Are you looking for information about resources available to graduate students on campus? We have compiled a list of useful information that will help you get the information you need.
Health Insurance
Many health insurance options are available to graduate students. Use these links to find information on the plan that best suits your situation.
Student Health Plan - http://www.tamuinsurance.com
International Students - http://international.tamu.edu/iss/main/iss.asp?gid=insurance&pid=insurance. Additional information can be found at - http://ogs.tamu.edu/current/GAR-insurance-.html
Graduate Student Orientation
The New Graduate Student Orientation is a university-wide program offered to all incoming graduate students. It will provide a useful overview of what you can expect at Texas A&M University – including information on policies, procedures, resources and services on campus and in the community. The Office of Graduate Studies encourages all students to attend the on-campus Orientation, which provides you the opportunity to meet campus leaders, administrators, and fellow graduate students. The orientation includes continental breakfast, lunch, a Texas A&M t-shirt and many handouts and other materials to assist students in transitioning to graduate school at Texas A&M University. For more information: http://ogs.tamu.edu/orientation/
Aggie Budget
The Aggie Budget has been developed to help students work out a semester or monthly budget that they can realistically follow. It will help in the planning and tracking of expenses each semester.
Career Center
The Career Center offers services that address the particular needs of graduate students such as advanced workshops on independent job search, job search for international graduate students, one-on-one career advising and special books and resources for graduate students. For more information http://careercenter.tamu.edu/
Ombudsperson
The Ombudsperson for Graduate Education advocates for the processes of graduate education by being equally open and accessible to all parties including students, faculty, staff and administrators. If you have an issue or a concern that you and others cannot resolve, or that you would prefer not to address through formal channels, the ombudsperson can help you will any concern. For more information http://ogs.tamu.edu/current/ombudsperson.html
Little Maroon Handbook
The Little Maroon Handbook is a resource guide published annually specifically designed to assist adult and graduate students locate offices and services on the Texas A&M campus. Included in this handbook is information about getting involved, campus resources, and programs. To obtain a copy of this publication visit http://studentlife.tamu.edu/agoss/publications/LMH/
International Student Services (ISS)
ISS facilitates the international student’s transition to life in the United States and at Texas A&M, promote interactions between the US and international populations, and provide services necessary to meet the special needs of international students. http://international.tamu.edu/iss/default.asp
Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA)
The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is an organization that is supported by and contributes to the fulfillment of the missions of the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Office of Graduate Studies. The mission of the GTA is to provide graduate students professional development in the area of college teaching. To join or to learn more, contact The Center for Teaching Excellence at 845-9242.