New Student Programs

MISSION

In support of Texas A&M University's mission, the goal of the New Student Programs Office (NPSO) is to facilitate the success of new students through their first year at A&M, thereby, retaining them for their second year and through graduation. The NSPO endeavors to provide new students with the framework to adjust to the expectations, standards, academic rigors, and social community at Texas A&M University. The NSPO is dedicated to easing the transition for the families of our new students. Recognizing the important role that family members play in a student's college success, we strive to equip families with the resources to aid their student throughout their student's college career. The NSPO also facilitates collaboration between university services to provide a comprehensive new student experience. The New Student Programs Office promotes the integrity of student development standards in the University's orientation process.

PROGRAMS

New Student Programs coordinates and facilitates a variety of programs on campus including:

• New Student Conferences for incoming undergraduate Aggies


• Aggie Orientation Leader Program, office staff advise this student organization which assists with New Student Conferences


• First-Year Photo Project, serves as a way for first-year students to intentionally document their personal transition to Texas A&M University through guided photography, internal reflection and communication with others.


• First-time Aggie Contact Team, an outreach program to new undergraduate students


• Gig 'Em Week, Aggieland's Week of Welcome, event and opportunities for new and returning students to become acquainted with the campus


• ATMentors, a mentoring program designed to help each student feel part of the Aggie community.

RESOURCES

• Parent Website: Information of interest for parents and families of new students


• NSP Publications

Now That You're Admitted
New Aggie News
New Student Conference Handbook
WhoopStart Handbook
Fresh News
Family Handbook
Aggie Connection


• Staff Resources

Questions or Comments about New Student Programs?
e-mail: New Student Programs
phone: (979) 845-5826
fax: (979) 862-1309