Regents' Scholars Program

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Fall 2026  

• Attend Regents' Community Building Event: This event aims to build students' networks, connect with peer mentors, and discuss personal and professional success during their first semester at Texas A&M University.  

• Small Group Check-In: Students will meet with the Student Success team in a group setting to check in about their experience at Texas A&M University. This check-in also allows students to connect with other Regents in their college, and it allows the Student Success team to provide support for scholars. Sign up HERE. 

Spring 2027 

• Register for Spring Regents' Course - AGLS 125: This course provides the opportunity for campus connection, professional development, and community building for scholars. Students will build upon their experience in their first semester to establish a footing within the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and Texas A&M University. 

• Attend Spring Regents’ Dinner: Students gather for a business casual dinner event featuring a speaker and networking. This is a chance for students to think about how far they have come and how to make the most of their remaining time at A&M. This is also a requirement for the associated Spring course.  

 

For additional information, please contact: studentsuccess@ag.tamu.edu 

College of Architecture

Fall 2026  

• Register for CARC 181 - First Year Seminar: Hullaballoo Class - Specifically for College of Arch Regent Students. 

Spring 2027 

• Register for CARC 481 Seminar: Seminar with discussion of mentorship and collaboration with industry partners in the built environment. 

For additional information, please contact Alondra Rojas at arojas@arch.tamu.edu 

College of Arts & Sciences

Fall 2026 

• Attend 4 F2F Workshops 

• Attend 2 Connection Group Meetings per month 

• Attend 2 UGSS PC Meetings 

• Complete a F2F Community Service Offering 

• Meet with your Academic Advisor 

Spring 2027 

• Attend 4 F2F Workshops 

• Attend 2 Connection Group Mtgs per month 

• Attend 2 UGSS PC Mtgs 

• Complete a F2F Community Service Offering 
• Meet with your Academic Advisor 

For additional information, please contact: artsci-ugradsuccess@tamu.edu 

Mays Business School

Fall 2026 

• Register for RAP Learning Community Course BUSN 289: This is a fall seminar course for incoming Regents’ Scholars at Mays Business School. The course emphasizes self-awareness, community contribution, and student success strategies. Course topics assist students with the transition to college life, introduce learning tools and campus resources, and enhance academic and social engagement. Students will meaningfully engage with their learning community through interactive discussions, reflective activities, and campus engagement. Students will explore their strengths, set personal and academic goals, and build connections with peers and mentors. Course activities help students gain skills, habits, and attitudes essential for college success. Students utilize campus resources to overcome academic challenges and plan for long-term success. 
• Register for RAP Learning Community Course BUSN 101: (BUSI 1301) Freshman Business Initiative. (3-0). Credit 3. Freshman orientation to business and to Mays Business School; introduction to majors within the business school and associated career opportunities; introduction and development of personal and professional competencies, with emphasis on self-leadership, business communication, ethical decision-making, and teamwork. Prerequisite: Freshmen admitted to Mays Business School; also taught at Galveston campus. 

For additional information, please contact Dr. Nancy Hutchins at nhutchins@mays.tamu.edu

 

Spring 2027 

• Register for RAP Learning Community Course BUSN 289: This seminar course is designed for first-year Regents’ Scholars in the Regents’ Ambassador Program at Mays Business School. Focused on professional development, the course empowers students to explore their strengths, build their personal brand, and begin crafting a confident, purpose-driven path in business. Students will engage in hands-on workshops, networking events, and reflective activities that introduce key career readiness skills, including LinkedIn branding, interview prep, and professional etiquette. Through guest speakers and peer-led discussions, students will connect with industry professionals and gain insight into a wide range of business careers. 

For additional information, please contact Bianca Linton at blinton@tamu.edu

College of Education and Human Development

Fall 2026 

• Enroll in the 1st-year Experience CEHD Success Course CEHD 101 

Spring 2027 

• Enroll in the 1st-year Experience CEHD Success Course CEHD 101 

For additional information, please contact Victor Castillo at vcastillo@tamu.edu 

College of Engineering

Fall 2026 

• Enroll in the 1st-year Experience Engineering Success Seminar - CLEN 181: Engineering Hullabaloo U course 

• Striving for Success Pop-In Series 

• Students will earn the SEAS Certificate by participating in 3 out of the 5 Striving for Success Pop-In Series events. This is in collaboration with the Academic Success Center. 

• 2-hour Weekly Study Requirement 
• Students complete at least two (2) total hours of study or help sessions each week. Approved options include Math Learning Center (MLC), Leach Resource Center, SI Sessions at the Academic Success Center, Professor/TA Office Hours, Peer Tutoring, Individual Studying in the SEAS Office (ZACH 300) or Evans Library, Blinn Learning Center (for TEAB students), ILSQ (for TEAB students) 

 

Spring 2027 

• Enroll in the 1st-year Experience Engineering Success Seminar - CLEN 181: Engineering Hullabaloo U course 

• 2-hour Weekly Study Requirement 
• Students complete at least two (2) total hours of study or help sessions each week. Approved options include Math Learning Center (MLC), Leach Resource Center, SI Sessions at the Academic Success Center, Professor/TA Office Hours, Peer Tutoring, Individual Studying in the SEAS Office (ZACH 300) or Evans Library, Blinn Learning Center (for TEAB students), ILSQ (for TEAB students) 

For additional information, please contact Dr. Samuel Merriweather at s_merriweather@tamu.edu or Breana Grimes at bgrimes@tamu.edu 

Bush School of Government & Public Service

Fall 2026 

• Public Policy Challenge: The Public Policy Challenge introduces first-year freshmen to public policy research. It emphasizes teamwork, foundational data gathering, and realistic solution design.  
  
  • • Dates: October 1, 2026, and October 15, 2026. (5 P.M. - 8 P.M.)

 

Spring 2027 

• Public Policy Challenge: The Public Policy Challenge introduces first-year freshmen to public policy research. It emphasizes teamwork, foundational data gathering, and realistic solution design.  
  
  • • Dates: TBD (5 P.M. - 8 P.M.) 

For additional information, please contact Andy Armstrong at andyarmstrong01@tamu.edu or Dallas Reyes at dallasnreyes13@tamu.edu

College of Nursing

Fall 2026 

• check back for more details. 

Spring 2027 

• check back for more details. 

College of Performance Visualization and Fine Arts

Fall 2026 

• Participate in PVFA events: Hosted by PVFA 
• Attend PVFA First Gen Fridays: Monthly First Gen Lunch 
• Enrollment in FYEX 101/PVFA 101: First Year Experience course

Spring 2027 

• Participate in PVFA events: Hosted by PVFA 
• Attend PVFA First Gen Fridays: Monthly First Gen Lunch 

For additional information, please contact Jill Raupe at jill-d-raupe@tamu.edu 

School of Public Health

Fall 2026 

• Enrollment in PHLT 265: First Generation Scholars I

Spring 2027 

• Enrollment in PHLT 266: First Generation Scholars II 

For additional information, please contact Trish Fetter at pfetter@tamu.edu

Branch Campuses - TAMU - Galveston

Fall 2026 

• Participation in Regents' FYEX section: Students must earn a Satisfactory (S) grade in the course to successfully meet program requirements 

• FYEX 101-508 (for non-license option students) 

• FYEX 101-501 (for license option students) 

Spring 2027 

• Participation in Regents' Learning Community class CLGV 001: Students (both license option and non-license option) will participate in a Learning Community course and must earn a Satisfactory (S) grade to successfully meet program requirements. 

For additional information, please contact: Rebecca Frazier at rfrazier@tamu.edu or firstgen@tamug.edu 

Branch Campuses - TAMU - HECM

Fall 2026 

• Regents’ Scholars Orientation: Required orientation for all first-year Regents’ Scholars to review scholarship requirements, participation expectations, and available resources. 
• First-Year Experience: First-year Regents’ Scholars must successfully participate in the FYEX program 
• Scholars’ Community-Building Event: Regents’ Scholars must attend at least one designated community-building event each semester. 
• Living on campus is not required for McAllen students.

 

Spring 2027 

• First-Year Experience: First-year Regents’ Scholars must successfully participate in the FYEX program 

• Scholars’ Community-Building Event: Regents’ Scholars must attend at least one designated community-building event each semester. 

• Living on campus is not required for McAllen students. 

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Third and Fourth Year Requirements Continued participation in the Regents' Scholars Program in Years 3 and 4. More information will be released in 2027!