Student Life
Texas A&M University is one of the largest universities in the country and offers a breadth of amenities that only a diverse campus community can provide. As a Texas A&M University student, you will be immediately welcomed into the Aggie family. As a student in the Department of Nutrition you’ll be immersed in a tight-knit community of faculty, staff and students.
Find Your Community
With more than 1,000 student groups, you are bound to find an organization to help you get connected. Visit Texas A&M’s Maroon Link to see a comprehensive list of current student groups. In the Department of Nutrition, we have student organizations that will help achieve your fullest potential and develop you as a professional.
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Student Organizations
American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers
The Texas A&M student branch of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers is dedicated to serving the premier preprofessional engineers in the fields of Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering and Food Engineering with a means for developing leadership, making networking contacts and socializing with others who share their passion.
AGSM Student Branch
The Agricultural Systems Management club is dedicated to advancing the pre professional development of its members. The club is involved in many activities throughout the year which help students gain valuable experience in professionalism and community service and involvement.
ASAE ¼ Scale Tractor Design Competition
The Aggie Pullers represent the department in the National ASABE ¼ Scale Tractor Design competition. The team is assimilated from members of the AGSM club and the ASABE Preprofessional Branch which combine their skills in Project and Financial Management and Engineering design respectively. The team raises all of it’s own money to build the $7,000+ tractor.
COALS Council
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council is comprised of student representatives from 35 organizations across the college. These students serve as leaders in the council, college, university, state and nation. Members of this organization act as liaisons between the student body and the Dean’s office, promoting a communication channel dealing in student affairs concerning the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Student Engineers’ Council
The Student Engineers Council’s mission is to serve as a representative voice for the students, societies, and administration within the Dwight Look College of Engineering, and to increase engineering awareness, and to provide for the professional advancement of Texas A&M University engineering students.
Dining and Housing
Many students choose to live on campus. There are also plenty of off-campus living options near campus in both Bryan and College Station. To learn more about housing options, the housing application process, visit the Visit the Residence Life page.
Attractions
You can experience more than 1,200 events throughout the year across campus, including touring Broadway shows, concerts, and ceremonies. Check out all of the university’s landmarks and exhibits on the University website.
Campus Resources
Texas A&M has many resources available to students including Counseling Services, Disability Services, Recreational Sports, and the Veteran Resource and Support Center. To learn more about any of these services visit the Division of Student Affairs page.
Receive Support to Help You Succeed
Our award-winning academic advising team is one of the best across Texas A&M University. They want you to succeed and are with you every step of your academic journey through graduation. On top of that, the University offers various resources through the Office of Student Success to ensure that you have the tools you need to excel in and out of the classroom
Aggie Traditions
Texas A&M University has a rich history of tradition, including Midnight Yell, Muster, the 12th man, Aggie Ring Day, the Corp of Cadets, and more. Visit the Aggie Traditions page to learn more.
Texas A&M Athletics
As a member of the South Eastern Conference, the level of play is second to none in college athletics. The 12th Man is world-renowned for its passion and support of Texas A&M Athletics. As an undergraduate student, you can purchase a student pass, which gives you access to games.
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