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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

We offer programs, professional staff, facilities, and learning environments that contribute to student learning and success. Our mission is to provide these programs and services to enhance the academic experience and pursuits of on-campus Aggies that you will not find living off campus.

Academic Programs

Many of the things you learn and the people you meet in Aggieland involve activities in your residential community.

Academic Peer Mentor

Academic Peer Mentors (APMs) live in the residence halls and apartments and help other students succeed academically. The APMs program is certified by the College Reading & Learning Association and extensively trains its mentors who offer a variety of academic support services. APMs offer guidance through academic programs and events, including:

Academic Peer Mentor Team Academic Check-Ups – Academic Check-Ups are regular meetings between a resident and an APM where a student receives academic coaching. Let an APM help you stay on track academically to meet your goals in a course or for your major. Register today!

Office Hours – APMs are available online through eCampus and/or in-person in the Community Learning Centers on campus to discuss general academic issues with residents. No appointment or scheduling is necessary. Questions? Call 979.845.5466.

eCampus: Academics in Residence – All on-campus students have access to the “Academics in Residence” eCampus organization at ecampus.tamu.edu. This portal contains a programming schedule, glossary of academic terms, online chat sessions with APMs, online study assessments, and more!

Peer Panels – Peer Panels are events where upperclassmen and/or faculty and staff discuss an academic topic. It's an opportunity to share your academic story. Past panels have focused on studying abroad, test preparation, overcoming academic probation, and more.

Request a Program – The APMs are available to co-program, offer a program in their curriculum, or design a program to meet your needs. Please submit a program request, and a representative will be in touch.

Learn more about the application process here.

Residential Supplemental Instruction

The Residential Tutoring program is designed to provide academic services for students living on-campus at Texas A&M University. The department of Residence Life, in collaboration with Peer Academic Services, offers Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions in various academic subjects. Tutoring is free and offered to start the second week of classes each semester in:

Commons Lobby, Room 110 with overflow in Commons Basement, Room 018: Sunday – Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Map
White Creek Community Center Gallery (lobby across from Information Desk): Sunday – Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Map
Hullabaloo Hall, Room 105: Sunday – Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Map

You can view the current list of all locations and the subjects available each night on the Academic Success Center website. Tutoring is open to current students with a valid student ID.

Academic Events

Explore some of the academic initiative events that occur regularly in our on-campus residences.

Dinner with a Prof

Dinner with a Prof is a monthly event in which on-campus residents have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with faculty outside of the classroom. Set in front of the fireplace in Hullabaloo Hall on the first Tuesday of the month during the academic year, faculty are invited to share their field of study, their personal journey, or life advice through engaging conversation with students. Students who attend enjoy a delicious meal, meet other students, and learn that faculty members are real people, too, who can and want to be approached! Watch your TAMU email for monthly invitations, or visit our Event Registration System to see the upcoming month’s event.

Dessert with a Dean

Dessert with a Dean, an ongoing event sponsored by Residence Life, welcomes a different Dean, Associate Dean, or Director from across campus to speak with students on a variety of topics ranging from passion areas, to life stories, to making a difference in the world. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to interact with Deans outside their offices or classrooms, and enjoy a free, delicious dessert spread!

Study Spectacular

Study Spectacular occurs at the end of each semester from 8am on Reading Day through 5:00pm on the last day of finals. Large meeting rooms are open 24/7 during this time frame in order to provide our on-campus residents with a quiet environment that is conducive to their studying. Some rooms that are opened include the Multipurpose Rooms in Hullabaloo Hall, the Commons, the White Creek Activity Center, and the White Creek Community Center, as well as the Gardens CLC (Community Learning Center). Free coffee and snacks are provided throughout the event to keep you fueled for finals. Students from Engineering Honors will be available in some locations to provide moral support, assistance, and upperclass guidance! Residential Tutors will be available in Hullabaloo 105 on the evening of Reading Day. Please refer to our Fall/Spring Closing Dates and Events Calendar for specific dates. Locations: Hullabaloo Hall

Hullabaloo Multipurpose Room (Room 117)
Hullabaloo 105

The The Commons

Commons Multipurpose Room (Room 109)

White Creek Apartments

White Creek Apartments Activity Center Multipurpose Room
White Creek Community Center Multipurpose Room (Room 116)

Gardens Apartments

Gardens CLC located in the Gardens Apartments Activity Center

Honoring Excellence Awards Ceremony

Honoring Excellence is a formal ceremony in which Texas A&M University students are given the opportunity to nominate faculty and staff members for awards and recognizes on-campus students who have demonstrated academic and leadership excellence, including those who achieve Distinguished Student status (Student Rule 11). Visit Honoring Excellence for more information.

Academic Spaces

We offer a variety of spaces to support academic success on-campus. Search the various types of spaces available in our residential communities.

Community Learning Centers

Community Learning Centers (CLC) are a hub of academic support. With locations in each of our residential neighborhoods, each CLC offers individual and group study space and an open access computer lab with printers. CLCs are a quiet place to study and work on group projects. | Locations and Hours

Study Rooms

Many residence halls and our apartment communities have areas specifically designated for studying. A quiet environment is observed there at all times.

Classrooms / Multipurpose Rooms

Our multipurpose rooms have accommodated classes, student organization meetings, departmental functions, trainings, banquets and more. These rooms have re-arrangeable furniture, technology (including microphones, loud speakers, white boards, and more), and are eligible for reservation requests.

Leadership Learning Center

Leadership Learning Centers are academic support facilities for the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. These centers surround the Corps of Cadets quad and offer computer labs, study spaces, tutoring rooms, and other academic support services.

Resources

Residence Life knows the benefit of collaboration. We have a long history of collaborating with academic departments, colleges, and other units to create transformational experiences for students. Learn more.