Personal Development

The Ombuds Officer serves as an informal, neutral and confidential resource for graduate students to discuss questions and concerns related to their graduate experience. Having a safe, off-the-record conversation with an Ombuds Officer can be a first step when conflicts or misunderstandings arise. The Ombuds Officer is here to help graduate students identify options for addressing concerns and will promote a fair and impartial process for all parties involved.

Services Offered:

• Listen and help you achieve a greater understanding of a problem.
• Help you find information applicable to your situation and identify possible solutions to your problem.
• Explain University policies and procedures and how they apply to your specific case.
• Help you identify options for resolving conflicts with colleagues, staff, faculty, and advisors.
• Help you achieve fair and equitable solutions to problems.
• Facilitate communication among people in conflict.
• Provide other types of assistance to help you resolve a problem informally.
• Refer you to formal grievance or appeal procedures if you wish to engage in a formal process.
• Identify trends or patterns of complaints that might be systemic.
• Offer recommendations for changes to policies/procedures that appear outdated or problematic, while maintaining confidentiality.

Student Life strives to enhance your opportunities as a student to participate fully in the university experience. We do this by providing you with information, services, programs and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible life choices and promote awareness of yourself and of your community. Each of the program areas within Student Life has a specific mission, but one common goal: to provide education, outreach and support to you. Graduate and Professional students may find support in the following areas:

• Student care and case management support
• Basic need insecurity support
• Off campus living
• Legal concerns
• Pregnant and Parenting resources

University Health Services empowers Texas A&M students through integrated care that supports their physical and mental health. As part of Texas A&M Health—the university’s comprehensive health science center—our clinicians provide the highest level of care in medicine, counseling, psychology and emergency medical services that fosters students’ academic, personal and professional success.

Our international student and scholar services office supports international students, scholars, and their families as they navigate the U.S. immigration system and life in the U.S. We educate on policies and regulations and provide programs to enhance the Texas A&M international community experience. We are proud of our international Aggies who are changing the world!

Services Offered:

• Immigration Services and Advising
• Personal Advising
• Liaison for International Students
• Community and Campus Outreach Activities
• Special Programs for International Students
• Administration of Scholarships, Grants and Loan Programs exclusively for International Students

Student Life is dedicated to providing educational services, outreach, information, involvement opportunities, and programs to all students who live off campus and attend Texas A&M University.

Services Offered:

• AggieSearch
• Non-Traditional Student Listserv
• Aggies With Kids Listserv
• List of Restaurant Discounts for military and students
• Leasing Appointments

My AHP Care provides a one stop to find information about the student insurance plans including benefits, claims, cost, enrollment, and waivers and quick links for insurance services.

Services Offered:

• Create an AHP Account
• Change Address, Phone, or Email
• Find Group and Member ID
• Tips for using your coverage/Your care coverage explained
• Blue Access for Members (BAM)
• Temporary ID Card Login
• Find a Doctor or Hospital (Select “Blue Choice PPO℠”)
• Find a Pharmacy