Frequently Asked Questions

Acceptance to Texas A&M University is the ONLY prerequisite for joining this leadership training program.  The majority of incoming cadets are in the freshman class, however, the Corps is open to all Texas A&M students.

• Apply to TAMU
• Fill out this form
• Contact a Corps Recruiting Representative at 979-845-9232 or [email protected]

There is no military service commitment associated with membership in the Corps. Cadets are required to take ROTC classes during their freshman and sophomore years as these classes provide formal leadership education and practical leadership experience.

Yes. Membership in the Aggie Band requires full participation in all required activities of the Corps of Cadets in addition to those required of the Aggie Band. To read more about the Aggie Band, visit their page here.

The Quad is where Cadets live on campus, in dorms with their home outfits. Some exceptions do apply. To learn more about housing at Texas A&M visit: https://reslife.tamu.edu/options/corps/

There are a wide range of career building opportunities available to cadets not seeking a commission into the United States military. From career readiness programs, networking opportunities with companies and professionals to personalized career advising sessions, the Corps of Cadets is dedicated to preparing students for whichever career path they choose to pursue.

In accordance with Title 10 of the United States Code, a Senior Military College (SMC) is an accredited educational institution that prepares selected students for commissioned service into the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Space Force.  SMCs offer a combination of higher education courses and military instruction over the course of 4 years.

The Corps of Cadets is the oldest student organization at Texas A&M. Founded alongside the university in 1876, the Corps of Cadets has produced top quality leaders of character for over 145 years. Though the look of the Corps has evolved throughout the years, the central purpose has remained: building individuals that exemplify respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service. To learn more about the Corps of Cadets’ storied history, visit here.

The Corps of Cadets provides students at Texas A&M with the complete Aggie experience, from the day they arrive on campus to the time they walk the stage at graduation. Individuals in the Corps are exposed to a wide range of opportunities–from social to professional–throughout their four years in the Corps. As members of the Corps, cadets are able to challenge themselves daily, excel academically, and develop relationships that last a lifetime, without any military obligation. The grades of freshman and sophomore cadets consistently exceed those of their peers among the Texas A&M student body. Post graduation, over 90% of cadets are either employed or commissioning into the military at graduation, exceeding the university average.

The Corps can date its origins back to the creation of Texas A&M in 1876. As the Keepers of The Spirit and the Guardians of Tradition, the Corps of Cadets is devoted to upholding Texas A&M’s reputation as a top tier institution. In addition to preserving Texas A&M’s time honored traditions, the Corps of Cadets has consistently produced some of our nation’s top leaders, in both the private and public sectors. Texas A&M University would not be Texas A&M without the Corps of Cadets.

Yes. As long as you have four semesters left at Texas A&M, you are eligible to transfer into the Corps. New cadets are welcomed at the beginning of each semester. To learn more about the opportunities available to you, contact a Corps Recruiting Representative by phone at (979) 845-9232 or via email at [email protected].

There are several online, virtual and in person opportunities to learn more about the Corps of Cadets. Click here for more.