Texas A&M University-Commerce

"A Place To Start"

By: Luis Rasgado

Graduating from high school has always been a far away dream for many students. It takes time, patience and the willingness to learn, once a student graduates from high school, not only do they get the opportunity to go out into the real world, but they have the opportunity to keep excelling and achieve more knowledge by going to college. Not many though have this opportunity, either because they don't have the sufficient funds to go or simply because they are not informed about the benefits of getting a higher education.

Texas A&M University-Commerce does not only tell you the benefits of a higher education, but they help you with financial aid and with the whole process of making your entrance as a student simple. Today A&M University-Commerce had one of their 2 day orientations. The students have the opportunity to meet with others, meet their future professors and be informed about the things to do around commerce.

The following are the orientation times:

Fun Fact:

This university began as the East Texas Normal College in 1889 when founder William Leonidas Mayo opened the doors to a one-building campus in Cooper, Texas, roughly 16 miles northeast of Commerce. After the original campus was destroyed by a fire in 1894, Mayo moved the college to its present location in Commerce, Texas, due to the presence of a railroad to commute students from Dallas and areas from both North and East Texas.

It is difficult to fit in at a new place, especially if you don't know anyone or know with clarity the things that are around you. That is why www.frontporchnewstexas.com has searched and found the things that are at A&M University-Commerce to facilitate your stay as a new student.

Texas A&M University-Commerce is at the entrance of Commerce, Texas. It is a small town, but you would be surprised about the many things that it can offer. Have you ever thought about joining the greek life? A sorority or even a fraternity? For many that is a way to meet new people and create new friendships. As the new person in town, you wouldn't know much about where to go and what to do. Especially in a small town like Commerce, but you would be surprised about how many new doors open up to you by joining many of the organizations at A&M Commerce.

The following are some of the fraternities and sororities at A&M-Commerce:

Registered Fraternities- Sigma Chi, Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Sigma, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Beta Sigma and many others.

Registered Sororities- Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Kappa Delta, Alpha Kappa Alpha and many others.

What's At Texas A&M University Commerce?

• The Sam Rayburn Student Center, which provides all on-campus meals, numerous meeting locations for student organizations, an on-campus bookstore, wireless internet access, a performance venue known as ‘The Club’, and a franchise location for Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Whitley Hall, a twelve story residence hall intended to house the majority of freshmen on-campus students, including Freshman Leadership Class and Regents Scholars
• Smith Hall & Berry Halls, suite style residence halls for all classifications of on-campus students
• The New Pride Apartments & West Halls, apartments intended for upperclassmen
• Prairie Crossing, an upscale apartment complex housing Honors College students and members of the Sophomore Experience
• Family Housing, apartments for families, with and without children
• The Gee Library, a five story location containing the entirety of the University’s book services
• The Morris Recreation Center, which contains a variety of weight equipment, treadmills and exercise bikes, separate courts for racquetball, volleyball, and basketball, running tracks, changing rooms, pools and a hot tub

Athletics:

The university is a part of the Lone Star Conference (Division II), a 15-member league that spans three states (Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico). A flagship member, TAMU-C remains from the original league formed in 1931. Football is A&M Commerce's most traditional rich sport. The Lions have won 20 Lone Star Conference Titles and many more North Division Titles.

TAMU-C offers 5 men's sports: football, basketball, golf, cross country, and track and field; as well as 6 women's sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country, and track and field.

"Going to college and getting a higher education is important in life, it opens up new opportunities to better paying jobs."

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