Maroon Coats

The Maroon Coats enhance the Texas A&M Foundation’s impact through ambassadorship and selfless service to help build a culture of philanthropy at Texas A&M.

The Maroon Coats are a Texas A&M University student organization affiliated with the Texas A&M Foundation. By engaging with donors and friends of the Foundation, Maroon Coats strive to communicate a deep sense of gratitude to those individuals who help ensure the ongoing and future success of Texas A&M. Its members are made up of student leaders from across campus involved in a diverse range of activities and pursuing various educational disciplines.
 

Responsibilities:

Maroon Coats℠ write thank-you letters, give campus tours, attend special events for the Foundation and the university, and assist with other tasks as needed. Required duties include:

• Attending bi-monthly meetings on Sunday evenings
• Volunteering a minimum of 20 hours per semester
• Submitting annual dues of $60
• Respectfully representing the Maroon Coats℠ and the Foundation in all areas of involvement on campus

Membership Requirements:

Applicants who meet the following criteria will be considered for Maroon Coat℠ membership. Members in good standing with the group will retain their Maroon Coat℠ status until graduation.

• Full-time Texas A&M University student in good standing with the university
• Maintenance of a 2.5 or higher GPA
• Attended Texas A&M for at least one full academic year
• Have two semesters remaining at the College Station campus prior to graduation*

*If a Maroon Coat℠ accepts an internship during one of the semesters, membership can still be obtained and kept if the student makes arrangements with the executive council before the first meeting of the semester. Undergraduate and graduate applicants must be able to serve as a Maroon Coat until graduation.

Selections Process:

The selections process has three stages: application, socials and interview. As an applicant moves through each stage, the voting delegation makes decisions about the applicant’s ability to serve the Foundation as a Maroon Coat℠.