Our Purpose & Values
At Texas A&M University, our students lead with innovative ideas, integrity and a commitment to making the world a better place. We send our Aggie graduates into the world prepared to face future challenges.
A Force for Good
Since its establishment in 1876, Texas A&M University has been dedicated to providing outstanding education and pioneering innovative research to improve lives in Texas, the nation and beyond.
In the News
Texas A&M’s BUILD student organization expands access to healthcare in rural Texas by constructing and distributing Texas Aggie Medical Clinics. These converted 40-foot shipping containers bring local primary care to communities where it’s needed most.
One community approach: Veterinary care for pets, health support for owners
The Small Animal Teaching Hospital hosts outreach events that deliver veterinary care to community groups and also partners with a program that connects Texas A&M staff with the healthcare and resources they need.
The future of nursing begins with nutrition
Texas A&M is reshaping healthcare education with an enhanced Nutrition-to-Nursing pathway that integrates rigorous nutrition science into nursing training.
Stronger than the Storm
Texas A&M helps communities get hurricane- and flood-readyThe Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas turns research and data analytics into practical decision-making tools, helping communities prepare for hurricanes and floods so that future storms become ripples rather than catastrophes.
Learn MoreAggie Code of Honor
Our students live by an honor code of honesty and integrity. The Aggie Code of Honor is "An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do."
The Texas A&M Aggie Honor System Office serves to:
- Educate students, faculty and staff about the Aggie Code of Honor.
- Respond to potential academic misconduct by Texas A&M students.
- Help remediation efforts for students responsible for Aggie Code of Honor violations.
Purpose Statement
Our purpose is to develop leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good.
Core Values
Our Core Values unify our current and former students, faculty and staff. They are guideposts we live by and show in our words and deeds. We are a community of problem-solvers, scholars and creators with a service mission.
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Excellence
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We are dedicated to excel in what we do and say we will do, and we continually strive to improve. We are passionate about delivering results and achieving desired outcomes, impact and value that exceeds expectations – of our own and of others.
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Integrity
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We are trustworthy and honest with ourselves and others. We honor and follow through on commitments and expectations, holding ourselves and others accountable for our actions, behaviors and outcomes. We operate with the highest ethical standards in all we do.
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Leadership
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We set the example. We embody our values. We are courageous and forward thinking, embracing change and propelling ourselves and the University. We unify, inspire and empower each other.
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Loyalty
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We are dedicated to a greater purpose. We trust, respect and support each other. We are stronger and better together because of our shared support of the University.
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Respect
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We believe people matter. We value and treat ourselves and others with care, compassion, dignity, civility and fairness. We appreciate, learn from and create a welcoming and inclusive environment that values uniqueness, diversity and a sense of community.
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Selfless Service
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We are part of a global community and purpose that is bigger than ourselves. We work with and help others to have a positive impact; and, we do so without expectation of recognition or reward.
Sustainability
Texas A&M opened as a land-grant institution in 1876 and later received sea-grant and space-grant designations. With these designations, we are a leader in research and education regarding how we interact with and impact our environment.
The Texas A&M Office of Sustainability promotes sustainable practices on and off campus. It provides resources and support for people who wish to incorporate sustainable practices into their work and life.
First Amendment on Campus
At Texas A&M, we are a community where the free and open exchange of ideas and information is valued, promoted and encouraged.
Traditions
We seek to be a top-quality university while respecting our past and our many traditions that have formed since we began instruction in 1876. These traditions embody our Core Values while recognizing our history, honoring those we've lost and celebrating our excellence and successes.
Discover our Unique Aggie Traditions