Division of Student Affairs
Summer Fees 2020

The Division of Student Affairs administers three mandatory student fees for the operations of Campus Recreation, Student Health Services and University Center. These fees are mandatory for all enrolled students who live in the four counties of the Houston-Galveston area. (Galveston, Harris, Fort Bend, & Brazoria Counties)

Why are these fees mandatory?
These fees are designated as mandatory fees by the legislature of the State of Texas. This consistency in funding allows the departments’ stability in planning and budgeting to provide facilities, operations, and programs for the student body. Costs include paying for programming for our students, operations, maintenance, and debt service, as well as purchasing bonds for facility construction. Texas A&M University at Galveston believes all students benefit from staying active, healthy, and engaged, so to ensure all students have access to quality programs and facilities at a reasonable cost, the university established a required fee. Without this fee, the cost for the same facilities and programs would be much higher, impeding some students from having access.

Texas A&M University at Galveston is seeking relief for the students through a refund of certain fees through the CARE Fund.  If permitted, the fees would be refunded to the students.  

Did the students have a say in these mandatory fees?
All of these mandatory fees have been approved through campus wide referendums of the student body that takes place each time fees are proposed. Aggies have consistently reaffirmed the value of paying it forward to provide for continued growth and excellence in these departments to deliver valuable campus services for the student body.

Why should online students pay these fees?
As noted above these fees were approved as mandatory by campus wide student referendums and the Board of Regents. Many online students live within the four counties of the Houston-Galveston area and would have these services available for their usage, so they are charged the mandatory fee. It was determined that those residing outside these counties would likely NOT have access to the services so they were exempted from paying the fees.

What do I get for paying these fees?
All students paying the mandatory fees have access to ALL Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, and University Center facilities and services. It should be noted that as normal, some programs and services also have nominal additional user fees or co-payments.

Can I get a refund because I do not use these facilities or services?
As noted above these fees are mandatory for ALL students’ enrolled living within the four counties of the Houston-Galveston area. Students are encouraged to utilize the facilities and services as NO refunds of mandatory fees are allowed for failure to use the facilities or services.

Here are some additional FAQ’s pertinent to each of the individual departments:

Campus Recreation

How much is the Summer 2020 Rec Center Fee?
Students enrolled for ten week classes pay $105. Students enrolled for just Summer Session 1 or Summer Session 2 classes pay $52.50 per summer session.

When can I start using the Campus Recreation facilities & how long is my access good for?
Students paying the Summer 2020 Rec Center Fee are eligible to use the facilities as follows:

Ten Week classes:   May 26* to August 21
Summer Session 1:  May 26* to June 29
Summer Session 2:  June 30 to August 21

*Campus Recreation facilities will be available per State of Texas, TAMUS, TAMU/G, and Galveston County Health Department health & safety standards which all users are required to follow.

If I was not charged the Rec Center Fee can I still use the facilities?
If you are enrolled in classes but residing outside the four counties of the Houston-Galveston area or were enrolled in classes for the Spring 2020 semester you have the following options:

1. Purchase a Continuing Student membership for the entire Summer ($105) or for either Summer Session 1 or 2 ($52.50). The dates will coincide with the student eligibility dates noted above.
2. Purchase daily ($5), 3 visits ($10), 5 visits ($15), or 7 visits ($20) guest passes.
3. Purchase a month membership ($35).

Students can also access online/remote Campus Recreation services.

More info on Campus Recreation can be found at: www.tamug.edu/campusrec

Student Health Services

How much is the Summer 2020 Student Health Fee?
Students enrolled for ten week classes pay $75. Students enrolled for just Summer Session 1 or Summer Session 2 classes pay $25 for that Summer Session.

When can I start using the Student Health services & how long is my access good for?
Students paying the Summer 2020 Student Health Fee are eligible to use the facilities as follows:

Ten Week classes:   May 19 to August 21
Summer Session 1:  May 19 to June 29
Summer Session 2:  June 23 to August 21

If I was not charged the Student Health Fee can I still use the services?
If you are enrolled in classes but residing outside Galveston, Harris, Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties or were enrolled in classes for the Spring 2020 semester you have the following options:

1. Enrolled students can:
   1. Access SHS providers via Telemedicine appointments remotely.
   2. Utilize our 24/7 Dial-a-nurse line for medical advice.
2. Students not enrolled or not charged the Student Health Fee may become eligible via our Summer Bridge Fee
   1. Student must show they were enrolled at Texas A&M University during the most recent semester, and proof of enrollment for the Fall 2020 semester. The Summer Bridge Fee grants eligibility for care during the Summer Session currently in progress, and will expire at the end of that Summer Session (June 29, or August 21).

More info on Student Health Services can be found at: tamug.edu/Counsel/services.html

University Center

How much is the Summer 2020 Student Center Complex Fee?
Students enrolled for ten week classes pay $100. Students enrolled for just Summer Session 1 or Summer Session 2 classes pay $50.

When can I start using the University Center facilities & how long is my access good for?
University Center facilities are open and available for student use per federal and state social distancing guidelines.

If I was not charged the Student Center Complex Fee can I still use the facilities?
University Center facilities are available for everyone’s use regardless of student status; however, a pricing structure is in place providing a lower cost on chargeable items to students.