ABOUT STUDENT LIFE
The Director's Office provides administrative oversight for the supporting offices within the Offices of the Dean of Student Life. This oversight includes budget, human resources, marketing and communications, facilities management and general departmental outreach including resource tables.
The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) exists to serve the needs of Texas A&M University's graduate students. As the student government of graduate students, GPSG exists to work in cooperation with administration, faculty, and student leaders to advocate for graduate and professional students. GPSG works to ensure that graduate student needs are understood and considered when campus policies concerning academic excellence, tuition and finance, and research are made. GPSG sponsors programs including Student Research Week, Grad Camp and Interdisciplinary Dinners. To learn more about GPSC please visit their website.
Health Promotion empowers all Aggies to embrace a culture of holistic well-being that fosters their academic, personal and professional success. Programs, services, events, presentations and resources provided by Health Promotion encompass a wide variety of topics such as fitness and nutrition, alcohol and/or other drugs, stress relief, time management, sexual health, and interpersonal violence prevention.
New Student & Family Programs (NSFP) strives to facilitate the success of new students through their first year at Texas A&M by providing them with the framework to adjust to the expectations, standards, academic rigors, and social community here at A&M. NSFP coordinates the Aggie Orientation Leader Program, Howdy Week, Family Weekend, and New Student Conferences. Additionally, in collaboration with key partners across campus, NSFP works with parents to help them understand the student experience, support student learning, and empower students to take personal responsibility for their social and academic choices.
Student Assistance Services (SAS) seeks to connect Texas A&M students with the appropriate guidance, resources, and support to address a variety of both personal and academic matters. Some common issues that SAS provides support for are Student Welfare Checks, Silver Taps/student death, Sexual Violence Response, withdrawal from A&M, family needs in the event of an emergency, transition issues, concerning behavior follow-up, and more. SAS also services as a primary contact point for former-foster and adopted Aggies.
Student Legal Services (SLS) advises and counsels students regarding their legal rights and responsibilities through confidential meetings, publications and seminars. The attorney is licensed by the Texas Bar Association and is a Texas A&M professional staff member available to all enrolled Texas A&M students for personal meetings, consultations, and as a speaker for students and recognized student organizations. Services rendered by SLS include landlord/tenant disputes, criminal law, automobile accidents and traffic tickets, Power of Attorney, Last Will and Testament, divorce, paternity issues, insurance disputes, contracts, and more. SLS also offers a free Notary Public service. SLS does not render advice to students in a dispute against other Texas A&M students or against Texas A&M University and does not represent students in court.
Student Media produces three national award-winning publications; The Battalion newspaper, Aggieland yearbook, and Maroon Life Magazine. All are written, edited and produced by students and offer excellent opportunities to gain valuable experience for journalistic and related careers. Participation is not limited to any course of study or classification but rather is open to all interested students.
Women's Support Services provides support and resources for pregnant and parenting students including The Little Aggie Workbook and list of lactation spaces on campus.
About Student Life
Student Life strives to enhance your opportunities as a student to participate fully in the University experience. We do this by providing you with information, services, programs and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible life choices and promote awareness of yourself and of your community. Each of the program areas within Student Life has a specific mission, but one common goal: to provide education, outreach, and support to you. Navigate through the dropdown to learn more about each service within Student Life.