Student Life
Texas A&M University is one of the largest universities in the country and offers a breadth of amenities that only a vibrant 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 Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, you’ll be immersed in a tight-knit community of faculty, staff and students preparing to be the next generation of leaders.
Texas A&M University also provides students with the appropriate guidance, resources, and support to address a variety of personal and academic matters through Student Assistance Services.
Get Social
Follow the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and find other ways to get connected and stay up-to-date with what’s happening in our Department, College and at Texas A&M University.
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.
HMGT Grad
HMGT Grad is a College-Level student organization that serves to provide graduate students pursuing a degree in HMGT a vehicle for research, service, and comradery as they pursue their degrees.
Recreation Education Council (REC)
The purpose of the Recreation Education Council is to provide an encompassing academic community for graduate students with research interests in recreation, parks, tourism, youth development, and other closely related fields.
Student Event Planners Association
Student Event Planners Association is a student organization that caters to those interested in pursuing a career in the event planning and hospitality industry. In short, we work to develop student event planners into professionals.
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 4-H
- Texas A&M University Collegiate FFA
- Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, SACNAS
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Ambassadors
- 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 Corp of Cadets, and more. Visit the Aggie Traditions page to learn 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.