2013-2014 Graduate Catalog Downloadable PDF (10.71MB)

Admission Statement and Policy on Individualswith Disabling ConditionsTexas A&M University has a strong institutional commitment to the principleof diversity in all areas. In that spirit, admission to Texas A&M University and anyof its sponsored programs is open to all qualified individuals. Texas A&M does notdiscriminate on the basis of an individual’s disability and complies with Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) asamended in its admissions, accessibility, treatment and employment of students in itsprograms and activities. The designated ADA coordinator for Texas A&M Universityis the Associate Vice President for University Risk and Compliance, (979) 862-7737 orADA.Coordinator@tamu.edu, website: compliance.tamu.edu/ADAcontent.aspx. TexasA&M provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids to students with disablingconditions, as defined under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet theinstitution’s academic requirements. Disability Services, (979) 845-1637, website:disability.tamu.edu, coordinates Texas A&M University’s programs and efforts for thebenefit of the students covered under the statute.University Statement on Harassment and DiscriminationTexas A&M University is committed to providing an educational and work climatethat is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual. Tofulfill its multiple missions as an institution of higher learning, Texas A&M encouragesa climate that values and nurtures collegiality, diversity, pluralism and the uniqueness ofthe individual within our State, nation and world. The University also strives to protectthe rights and privileges, and to enhance the self-esteem of all its members. Faculty,staff and students should be aware that any form of harassment and any form of illegaldiscrimination against any individual is inconsistent with the values and ideals of theUniversity community.Individuals who believe they have experienced harassment or discrimination are encouragedto contact the appropriate offices within their respective units. Students shouldcontact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at (979) 845-4728, facultymembers should contact the Office of the Dean of Faculties and Associate Provost at(979) 845-4274, and staff should contact Human Resources, Employee Relations officeat (979) 862-4027.Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination or harassment basedon sex may contact the designated Title IX Coordinator, the Associate Vice President forUniversity Risk and Compliance, at (979) 8862-7737 or TitleIX.Coordinator@tamu.edu.Graduate Appeals ProcessGraduate or professional students who believe that disciplinary actions stemmingfrom suspension or blocks for scholastic deficiency, and disputes over final course gradesor evaluation of performance on examinations required by the department, intercollegiatefaculty or the graduate advisory committee were made on an arbitrary, capricious orprejudiced basis may appeal such decisions through the appeals process specified in theTexas A&M University Student Rules (59. Graduate Appeals Panel). In such appeals theburden of proof is upon the student to demonstrate that the evaluations in question werearbitrary, capricious or prejudiced.13