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Howdy! 

Thanks for visiting the Corps of Cadets website! You have probably already read the information on the Prospective Cadets page and have a general idea about the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University. Probably the number one question about the Corps by parents is "Does my son/daughter have to go into the military after graduation?"  The answer is "NO".

Approximately 55% of all cadets do not enter military service. Cadets have to take military science classes the first four semesters. If they are interested in a military career, cadets have to pursue a military commission. A limited number of military (ROTC) scholarships are available and they are very selective on which cadets receive scholarships. Again, the cadet must apply for a military scholarship.

Being a member of the Corps of Cadets is demanding. Cadets not only have to do well academically, they must master the Corps leadership program. Over the last four years the Corps Grade Point Average (GPA) was higher than the civilian students in 9 out of 10 colleges on campus. Underclass cadets are required to meet call to quarters (CQ) study hours Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Each Corps outfit has an Academic Advisor and the Commandants Office has an Academic Counselor for the cadets.

If a student has done well in high school, he/she should be able to make it academically at Texas A&M and be a member of the Corps. With the additional attention focused on grades by the outfits, plus the assistance provided, if used, your son/daughter will graduate from Texas A&M. 

Corps Scholarships are in addition to university and military scholarships. Presently there are over 1,100 Corps Scholarships available. All students should apply for a Corps Scholarship.

Now that we have covered those topics what should you do to help your son/daughter in the decision process about entering the Corps of Cadets? First, contact the Aggie Corps Recruiter (ACR) in your area. Just refer to the ACR section of our site. This person will answer questions about the Corps and assist your son/daughter in visiting the campus and the Corps area. 

Second, ask the ACR representative for the name of a cadet that is a member of the Corps from your area. Have your son/daughter visit with this cadet. The better informed your son/daughter and you are, the easier the decision is to make. We want everyone informed about the Corps of Cadets. It’s not for everyone.

Third, contact the University Admissions Office at Texas A&M and make sure your son/daughter is qualified for admissions. Students have to be admitted to Texas A&M to enter the Corps of Cadets. It is recommended that they start the process in their junior year of high school and contact their ACR at that time. The completed State of Texas Common Application for Freshman Admissions to Texas Public Universities should be submitted in early September of the senior year in high school.

Other items like dorms, meals, uniforms, parades, and scholarships will be explained by the ACR representative and the cadet recruiter. 

As new information comes available, we will post it on our website.

Thanks for visiting our page. Gig’em Aggies!

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