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Find your community

You're moving to a new city, starting college classes for the first time, and chances are you're a little nervous about finding friends and community. The Texas A&M University College of Engineering has several programs and numerous student organizations to help you meet friends, have fun and be successful academically. Whether you want to join a project team and build an underwater autonomous vehicle, or you want to find a peer mentor to help guide you through finals, we've got you covered. 

Programs and Opportunities

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Live in The Engineering Village

The Engineering Village @ The Commons is a residential experience for students who are enrolled in the College of Engineering. RAs and peer mentors are available to provide on-site academic and social support to students who live in the community.

Engineering Honors students pose for a photo after graduation

Engineering Honors and Certificate Programs

Enhance the value of your degree by going beyond the traditional engineering curriculum through our certificate programs. And if you're a high achieving student looking for an extra challenge, try the Engineering Honors Program.

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FGEn Program

First-generation students are the first in their families to attend a formal university-level degree program (or earn a degree). The First Generation Engineering Mentorship (FGEn) program is dedicated to helping first-generation students navigate university life by pairing students with peer mentors.

Students work together on a project

Student Organizations

There are numerous engineering student organizations within the College of Engineering. From general engineering organizations to department-focused organizations, there's something for everyone.

Four first-generation students in the Zachry Engineering Education Complex.

Student Engagement for Academic Success

The SEAS program supports undergraduate engineering students by creating learning communities, designing high-impact educational experiences, and offering unique, relevant professional development opportunities that cultivate retention.

Shawna Fletcher, director, speaks to women engineers at seminar luncheon.

Hullabaloo U

First-year students will participate in Hullabaloo U – Texas A&M’s first-year experience course. Participation in a Hullabaloo U section equips first-year students to achieve academic and personal goals, take advantage of campus resources, develop community and a sense of belonging, and contribute to our Aggie community.