A&M-COMMERCE
EASY TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SK MAKE NEW FRIENDS BE ENGAGED. BE CHALLENG MAKE NEW FRIENDS A RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITY OVER 100 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS QUALITY IP SKILLS
www.tamu-commerce.edu TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE IS A MEMBER OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
INTEGRITY INNOVATION IMAGINATION
For more than 100 years, Texas A&M University-Commerce has provided
opportunities for students like you to transform their lives through higher education. You may be the first in your family to go to college. If so, A&M-Commerce is for you. Or, you may have a long legacy of Lions in your family. A&M-Commerce is for you, too. Many opportunities are available at A&M-Commerce. Our current students and alumni have grown personally and professionally and I am confident will go on to make great names for themselves and this university. Take Asantewa Jordan for example. She arrived on campus as a 17-year-old young mother, and, through on-campus resources and support, was able to graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work. She is now the director of social work at a healthcare facility. Jordan’s story illustrates what is possible on this campus. As you embark on this exciting phase of your life, I hope you make A&M-Commerce a part of it. Sincerely,
Dan R. Jones President
IN 1889
William L. Mayo founded East Texas Normal College to provide Northeast Texas residents with opportunities for higher education. Nearly a century later, the university evolved from “Old ET” to join the Texas A&M University System thanks to the work of another leader, Dr. Jerry Morris, former A&M-Commerce president and namesake of the Morris Recreation Center. However, while the campus has changed in name, look and course offerings, Mayo’s creed of “ceaseless industry, fearless investigation, unfettered thought, and unselfish service to others” lives on in the lives of A&M-Commerce students and alumni.
CEASELESS INDUSTRY, FEARLESS INVESTIGATION, UNFETTERED THOUGHT.
DETAILS A&M-Commerce is the second-largest member of The Texas A&M University System. A&M-Commerce is home to almost 10,000 students, three academic colleges, 100 degree programs and four satellite campuses throughout the Metroplex.
Professor William Leonidas Mayo’s middle name, “the Lion” was adopted as a team mascot in 1919. Sam Rayburn, the namesake of the Student Center, came to A&M-Commerce without money to pay for his education. He worked odd jobs for Mayo in order to pay his way through school, and later went on to become the longest serving Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Chances are good that one of your favorite teachers is a Lion. A&M-Commerce is one of the state’s top producers of teachers, superintendents and principals.
Nothing fully prepares you to teach a class full of rambunctious 6-year-olds, but thanks to the E.S.L. and elementary education classes at A&M-Commerce, I know I am ready for the challenge. Marie, Education Major Class of 2011
WE HAVE WHAT YOU WANT
OUR COLLEGES AND PROGRAMS
What can you achieve with a degree from A&M-Commerce? Anything you want. U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and now serves Texas’ 11th district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lui Barkkume turned her passion for geology and environmental science into a thriving career as owner and president of Arkose Environmental, Inc. David Milligan, retired U.S. Army, utilized the online B.A.A.S. and master’s in safety technology programs to secure a management position at N.A.S.A. What’s
your goal?
Dr. Bao-An Li
probes nuclear reactions to discover the nature of matter in our world.
THE COLLEGE OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES
Passionate about veterinary science and agriculture? Are you into photography and graphic design? The College of Arts and Sciences has opportunities that will allow you to enter a variety of fields, and a legacy of successful alumni from vice presidents and artists like Robyn O’Neil, to journalists and ADDY-award winners like Alicia Pol. A&M-Commerce also offers qualified seniors an opportunity to pursue medical school without taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) through the Partnership for Primary Care (PPC).
ART AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES ART COMMUNICATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CHEMISTRY COMPUTER SCIENCE LIBERAL STUDIES LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES HISTORY
Alicia, Class of 2007 My professors’ passion for advertising and design was amazing. They had a spark and an enthusiasm that made you work harder, think bigger and pursue more creative ideas.
PHYSICS SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE MASS MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND THEATER MATHEMATICS POLITICAL SCIENCE
THE COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY Do you want to own your own company or gain a solid foundation in business? The AACSB-accredited College of Business and Technology will give you knowledge and experience for the industry of your dreams. Our China Exchange Program provides students with an international focus and competitive edge in the global marketplace. Professors like world-renowned economist Dr. Steve Shwiff will make economics interesting and relevant, and you’ll work alongside other ambitious students ready to make an impact after graduation.
ACCOUNTING ECONOMICS AND FINANCE APPLIED SCIENCE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
Dr. Steve Shwiff rumbles with hogs, bats and brown tree snakes from Guam to California to determine their economic impact.
THE COLLEGE OF
EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Do you want to make a difference in the world? The College of Education and Human Services will prepare you to teach, coach, train, or provide counsel to those in need. Do you dream of teaching? The curriculum and instruction department has a 97 percent passing rate on teacher certification exams. If a career in professional sports is your goal, we have internships in the fifth-largest sports market in the country. Just ask Kelly Gummelt, former intern for F.C. Dallas.
PSYCHOLOGY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE SOCIAL WORK
Asantewa, Class of 2007 As a young single mom, completing my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work felt impossible. Thankfully, I had encouraging peers and professors at A&M-Commerce who kept me going.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MEET OTHERS. MAKE FRIENDS. University College (UC) advances A&M-Commerce’s mission in three ways. First, its success coaches work to set new students, all freshmen and some transfers, on a positive path toward success by providing effective course selection and registration assistance. Success coaches also monitor students’ academic progress and provide UC students with connections to other student services. Second, UC promotes experiential learning in the university’s core curriculum, working with departments and other units to enhance students’ engagement with their courses and professors. The UC’s First-Year Success Seminar (FSS) prepares students for the demands of college-level work, and supports students through an exciting period of transition. Finally, University College is at work in the wider community, promoting college readiness and cooperating with K-12 educators in the preparation of future A&M-Commerce students for the academic demands of higher education.
The Mayo College gave me a great way to meet people without feeling like a fish out of water on my first day. It made my freshman year fly by, and also encouraged me to get better grades.
D’Anna, Class of 2006
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS MAKE NEW FRIENDS LIVE IN A RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITY TRANSITION EASILY FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE LIFE
HONORS COLLEGE
BE ENGAGED. BE CHALLENGED.
If you have you worked hard earning good grades, being a leader and participating in multiple extracurricular activities, striving to excel in everything you do, then it’s time for the recognition and reward you deserve. The Honors College is where a select group of fifty high achieving high school students like you receive a full-ride scholarship package that covers tuition, fees, housing, a partial meal plan, and money for books. This scholarship allows you to take advanced courses, graduate free of debt and focus on your career goals and aspirations. From orientation to graduation, you will be immersed in an Honors community that encourages personal interaction with like-minded students outside the classroom, and challenging interactions with faculty who will push you to succeed in the classroom. Jessica, Class of 2012 At A&M-Commerce, my student-worker position is an extension of my Honors classes, allowing me to explore new and challenging interests.
FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP SUITE-STYLE APARTMENT LIVING ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING FROM FACULTY “HC” EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS
EXPERIENCE NEW THINGS
MEET NEW PEOPLE THE MORRIS RECREATION CENTER
provides opportunities for students like
you to push yourself physically by climbing
45-foot-rock walls, challenging peers to pick-up
basketball or sand volleyball games and learning to kickbox. If outdoor adventure is what you’re after,
the Rec Center also offers outdoor white water
kayaking, camping and hiking trips.
At A&M-Commerce, learning is about more than what happens in a classroom; it’s also about what you do between classes to challenge yourself, and step out of your comfort zone. It’s about experiencing new things and meeting new people. Challenge meets community with the myriad of intramural sports available to you on campus. Whether your competitive streak prefers basketball in the gym, or Rock Band in front of a big screen, there is an intramural league or competition for you. Some of the A&M-Commerce intramurals include: Basketball, Softball, Disc Golf, Futsal-Indoor Soccer, Pickleball, Sand Volleyball, Rock Band 2, Wii Bowling, Texas Hold ‘Em. Just want to relax? Try the Great OutRoars, complete with a lazy river, two-tier hot tub and a swimming pool with plenty of chairs pool side.
CAMPUS
LIFE
MRC THE GREAT OUTROARS CAIN SPORTS COMPLEX INTRAMURAL SPORTS SPECIAL EVENTS
SAM RAYBURN STUDENT CENTER 100 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS XBOX 360 POOL TABLES THE CLUB Wii CENTER GRILL 155 8 FLAT SCREEN TV’S SYNERGY LAB
THE SAM RAYBURN STUDENT CENTER
is 92,000 square feet of space dedicated to your needs
as a student. It is home to the offices of more than 100 student clubs and organizations, as well as Lion Card services, and the bookstore. Dining options include the cafeteria, Grill 155 and Einstein Bros. Bagels.
Located across from Einstein Bros. Bagels, the Club consists of a stage, seating for students to eat or just hangout, several pool tables, and a gaming center that contains eight Xbox 360’s, eight flat screen TV’s and a Wii center.
Looking for hands-on experience in your field?
The Student Center provides opportunities for that, too, from providing space to present your artwork, to developing marketing campaigns with the Synergy Lab.
The Student Center can provide a multitude
of opportunities for you to pursue a new interest, or become a leader your first year on campus. If you can’t find an organization or club that meets your needs, create one.
DAY OR NIGHT THE SRSC IS THE PLACE TO
EAT,STUDY,WORK, AND PLAY!
“BE BOLD, WEAR GOLD.”
ATHLETICS “BE TRUE, WEAR BLUE.”
At A&M-Commerce, we bleed blue and gold Lion pride. Show off your blue and gold at one of the many Lion athletic events ranging from Saturday night football games at Memorial Stadium and the
WOMEN’S SPORTS: BASKETBALL GOLF CROSS COUNTRY TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL SOCCER
Harvey Martin Classic in Dallas, to soccer games and Tuesday night basketball games at the Field House.
Our student athletes strive for the best on the field and in the classroom, as evidenced by our five national championships, 58 Lone Star Conference titles
MEN’S SPORTS: BASKETBALL GOLF CROSS COUNTRY TRACK & FIELD FOOTBALL
and 292 All-Americans.
58 LONE STAR CONFERENCE TITLES
5 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
HARVEY MARTIN CLASSIC AT THE COTTON BOWL
Randi, Class of 2012 Goalkeeper for the 2008 Sweet 16 Soccer Team
Alex, Class of 2010 2007 First Team All-Lone Star Conference Lion Football
Britney, Class of 2009 Britney, Class of 2009 2009 W.N.B.A. draft pick, L.A. Sparks
292 ALL-AMERICANS
NINE LONE STAR CONFERENCE HALL OF HONOR SELECTIONS
R U YO
RESIDENCE
E M O H LIFE M O R F Y AWA E M O H Residence Life. Your Home Away From Home.
Living on campus is an important part of university life at A&M-Commerce. It’s where great memories are made. As a freshman, you’ll live in one of two apartment-style residence halls that provide opportunities to make new friends, get involved on campus, order pizza at midnight while studying for finals, or have impromptu movie nights with friends.
Dining Options: All freshmen are required to live on campus and purchase a meal plan. Other residents can purchase meal plans, but are not required to do so. You can choose from four meal plan options including:
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Unlimited meals per week, 14 meals per week, 10 meals per week, or 96 meals during the semester
(sophomore through graduate only)
You are encouraged to complete your application early and submit the $100 deposit to reserve your room. Reservations are made based upon the date deposit is received. For more information, visit www.tamu-commerce.edu/housing.
Whitley is a co-ed, 12-story high-rise building for freshmen. Whitley’s apartment-style suites consist of a living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom with shower. Smith Hall is a co-ed, three-story residence hall for freshmen. It is made up of double-occupancy rooms (with some private room options), community showers, and lounges.
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: New Pride consists of two-bedroom, two-bathroom and four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments available to upperclassmen. Each fully furnished apartment is equipped with a full-size kitchen. West Halls house upperclassmen and graduate students and consist of more than 100 two-bedroom, fully furnished apartments. Residents have access to an on-site computer lab and lounge in the West Halls office.
Prairie Crossing houses the Honors College in apartment-style suites where HC students live and play as a part of a challenging academic community.
Music Building- Fall 2010 A&M-Commerce is one of the top producers of music educators in the state, and soon the university will have a music building to match the program’s excellence. The $29 million facility will include plenty of rehearsal space, classrooms, an intimate recital hall and a 600-seat concert hall. It will be the place to perform by 2010.
GROW WITH US! Student Access & Success Building-Fall 2009 Get all of your admissions, financial aid, scholarship, and advising questions answered without running all over campus. The new center for Student Access and Success will provide you with a one-stop-shop complete with staff dedicated to easing your transition into college life.
Science Building/Planetarium Experience the night sky over Commerce and the universe beyond in the Science Building’s popular 87-seat planetarium. The building also includes high-tech equipment you can use for advanced research projects in physics, chemistry, biology, agricultural sciences, and computer science.
Alumni Center
Connect and network with other Lions in the Alumni Center. With the completion of the new building, you have a comfortable and welcoming place to meet alumni and celebrate.
The activities, organizations and intramurals here helped me develop leadership skills that have benefited me in my career. I would not be where I am today without my degree from A&M-Commerce. -Phillip McLeod, Vice President of Finance, Caremark/CVS
FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS
First-time freshmen may be automatically admitted to A&M-Commerce if they meet one of the requirements below:
RANK IN TOP 25% OF GRADUATING CLASS OR COMBINED SAT SCORE OF 920 (MATH AND READING SCORES ONLY)
OR COMPOSITE ACT SCORE OF 20
STUDENT POPULATION:
AVERAGE AGE: 29 63% FEMALE 37% MALE
64% ANGLO 17% AFRICAN AMERICAN 9% HISPANIC 10% OTHER
As the son of a single mom, A&M-Commerce provided exactly what I needed-a full-ride scholarship and a campus close to home.
Hector, Class of 2012
TRANSFER ADMISSIONS
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS: 56% 44% GRADUATE
94 BACCALAUREATE 74 MASTER’S 6 DOCTORAL
A transfer student is a student who previously attended an accredited institution and is seeking first-time admission to A&M-Commerce. A transfer student is eligible for automatic admissions if they meet the following requirements:
MINIMUM OF 21 TRANSFERABLE CREDITS (EXCLUDING DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES) MINIMUM OF 2.0 GPA ON ALL COURSEWORK AND ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUED ENROLLMENT AT ALL SCHOOLS PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED
IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 21 TRANSFERABLE CREDITS, YOU MUST ALSO MEET FRESHMEN REQUIREMENTS.
At A&M-Commerce, I was on a TV show my first day of class. Even though I was a new transfer student my radio/television professors cared enough to give me a chance.
Katie, Class of 2009
CONTACT US!
Admissions: Phone: (903) 886-5000 www.tamu-commerce.edu Financial Aid/Scholarships www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/finaid/ Phone: (903) 886-5096 Residential Living & Learning www.tamu-commerce.edu/housing/ Phone: (903) 886-5797 Morris Recreation Center www.tamu-commerce.edu/reccenter/ Phone: (903) 468-3170 Student Life www.tamu-commerce.edu/studentlife/ Phone: (903) 886-5793
COME FOR A VISIT!
CAMPUS TOUR
CAMPUS TOURS ARE GIVEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT 10:00 A.M. AND 2:00 P.M., AND ON SATURDAYS AT 10:00 (DURING FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS).
TO SCHEDULE A TOUR, PLEASE CALL 1-888-868-2682 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. YOU MAY ALSO SCHEDULE A TOUR ONLINE AT WEB.TAMU-COMMERCE.EDU/ADMISSIONS/SCHEDULETOUR
Commerce
Pizza Hut Park
DFW AIRPORT Dallas Love Field
BILLY BOBS TEXAS
American Airlines Arena
FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
MODERN ART MUSEUM
Firewheel Town Center
North Park Center
Dallas World Aquarium DALLAS COWBOYS STADIUM
TEXAS RANGERS SIX FLAGS
West End Sixth Floor Museum
The Harbor in Rockwall
Dallas Museum Travis Walk of Art Meadows Museum The Arboretum Deep Ellum Cotton Bowl
UNIVERSITIES CENTER AT DALLAS
MESQUITE METROPLEX CENTER
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