Student Resources
Emergency Resources
The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen's (HECM) Emergency Resources webpage provides information on emergency notifications, helpful resources and what to do in an emergency.
For emergencies, dial 911.
To contact the HECM Security Department, call (956) 271-1301 or visit the Security Desks in the Main Lobby Entrance or Auditorium Lobby Entrance.
Emergency Resources 12th Man Emergency Playbook
HECM Alert is Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen's official emergency notification system that gives the university the ability to communicate health and safety information in an emergency. Texas A&M will use the system only to provide official notification of critical emergencies.
In an emergency, we will post additional emergency updates and announcements on Emergency Resources and at emergency.tamu.edu when they become available.
About HECM Alert HECM Alert Mobile App Emergency Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! The Scholarships & Financial Aid office is located in the first floor suite, 123.6. The Office of Financial Aid is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Students may email hecm-financialaid@tamu.edu for assistance. Students typically get a response same day.
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To apply to the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen, visit Admissions. To learn more about the campus, you may Request Information or you can directly contact an Admissions Advisor by visiting Rio Grande Valley Prospective Student Center.
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We do not offer any on-campus housing.
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The Aggie Spirit Bus is available Monday through Friday for students' convenience. To view the scheduled stops, visit the Morning Bus Route and Afternoon Bus Route. Any updates to the Aggie Spirit Bus services will be posted as they become available.
For other local transportation services, please see the Metro McAllen offerings, including the Micro McAllen rideshare service.
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The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen houses several student organizations.
Wether you would like to view a list of student organizations or learn how to create a new organization, visit our Student Organizations webpage.
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Yes! If you would like to report a lost item, please complete the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen's Lost and Found Form.
To recover a lost item or ask any other questions, please contact (956) 271-1384 or hecm-lostandfound@tamu.edu.
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No, the Higher Education Center at McAllen does not currently have a gym on site. However, it does have a soccer field, volleyball court, basketball area and kayaking available. The Information Desk on the first floor has sports equipment available for you to borrow.
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Yes! Erica Mendez is the Senior Career Services Coordinator at the Higher Education Center at McAllen. She can help you with resume critiques, career advising, networking guidance, job/internships search strategies and more. To learn more and schedule an appointment, visit Career Services.
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For registration details and requirements to attend the Higher Education Center at McAllen’s New Student Conference visit New Student Conference.
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No, the Higher Education Center at McAllen does not currently offer any graduate programs. Only undergraduate degree programs are available, which can be viewed at Undergraduate Degrees.
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On campus, The Coffeehouse is available for coffee, tea, snacks and sandwiches. It is located in the first floor lobby and open Monday through Friday.
There are also a variety of food options at The Shoppes at Tres Lagos, which is located near campus at Ware Rd. and Tres Lagos Blvd. It includes Subway, Domino’s, Fork to Fit, Doña Lula Gorditas y Tacos
and Reset Specialty Coffee.
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Texas A&M University is always looking for talent. Student seeking internship or job opportunities, may visit Jobs for Aggies.