Aggieland Saturday by the Sea

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We invite you and your guests to learn more about Texas A&M’s dedicated marine and maritime campus, Texas A&M University at Galveston! 

Our free, all-access open house, Aggieland Saturday by the Sea, is an immersive event, offering you a 360º introduction to Texas A&M’s island campus, including: 

• Information sessions about the admissions process, financial aid and student life; 
• An intro to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy, the Corps of Cadets, professional maritime license options and programs;
• Visit research labs and training simulators, and tour the new 524-foot state-of-the-art training vessel, Lone Star State; 
• Go aboard one of our research vessels, Trident or Earl L. Milan, and explore the Galveston Bay and surrounding coastal ecosystem and maritime industry where students live, learn and work;
• Experience fun Aggie traditions and hospitality with our student organizations;
• And much more! 

Marine & Maritime Activity Restrictions

Aggieland Saturday by the Sea is open to everyone! However, some event activities may have restrictions in order to meet required safety regulations and protocols. To ensure everyone's safety and help you make the most of your time on campus, please see below for additional information. 

Harbor Tours (Weather Permitting). Harbor tours are only available to those five (5) years of age or older. In addition, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Unaccompanied minors will not be permitted to board. All harbor tour guests are required to wear flat, closed-toe shoes - no high heels, Crocs or clog-styles, please.

Sea Life Facility. Facility tours are only available to those five (5) years of age or older. All guests touring the Sea Life Facility are required to wear flat, closed-toe shoes - no high heels, Crocs or clog-styles, please.

Lone Star State Ship Tours. Ship tours are only available for those twelve (12) years of age or older. In compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, all guests boarding the ship are required to wear flat, closed-toe shoes - no high heels, Crocs or clog-styles. In addition, no skirts or dresses, please.

Registration for these events will be available at a later date. Watch your inbox for updates and additional information! 

Who Should Complete This Form?

This registration form should be completed by the prospective students who would like to experience this event on their own or with a small group of close family and friends. Each student registrant will receive a t-shirt; student registrants and their guests will each receive a box lunch. 

To ensure we provide the best guest experience, we ask that the primary registrant be the student attendee. Parents, families and guests should be registered under the "Guest information" section. 

For families with multiple student attendees, please have each student complete their own registration form. Guests shared between registrants only need to be listed on one form.

Want to attend with a larger group? For those who would like to experience this event together with a school group or external organization, please complete the Group Event Registration Form.