What does the Aggie Recruitment Committee do?
ARC shall provide potential Aggies with first-rate recruiting conferences and presence in high schools across the state and nation while upholding the Aggie Code of Honor and maintaining a charismatic commitment to promoting a positive image of Texas A&M.
Where can I find information about coming to the academic conferences?
You can find this information on our "Conferences" page. There are links on this page that direct you to the major conferences we host during the academic year. E-mail us if you have questions.
How does the Aggie Recruitment Committee select students to participate in Whoopin' Weekend 2009?
Whoopin’ Weekend 2009 Selection Process:
Whoopin’ Weekend is a conference planned by the Aggie Recruitment Committee for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in experiencing college life at Texas A&M University. While we wish we could allow everyone who wants to participate in Whoopin’ Weekend to do so, we simply, do not have the resources and facilities to do so. Thus, participation in Whoopin’ Weekend is limited to 275 students to campus. In order to provide the fairest selection process to all interested parties the Aggie Recruitment Committee will be implementing the following selection process for Whoopin’ Weekend 2009:
On Tuesday, January 6th, 2009, at 10:00am Central Time, registration will open and remain open for 48 hours. The selection process will be conducted on a first come first serve basis based upon the student’s grade level (sophomore, junior, senior). The Aggie Recruitment Committee’s goal is to have 20% sophomores, 55% juniors, and 25% seniors attend Whoopin’ Weekend 2009. If that enrollment goal is not met any remaining spots will be filled regardless of grade level, based on timestamp of when the student’s registration form was submitted. After the conference has been filled remaining students (up to100) will be placed on a waitlist to fill spots that may become available between the close of registration and the week of the conference.
Notification of registration status will be sent out, by e-mail, on January 12, 2009.
The Aggie Recruitment Committee has deemed this selection process to be the most fair and equitable way to fill these limited spaces. Please contact Megan Tracy or Manica Serna with any questions you might have. Thank you for your interest and your understanding.
Thanks and Gig ‘Em,
Megan Tracy, Manica Serna, and Margaret Mitchell
Whoopin' Weekend 2009 Co-Directors and Registration Coordinator
whoopinweekend@arc.tamu.edu
979-458-2637
Aggie Recruitment Committee
Can parents participate in conferences?
Yes, we also have information for parents. At the beginning of each of our conferences, we have a Family & Guests Program that is designed to give information on the subjects of Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Honor & Scholarship Programs. Representatives from those respective departments that come to present and answer your questions. We also have a panel consisting of current students that are trained to answer any questions you may have. Check the conferences page for the time it is held, as it is different for each conference.
I am planning to fly to Bryan/College Station, what arrangements should I make?
You need to contact the conference directors by email first, and then when you send your application and check, you need to attach an itinerary of your departure and arrival for each day your traveling for our records. If you need transportation assistance from the airport to campus, please contact us and will be more than happy to help you figure something out!
As a participant, am I allowed to stay with a friend who attends Texas A&M University while attending the conference?
If your friend is a current student at Texas A&M University, CURRENTLY LIVES ON CAMPUS, is the same gender as yourself, and has gone through a background check with our Committee to host for that particular conference, then you may request that individual to be your host for the conference. Please include this information on your application. No request is guaranteed and is at the discretion of the Aggie Recruitment Committee to make changes accordingly if there is a shortage of available hosting.
Do I get an excused absence letter from the University for attending the conference?
Yes. At the conclusion of the conference, when the participant checks out with the Registration Sub-committee, they will receive a University-notarized document certifying their attendance at the conference, signed by the Conference Director(s). If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us.
Where do participants stay when attending the conferences?
All participants will stay in the ON CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALLS at Texas A&M University. Two participants will be hosted by one current student living on campus. All hosts have been background checked before the conference. If the participant knows a particular current student living on campus, they may request to reside with them during the conference; see the rule above for more information about this policy.
Where do I park for a conference?
Parking varies with each conference. Generally, conference parking is located in the West Campus Garage. Visit the conference's homepage for specific details.
What amenities do you get from attending the conferences?
Participants have the opportunity to join in discussion groups with current students, where they can ask questions about college life and what being an Aggie is all about. During S.E.A.L., participants will attend an Fightin' Texas Aggie football game at Kyle Field and a tailgate located near the Association of Former Students building. During Whoopin' Weekend, students will attend a Fightin' Texas Aggie baseball game at Olsen Field and a tailgate located in Olsen Pavilion. Students will also have an opportunity during the conference to shop in the TAMU MSC Bookstore. Everyone who attends will walk away with friendships and a foundation to begin their college careers. We encourage all participants to share feedback and any additional ideas with the committee.
What is the latest day I can cancel my registration for a conference?
You may cancel your registration for the conference at any time, however we do have a refund deadlines that varies with each conference. Check the the respective conference page for current refund deadlines.
When should I expect to get a confirmation letter from the Aggie Recruitment Committee?
Confirmation letters are e-mailed to the address listed on your application by the date listed on the application page. Please provide an email address that you check most often.
When do the conferences take place?
S.E.A.L. Conference takes place usually in November of the Fall Semester. Whoopin' Weekend Conference takes place usually in late February or early March in the Spring Semester. Conference dates are posted on the homepage before each conference.
Who should I contact regarding personal matters before and during the conference?
Please contact the Conference Director(s) as soon as possible for any personal situations that might arise before the conference. During the conference, please contact anyone wearing a WHITE SHIRT.
I am interested in a particular major at Texas A&M. Will I get to visit with an advisor?
Yes! A portion of the conference time is allotted to allow you to visit with advisors from the different colleges at A&M and discuss your degree plans.
What items can I bring to the conferences?
See the "What to Bring" section of the "Conferences" page for more information.
Is there a possibility I can come back for an additional visit to talk more one-on-one with advisors?
We encourage the participants to come back and take the Visitor Center tour, and visit more with advisors about the participant's intended major. You can contact the Main Campus Prospective Student Center at (979) 458-0427.
What is your refund policy?
The Aggie Recruitment Committee has a unique refund policy for each conference. It is updated before each conference and may change in criteria. Contact us if you are unclear about anything.
Can I bring my cell phone to a conference?
We ask that during the conference, all participants turn their cell phones off and keep them in their bags. You may use them during the evenings or for urgent situations, but please refrain from using them during the day's activities.
Is there a way to receive a list of the people from my DG group to keep in contact with them?
The Discussion Group leaders at the end of the conference usually will gather their DG's contact information for everyone to keep in touch. It is up to participants to decide if they would like to keep in touch with their discussion groups.
Where do the parents stay while the participants are at the conference?
We suggest parents to take a look at the many hotels in College Station and in Bryan and stay for a night or two nights while participants attend the conference.