Texas A&M University

From humble beginnings in 1876 as Texas' first public institution of higher learning, this research-intensive flagship university was recently ranked third in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report as a "best value" among public universities.

Bryan / College Station

Established in 1859 in honor of William Joel Bryan, Bryan prospered with its robust agricultural resources and a railway system completed in 1876. Planned as a model community, College Station (named as a railway stop by the Postal Service in 1877) burgeoned in the 1960s when the college opened its doors to women and became Texas A&M University.

Getting Oriented

• B/CS Quick Facts
• Living in B/CS
• Newcomers Guide
• Places to Stay

Settling in B/CS

• Faculty Housing
• College Station Utilities
• Recycling Information
• more/less

• Worship Directory
• B/CS Realtors Association
• B/CS Home Builders Association
• Banks
• Easterwood Airport

Governance

• Dean of Faculties
• Faculty Senate
• Office of the Provost
• more/less

• Office of the President
• TAMU System

Employment

• Jobs at TAMU
• Dual Career Services (Partner Placement)
• System-Wide Job Search
• New Employee Orientations (monthly)

Benefits

• Human Resources @ TAMU
• Payroll Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• more/less

• General Information
• Faculty Leave Policy
• Retiree Benefits
• Academic Holiday Schedule

Handbooks

• Faculty Handbook
• TAMU System Policy
• Faculty Recruitment Handbook

Activities

• B/CS Calendar of Events
• Attractions
• Recreation
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• Health Clubs & Gyms
• Arts Council of Brazos Valley
• Downtown Bryan
• MSC OPAS
• George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
• Brazos Valley African American Museum
• TAMU Athletics
• Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

Shopping

• Shopping
• Post Oak Mall
• Brazos Valley BBB

Local News

• The Eagle
• KBTX
• Texas A&M News & Information
• more/less

• The Battalion
• Traffic & Construction on Campus
• The Houston Chronicle

Dining

• Area Restaurants
• TAMU Dining Services

Family Time

• Becky Gates Children's Center
• College Station ISD
• Bryan ISD

Other Resources

• TAMU Directory
• Faculty Networks
• Network Mentoring Programs
• more/less

• Computing Services
• Howdy Portal
• Disability Services
• Aggie Ally
• Center for Teaching Excellence
• Faculty & Staff Parking
• University Police
• TAMUMobile for the iPhone

Beta Testing

This Faculty Guide is brand new, brought to you by the Office of the Dean of Faculties and Associate Provost.

While you're invited to start using it right away, we just want you to know that it's currently in Beta testing (a work in progress), and may be inoperative for short periods of time.