We know you’re receiving many informational emails, so your advisors haven’t added to them during this busy time. However, below is some important, timely information as the start of the semester quickly approaches.
Check Your Blinn and A&M Class Schedules for Changes to Course Modalities and Times
Both Texas A&M University and Blinn College made sweeping changes to Fall 2020 course schedules after many students had already registered. These changes were intended to improve student health and safety during the COVID pandemic by increasing social distancing. Check and compare your Blinn and A&M class schedules to ensure you do not have any time conflicts created by the recent changes.
A&M: Many courses are now online, or a combination of online and face-to-face. The online courses might be synchronous (held on specific days at specific times) or asynchronous (students may view content at their own convenience). The “face-to-face” courses may have you attend class only one day per week, with participation alternating between classroom attendance and online viewing. If you are in a face-to-face course and are interested in opting to take it online exclusively, refer to the course syllabus. (Once posted, the course syllabus may be found by looking up the course in the Online Schedule of Courses in Howdy, clicking on the course title, and then selecting the “syllabus” link in the pop-up box.)
Blinn: Please take time to review your Blinn schedule via the My Schedule icon on MyBlinn. Check for any changes that may have been made since registration began. Note the type of course modality you are enrolled in as well as the start/end dates. If you are in a course that meets in-person and well as remotely, take note of which days you will attend in person and which days are remote. Course modalities include:
- Full Term Courses: August 24 – December 10
- First 8 Week Courses: August 24 – October 13
- Second 8 Week Courses: October 19 – December 10
Schedule Adjustments
A&M: Students may add and/or drop courses during the first five days of each term.
Blinn: Students may add and/or drop courses the first two days of the term for 16-week courses, and the first day (only) of the term for 8-week courses.
Note: Schedule adjustments at the start of each term do not count as course drops.
Start of Classes
A&M: Classes begin Wednesday, August 19.
Blinn: Classes begin Monday, August 24.
(This means final exams will start at A&M the Tuesday before Blinn’s start on a Monday.)
Start of Semester Advising Availability*
A&M: Virtual Walk-in advising (August 17-25) with TAP advisors will be available Monday-Friday, 8:00–11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Join the waiting room here: https://tamu.zoom.us/j/94821582471.
Blinn: Virtual Walk-In advising (August 19-21, 24-26) with Lindsay Stadter will be available for questions about Blinn courses from 8:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–4:30 p.m. Join the waiting room here: https://blinn-edu.zoom.us/j/5136250125 Passcode: BlinnTEAM
*Note: During periods of high advisor demand, such as the start of the semester or registration, advisors can assist more students on a walk-in basis than via scheduled appointments. A student who no-shows for an appointment wastes advisor time. Some appointments take only 10 minutes and the remaining 15 or 20 minutes are wasted while waiting for the next appointment.
Bacterial Meningitis Holds (Freshmen Only)
Note: You must submit proof of vaccination to both Texas A&M and Blinn. Students without proof on file will not be allowed to attend Fall classes.
A&M: Check Howdy to see if you have a hold for proof of bacterial Meningitis vaccination. If you have a hold and already provided proof, email Connie Ealy in the Office of Admissions (cealy@tamu.edu). Include your UIN. If you haven’t yet provided proof, see this link for information: http://admissions.tamu.edu/meningitis.aspx
Blinn: Check the MyBlinn home screen to see if you have a hold with Blinn for your proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination. Proof may be uploaded to MyBlinn via the Admission Forms icon.
RELLIS Campus Parking
The RELLIS campus will accept Texas A&M University parking passes for their RELLIS parking lot. Students without a Texas A&M permit can purchase a TAMU or RELLIS-specific permit through TAMU’s Parking website: https://transport2.tamu.edu/Account/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2faccount
Student ID Cards
A&M: Your Aggie Card will be ready for pickup within 24 hours of the time you receive your approval email. Pick-up is located at the Westside Kyle Field ticket window (between Hall of Champions & McFerrin). Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Blinn: Upload your photo to MyBlinn via the Admissions Forms icon and then pick it up starting August 17 at the Tejas Central Administrative Services Building (located at 3125 Texas Ave #1900, Bryan, TX 77802, behind the H.E.B. supermarket near the Whataburger).
Expectations for Campus – Back With Blinn:
Please take time to review the Back with Blinn website for information regarding expectations for the fall semester: https://www.blinn.edu/back-with-blinn/
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