Texas A&M Qatar Campus
General Statement
The accelerating pace of industrial and technological developments has created an ever-increasing demand for highly qualified, professional engineers to maintain the momentum already achieved, and to extend and direct the course of these developments. The ever-expanding population and the increased demands for goods and services have imposed new challenges to provide effective solutions while minimizing unwanted side effects. Engineers recognize that all actions taken have their respective costs, and that solutions to long-standing societal problems are found in careful, thorough planning and study. With a pragmatic background in problem solving, engineers are perhaps best qualified to address society’s problems.
Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering strives to provide its students with a high-quality education that will prepare them for a wide range of careers at the forefront of the engineering field. The curriculum is designed to accomplish this by closely integrating cutting-edge basic and applied research with innovative classroom instruction. Texas A&M University’s engineering programs are routinely ranked among the best in the U.S., and graduates are highly recruited to provide leadership and innovative solutions to global challenges.
Our faculty members maintain active research programs in a wide range of areas. In addition, our undergraduate students participate in numerous co-op and internship programs, which give them the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges in a variety of settings.
At Texas A&M University at Qatar, engineering students take courses in the fundamental disciplines—mathematics, sciences, and liberal arts—that will prepare them for the rigorous technical training that follows. This training is dedicated to specialized studies in one of the four engineering fields offered at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Combining intensive and demanding coursework with practical experience means students are ready to step into their professional fields and make immediate and meaningful contributions.
Freshman Curriculum
The freshman year is identical for all majors in the College of Engineering. It is recognized that many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, should be made with care and in consultation with an academic advisor to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are met.
College Prerequisite Policy
The following prerequisite policy applies to any student in a College of Engineering undergraduate degree program and to any student who seeks admission to an undergraduate degree program in the College of Engineering. This policy is in addition to prerequisite policies imposed by the University (Texas A&M University Student Rules). For complete details concerning this policy, students should contact their Undergraduate Advising Office.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses identified in each College of Engineering undergraduate degree program and any prerequisites for these courses. If a student earns a grade of D or F in any of these courses, the student is required to repeat the course before enrolling in a more advanced course that has the D/F course as a prerequisite. A student may attempt a course no more than three times, including courses graded Q or W but excluding those graded NG, unless approval has been received from their department. A student must complete all prerequisites for a course with a grade of C or better by the start of the semester in which the student plans to enroll in the course.
A student is responsible for checking the prerequisites for each course to ensure the prerequisite requirements have been satisfied. A student who registers for a course for which he/she lacks the necessary prerequisite course(s) and/or the prerequisite grade requirement will be required to drop the course. A student who is told to drop a course and is still enrolled by the deadline set each semester may be administratively dropped by their department. If a student is administratively dropped from a course, the student is responsible for all financial obligations associated with the drop. An administrative drop may adversely impact (including, but not limited to): health insurance benefits, financial aid, athletic eligibility, INS status, veterans’ benefits, and eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities.
Other Requirements
All required coursework must be taken for a grade to satisfy requirements for a degree in the College of Engineering. Courses cannot be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis to satisfy this requirement.
ENGR[X]
ENGR[X] is a college-wide, zero-credit-hour required program that is composed of approved engineering-centric activities that meet the criteria of high-impact learning experiences. Undergraduate students can use their participation in one of these activities to partially satisfy their ENGR[X] requirement. Full satisfaction of the ENGR[X] requirement includes participating in an engineering-centric activity and submitting a meaningful, self-reflection that discusses the experience and overall impact on the student’s education.
Each engineering department identifies the activities it will accept in satisfying a student’s ENGR[X] requirement. Students should consult with their academic advisor for approved activities.
More information on ENGR[x] at Texas A&M University at Qatar can be found at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/academic-services/engrx.
Course Credit
Credit by Examination
Undergraduate students at Texas A&M University at Qatar may earn course credit by demonstrating superior achievement on tests offered through several examination programs. Credit earned by examination does not contribute to a student’s grade point ratio. The university awards credit for scores on certain tests published by the Advanced Placement Program (AP), the SAT Subject Tests and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Score minimums to be eligible for credit can be found on the Testing Services website. In some instances, Texas A&M University at Qatar also offers qualified students opportunities to earn credits by taking departmental examinations prepared by the faculty. Additional information concerning credit by examination or departmental examinations may be obtained from the Academic Services Office.
Registration and Academic Status
Registration for the fall and spring semesters is accomplished at several times. During the fall and spring semesters (in November and April), a preregistration period is held for currently enrolled and readmitted students to register for the next semester. There are periods of announced open registration for students who were unable to preregister during the scheduled preregistration period. New undergraduate students are registered by staff in the Academic Services Office prior to and after Aggie Life 101. Further information concerning registration may be obtained from the academic calendar published in this catalog or from the Office of Records. The schedule of classes is available online.
More information may be found here.
Grading System
Because students attend a college or university to extend their education, grades are usually given as an indication of the proficiency of their endeavors. The student’s semester grade in a course shall be based upon performance and/or participation in class, exercises and tests, laboratory work and final examination as applicable to the course. The proportionate weight assigned to each of the factors shall be determined by the department administering the course.
More information may be found here.
Withdrawal from Texas A&M University at Qatar
An official withdrawal from the university will result when a student drops all in progress and courses not yet started in a particular term. A student who withdraws from the university before the completion of a semester or summer term is required to comply with the official withdrawal procedure. This process is initiated by submitting a request through the Student Withdrawal channel on the My Record tab in the Howdy portal; the University Clearance Form found on the Office of Records website must also be submitted. Students may not withdraw after the Q-drop deadline. The student’s dean will retain the authority to support a student withdrawal after the deadline.
If a student is enrolled in one or more inter/intra-session ("minimesters") or summer terms and chooses to withdraw, all current and future in progress courses for the entire semester will be dropped. The student will be ineligible to register for courses for the remainder of that semester.
STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID or SPONSORSHIPS should contact their sponsor before withdrawing. Withdrawing from the university does not cancel all tuition and fees. Failure to comply may result in owing a substantial sum rather than having a zero balance or refund. In addition, withdrawing may affect immigration status. Please check this carefully before initiating the withdrawal process.
For university policy regarding withdrawal, see the Texas A&M University Student Rules.
Transcripts
Students applying for admission to Texas A&M are required to submit transcripts of previous academic work and in some cases, results of standardized tests. The submission of altered documents or the failure to furnish complete and accurate information on admissions forms will be grounds for disciplinary action.
Individuals who previously attended Texas A&M University at Qatar may obtain an official transcript of their completed coursework, provided they have no financial obligations to Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University at Qatar, or the Qatar Foundation. A fee, which according to state law must be paid in advance, will be charged for each copy. During grading and degree posting, official transcripts may be produced for enrolled students only if all courses for that semester or term are shown as in progress (IP) or have all final grades posted.
Current Students
Current students may order an official transcript through the Howdy Portal by navigating to the Grades and Transcripts channel under the My Record tab.
Former Students
Former students who attended Texas A&M University at Qatar may be able to purchase an official transcript online through the Howdy Portal by navigating to the Grades and Transcripts channel under the Former Student tab.
Graduation Application, Diploma and Commencement
Formal application for a degree at Texas A&M University at Qatar is done via the Howdy Portal. Students should navigate to the My Record tab and use the link in the Degree Evaluation channel to submit an Application for Graduation. Students must also pay the required diploma fee and the optional regalia fee (if planning to attend the commencement ceremony) using the online payment portal. Applications for graduation should be submitted by the deadline stated in the Texas A&M University at Qatar academic calendar. Under unusual circumstances, an application for a degree may be accepted after the stated deadline.
Students must have settled all financial obligations to the university and Qatar Foundation prior to receiving a diploma.
Texas A&M University at Qatar graduate and undergraduate students completing their degree in July or December will have the opportunity to participate in the commencement ceremony in May, following the completion of their degree. Students must participate in the commencement ceremony at their home campus.
Language of Instruction
The language of instruction at Texas A&M University at Qatar is English. All teaching, exercise and practical material are provided in English.
Texas A&M University at Qatar Calendar
Fall Semester 2024*
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 25 | Sunday. First day of fall classes |
| First day to apply for fall graduation | |
| Undergraduate change of curriculum period begins. See Student Rule 5.1, https://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule05/ | |
| August 29 | Thursday. Last day to add/drop courses with no record for the fall term, 4:30 PM |
| September 9 | Monday. Official census date (12th class day) |
| September 19 | Thursday. Undergraduate change of curriculum period ends, 4:30 PM |
| September 26 | Thursday. Last day to apply for December graduation, 4:30 PM |
| September 30 | Monday. Undergraduate degree plan approval deadline |
| October 13-17 | Sunday-Thursday. Fall Break (No classes. Offices remain open) |
| October 20 | Sunday. Fall term classes resume |
| October 24 | Thursday. Mid-term grades due by noon to the Office of Records |
| November 18 | Monday. Bonfire 1999 Remembrance Day |
| November 21 | Thursday. Last day to drop courses with no academic penalty (Q-drop), 4:30 PM |
| Last day to officially withdraw from the university, 4:30 PM | |
| December 8 | Sunday. Last day of fall term classes |
| Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3 (https://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule08), no regular course examinations (except for laboratory and one-hour courses) shall be given after the 14th week of classes | |
| December 9 | Monday. Reading day (No classes; offices remain open) |
| December 10-12 | Tuesday-Thursday. Fall term final examinations |
| December 15 | Sunday. Fall term final examinations |
| December 17 | Tuesday. Final grades due by 6:00 PM to the Office of Records |
| December 18 | Wednesday. Qatar National Day (Offices closed) |
| December 19-29 | Thursday-Sunday. Winter break (Offices closed) |
Spring Semester 2025*
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 30 | Monday. Offices reopen after winter break |
| January 5 | Sunday. First day of spring classes |
| First day to apply for spring graduation | |
| Undergraduate change of curriculum period begins. See Student Rule 5.1, https://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule05/. | |
| January 9 | Thursday. Last day to add/drop courses with no record for the spring term, 4:30 PM |
| January 20 | Monday. Official census date (12th class day) |
| January 30 | Thursday. Undergraduate change of curriculum period ends, 4:30 PM |
| February 6 | Thursday. Last day to apply for spring graduation, 4:30 PM |
| February 11 | Tuesday. Qatar National Sports Day (No classes; Offices closed) |
| February 23-27 | Sunday - Thursday. Spring break (No classes; Offices remain open) |
| March 1 | Saturday. Projected first day of Ramadan* |
| March 2 | Sunday. Spring term classes resume |
| March 6 | Thursday. Mid-semester grades due by noon, Office of Records |
| March 30-April 1 | Sunday-Tuesday. Eid Al-Fitr^* (No classes; Offices expected to be closed) |
| April 9 | Wednesday. Last day to drop courses with no academic penalty (Q-drop), 4:30 PM |
| Last day to officially withdraw from the university, 4:30 PM | |
| April 21 | Monday. Aggie Muster |
| April 23 | Wednesday. Last day of spring term classes |
| Redefined Day - Students attend their Tuesday classes | |
| Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3 (https://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule08/), no regular course examinations (except for laboratory and one-hour courses) shall be given after the 14th week of classes | |
| April 24 | Thursday. Reading Day (No classes: Offices remain open) |
| April 27-30 | Sunday-Wednesday. Spring term final examinations |
| May 1 | Thursday. Final grades due for degree candidates by 6:00 PM to the Office of Records |
| May 3 | Saturday. Commencement Ceremony |
| May 5 | Monday. Final grades due for non-degree candidates by 6:00 PM to the Office of Records |
| May 6 | Tuesday. Qatar Foundation Convocation* |
Summer Semester 2025*
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 11 | Sunday. First day of summer classes |
| First day to apply for summer graduation | |
| May 14 | Wednesday. Official census date (4th class day) |
| Last day to add/drop courses with no record for the summer term, 4:30 PM | |
| May 29 | Thursday. Last day to apply for summer graduation, 4:30 PM |
| June 8-10 | Sunday-Tuesday. Eid Al-Adha^* (Offices expected to be closed) |
| June 8-12 | Sunday-Thursday. Eid Al-Adha^* (No classes) |
| June 18 | Wednesday. Last day to drop courses with no academic penalty (Q-drop), 4:30 PM |
| Last day to officially withdraw from the University, 4:30 PM | |
| July 3 | Thursday. Last day of summer term classes |
| July 6-7 | Sunday-Monday. Summer term final examinations |
| July 9 | Wednesday. Final grades due by noon to the Office of Records |
*Dates are subject to change without notice.
^Dates for the Eid holidays are subject to change; however, the University will be closed for a three-day period during Eid.
Tuition and Fees for Texas A&M University at Qatar
Tuition and Fees
As a state institution, Texas A&M has held firmly to the premise that the Qatar campus should remain affordable, and therefore should follow the same tuition and fee structure as that of the main campus. All tuition and fee amounts provided herein represent the most accurate figures available at the time of this publication and are subject to change without notice.
Full details on tuition rates are available at www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/tuition-financial-aid-and-scholarships.
Educational expenses for the nine academic months will vary according to personal needs. University rules regarding tuition and fees and all related payments in place at the time of publishing are reflected here. All are subject to change.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
Students must meet all financial obligations to the university by their due dates. Officials at Texas A&M at Qatar calculate the appropriate tuition and fees of each student enrolled, and the Qatar Foundation issues to each student his or her respective tuition statement. Students are then responsible for making payment to the Qatar Foundation’s cashier office. Students will receive their invoices via their Texas A&M at Qatar email addresses. Failure to pay amounts owed may result in cancellation of the student’s registration and being barred from future enrollment and receiving official transcripts. Qatar Foundation policy requires that tuition and fees be paid as early as possible in the semester. Arrangements for paying tuition in installments should be made with the Academic Services Office and the Qatar Foundation Finance Office.
Financial Obligation for Graduating Students
According to Texas A&M University Student Rules and Chapter § 54.007 (c) of the Texas Education Code, all financial obligations owed to the university and/or to the Qatar Foundation must be paid by the end of the semester. Failure to settle all financial obligations will result in withholding a student’s diploma at graduation. Additionally, a block will be placed on the student’s account, which will prohibit registration in subsequent semesters and the receipt of official transcripts.
Citations
- Section 14.15 of the Texas A&M University Student Rules states “The student must have settled all financial obligations to the University.”
- Chapter § 54.007 (c) of the Texas Education Code states “A student who fails to make payment prior to the end of the semester may be denied credit for the work done that semester.”
Cancelling of Registration
Once students have registered for classes and subsequently wish to withdraw from the university prior to the first day of classes, they must do the following to prevent being charged tuition/fees for the term:
- Submit the online Student Withdrawal request via the Howdy Portal.
- Once processed, submit the University Clearance Form found on the Office of Records website.
Following this procedure is especially important for students in order to prevent being assessed tuition/fees for the term even if the student has decided not to attend. Failure to request cancellation of an unwanted registration may result in grades of F or I in all courses for the semester. The student will be held responsible for paying all fees for the semester, regardless of whether they attended classes.
Cancellation for Nonpayment of Tuition or Fees
If notified by the Qatar Foundation of nonpayment, the university reserves the right to cancel registration for any semester in which a student is enrolled.
Fees for Special Items or Services
Application Fees
The application-for-admission fee for undergraduate and graduate applicants is: QAR 330, or $90 USD, and is non-refundable.
Diploma Fee
A non-refundable fee per degree sought is assessed the semester a student applies for graduation. This fee is payable each time a student applies for graduation. A late diploma fee is charged at the rate of QAR 185, or $50 USD, in addition to the diploma fee above, to those who apply for graduation after the set deadline.
Refund Policy
Withdrawal from Texas A&M at Qatar
Once registered for classes, a student is considered officially enrolled unless otherwise restricted from enrolling. Stopping payment to the Qatar Foundation or allowing the check or bank draft to be returned unpaid by the bank for any reason does not constitute official withdrawal. The withdrawal process is specified in the section “Cancelling of Registration.” Failure to follow procedures for withdrawing from the university may result in financial penalties and delays with future enrollment, and coursework may be recorded as incomplete and failed. Once a student registers, they are responsible for the total cost of the tuition and fees assessed if the withdrawal process is not followed properly, and refunds will occur only within the specified refund time periods as listed in the section “Tuition and Fee Adjustments.” Recipients of Qatar Foundation financial assistance should talk to a financial aid representative at the Qatar Foundation before withdrawing. Sponsored students should talk to a representative from their respective sponsoring agency prior to withdrawing.
Tuition and Fee Adjustments
Fall and Spring Semester and Eight-Week Summer Semester
| Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|
| By 4 p.m. on the last business day before the first day of class | 100% |
| During the first five class days | 80% |
| During the second five class days | 70% |
| During the third five class days | 50% |
| During the fourth five class days | 25% |
| After the fourth five class days | None |
Five-Week Summer Term
| Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|
| By 4 p.m. on the last business day before the first day of class | 100% |
| During the first, second or third class day | 80% |
| During the fourth, fifth or sixth class day | 50% |
| Seventh day of class and thereafter | None |
Financial Assistance/Scholarships
The financial assistance program is designed for all students who have a demonstrated financial need for assistance to meet college expenses and who are making satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the policies of the Qatar Foundation Financial Services Office's financial aid agreement that students sign upon receiving financial assistance. Texas A&M at Qatar submits academic program reports to Qatar Foundation, following the guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). University scholarships, on a limited basis, are available to selected students and are also awarded based on academic excellence. Students who are on conduct probation are not eligible for university-awarded scholarships.
In determining the type and amount of financial assistance necessary to meet a student’s financial need, Qatar Foundation expects parents to make a maximum effort to assist with college expenses. The financial assistance resources of Qatar Foundation and university scholarships should be viewed only as supplementary to the financial resources of the applicant and family.
Only those students who have been accepted for enrollment into the university may apply for Qatar Foundation financial aid and/or for university scholarships. Information about Qatar Foundation financial aid can be found at www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/tuition-financial-aid-and-scholarships.
Services for Qatar Campus Students
- Academic Advising
- The Center for Teaching & Learning
- Aggie Life 101 for New Freshman and Transfer Students (Orientation)
- The Association of Former Students
- Campus Safety and Security
- Career Services
- Critical Incident Response Team
- Disability Services
- The Engineering Enrichment Program
- Global Educational Opportunities
- Information Technology
- Leadership Activities
- The Texas A&M Qatar Campus Library
- Department of Student Affairs
- Student Activities
- Student Government Association
- Student Wellness and Counseling
- Ombudsperson
- On-Campus Housing
Academic Advising
The primary purpose of academic advising at Texas A&M at Qatar is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans that are compatible with their personal abilities and goals. The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about personal goals and educational plans rests with the individual student. The academic advisor assists by helping to identify and assess alternatives and the consequences of decisions. Academic advising is a continuous process of clarification and evaluation.
The objectives for academic advising for the university and its component units include facilitating the following for each student:
- Clarifying personal and career goals
- Developing suitable educational plans
- Selecting appropriate courses and other educational experiences
- Interpreting institutional requirements
- Increasing student awareness of available educational resources
- Evaluating student progress toward established goals
- Enhancing decision-making skills
- Reinforcing responsible student self-direction
- Using referrals to other institutional and community support services, where appropriate
The advising system of Texas A&M at Qatar includes professional staff advisors, faculty liaisons and administrators working together to ensure the total educational development of students by meeting intellectual, academic, personal and career needs. All students are required to meet with an academic advisor each semester in order to register for courses in the subsequent semester, or they will be blocked from registration.
More information can be found at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/academic-services/academic-advising
The Center for Teaching & Learning
The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) welcomes all students seeking to enhance their academic skills and to engage in deep learning. The CTL staff, which includes peer tutors and professional writing consultants, offers one-to-one tutoring and small-group collaborations that cover topics/subjects including writing, mathematics, physics, chemistry, core introductory and sophomore-level engineering courses, presentation skills, and digital composing. The CTL team also provides support for students who want to improve their overall study skills.
More information can be found at https://tamuqctl.com/learning/.
Aggie Life 101 for New Freshman and Transfer Students (Orientation)
Each year, Aggie Life 101 is held for undergraduate students entering Texas A&M at Qatar. New students are required to attend Aggie Life 101 after accepting their offer of admission and prior to registering for courses. Families are encouraged to attend Aggie Life 101 with their students and participate in sessions designed especially for them to learn more about what their students will be experiencing as Aggies.
Aggie Life 101 provides students with the tools they will need to begin their careers at Texas A&M at Qatar and offers a chance to learn about the many opportunities available to members of the Aggie community. During this program, new students will meet with academic advisors, register for their first semester courses, and learn the traditions and values of being a Texas A&M Aggie. Since the first year is important to continued success at Texas A&M at Qatar, the program will acquaint new students with student life activities and services available at the university. In addition, Aggie Life 101 offers social programs that provide an opportunity to make connections and interact with other students. Each year, current students volunteer as orientation leaders to help new students and their families learn about Texas A&M at Qatar. For questions concerning Aggie Life 101, please contact the Department of Student Affairs at dsa@qatar.tamu.edu or (+974) 4423-0047.
The Association of Former Students
The Association of Former Students traces its history to the Ex-Cadets Association that formed in 1879, and later to the A&M Alumni Association and Alpha Phi Fraternity. In 1919, a coalition of multiple alumni groups formed under the name The Association of Former Students. Since 1879, much has changed in organization and details, but the fundamental objectives of The Association remain the same: strengthening the Aggie Network, promoting Texas A&M, perpetuating the ties of affection formed in university days, and serving the student body. More information can be found at https://www.aggienetwork.com/.
Campus Safety and Security
- In an emergency situation dial +974.4454.0999 from within Education City or 999 from outside Education City.
- Report incidents immediately to Texas A&M University at Qatar security (333 from a Texas A&M Engineering Building phone or +974.4423.0333 from a mobile or outside phone).
Information on campus safety and security is available here; and the Annual Security Report is located here.
Career Services
The Career Services unit offers advising and assistance to students seeking internships and full-time employment, while supporting the recruiting initiatives of local and international companies. Career Services assists students as they prepare for their job searches by coordinating informational sessions and workshops on topics such as resume writing, interview skills and career readiness. The office also hosts two annual recruiting events, the Career Networking Event at Texas A&M at Qatar and the spring career fair in collaboration with all Education City universities. A variety of guest speakers from industry are hosted each year. Students learn about opportunities in specific companies and on general issues related to the workplace. The Career Services Office provides students with other opportunities for industry engagement ranging from corporate competitions to participation in local and regional conferences.
More information can be found at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/career-services
Critical Incident Response Team
The purpose of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is to respond to incidents involving Texas A&M at Qatar students and to serve as the university contact when students are involved in incidents away from the campus.
Texas A&M at Qatar is committed to providing an educational climate that is conducive to the personal safety and professional development of each individual. Even with a small university community, Texas A&M at Qatar and the Department of Student Affairs realize that crises, or critical incidents, will occur and that these crises can have a significant effect on the entire university, Education City and local communities. Such critical incidents require an effective and timely response. The Department of Student Affairs has developed the CIRT consisting of Texas A&M at Qatar staff to best respond to these critical student incidents. More information can be found on the CIRT website and the team can be reached by calling (+974) 4423-0333.
The goals of the CIRT are as follows:
- To coordinate the university’s response to critical incidents involving students while paying special attention to the safety and security needs of members of the university community.
- To offer counseling, guidance and appropriate support to members of the university community, their families and university caregivers.
- To use critical incidents, when appropriate, as teachable moments that may enhance the quality of life for all those affected.
Disability Services
The mission of Disability Services is to ensure accessibility for all students to University programs. The Department of Student Affairs Counseling and Wellness Program administers Disability Services at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Disability Services, with the assistance of Disability Services at Texas A&M University, offers accommodations counseling, evaluation referral, disability-related information, and adaptive technology counseling and equipment for academically related purposes. Disability Services does not offer disability evaluation and/or testing, tutoring, assistance with personal expenses, attendants or scholarships, but referral information is provided.
More information can be found at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/student-affairs/disability-services
The Engineering Enrichment Program
The Engineering Enrichment Program (EEP) is designed to drive innovation and entrepreneurship and empower students with an exceptional engineering experience. The program offers a series of short training courses throughout the year, providing more hands-on experience in different engineering fields such as electronics, fabrication, machining, and programming. It inspires students and enriches their knowledge with new valuable skills to become experts and make a difference. Students will have the chance to complement their engineering degree with additional certifications and participate in international competitions. This program encourages all students to build competencies and share big ideas, as they work toward becoming unique engineering leaders.
More information can be found at https://tamuqctl.com/see/.
Global Educational Opportunities
Higher education is not immune to the trend of globalization. To adapt to this phenomenon and prepare graduates for an increasingly interdependent global community, Texas A&M University at Qatar is committed to providing global learning opportunities for all students. Whether it be study abroad programs, service-learning trips, research abroad, language training, international conferences or workshops, or global leadership programs, students at Texas A&M University at Qatar can choose from a variety of experiences that can increase their cultural competence, expand their global worldview, and augment their marketability in a rapidly globalizing world. Opportunities include but are not limited to:
Study Abroad
Texas A&M University at Qatar students are able to study in a variety of different locations and countries. The flagship program is an exchange with the Texas A&M main campus in College Station, Texas. This program is offered every semester and during the summer term. The program operates as a cohort model, and students are selected through a competitive application process. Texas A&M University at Qatar assists in arranging flights, housing, transportation and university check-ins.
Texas A&M University at Qatar students are also eligible to participate in programs offered through the Education Abroad Office operated by the main campus. Students can choose from many different disciplines, programs and countries. These programs can differ in length from summer sessions, semester-long programs or intersessions.
Faculty-Led Programs
Every year, Texas A&M faculty lead groups of students on a variety of global academic experiences. Traveling with a faculty mentor, a group of students will travel to an international location, be exposed to engineering topics in a global context, and experience a different culture. Often, students will be joined by fellow Texas A&M students from the main campus and students from the host institution. Faculty-led programs provide students a rich experience that can impact their academic and professional careers by providing them with unique networking opportunities and an enriching cultural experience that can assist with increasing cultural competence.
Research Exchange for Undergraduates
Texas A&M University is a Tier I research institution. Boasting world-renowned faculty, Texas A&M University is known for producing groundbreaking research. Students at Texas A&M University at Qatar are eligible to participate in the Texas Summer Research Experience, a program designed to partner Texas A&M at Qatar students with a faculty member on the main campus in College Station. This experience allows students to understand engineering research in a global context and contribute to the growing field of knowledge. This program provides students an opportunity to network with faculty members on the main campus, experience a new culture, and have the potential to publish their research.
Information Technology
The mission of the Information Technology (IT) department is to provide a robust, secure and innovative environment that supports Texas A&M University at Qatar’s goals in teaching and lifelong learning, research, and engagement. IT strives to embody and uphold Texas A&M’s tradition of organizational excellence. The department is comprised of five groups that provide services to faculty, staff and students.
Educational Technology
The Educational Technology group serves faculty and students by promoting and assisting in the use of technology for instruction. Providing systems such as Canvas and Echo360 Lecture Capture, the group also manages classroom technologies and academic software including audiovisual systems.
Enterprise Applications
The Enterprise Applications (EA) group performs business process analysis and develops, administers, and maintains automation to achieve greater efficiencies. EA oversees all electronic communication with the Texas-based administrative systems for student information, financial accounting and payroll, including troubleshooting the processes, applications, and data feeds employed and ensuring secure operation. EA also provides support for many of the university’s web resources, including Marhaba, the intranet portal.
Network and Security
The Network and Security group provides and manages the network, telecommunications and security infrastructure of the branch campus. The group ensures compliance with all laws, policies, procedures, guidelines and industry best practices for operating and securing the Texas A&M at Qatar network. The group strives to increase community awareness regarding cyber-security, prevent cyber-attacks, and remediate the effects of viruses, worms, spyware and other malware.
Service Desk
The Service Desk provides a single point of contact for all IT-related queries, service requests and communications. The team provides user orientation and training. The Service Desk proactively communicates information regarding IT services, updates and policies.
Systems Engineering
The Systems Engineering group is responsible for providing computing infrastructure and services. This team maintains and supports mission-critical systems including physical and virtual infrastructure, directory and authentication services, file and database services, e-mail services, data backups and disaster recovery, data center monitoring, desktop and server security, and print services.
Leadership Activities
The Department of Student Affairs offers a wide variety of leadership development programs that provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop personal leadership in a global and intercultural context. The Student Leadership Exchange Program takes place every spring break and allows a group of student leaders from the Doha campus to visit the College Station campus during their spring break and then a group of student leaders from College Station to visit Doha during their spring break. An emphasis is placed on these students using their Aggie connection to communicate across cultural differences and build leadership. The Department of Student Affairs offers service opportunities each year for students to give back to others. The most well known of these is the Aggie Service Learning Experience, which is an international service trip that allows Aggies to use collective strengths and talents in order to meet an expressed community need while learning about another culture and expanding personal horizons. Additional programs include LeaderShape, which is a six-day residential experience focused on introducing student leadership concepts to all students and challenges them to be a force for change within their student organizations and communities.
The Texas A&M Qatar Campus Library
The Texas A&M at Qatar Campus Library supports the teaching, research and outreach missions of the university in an environment that fosters learning and inquiry. A core professional collection of over 7,000 titles is complemented by a basic collection in the arts and humanities of around 3,000 volumes. The library also features collections dedicated to course reserve textbooks, devices and equipment, visual media, and test prep materials. Students may also request books and journal articles from the five libraries on main campus, where there is a print collection of around 5 million volumes.
Extensive online resources are available to students both within the library and on desktop or mobile devices via remote access. This includes more than 100,000 electronic journals and newspaper titles, over 1,000 databases, and more than 1.3 million electronic books.
Students can locate books and thousands of journals by author, title, subject and keyword using the basic online catalog at catalog.library.tamu.edu. Alternately, they can use the time-saving multi-search tool Quick Search, located on the library homepage, which allows searching of multiple databases at one time.
Experienced librarians are also available at main campus during Texas business hours via online chat, which is a great way to get help when starting a research project. GetItForMe (https://getitforme.library.tamu.edu/) is a document delivery service that supplies print books or electronic copies of journal articles and book chapters free of charge to all students. Print books borrowed from the main campus generally arrive in approximately two weeks. Electronic items are usually e-mailed within two working days. Material not available from the main campus libraries can often be obtained from other libraries around the world. Professional librarians are also available on campus to assist with using library tools and resources.
More information and resources can be found at library.qatar.tamu.edu. For questions or requests, please email library@qatar.tamu.edu.
Department of Student Affairs
The mission of the Department of Student Affairs at Texas A&M at Qatar is to create a vibrant campus culture that:
- Embodies the Texas A&M Core Values
- Resonates with Aggie Spirit
- Upholds Qatar’s unique, rich culture
- Promotes the holistic and intercultural development of students
- Prepares students for excellence in the engineering discipline in a diverse global society
If students experience problems or difficulties or just need advice about where to go for assistance, they are encouraged to contact the Department of Student Affairs at dsa@qatar.tamu.edu or (+974) 4423-0047.
More information can be found at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/student-affairs/
Student Activities
The Department of Student Affairs empowers students to organize into recognized organizations and clubs and plan their own campus activities. Program coordinators within the department advise student organizations and assist them in managing their own events.
Involvement in one or more of the campus’s 30-plus organizations can add an important dimension to one’s college experience. It is a way to balance one’s life, meet new people, and develop interpersonal and leadership skills. In addition, prospective employers often look at what students have accomplished and experienced outside of their coursework. The recognized student organizations include the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers, the Qatari Student Association, and many others. The recognized student organizations schedule a variety of events such as business meetings, conferences, social events, sponsored guest speakers, workshops and field trips. For all these reasons, Student Affairs supports the belief that students can learn from experiences as well as from textbooks.
Texas A&M at Qatar sports teams are part of the activities offered and include basketball, soccer and cricket for men and basketball and soccer for women. Tryouts will be held for these teams each fall semester.
Student Government Association
The representative governing body for all students at Texas A&M at Qatar is the Student Government Association (SGA). This body is directly responsible for representing the interests of students to the administration and to the entire university community. SGA works with the administration on issues of concern to the general student population.
SGA consists of three representatives elected from each class, committee chairs, a vice president and the student body president. These officers are elected annually in April. SGA can be reached by email at SGA@qatar.tamu.edu.
More information can be found at https://tamuqatar.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/student-government-association
Student Wellness and Counseling
The Student Wellness and Counseling Program promote the process of developing a healthy lifestyle. By participating in awareness activities, educational programs and counseling, Aggies can enhance their personal wellness with improved physical health, emotional stability, supportive relationships, spiritual growth and academic/career satisfaction. Services in the Wellness and Counseling Program include academic skills counseling and testing, career counseling and testing, personal counseling, stress management and biofeedback, outreach programming, crisis and consultation, and disability services.
More information can be found at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/student-affairs/health-and-wellness/
Ombudsperson
Based in the Office of Student Affairs, the Undergraduate Ombuds assists students with resolving conflicts on an informal and confidential basis. The Ombuds is equally open and accessible to all parties in disputes that may arise when there are differing expectations or conflicting policies regarding academic issues. Such occurrences may happen to undergraduates in their roles as students, employees, interns, or in many of the other roles that affect their education. Students should visit the Department of Student Affairs in the Texas A&M Engineering Building for more information regarding Ombuds services.
On-Campus Housing
Student housing in Education City is available to students enrolled with Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Living on campus can be an excellent way to make new friends from around the world in what will prove to be one of the most diverse living environments possible. In addition to making new friends, you will find a supportive community environment with staff members who are available to assist you and will offer programs and events for residents. To learn more about living on campus, visit the following website: http://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/life-hbku/hbku-student-housing
If you wish to live in Education City student housing, please complete the following:
- Submit an online request for housing
- Once the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) receives a student's information, the Qatar Foundation will be notified the TAMUQ student is eligible for housing and wishes to submit an application for a space in the residence halls
- The Qatar Foundation will create an account for the student and send an email invitation to complete the full housing application, including:
- the Housing Application Form filled in its entirety
- a scanned passport photo and a scanned copy of the student's passport
- a scanned receipt showing payment of the refundable Damage Deposit (2000 QR)
- confirmation of the date of arrival in Doha, Qatar
Please note: If eligible for family housing, additional documentation is required (i.e., visa status, marriage certificate, dependent(s) birth certificate, residency permit, etc.).
Any remaining balance of the housing fees (depending on the housing option selected) will be due upon check in. The Housing Agreement for the academic year will be made available with the Housing Application. Please read this document carefully.
Assignments within student housing are open on a rolling basis where applications are processed in the order they were completed and submitted, and will be done based on eligibility, preference, and availability. There is no deadline to apply, but once all rooms are filled students will be placed on a waiting list and are not guaranteed housing.
There are separate residence halls for male and female students. In addition, students have access to a communal lounge with computers, printers, cable television, DVDs, and video in each residential area. Laundry facilities with washers and dryers are available. Wireless internet is available throughout the residence halls.
Qatar Foundation Housing and Residence Life staff work closely with student residents to maintain a safe, comfortable and healthy living-learning environment. Staff members are available to help students with life transitions associated with living in a community residential environment.
For more information about student housing or to check the status of your application after receiving notification from Qatar Foundation, please email housing@qf.org.qa.
For questions about the application process, contact TAMUQ DSA at dsa@qatar.tamu.edu.
Texas A&M University at Qatar Facilities
The Texas A&M University at Qatar engineering building is one of the most advanced facilities for engineering education in the world. Designed by the famous father-son Mexican architect team Legoretta + Legoretta, the 55,000 square meter (592,000 square feet) facility combines modernist elements with traditional Islamic architectural motifs. The building is fully wireless and features high-tech classrooms, teaching laboratories and computer laboratories. The research rotunda provides additional research laboratories that give future Aggie engineers firsthand experience.
The campus’s home in Education City also includes a library with a core professional collection of 10,000 titles and a number of journals and DVDs focused on engineering, but also covering the liberal arts, humanities, and basic sciences. Students have access to books and journals from the libraries on the main campus, which include collections that exceed 5 million volumes. Extensive online resources are available to students in the library and remotely, including more than 2 million electronic books and thousands of subscription electronic journals and databases.
University Statement for Individuals with Disabilities
Texas A&M University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified students, faculty, staff and visitors and to maintaining an accessible campus community, including making its websites accessible and usable. Texas A&M University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s disability and complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended.
Students are protected from discrimination regarding access to and participation in Texas A&M’s programs and activities. Texas A&M provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aides to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities, as defined under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the institution’s academic requirements.
Students with disabilities who would like to request accommodations may contact the following resources based on their campus location:
- Texas A&M University; College of Nursing; College of Dentistry; Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy College Station; College of Medicine; School of Public Health; Institute of Biosciences and Technology; EnMed Program; Bush School in Washington, D.C.; Mays Business School – CityCentre; and TAMU Engineering Academies should contact Disability Resources at (979) 845-1637 or disability@tamu.edu.
- Texas A&M University School of Law should contact the Office of Student Affairs at (817) 212-4111 or law-disability@law.tamu.edu to request accommodations.
- Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy in Kingsville should contact the Disability Resource Center at Texas A&M University - Kingsville at (361) 593-3024 or drc.center@tamuk.edu to request accommodations.
- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Canyon should contact the Office of Student Accessibility at West Texas A&M University – Canyon at (806) 651-2335 or pfenstermaker@wtamu.edu.
- Texas A&M University at Galveston should contact Counseling, Career and Ability Services at (409) 740-4736 or studentservices@tamug.edu.
- Texas A&M University at Qatar should contact the campus psychologist, Dr. Steve Wilson +974-4423-0047 or stephen.wilson@qatar.tamu.edu.
Students with a disability who believe they have experienced discrimination may contact Jennifer Smith, Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator in the Civil Rights and Equity Investigations office, YMCA Building Ste 108, 365 Houston St. #108, College Station, TX 77843, civilrights@tamu.edu, or at (979) 458-0308. Students can also contact Julie Kuder, the Texas A&M ADA Coordinator, at (979) 845-8116 or ADA.Coordinator@tamu.edu. The office address is YMCA Building Ste 108, 365 Houston St. #108, College Station, TX 77843 or see the ADA website at https://urc.tamu.edu/ada. Reported allegations of discrimination will be immediately forwarded to the Office of Civil Rights and Equity Investigations for review, investigation, or resolution.
For more information about disability accommodations, see Texas A&M University Student Rule 46, Disability Accommodations in Academic Programs or Texas A&M University at Galveston Student Rule 46, Disability Accommodations in Academic Programs.
University Statement on Harassment and Discrimination
Texas A&M University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the University community. The University provides equal opportunity to all employees, students, applicants for employment or admission, and the public regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Texas A&M University will promptly and equitably investigate and resolve all complaints of discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment and sex-based misconduct), and related retaliation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, University rules and standard administrative procedures.
The University’s response to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation will be 1) prompt and equitable, 2) intended to stop and prevent the recurrence of any harassment, and 3) intended to remedy discriminatory effects, as appropriate. A substantiated allegation of such conduct will result in disciplinary action, up to and including separation from the University. The University's student sanctioning guidance for substantiated allegations of discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual violence and related retaliation, can be found here: Title IX Cumulative Sanctioning Matrix.
Students who have questions or believe they have experienced discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment/sex-based misconduct, and/or related retaliation are encouraged to contact Jennifer Smith, Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator, at YMCA Building Ste 108, 365 Houston St. #108, College Station, TX 77843, civilrights@tamu.edu, or at (979) 458-8167. The Title IX website can be found at titleix.tamu.edu.
To report incidents, request accommodations, or inquire about discrimination based on disability, you may contact Julie Kuder, ADA Coordinator, at (979) 845-8116 or ADA.Coordinator@tamu.edu. The office address is YMCA Building Ste 108, 365 Houston St. #108, College Station, TX 77843, or see the ADA website at https://urc.tamu.edu/ada. Reported allegations of discrimination will be immediately forwarded to the Office of Civil Rights and Equity Investigations for review, investigation, or resolution.
University Statement on Pregnancy and Related Conditions
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including pregnancy and parental status in educational programs and activities. This includes harassment and discrimination against a student based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions.
The university is required to provide reasonable accommodations due to pregnancy and related conditions, including excused absences or alternative participation options when accommodations are medically necessary. Students seeking accommodations should contact Julie Kuder, Pregnancy Accommodations Coordinator, at YMCA Building Ste 108, 365 Houston St. #108, College Station, TX 77843 or (979) 845-8116 or email address TIX.Pregnancy@tamu.edu, or Jennifer Smith, Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator, at the YMCA Building Ste 108, 365 Houston St. #108, College Station, TX 77843. Her telephone number is: (979) 458-8167 and email address is civilrights@tamu.edu. For more information, go to https://titleix.tamu.edu/.
Students who have questions or believe they have experienced discrimination and/or harassment based on pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, or parenting status are encouraged to contact Jennifer Smith, Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator, at the YMCA Building Ste 108, 365 Houston St. #108, College Station, TX 77843. Her telephone number is: (979) 458-8167 and email address is civilrights@tamu.edu. The Title IX website can be found at titleix.tamu.edu.
Aggie Honor Code
Integrity is a fundamental core value of Texas A&M University at Qatar. Academic integrity requires a commitment by all faculty, staff, and students to:
- Remain constantly focused on the quality of the academic programs;
- Achieve and maintain academic excellence in all courses and programs to assure the value of Texas A&M University at Qatar degrees; and,
- Demand high academic standards from all members of the Aggie community.
All Texas A&M University at Qatar students, graduate and undergraduate, part-time or full-time, in residence or in distance education, are expected to follow the guiding rule of the Aggie Honor Code:
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.”
Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University at Qatar, a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the honor code, to accept responsibility for learning, and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System, which are found at https://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/. Students are required to state their commitment on examinations, research papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the Texas A&M community from the requirements or the process of the Honor System.
Academic Services at Texas A&M University at Qatar, in conjunction with the Honor System Office at Texas A&M, is charged with promotion of the honor code and administration of academic misconduct cases. Academic integrity violations are taken seriously, and are adjudicated by the Academic Services Office (ASO). ASO is responsible for educating the campus community regarding the Aggie Honor Code, responding to academic violation reports, and facilitating remediation efforts for students found to be in violation of the Aggie Honor Code. The website, https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/academic-services/aggie-honor-system, defines the types of infractions and the possible consequences. Students are urged to review this information.
In addition to adherence to the Honor Code, a student (graduate students in particular) who is completing a thesis, record of study, dissertation, and publication may fall under the additional federal requirements promulgated by the Office of Research Integrity (Scientific Misconduct Regulations – 42 CFR part 50), as well as Texas A&M System Regulations and Texas A&M University Rules (Texas A&M System Regulations – Ethics in Research and Scholarship – 15.99.03, and Texas A&M University rules and standard administrative procedures – Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarship – 15.99.03.M1, 15.99.03.M1.01-06).
University Student Rules
Each student enrolled at Texas A&M University Qatar Campus is responsible for being fully acquainted and complying with the Texas A&M University Student Rules. Specific rules, information and procedures are found in publications pertaining to each particular service or department. Students are encouraged to reference the website at http://student-rules.tamu.edu for current published rules and regulations.