Academic Resources
The Graduate and Professional School (GPS) is a global leader in graduate education, committed to the pursuit of knowledge and the power of intellect. Through exceptional service and commitment to the highest standards, GPS advocates for graduate education at Texas A&M and throughout Texas. The Graduate and Professional School is committed to a diverse campus climate, enhancement of the graduate experience and the development of all students as global citizens.
The Graduate and Professional School serves Texas A&M graduate students as an advocate for their graduate education and houses the Ombudsperson for Graduate Education. They establish procedures to guarantee the highest quality educational experience at the graduate level, foster and facilitate interdisciplinary/intercollegiate graduate programs and research activities, and strive to maintain and enhance an environment conducive to creative scholarship and scientific inquiry.
Help Desk Central (HDC) is available 24/7 to assist Texas A&M students, faculty and staff with information technology questions by phone, email, chat, in person and on the web.
Call 979.845.8300 or email helpdesk@tamu.edu. Visit the Knowledge Base for contact information, tutorials, guides and other documentation on IT resources and services. HDC is located in the Computing Services Center, Room CS00.
The University Writing Center supports writing and public speaking for graduate and undergraduate students across the university, with particular emphasis on supporting W and C courses. Our priorities are to help graduate and undergraduate students practice the habits of mature composers of written and oral communication and to provide resources for faculty and Graduate Assistant Teachers for integrating best writing and oral communication pedagogy into courses across the disciplines and in the core curriculum.
Testing Services will proctor examinations for distance education courses. If you would like us to proctor an exam please contact your professor and give him/her the following contact information in order to provide us instructions concerning how to administer your exam.
Phone: 979.845.0532
E-mail: testing@tamu.edu
Mailing Address:
Testing Services
Texas A&M University
750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1101
TAMU 4239
College Station, Texas 77843-4239
Health Resources
• Referrals for personal and academic assistance
• Concerning behavior follow-up
• Student Absence Notifications
• Student death
• Sexual Violence Response
• Consultation regarding withdrawal from school
Counseling & Psychological Services operates the HelpLine, a telephone crisis line which provides information, referral, support, and crisis assessment and intervention for A&M students and those concerned about A&M students. The HelpLine is typically available from 4 pm to 8 am weekdays and 24 hours a day on weekends when the University is in session. HelpLine can be accessed through the website or by calling 979-845-2700. Counseling & Psychological Services also provides online suicide prevention and assists students in finding services in their local community that best fit their needs and preferences.
Students who are seeking an academic accommodation related to a disability, will need to provide documentation of that disability to Disability Resources. This documentation must be supplied by a qualified professional who is licensed or certified to diagnose the disability in question. An appointment must be scheduled with an Access Coordinator (AC) in the Department of Disability Resources to discuss potential need for services and to gather resource and referral information.
Disability Resources can provide resources and referral information about other disability services.
Student Life Resources
The Veteran Services Office (VSO) is available to help veterans and their dependents maximize their college funding at Texas A&M University. Over 3,800 students which includes National Guard, Reservist, Active Duty, Veterans and children or spouses of those who have served or currently serving in the military currently receive veterans’ educational benefits at our institution.
Student Rules and Policies
Each student has the responsibility to be fully acquainted with and to comply with the Texas A&M University Student Rules.
Rules and Policies that may be of interest to you are as follows:
- Excused Absences: Rule 07
- Grading Polices: Rule 10
- Family Educational Rights and Policy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
"AN AGGIE DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT OR STEAL, OR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO."
Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields and assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. Living in accordance with the Aggie Code of Honor is critical to these ideals, to the goal of assuming a place of preeminence in higher education, and to the development of the whole student.