New Student Conference Family Programs

Texas A&M University believes the college experience represents a collaboration involving the student, the family of the student and the University. While the New Student Conference is only mandatory for students, we invite family members to attend and participate in a variety of programs and services specifically designed for family members. We hope that by participating, you will become informed about the University’s academic programs, policies, facilities and services. Accompanying your student to the New Student Conference will provide you with valuable information that will help you support your student’s transition into the Texas A&M University community.

Each adult (18 and up) family member who wishes to attend must register online and pay the $25 conference charge. Registration for family members is a separate process than the student registration. For more information and to register, please visit http://newaggie.tamu.edu/family-and-guests. Priority registration will be open February 1st - May 1st. For questions related to family member registration, please contact New Student and Family Programs at aggiefamilies@tamu.edu or (979) 845-5826.

Registered family members are welcome to participate in the entire conference by following the family schedule. Family members will check-in during NSC Check-In to receive valuable materials including a nametag, schedule, map, and a Texas A&M Family Calendar. While all family members are welcome to attend, conference activities are not designed for the enjoyment of younger children. If possible, alternate arrangements are encouraged.

While most of the conference programs are designed for both student and family members, the following programs are designed specifically for families. These are held concurrent to other conference programs.

Family Check-In

At Check-In you will receive a bag of orientation materials, including an official schedule, map of campus, and a nametag. You will also recieve a family calendar and other various publications. You will also have the opportunity to buy an official parent T-shirt and purchase Howdy Lunch tickets.

Pre-Conference Day & Evening Social with the Orientation Leaders

We encourage you to come one day early to your student's New Student Conference to begin checking off many of the "to-dos" that he or she must accomplish while on campus. During the Pre-Conference Day, you and your student will have the opportunity to officially check-in to the conference, go on a campus tour, attend a Greek Life session, take care of any testing needed such as the Accuplacer, and experience the Student Rec Center.

In the evening, our Orientation Leaders invite families to join them at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, home of the Association of Former Students, for light refreshments as you explore the various exhibits, enjoy some outdoor activities, see your student try on a Class of 2017 Aggie Ring, and ask any questions that you may have.

College 101: Partners in Success

Family members hear about the academic expectations and registration information that students are given. Staff from the Offices of Dean of Student Life present University expectations, rules and regulations.

Family Dinner

While your student is meeting their peers and getting questions answered by current students, join staff, other family members, and Orientation Leaders for dinner and to receive important information about assisting your student, and yourself, through the transition to college. This meal is included in your registration charge.

Being An Aggie Family Member*

A panel of current students will provide the opportunity for extended Q&A to address any questions or concerns. Representatives from the Federation of Aggie Moms will also be on hand to help you get involved in your local Aggie Moms Club.

On-Campus Housing & Services

Families will learn about on-campus living arrangements and housing related support services. Additionally details regarding move-in day will be provided.

New Student Conferences en Español

Thanks to the generosity of the Association of Former Students, the Office of New Student Programs offers Spanish translation for Family Members during the New Student Conference. Programs designated for Spanish translation will be noted in the NSC schedule and provided via headset. Family members interested in having programs translated will need to visit the help-desk table during check-in on Day 1 to receive a headset. Additionally, a Spanish speaking staff member will be available at check-in and help-desk tables for family members to ask questions as needed. These services are provided free of charge.

Gracias a la generosidad de la Asociación de Antiguos Estudiantes, la Oficina de Programas de Nuevos Estudiantes ofrece traducción al español a miembros de familia durante la Conferencia para estudiantes nuevos.

Programas designados para tener traducción al español tendrán una anotación en el horario de la conferencia y se darán a través de auriculares. Miembros de familia interesados en programas traducidos tendrán que visitar la mesa de ayuda durante el registro (check-in) en el Día 1 para recibir los auriculares. Además, un miembro del personal que habla español estará disponible en el registro (check-in) y la mesa de ayuda para que los miembros de familia puedan hacer preguntas cuando sea necesario. Estos servicios se prestan de forma gratuita.

These are the programs offered during the Freshman Summer New Student Conferences. *Due to limited time availability, some of these programs may not be offered during our Transfer Student, August, or January conferences.