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Student Organizations

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The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM) houses several student organizations. By participating in student organizations, you have the opportunity to create meaningful relationships within the Aggie community, further strengthen your leadership skills and build professional experience.

Current Organizations

Aggie Outdoor and Recreation - McAllen

The Aggie Outdoor and Recreation organization is perfect for adventurous Aggies interested in outdoor activities and volunteer opportunities to better our community. Activities include camping, fishing, hunting and much more.

To join, please email aggieoutdoorsrecreationmcallen@gmail.com.

McAllen Aggies All In

The McAllen Aggies All In organization is dedicated to serving others and the Rio Grande Valley community, providing the highest level of compassion and service while fulfilling duties as valued volunteer members.

To join, please email Jennifer Hernandez at jenniferhdz02@tamu.edu.

McAllen Agriculture Economics Club

The McAllen Agricultural Economics Club focuses on developing students into leaders in agricultural economics and related fields. It provides a platform for students to collaborate and network, and it promotes social responsibility through community outreach events.

To join, please contact Jose Diego Chapa at jchapa90@tamu.edu.

McAllen Aggie Baptist Student Ministry (BSM)

The McAllen Aggie BSM organization welcomes Aggies interested in studying and sharing the word of God and message of Jesus Christ.

To join, please contact Ezri Mata at ezri@tamu.edu.

McAllen Biomedical Sciences Association (BSA)

The McAllen BSA helps members connect with faculty, current students, former students, professionals, volunteer communities and internships.

To join, please contact Cyndi Beltran, HECM Executive Assistant II at cyndibeltran@tamu.edu.

McAllen Border Pre-Med Society

Through the Border Pre-Med Society, students will have the opportunity to meet and learn from medical experts across the region. Members will also be able to participate in volunteer work, network with other students and access resources to prepare for the application to medical school.

To join, please contact hecmborderpre.med@gmail.com.

McAllen Society of Automotive Engineers

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), is a non-profit educational and scientific organization dedicated to advancing mobility technology to better serve humanity. Members learn about transportation industry challenges, opportunities, and the chance to gain real-world design experience through Formula SAE and Baja design competitions.

To join, please contact Rafael Fox, HECM Associate Professor of Practice, Multidisciplinary Engineering at rafael.fox@tamu.edu.

McAllen Student Advisory Council

The McAllen Student Advisory Council (MSAC) is the representative organization for the student body at the Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM). The MSAC provides a forum for free and open discussion of matters affecting students and promotes the general welfare of the student body by serving as an advocate for student issues and presenting the student perspective to campus administration, faculty and college committees.

To join, please contact Chelsea Perez at chelseaelainn@tamu.edu.

Starting a New Organization

While the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen offers a variety of choices among its student organizations, there may be something that you would like to add. Simply follow the easy steps listed below to establish a new student organization!

  1. Informational - At least three (3) student leaders attend a New Student Organization (NSO) Informational during the Fall or Spring semester.
  2. Preparation - Students recruit members, create an action plan, and write a constitution.
  3. Application – Students submit an application via link shared after the NSO Informational.
  4. Review – The Department of Student Activities staff review applications and create student organization finance accounts.
  5. StuAct Online – Students receive a link for StuAct Online, where they can manage the organization, add advisors and complete forms and trainings.
  6. Approval – Upon final approval of the application, students will receive an account number and information on the annual student organization recognition process, which includes officer and advisor training.
  7. Annual Recognition Process - Students complete required components of the annual recognition process, which includes: updating the leadership roster, maintaining officer eligibility standards, updating the StuAct Online profile, completing annual trainings and uploading the most recent version of the organization's constitution.

Student Organization Resources

Contact Information

Luis Salinas

  • Program Coordinator II
Luis Salinas