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Texas A&M’s Largest Campus-Wide Open House, Aggieland Saturday, Returns Feb. 10

Anyone is welcome to attend the annual event, which gives prospective students a chance to experience the university.
By Zachary Cottam and Bekah James Pepper ’18, Texas A&M University Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach February 1, 2024

Texas A&M University Aggieland Saturday

 

Texas A&M’s biggest annual campus-wide open house, Aggieland Saturday, is set for Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prospective students, former students, school groups and anyone interested in learning more about Texas A&M are welcome to attend. The event is free but registration is required. Attendees choose from more than 200 information sessions, facility tours, performances and demonstrations at this all-inclusive program.

New this year is a kick-off session featuring Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III, Student Body President Andrew Applewhite and the Yell Leaders. Attendees can stay in Rudder Auditorium or check out sessions across campus to learn about the admissions process, housing, financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Hundreds of staff, faculty and students volunteer for Aggieland Saturday to ensure visitors can interact with current students, have their questions easily answered and see all that Texas A&M has to offer in one day.

a crowd at Aggieland Saturday
Aggieland Saturday 2023 hosted the largest number of attendees to date.

Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications

 

Event Highlights

Prospective students will be able to explore their majors by attending the academic college fair in Rudder Exhibit Hall. Physics professor Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova of internet fame will demonstrate her “explosive” teaching style with a science demonstration at 11 a.m. in the Innovative Learning Classroom Building.

Guests eager to bring home unique gifts from Aggieland Saturday can shop at the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship’s student marketplace. The market will feature a variety of student-created products, services, jewelry, and home goods. Texas A&M former student Kristin Cooper King will also be signing copies of her children’s book, The Heart of Aggieland, in the Memorial Student Center.

The Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center and its Howdy Crew will host 45-minute campus tours every 5-10 minutes until 2 p.m. These tours do not require registration.

Using the Guidebook app, attendees will be able to build a personalized schedule based on their interests. Popular themed tracks will feature various academic colleges, student success and the Corps of Cadets. Organizers recommend planning your Aggieland Saturday schedule prior to the event to maximize time.

For more information, visit tx.ag/agsat2024.

Media contacts:

  • (primary) Kelli Hollinger, director of visitor experience, khollinger@tamu.edu, 979-587-0151
  • Lisa Cantu, Howdy Crew captain, lisacantu@tamu.edu, 956-599-4297
  • Kristen Cooper King, author of The Heart of Aggieland, 256-631-7499
  • Lara Robertson, McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship, lrobertson@tamu.edu, 979-845-1724

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