Campus Living & Learning (CLL) is taking proactive steps to reduce exposure within each of the Galveston Campus residential communities. These efforts include:
Texas A&M University recently announced changes to the Fall 2020 academic calendar, which includes moving the start of classes from Monday, August 24 up to Wednesday, August 19 and the end of classes from Wednesday, December 2 to Tuesday, November 24 before Thanksgiving. Currently, final exams are still scheduled for the beginning of December, with the last day for finals occurring December 9. Commencement is scheduled for December 11-12.
As the dates of finals and Commencement have not changed for fall, the housing contract move-out date will not change. On-campus housing will remain open with services and staff accessible through the last day of Finals. As usual, students will still be allowed to stay until 24 hours after their last final unless formally approved for late-stay.
Even with the addition of days to the start of fall semester classes, there will be no change to currently published semester housing rates.
Students who choose to leave prior to Thanksgiving and not return until spring move-in will be held to the full contractual semester rate for the Fall 2020 semester. While we hope that we can follow our normal winter break procedures, students may be asked to inform staff what their plans are and/or return their hard key (if they got one) for the duration of the break. Students will not be refunded for checking out early for the semester.
In line with best practices with various institutions and partners including College Station’s Department of Residence Life, Texas A&M University at Galveston Campus Living & Learning will observe robust physical-distancing protocols while remaining true to our values to provide a place where all students can safely live and learn. We will still offer innovative programming and learning initiatives to help provide for the one thing that makes our campus completely special: Aggies working with, teaching, and learning from other Aggies. This will still be that same special place where students can find and build lifelong friendships and meaning.
As of right now, the University has made no changes to the Campus Housing Rule, which includes the Texas A&M Maritime Academy. Our campus being largely self-contained and with most of students living in the Residence Halls, we believe the Galveston Campus has a significant structural safety advantage. Our position on Pelican Island offers us a relatively controlled environment on campus with very little cross traffic. Any changes to the Campus Housing Rule will be announced clearly via email and the CL&L website; it will be advertised via social media as well.
We have instituted a new Policy and Procedure for Termination or Suspension of University Housing Contracts due to Emergency Events. Although we hope that no emergency events take place in the future, we wanted to make you aware of our plans should a pandemic situation like what happened this spring or other emergency event happen again in the future. Please read the new Policy and Procedure carefully. In summary, if there is an emergency event and the University decides closure of the student housing facilities is necessary, the University may terminate or suspend the Housing Contract and the students must vacate the facility and remove their belongings, then they may request a Housing Adjustment (refund/credit). However, if there is an emergency event and the University does not close the facilities or require students to vacate, the students may still do so, but the Housing Contract will remain in full effect and the students will not be entitled to a Housing Adjustment (refund/credit) even if they voluntarily chose to vacate.
As you evaluate new information and make decisions that suit your best interest, please keep in mind that the University has a campus live-on requirement which can be found here. For students who believe they may fit the criteria for being exempt from Campus Housing Rule, they can apply for exemption by logging onto the housing portal here. After you have logged on, click on the link for “Application” in the maroon ribbon bar at the top. When the page updates, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the radio dial for “Academic Year 2020-21.” You will proceed with completing the application pages as required. When you arrive at the “Request to Live Off-Campus” page, you will want to review the information and stipulations before making your response at the bottom of the page. The page that follows will then give you the option to identify the reason for your request followed by the opportunity to upload required supporting documentation.
Students with scholarship requirements to live on campus (e.g. Regent Scholars, Terry Scholars, etc.) will need to appeal the on-campus housing requirement with the scholarship program coordinator PRIOR to applying to live off-campus. Appeals will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
If you no longer intend to attend TAMUG, you will need to cancel your housing contract by logging onto the housing portal here. After you have logged on, click on the link for “Application” in the maroon ribbon bar at the top. When the page updates, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the radio dial for “Academic Year 2020-21.” When the page updates, click on “Cancel Application” above the blue navigation bar. When the page updates, you will acknowledge your cancellation by clicking on the button for “Cancel Application.” By completing these steps, the system will automatically date stamp your cancellation.
If you are unable to cancel through the housing portal, then please email your name, UIN, with a cancellation statement and reason you are cancelling to cancelhousingcontract@tamug.edu. All cancellations must be in writing (through the housing portal or by email).
Our residents' safety is our #1 priority. We are following CDC, State, County, System and University guidelines, and are continually modifying our operations based on the evolving recommendations.
As you know, Texas A&M University implemented a face covering policy effective Monday, June 15. Face coverings (cloth face covering, surgical mask, etc.) must be worn by all individuals (faculty, staff, students and visitors) on Texas A&M University campuses in the following areas:
It is recommended individuals have at least three face coverings available to use throughout the week in order to begin each day with a new or cleaned face covering. Additional information is available here.
Beyond the standard daily cleaning schedule, SSC Custodial Staff have implemented a daily disinfecting schedule and are using EPA-approved virucides. High-traffic areas such as elevators and community bathrooms are cleaned at least 2 times per day. Common touch points such as elevator buttons, light switches, handrails, and faucets are being disinfected frequently.
Hand sanitizer, as available, will be located at our information desks and other high traffic areas.
Signage throughout our residence halls, and common areas will remind our residents to maintain appropriate physical distancing and to follow all other recommended guidelines for maintaining the health and safety of our campus community.
In preparation for fall, SSC is taking the opportunity to deep clean our buildings while the majority of students are away from campus.
Common spaces, game rooms and other learning centers have been re-configured to allow for physical distancing and also have enhanced cleaning protocols.
Staff have been working diligently with campus health professionals to refine protocols for dealing with sick and well students should the need arise. Those plans will be made available publicly in outline form and are based on the best public health practices.
If a COVID-19 virus is confirmed, then the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocols will be followed. Those who have had close contact with the patient will be contacted and monitored by the Galveston County Health District. The Galveston Campus will fully support that effort.
To make arrangements to have someone retrieve belongings from your on-campus residence, email cll@tamug.edu.
Effective August 6, 2020, dining hours will be as follows:
Captain's LandingMess Deck (Includes Seawolf Subs, Mess Deck Store, MugDown and Smooth Sailing)
Chick-N-Grill
Java the Hut
Pelican Island On-The-Go
Visit the Texas A&M University at Galveston Dine on Campus website and Dining Hours of Operations pages for more information.
Much like other aspects of campus, Campus Recreation has implemented several changes in response to COVID-19. In order to best serve our patrons, I wanted to take a moment to outline the major changes you will be encountering next week. Some of these can be countered with your help.
Specific information regarding policies, how to make reservations, and more can be found at www.tamug.edu/campusrec
Yes, the campus community can still use the fishing pier, however social distancing guidelines still apply.
Please note: Campus remains closed to individuals who are not faculty, staff, students, contractors, etc. Guests, even if accompanied by a campus community member, are not permitted on campus or the pier at this time.
Yes. The Bookstore is currently open from 8:00am – 4:30pm – Mon. – Fri. , but may change as circumstances warrant.
The Bookstore can be reached at (409)-740-4488 or you can order on our website at www.tamugbookstore.com.
Textbook Rental Returns
If you are on campus, the return deadline for rental returns is May 8, 2020. Simply return your rental books to the Bookstore. You may return rentals before May 8th if you are finished using the textbook.
If you are not returning to campus, your rental textbooks can be mailed to the Bookstore. Please include your name, UIN and phone contact information with your return shipment. The return deadline for rentals is being extended to May 15, 2020 if you are mailing your return.
Please mail your returns to:
TAMUG Bookstore
1001 Texas Clipper Rd.
Galveston, TX 77554
Textbook Buyback
Textbook buyback will be conducted at the Bookstore from April 30th – May 6th. We are currently trying to identify a solution for buyback for those who are not returning to campus.
Campus meetings, events and activities are restricted to less than 10 participants through March 31st. Events and activities beyond May 31 are limited to less than 50 participants. We strongly recommend the use of remote technologies to replace meetings and events.
We encourage the use of technology to aid in meetings, events and activities exceeding these guidelines. Be creative in finding solutions through May 10th.
No. Campus is closed to individuals who are not students, faculty, staff, Chartwells employees, SCC employees and authorized service providers on campus to perform work on behalf of the campus.
Specific guidelines have been issued related to move-out of on-campus residence halls.