Parents' Weekend

A Warm Greeting
Parents' Weekend is a tradition that has existed at Texas A & M University since 1919. Texas A&M University's most valued pride is it's tradition of making it's visitors feel welcome. The University has given parents and guests a special time to feel this warm greeting. Parents' Weekend has become our official "HOWDY!"

Aggie Mother's Club
In the early 1900s mothers often found themselves worrying about the welfare of their sons. A federation known as the Aggie Mother's Club was formed by these mothers whose main goal was to help their sons through their difficult "fish" and underclassman years. A program similar to open house was held on Mother's Day. However, in 1969 graduation was changed to early May and the program was moved to April.

A Rose By Any Other Name
This prided A & M tradition has been known through the years as Mother's Day, Mother and Dad's Day, Parent Appreciation and Open House. Presently, it is called Parents' Weekend. Until 1974, an Aggie Mother of the Year was selected. Recently, the students began selecting a couple to be their Aggie Parents of the Year.

All For Our Parents
Corps flower pinning, chapel services, Parents of the Year receptions, campus tours, a military review in honor of the parents and outfit award presentations are all a part of the weekend. Many units sponsor activities to provide the cadets and their parents the opportunity to meet other families. New activities are continually being added to include a wider variety of students. Some of these new activities include a traditions program, concerts, Bevo Burn Barbecue, MSC Variety Show, and 'Ol Army Yell Practice.