Hullabaloo U

First-year students will participate in Hullabaloo U – Texas A&M’s first-year experience course. Participation in a Hullabaloo U section equips first-year students to achieve academic and personal goals, take advantage of campus resources, develop community and a sense of belonging, and contribute to our Aggie community. In most cases, Hullabaloo U is a zero-credit hour course, so it is free for students! Each experience is unique, but all Hullabaloo U sections will include a faculty or staff instructor committed to your success, a student peer mentor to help you navigate the college experience, a community of approximately 25 other first-year students, and a common student success curriculum

Transforming Lives Learning Community

The Transforming Lives Learning Community is a first-year experience program for new freshmen students in the College of Education & Human Development. The purpose of the learning community is to engage students in the Texas A&M community, foster a sense of belonging among first-year CEHD students, increase engagement in active learning, and enhance skills related to academic success. The learning community spans across both the fall and spring semesters.

Lohman Learning Community

Funded through the generosity of Carolyn S. Lohman, the Lohman Learning Community is a first-year experience program for students enrolled in the College of Education & Human Development. Learning Community students have a common first-year experience through shared courses and activities in both the fall and spring semesters. The Lohman Learning Community is meant to engage students in the Texas A&M community, foster a sense of belonging among first-year CEHD students, increase engagement in active learning, and enhance skills related to academic success.  Students chosen to participate in the learning community have declared majors in TLAC, EPSY, or KNSM. Learn More

CEHD Trailblazers Learning Community

The CEHD Trailblazers Learning Community serves as a first-year experience initiative tailored for new first-generation freshmen in the College of Education & Human Development at Texas A&M, specifically recipients of the Regents’ Scholarship. This program is designed to assist first-generation college students transitioning from high school to college by engaging them in the Texas A&M community, developing a sense of belonging among first-year/first-gen CEHD students, increasing engagement in active learning, and refining skills crucial for academic success. The learning community spans across both the fall and spring semesters.

KNSM LEADS

KNSM L.E.A.D.S. is a program designed to assist first-year freshmen students in the Kinesiology & Sport Management Department (KNSM) in adjusting to life at Texas A&M University as a Kinesiology or Sport Management major. This program introduces students to commonly used language, skills to be successful, and, most importantly, to their peers in the department. In addition, this program is also meant to provide students with exposure to academic advisors, KNSM faculty, and other members of the KNSM and College of Education and Human Development family. This learning community has, in the past, offered sections for incoming transfer students.

KNSM Hullabaloo U

KNSM Hullabaloo U is a first-year experience designed to support freshmen majoring in Kinesiology or Sport Management at Texas A&M University. Similar to KNSM LEADS, this learning community focuses on helping students transition successfully into college life by building connections with peers, faculty, and staff within the KNSM Department and the College of Education and Human Development. What makes KNSM Hullabaloo U unique is its integration into KINE 199 activity courses such as Yoga, Action Ball, or Badminton. This format allows students to engage in physical activity while also participating in meaningful discussions and community-building activities that promote academic success, personal development, and a sense of belonging at Texas A&M.

Haynes Learning Community Transfer

Funded through the generosity of the Haynes Family, the Haynes Learning Community is a first-year experience program for incoming transfer students in the College of Education & Human Development.  The purpose of the learning community is to engage students in the Texas A&M community, foster a sense of belonging among first-year CEHD students, increase engagement in active learning, and enhance skills related to academic success.

Haynes Teacher Corps for Leadership, Citizenship, and Civic Engagement

Funded through the generosity of Ms. Reta Haynes, HTC is a four-year undergraduate learning community dedicated to developing “teacher-citizen leaders.” Rooted in Aggie Core Values and aligned with the Texas A&M Citizenship and Service Framework. The program blends rigorous honors curriculum, leadership development, academic support, civic engagement, and professional preparation. Students will benefit from first-year seminars, peer mentoring, service-learning, a professional learning institute, and comprehensive induction support during their first year of teaching. Competitive scholarships of $6,000 per year will be awarded to approximately eight students annually.

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