFA website
College-Level Student Organizations
At the College-level, we have a variety of student clubs and organizations to help you connect with other like-minded students, including:
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences
- Texas A&M University Collegiate FFA & 4-H
- Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, SACNAS
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council
- Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society
Dining and Housing
Many students choose to live on campus. There are also plenty of off-campus living options near campus in both Bryan and College Station. To learn more about housing options, the housing application process, visit the Visit the Residence Life page.
Attractions
You can experience more than 1,200 events throughout the year across campus, including touring Broadway shows, concerts, and ceremonies. Check out all of the university’s landmarks and exhibits on the University website.
Campus Resources
Texas A&M has many resources available to students including Counseling Services, Disability Services, Recreational Sports, and the Veteran Resource and Support Center. To learn more about any of these services visit the Division of Student Affairs page.
Receive Support to Help You Succeed
Our award-winning academic advising team is one of the best across Texas A&M University. They want you to succeed and are with you every step of your academic journey through graduation. On top of that, the University offers various resources through the Office of Student Success to ensure that you have the tools you need to excel in and out of the classroom
Aggie Traditions
Texas A&M University has a rich history of tradition, including Midnight Yell, Muster, the 12th Man, Aggie Ring Day, the Corps of Cadets, and more.
Texas A&M Athletics
As a member of the South Eastern Conference, the level of play is second to none in college athletics. The 12th Man is world-renowned for its passion and support of Texas A&M Athletics. As an undergraduate student, you can purchase a student pass, which gives you access to games.
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