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The Corps is the largest, oldest and most visible student organization and leadership training program at Texas A&M.  It is also one of the largest uniformed bodies of students in the nation.

The Corps of Cadets is Texas A&M’s premiere leadership training program and delivers the ultimate Aggie Experience.  It starts with a world-class university with over 140 years of tradition and builds on that foundation, guiding cadets in developing their leadership abilities while enjoying the benefits of being at one of the nation’s premiere universities.

A majority of our leadership training graduates pursue a career in the public or private sector; however, the Corps of Cadets consistently commissions more officers than any institution other than the service academies.  An average of 40-45% of our cadets pursue a military commission in the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.

There are more than 2,000 cadets at Texas A&M, each with their own reason for joining the Corps of Cadets. For some it was an opportunity to pay for college, for others, it was a chance to join elite units and challenge themselves more than they ever thought possible.  Below are just a few of the reasons our cadets have joined.

Freshmen Year: Bringing Your Best

As freshmen, cadets bring their talents and skills with them to the Corps. “fish,” as they are known their freshman year, begin their Corps experience at Freshman Orientation Week, known as FOW, held before school begins. During that week, “fish” learn about Corps life, receive their uniforms and bond with the other freshmen in their unit. Throughout their freshmen year, cadets learn facts about the campus, the university, its traditions and history. The goal of every “fish” is to succeed academically while becoming an outstanding cadet.

Freshman have a special opportunity to join the nationally recognized Fish Drill Team.

Milestones that every freshman can look forward to include their first March-In before a home football game, earning their Corps brass, March to the Brazos and Final Review.