Admitted Cadets
Welcome to the Aggie FamilyCongratulations on your admission to Texas A&M University at Galveston! You've received your admission letter, but what's next? Below you will find the next steps: accepting your admission, registering for a new student conference, housing and more!
CADET PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST
All Cadets Apply for Cadet Housing
All cadets must complete the housing application. Cadets are required to live in the Texas A&M Maritime Academy Hall during Orientation Week.
All Cadets Complete a Texas A&M University at Galveston - Corps of Cadets - Preparticipation Evaluation and Medical History Form
All cadets are required to complete the Texas A&M University at Galveston Corps of Cadets Preparticipation Evaluation and Medical History Form. Please have the form completed no more than 14 days before your arrival on campus for Orientation Week check-in.
License Option Cadets Apply for and/or provide a copy of a U.S. Passport
Cadets must bring their current U.S. passport to O-Week check-in. If the cadet does not have a passport, they must apply for one. International cadets must provide an F-1 visa. This document is required for all License Option Cadets within 2 months following Orientation Week check-in.
License Option Cadets Apply for a TWIC Card
The Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) is required for all cadets in a License Option program. You are encouraged to have it in-hand prior to your arrival on campus for Orientation Week (O-Week). First time applicants can complete the application online, but must complete the in-person process at a local application center. Non-License Option cadets are not required to obtain a TWIC. This document is required for all License Option Cadets within 2 months following Orientation Week check-in.
All Cadets Complete the Orientation Week Assumption of Risk
Cadets must complete the assumption of risk form before participating in O-week. This will be submitted during O-week check-in.
All Cadets Required Uniforms and Other Regimental Purchases
Uniforms are a visible symbol of participation and commitment worn by all cadets. Cadets are encouraged to order or purchase their uniforms in a timely manner.
How to Order
Navy Exchange Uniforms
- Review instructions here
- Uniform Order Sheet
- Email completed form to NJROTC@nexweb.org
- Starting with uniform orders placed in October 2026, Navy Exchange will ship uniforms directly to the cadet’s preferred address. Please follow the instructions carefully when completing the uniform order sheet to make sure your order is processed correctly.
Cadet Backpack with Required Orientation Week and Regimental Items
- Preorder: https://www.tamugbookstore.com/category/corps/o-week-backpack
- Cost may be charged to student's account.
- Contact the Bookstore for more information.
Note: Backpacks with required Orientation Week and other regimental items will be available for pick-up from the campus’ Bookstore starting on Orientation week’s check-in day.
Coveralls
- 2 pairs, NO SUBSTITUTES ALLOWED.
- Coveralls not required for Orientation week but are required for the academic semesters and summer sea term.
- Order via Scandia’s online store:
- For men:
- ScanRally Reflect Navy with grey reflective tape.
https://scandiagear.com/product/scanrally-reflect-navy/
- ScanRally Reflect Navy with grey reflective tape.
- For women:
- ScanRally Reflect Women Navy with grey reflective tape.
https://scandiagear.com/product/scanrally-reflect-women-navy/
- ScanRally Reflect Women Navy with grey reflective tape.
- For men:
Note: the name patches that are received with your regimental items that come with your Bookstore backpack has a Velcro that can be worn with the Scandia coveralls.
Dickies Work Pants
- 2 pairs, NO SUBSTITUTES ALLOWED.
- Dickies required for Orientation week (and later for the academic semesters and summer sea term).
- Links to Dickies website provided for reference. Items may be purchased from Dickies or any approved third-party vendor.
- For men:
- Original 874® Work Pants, flat front (no pleads), Desert Sand color only: https://www.dickies.com/en-us/products/original-874-r-work-pants-dk0008740ds; or
- 874® FLEX Work Pants, flat front (no pleads), Desert Sand color only: https://www.dickies.com/en-us/products/874-r-flex-work-pants-dk00874f0ds
- For women:
- Women's Super Flex Straight Leg Work Pants, flat front (no pleads), Desert Sand color only: https://www.dickies.com/en-us/products/womens-super-flex-straight-leg-work-pants-dk0a85xs0ds
- For men:
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