After your New Student Conference

• Complete a New Student Conference Evaluation. You will receive an email to your TAMU email account which will include a link to the student evaluation.
• Update your local address and telephone number on https://howdy.tamu.edu/
• Determine when your tuition and fee payment is due by visiting http://sbs.tamu.edu/resources/important-dates/
• Finalize your plans for relocation to Bryan/College Station and Texas A&M University
• Consider attending one or more of the supplemental orientation programs offered at Texas A&M:

Fall Admits

• • ExCEL — Excellence uniting Culture, Education, and Leadership for student success in the Fall.
    • Excellence uniting Culture, Education, and Leadership (ExCEL) is a student organization and student success program designed to help new students find academic, social, and personal balance at Texas A&M. ExCEL has assisted thousands of students in making a smooth transition to college by orienting new students to the program through a conference during Howdy Week, cultivating relationships with peers and mentors, providing a sense of belonging through cultural engagement, offering academic support, and serving as a resource for transitioning into Aggie life.
  • Fish Camp— for Freshmen (including Blinn TEAM) entering in the Fall.
    • Fish Camp is a 4-day extended orientation program that takes place at Lakeview Conference Center in Palestine, Texas. Fish Camp is led by A&M students who are passionate about making the first year of college a success for freshmen. Learn about academic success centers on campus, major and career advice, and student resources available to you.
      During small group time learn from current students and during free time go hammocking, play ping-pong, take a hip-hop and country dance lesson class, or a yoga and self-defense class.
  • Make plans to participate in Howdy Week, Aggieland’s Week of Welcome
  • Venture Camps —
    • Venture Camp: Base Camp – For any students entering in the Fall. Base Camp is the premiere outdoor extended orientation experience set to take place both on the Texas A&M main campus and in the Texas Hill Country. Base Camp is sure to provide you with many fun and exciting activities including camping, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, team building activities, and so much more.
    • Venture Camp: Backpacking – For any students entering in the Fall. Venture Camp: Backpacking is the newest extended orientation program to be offered out of the Departments of Student Activities and Recreational Sports. Venture Camp: Backpacking is a 9-day program led by trip leaders from Outdoor Adventures who will guide incoming Aggies through the beautiful Gila Wilderness in New Mexico.
    • Venture Camp: Veterans – For Student Veterans entering in the Fall. Venture Camp: Veterans is currently in the process of being revamped.  If you are an incoming student veteran who is interested in learning more about this program and what it is going to become, please feel free to reach out to the Veteran Resource and Support Center or email Sarah Edwards at sedwards@stuact.tamu.edu.
  • Hullabaloo U
    • Hullabaloo U is Texas A&M’s first year experience course. First year students will learn about Hullabaloo U during their New Student Conference and select their desired opportunity during course registration. These courses are specifically designed to help new first year students make a successful transition to campus, both academically and personally. Each student walking into a Hullabaloo U course will find a welcoming and affirming environment, a faculty or staff instructor who is committed to their success, a peer mentor to help them navigate the transition experience, and a community of other first year students. The 50 minutes students spend with their Hullabaloo U group each week is the space for them to process this huge life change that they are all going through while surrounded by the support to help them thrive. The content of the course is relevant, responsive and timely to equip them with the skills needed to achieve their unique academic and personal goals, take advantage of campus resources, and contribute to our diverse and inclusive environment as a member of the Aggie community. Because it is a zero-credit course, there are no additional tuition or fees assessed for it; it is free for new students! Learn more about Hullabaloo U at studentsuccess.tamu.edu.

Spring Admits

• • Howdy Camp — For Freshmen and Transfers entering in the Spring.
    • Howdy Camp is a three-day extended orientation program that takes place at Trinity Pines in Trinity, Texas. It is led by Texas A&M students who are dedicated and passionate about making the transition process successful for each new Aggie.