TAMU Campusology Exam Questions and Answers Latest Version 2025 Graded A+
Under what act of Congress was A&M established? - Answers The college was established under the
Morrill Act of July 2, 1862.
When was Texas A&M opened? - Answers A&M was opened for registration on October 2, 1876. On
Wednesday, October 4, 1876, 40 students and six faculty members began instruction.
What is the inscription on the front and back of the pedestal on which the Lawrence Sullivan Ross statue
stands in front of the Academic Building? - Answers "Lawrence Sullivan Ross, 1838-1898, Soldier,
Statesman, Knightly Gentleman; Brigadier General C.S.A., Governor of Texas, President of the A&M
College."
What is Silver Taps and where is the notice for Silver Taps posed? - Answers Silver Taps is the student
body's final tribute paid to an Aggie who, at the time of his or her death, was enrolled in undergraduate
or graduate classes at Texas A&M. The notice is posted at the base of the flagpole in front of the
Academic Building.
What is Aggie Muster? - Answers On April 21st each year, on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto,
Aggies gather together, wherever they are, to commemorate fellow Aggies who have died during the
year. The tradition was begun 21 April 1903.
When and where did the Twelfth Man originate? - Answers On January 2, 1922, in Dallas during the
Dixie Classic (the forerunner of the Cotton Bowl), an Aggie, E. King Gill, was called from the stands to suit
up as a substitute, hence the phrase "Twelfth Man."
What year were women admitted to Texas A&M as provisional students? What year were women
allowed to join the Corps of Cadets? - Answers Women were admitted on a provisional basis to Texas
A&M in 1963. Women joined the Corps in the fall of 1974 as members of Company W-1. In 1990,
women began joining all-male Corps units in order to further integrate female cadets into the Corps of
Cadets
What are the Core Values of Texas A&M University? Where are the displayed on campus? - Answers
Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, Selfless Service
These Core Values are displayed on the six main entrances to the Memorial Student Center
What event related to the Bonfire occurred in 1999? - Answers On November 18, 1999, at 2:42 a.m.,
tragedy struck Aggieland when the Bonfire stack collapsed. Twelve Aggies died due to injuries sustained
in the collapse.
What is the inscription at the entrance to the Bonfire Memorial - Answers "There's a Spirit Can Ne'er be
Told..."
Under what act of Congress was A&M established? - Answers The college was established under the
Morrill Act of July 2, 1862.
When was Texas A&M opened? - Answers A&M was opened for registration on October 2, 1876. On
Wednesday, October 4, 1876, 40 students and six faculty members began instruction.
What is the inscription on the front and back of the pedestal on which the Lawrence Sullivan Ross statue
stands in front of the Academic Building? - Answers "Lawrence Sullivan Ross, 1838-1898, Soldier,
Statesman, Knightly Gentleman; Brigadier General C.S.A., Governor of Texas, President of the A&M
College."
What is Silver Taps and where is the notice for Silver Taps posed? - Answers Silver Taps is the student
body's final tribute paid to an Aggie who, at the time of his or her death, was enrolled in undergraduate
or graduate classes at Texas A&M. The notice is posted at the base of the flagpole in front of the
Academic Building.
What is Aggie Muster? - Answers On April 21st each year, on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto,
Aggies gather together, wherever they are, to commemorate fellow Aggies who have died during the
year. The tradition was begun 21 April 1903.
When and where did the Twelfth Man originate? - Answers On January 2, 1922, in Dallas during the
Dixie Classic (the forerunner of the Cotton Bowl), an Aggie, E. King Gill, was called from the stands to suit
up as a substitute, hence the phrase "Twelfth Man."
What year were women admitted to Texas A&M as provisional students? What year were women
allowed to join the Corps of Cadets? - Answers Women were admitted on a provisional basis to Texas
A&M in 1963. Women joined the Corps in the fall of 1974 as members of Company W-1. In 1990,
women began joining all-male Corps units in order to further integrate female cadets into the Corps of
Cadets
What are the Core Values of Texas A&M University? Where are the displayed on campus? - Answers
Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, Selfless Service
These Core Values are displayed on the six main entrances to the Memorial Student Center
What event related to the Bonfire occurred in 1999? - Answers On November 18, 1999, at 2:42 a.m.,
tragedy struck Aggieland when the Bonfire stack collapsed. Twelve Aggies died due to injuries sustained
in the collapse.
What is the inscription at the entrance to the Bonfire Memorial - Answers "There's a Spirit Can Ne'er be
Told..."
