Girl stands at the edge of the Hullabaloo courtyard with a cart full of baggage for move-in. She smiles at the camera.

For the first time since Fall 2019, volunteers are returning to assist with Texas A&M's on-campus Move-In.

Four college students sit at a picnic table in a tree-lined campus park, working together with laptops, notebooks, and an open book; one laptop is covered in stickers, and sunlight filters through green leaves in the background.

Moving into a residence hall comes with a lot of expectations. Some things are exactly what you imagined, while others catch you completely by surprise.

Three conference delegates from different universities smiling for the camera. Each is wearing the shirts and colors of their home universities.

Texas A&M University Residence Life hosted the 72nd NACURH Annual Conference, welcoming nearly 1,000 student leaders, advisors, sponsors and association representatives from across the United States and Canada to campus in College Station, TX.

Three female students at the banquet, arm in arm, smiling and looking to their right. Other students gather in the background.

The Department of Residence Life closed out the spring 2026 semester by celebrating both the students and staff who shaped the on-campus living experience for residents at the annual Student Leader Banquet on Sunday, April 26.

Ande and Travis Burks.

Ande ’13 and Travis Burks ’13 built a support system for a lifetime of success and meaningful service through foundational relationships born in on-campus communities.

Nabeela Hassan '26

Nabeela Hassan '26 shows is making an impact for on-campus students through programming that supports all aspects of wellbeing.

Cody Cox, Madeleine Altman and Jason Starks posing for a photo with a backdrop of balloons and splashy exciting imagery. They are wearing charm necklaces from the conference and holding their award.

On Feb. 27, 2026, Texas A&M University students traveled to Denton, Texas to represent The Department of Residence Life at the Southwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls for the Regional Business Conference (SWACURH).

For Kendra Alfaro ‘27, being a tour guide with Texas A&M Residence Life is more than just about leading tours, it’s about helping future Aggies feel confident stepping into the new chapter of their lives in college.

For many students, moving into a residence hall is the first step into independence, which is equally exciting and overwhelming. Community on campus makes a difference.