ll students are invited to Howdy From Hotard, a welcome event from the Office for Student Success on August 25, 1pm-4pm. Located on the first floor of Hotard Hall, this come-and-go event will allow students to meet representatives from the Office for Student Success, check out the Routh First-Generation Center lounge space, and learn how they can be supported through Office for Student Success resources and programs. Students can stop by between classes to pick up free beach-themed snacks, school supplies, and OSS swag (including a free t-shirt while supplies last).
 
ABOUT THE OFFICE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
The mission of the Office for Student Success is to amplify student success needs at Texas A&M University by assessing and addressing policies and procedures on student persistence, achievement, and timely graduation. As an extension of the Office of the Provost and the Student Success Initiative, the OSS was created in 2019 to increase first-year retention and timely graduation rates and decrease achievement disparities. To all undergraduate, first-generation, and transfer students: we are your advocates. OSS programs include the first-year experience course Hullabaloo U, Routh First-Generation Center, Transfer Student Program, Student Success Help Desk, and EAB Navigate.