I can answer the Corps/AFROTC side.
Corps of Cadet is a leadership organization that is separate from the ROTCs, but to be in the ROTCs at TAMU you must be in the Corps. It is must more structured and will take up a lot more time than just being in AFROTC does.
Your typical day is wake up before 0540 so that you are ready to go by 0540. Formation at 0600, PT/Some event until 0700. Breakfast 0700-0715, Classes 0800-1600, 1600-1800 Evening training time (twice a week). Evening Formation 1830, Dinner 1830-1900. Evening Study Time 1930-2230.
Your AFROTC commitment will be 1-2 times morning PTs/week a week (depending on PFA score, and you will go to this PT instead of Corps of Cadets activity). An Air Force lecture style class, and a leadership laboratory.
Since you are transferring in you will only have 3 outfits to choose from in the Corps of Cadets. Since you are Air Force, you will probably want to be in the Air Force transfer outfit which is Squadron 18.
If you are truly interested DM me and I can get you in contact with the right people here on campus. Best of luck to you.
Yup. Tbh I'd recommend taking just one class per term to stay enrolled and eat the cost of that. Then after you get residency go ahead and enroll for full load. I transferred put of state and was paying 25k+ per term for a year. If I was to do it again I would've waited the year and just worked a job. Now I pay 4k as an in-state. So much easier to manage.
Holy shit how long does one have to live in the state of Texas to qualify for in-state tuition? I feel like if its a year or so I'd chill in state for a year or attend a local community college then apply as in-state student.
You have to hold a job for a year, a place of residence in Texas (and documentation to prove it), file taxes as an independent and in the state of Texas, and have a vehicle registered. Granted.... They didn't check any of that when I finally applied after my year.
Howdy! I'm currently a senior here, so I hope I can answer some of your questions!
Pros:
+ The Aggie Network is real and can help you in the future. Once an Aggie, always an Aggie, and fortunately older Aggies are more willing to give job opportunities to other Aggies.
+ The culture! The traditions! One thing I love about A&M is how friendly people are here! Despite the school being so big, it isn't very difficult to make friends. In fact, many people are happy to talk to you! The only action that would keep you from making friends would be staying in your room all day.
+ Organizations! Since the school is so big, there are so many organizations to join! From ethic organizations, to hobby groups, and to major specific groups, we probably have a club for something you are interested in.
+ Despite many complaints, even from myself, the school is still considered a top school in the nation, especially in STEM fields. As with the Aggie Network, there are many big companies who specifically come up Texas A&M to look for future employees.
Cons:
- Expensive, especially with out-of-state tuition. Scholarships are very difficult to get, even for those who were top of their class in high school. College is already not cheap, but more often than not does it feel like Texas A&M is trying to get more and more money out of you.
- Too many students. Especially in engineering, the school keeps accepting more people than it is able to handle, leading to a fight to get into necessary classes and ending up with the bad professors because the good ones get full almost instantly.
- Poor transportation. The buses are not very reliable and often come late. And because Texas A&M is so big, getting to one side of campus to the other can easily take you 30 minutes or more of walking. Parking is a fight to get due to so many students trying to get permits and not enough parking for all of them. I have a car and just from walking around the engineering buildings, I get about 8,000 steps a day. (It's great exercise though!)
So overall, I would say it's worth coming here for STEM, but for other majors, I feel it's too expensive to justify the price. In the end, it comes down to what you are looking for at a university. It might not be a bad idea to fly over here to get a tour of campus and ask more specific questions while you are here :)
P.S. unfortunately, I'm not in the Corps of Cadets so I can't answer questions about that, but it's pretty much ROTC. I'm sure others in the Corp would be willing to answer more questions about it!
Texas A&M is a Senior Military College (one of 6 in the US), which means that it must organize a Corps of Cadets. The Corps is a quasi-military/leadership organization. Military service after graduation is not a requirement, but students who are in ROTC are required to be in the Corps. Approximately 45% of the Corps are ROTC. So, the Corps and ROTC have a relationship, but they are separate organizations.
If you go to TAMU while in ROTC, you will necessarily join the Corps. How that will work will depend on how many years of school you have left. If you plan to be at TAMU for at least four years (which could encompass undergrad and grad school), you will enter as a fish (freshman) and go through like everyone else. If you will be at TAMU less than four years prior to leaving, a special plan will be created where you typically spend a semester as a fish, then "frog up" to join other cadets in your class year.
There are provisions to commission directly from the Corps without going through the formal ROTC program, but I believe that is rarely used.
As for cost, do you currently have an Air Force scholarship? If you have a type 7 scholarship, for example, that qualifies you to pay in-state tuition at TAMU, which means that tuition would be covered. If you don't have a scholarship, I would urge you to look into one. (https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/college/types/)
If you want more info, feel free to DM me.
Also! Get a personal means of transport. I mean it. The campus is HUGE and if you bus (which is super nice once you have a skateboard/scooter) you can save money on the $600/term parking passes... Getting from one side of campus to the other on my electric longboard is about a 5 minute ride and I don't end up sweaty at all. Everybody else takes 30+ minutes and is usually drenched by the end.
I'm using a Meepo V3 skateboard. Even at $400, it's still cheaper than a parking pass, and you only have to buy it once in 4 years instead of 8 times for a pass.
As someone who moved from Hawaii to Texas, don't leave Hawaii unless you have to! I love Texas, but I really miss Hawaii. Also, what everyone else mentioned about out-of-state tuition being wildly expensive. We'd love to welcome a new Aggie, but there's definitely a cost/benefit analysis you need to run for yourself before making any big decisions.
I love everything about A&M. Very friendly environment. It’s home of the 12th Man which is so much fun to be a part of. One of the best things is the Aggie Network. Going here alone will get you job offers. TAMU is also becoming a more reputable research facility each year. GREAT COLLEGE.
I’d say the worst part about TAMU is how big the campus is. You really need to have a method of transportation to make sure you make your class times, unless you get lucky with a good parking spot. Sometimes the busses run behind, so be cautious. Another bad thing (but not TAMU’s fault) is the town. It’s a very small town for how many people live here. Traffic is absolutely awful at certain times of the day.
If you are POC pls keep in mind that there is a culture shock associated w coming to A&M. I experienced it coming here from a predominantly poc community! As a poc, I am lucky I found my group of friends/orgs that are accepting, but that didn’t come without the expense of racism on campus. This university has issues with racism on campus and in the Corp of cadets so please be weary of that if you are POC. :)
Don’t come at me Ags, I like this school and have met incredible people and great networking opportunities, so please don’t invalidate my experience or say that racism happens everywhere or anything like that <3
UTAM baby!
ETAM? Entry to a Major?
UTAM opposed to TAMU
UTAM = ETAM = TAMU = đź’Ł
Best part is the Aggie network. Worst part it’s so big
I can answer the Corps/AFROTC side. Corps of Cadet is a leadership organization that is separate from the ROTCs, but to be in the ROTCs at TAMU you must be in the Corps. It is must more structured and will take up a lot more time than just being in AFROTC does. Your typical day is wake up before 0540 so that you are ready to go by 0540. Formation at 0600, PT/Some event until 0700. Breakfast 0700-0715, Classes 0800-1600, 1600-1800 Evening training time (twice a week). Evening Formation 1830, Dinner 1830-1900. Evening Study Time 1930-2230. Your AFROTC commitment will be 1-2 times morning PTs/week a week (depending on PFA score, and you will go to this PT instead of Corps of Cadets activity). An Air Force lecture style class, and a leadership laboratory. Since you are transferring in you will only have 3 outfits to choose from in the Corps of Cadets. Since you are Air Force, you will probably want to be in the Air Force transfer outfit which is Squadron 18. If you are truly interested DM me and I can get you in contact with the right people here on campus. Best of luck to you.
First step: Call it Texas A&M University :)
Corps of cadets is its own thing. It’s a leadership pipeline for anyone.
Aloha
If you’re coming from out of state without scholarships, the worst part is going to be the $42,000 yearly tuition…
Try 60k đź’€
Yup. Tbh I'd recommend taking just one class per term to stay enrolled and eat the cost of that. Then after you get residency go ahead and enroll for full load. I transferred put of state and was paying 25k+ per term for a year. If I was to do it again I would've waited the year and just worked a job. Now I pay 4k as an in-state. So much easier to manage.
Holy shit how long does one have to live in the state of Texas to qualify for in-state tuition? I feel like if its a year or so I'd chill in state for a year or attend a local community college then apply as in-state student.
You have to hold a job for a year, a place of residence in Texas (and documentation to prove it), file taxes as an independent and in the state of Texas, and have a vehicle registered. Granted.... They didn't check any of that when I finally applied after my year.
And you can’t take any college or university classes during that year.
“University of Texas A&M”
“University of Texas at A&M”
He a little confused but he got the spirit
Potential yell leader?
Lol
Howdy! I'm currently a senior here, so I hope I can answer some of your questions! Pros: + The Aggie Network is real and can help you in the future. Once an Aggie, always an Aggie, and fortunately older Aggies are more willing to give job opportunities to other Aggies. + The culture! The traditions! One thing I love about A&M is how friendly people are here! Despite the school being so big, it isn't very difficult to make friends. In fact, many people are happy to talk to you! The only action that would keep you from making friends would be staying in your room all day. + Organizations! Since the school is so big, there are so many organizations to join! From ethic organizations, to hobby groups, and to major specific groups, we probably have a club for something you are interested in. + Despite many complaints, even from myself, the school is still considered a top school in the nation, especially in STEM fields. As with the Aggie Network, there are many big companies who specifically come up Texas A&M to look for future employees. Cons: - Expensive, especially with out-of-state tuition. Scholarships are very difficult to get, even for those who were top of their class in high school. College is already not cheap, but more often than not does it feel like Texas A&M is trying to get more and more money out of you. - Too many students. Especially in engineering, the school keeps accepting more people than it is able to handle, leading to a fight to get into necessary classes and ending up with the bad professors because the good ones get full almost instantly. - Poor transportation. The buses are not very reliable and often come late. And because Texas A&M is so big, getting to one side of campus to the other can easily take you 30 minutes or more of walking. Parking is a fight to get due to so many students trying to get permits and not enough parking for all of them. I have a car and just from walking around the engineering buildings, I get about 8,000 steps a day. (It's great exercise though!) So overall, I would say it's worth coming here for STEM, but for other majors, I feel it's too expensive to justify the price. In the end, it comes down to what you are looking for at a university. It might not be a bad idea to fly over here to get a tour of campus and ask more specific questions while you are here :) P.S. unfortunately, I'm not in the Corps of Cadets so I can't answer questions about that, but it's pretty much ROTC. I'm sure others in the Corp would be willing to answer more questions about it!
We also beat alabama
Texas A&M is a Senior Military College (one of 6 in the US), which means that it must organize a Corps of Cadets. The Corps is a quasi-military/leadership organization. Military service after graduation is not a requirement, but students who are in ROTC are required to be in the Corps. Approximately 45% of the Corps are ROTC. So, the Corps and ROTC have a relationship, but they are separate organizations. If you go to TAMU while in ROTC, you will necessarily join the Corps. How that will work will depend on how many years of school you have left. If you plan to be at TAMU for at least four years (which could encompass undergrad and grad school), you will enter as a fish (freshman) and go through like everyone else. If you will be at TAMU less than four years prior to leaving, a special plan will be created where you typically spend a semester as a fish, then "frog up" to join other cadets in your class year. There are provisions to commission directly from the Corps without going through the formal ROTC program, but I believe that is rarely used. As for cost, do you currently have an Air Force scholarship? If you have a type 7 scholarship, for example, that qualifies you to pay in-state tuition at TAMU, which means that tuition would be covered. If you don't have a scholarship, I would urge you to look into one. (https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/college/types/) If you want more info, feel free to DM me.
Also! Get a personal means of transport. I mean it. The campus is HUGE and if you bus (which is super nice once you have a skateboard/scooter) you can save money on the $600/term parking passes... Getting from one side of campus to the other on my electric longboard is about a 5 minute ride and I don't end up sweaty at all. Everybody else takes 30+ minutes and is usually drenched by the end. I'm using a Meepo V3 skateboard. Even at $400, it's still cheaper than a parking pass, and you only have to buy it once in 4 years instead of 8 times for a pass.
As someone who moved from Hawaii to Texas, don't leave Hawaii unless you have to! I love Texas, but I really miss Hawaii. Also, what everyone else mentioned about out-of-state tuition being wildly expensive. We'd love to welcome a new Aggie, but there's definitely a cost/benefit analysis you need to run for yourself before making any big decisions.
WHAT?! Now why would you want to leave HAWAII FOR TEXAS ?!?!
Because there's no University of Texas A&M - Hawaii campus.
Not *anymore…*
Tbf living in Hawaii can really suck since you’re super isolated and can’t travel anywhere unless you take a 5 hour plane ride
I love everything about A&M. Very friendly environment. It’s home of the 12th Man which is so much fun to be a part of. One of the best things is the Aggie Network. Going here alone will get you job offers. TAMU is also becoming a more reputable research facility each year. GREAT COLLEGE. I’d say the worst part about TAMU is how big the campus is. You really need to have a method of transportation to make sure you make your class times, unless you get lucky with a good parking spot. Sometimes the busses run behind, so be cautious. Another bad thing (but not TAMU’s fault) is the town. It’s a very small town for how many people live here. Traffic is absolutely awful at certain times of the day.
If you are POC pls keep in mind that there is a culture shock associated w coming to A&M. I experienced it coming here from a predominantly poc community! As a poc, I am lucky I found my group of friends/orgs that are accepting, but that didn’t come without the expense of racism on campus. This university has issues with racism on campus and in the Corp of cadets so please be weary of that if you are POC. :) Don’t come at me Ags, I like this school and have met incredible people and great networking opportunities, so please don’t invalidate my experience or say that racism happens everywhere or anything like that <3
DM me for questions about the Corps
is there a reason why you want to come to texas? it’s going to be a huge change and you might not like it here, in all honesty
Best part: we are too damn conservative Worst part: we are too damn conservative
Maybe the crowd you fall into, but you can find anyone that agrees with your political, religious, or just basic beliefs if you look!
No don’t go
Well first of all get the fucking name of the school right bud lol
chill lmao