Programs & Events

Aggies Against Violence is Student Life’s campaign to provide programming for Relationship Violence Prevention & Awareness Month, Human Trafficking, Stalking and Dating Violence, and Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month. These initiatives are crucial for raising awareness, educating the campus community, and sustaining a proactive campus environment that values non-violence. They empower students with knowledge, promote prevention, and support those affected by these serious issues.

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Family Weekend is a tradition that has existed at Texas A&M University since 1919. While the name and events of the weekend have adapted throughout the years, the sentiment it represents remains the same – providing the ability for Aggies to express their gratitude to those who have impacted their lives. At Texas A&M University, Family Weekend is held each Spring and is a weekend of events and programming designed specifically for families to experience Aggieland.

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The first six weeks of the first year are a crucial time for students to get into a groove and feel comfortable in their new environment. This period can set the tone for the rest of your college experience, and it’s important to make the most of it. Take the First 6 Weeks Challenge to set yourself up for a safe, healthy, and successful semester.

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Grad Camp is a one-day extended orientation program offered to all incoming graduate and professional students held at the Association of Former Students in August. Grad Camp offers students an opportunity to learn about the traditions and culture of campus, hear from university leadership, experience a guided tour of campus and its resources, and connect with other graduate and professional students.

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The Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program empowers students to prevent violence and promote safety on campus. Through training, it teaches participants to recognize potentially harmful situations and intervene effectively. This proactive approach fosters a culture of accountability and support, contributing to a safer, more inclusive community.

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Howdy Week is Aggieland’s official welcome for new and returning students and takes place each fall between move-in and the start of classes at Texas A&M University. Howdy Week is a campus-wide effort of collaboration and is designed to help connect Aggies to a wide array of activities, organizations, and important information to jump-start their time in Aggieland.

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New Student Conferences (NSCs) are the mandatory orientation program for all incoming undergraduate Aggies. NSCs are a collaborative effort among several divisions, departments, and academic units. The goal of the NSC is to equip new students and their families with the tools, resources, and support they need to be successful at Texas A&M.

Visit the New Aggie website

Student Life offers several programs to help students learn how to Party Smart. These include events focused on responsible hosting, informational presentations, and distribution of Party Smart Packs, which are filled with information and items that will equip students to celebrate safely and look out for the wellbeing of themselves and others. To request a presentation or a Party Smart Pack distribution:

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Silver Taps is that final tribute paid to an Aggie who, at the time of their death, was enrolled in professional, graduate or undergraduate courses at Texas A&M. Silver Taps takes places the first Tuesday of the month (not including the summer months and winter break) when there are students to honor. 

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This workshop equips participants with the knowledge and skills to support survivors of interpersonal violence through a trauma-informed approach. This workshop emphasizes support, understanding how trauma impacts the brain and body, how to listen and respond to someone with a trauma-informed lens, and how to refer to appropriate resources.

Learn more and request a STAND Up training

Student Research Week (SRW) offers all students who are involved in research an opportunity to compete in both poster and oral sessions to present their work to expert judges. All competitors have a chance to receive feedback to improve and win various specialty or subject area awards. SRW provides various professional development sessions open to all students to help students bring their research from the classroom and into the job market. SRW is the largest student run research symposium in the nation and traditionally occurs in March, post-Spring Break.  

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Provides basic knowledge and skill on how to step in to stop acts of power-based personal violence with the Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training, and how to stand up to support survivors through the STAND Up Trauma-Informed Care Training. These workshops and overviews are available for faculty, staff, and graduate students who prefer to combine the trainings for time efficiency.

Request a Violence Prevention training