New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)

Questions? Email grad-recruit@tamu.edu.

Welcome to the Aggie Family!

Welcome to the Aggie Family! Each semester, we kick off with New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) — a special event designed to warmly welcome you into our graduate and professional community.

CONNECT

Build your community with fellow incoming students

EXPLORE

Everything the Graduate and Professional School offers

DISCOVER

Campus resources that support your success

Group of graduate students smiling while holding an “I’m a Texas A&M Grad Student!” photo frame at an indoor welcome event.

NGSO is exclusively for our newest Aggie graduate and professional students. If you’re joining us for a graduate or professional program, keep an eye on your email for your official invitation — we can’t wait to meet you!

Fall 2026 New Graduate Student Orientation

You will receive an invitation to register via email.

FALL 2026 NGSO

For your convenience, we are offering two optional sessions in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) on the College Station campus:

Monday, August 17, 2026In-Person

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Friday, August 21, 2026In-person

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – ZoomRemote

6 – 7:30 p.m.

NOTE

Some departments and colleges have a separate orientation for their new graduate students. This is NOT a replacement for attending a departmental and/or college orientation. For information on departmental or college orientations that provide details for specific graduate programs or majors, check with your graduate advisor or other department staff. Please note that you must register for the event and that guests are not permitted.

New Student Essential Links

Scholarship & Financial Aid

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Professional School Advising

The Professional School Advising staff is dedicated to providing accurate, personal advice to Texas A&M Students and Former Students