Conference Schedule
Following the academic interviews, the faculty will select candidates to advance to the SAAHE Interview Conference, which will be held on Feb. 18-20, 2026, on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX. The SAAHE Interview Conference schedule blends opportunities to learn more about Texas A&M University and the SAAHE program with the completion of your assistantship interviews.
Each candidate will receive a personalized schedule a few days before the conference. Each schedule will include time slots for assistantship interviews and free time.
Optional activities will be available to all candidates each day of the conference. These activities will be organized and led by current SAAHE graduate students. The optional activities aim to give candidates an informal introduction to the campus, the Division of Student Affairs, and get acquainted with current SAAHE students. Dress for these activities is casual.
2026 SAAHE Interview Conference Schedule of Events
SAAHE Virtual Graduate Assistantship Open House
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
- 11 a.m.–1 p.m. CST — Engage with graduate assistantship hiring supervisors to learn more about opportunities and what it is like to work at Texas A&M.
Now what? How to Get Ready For the Interview Conference?
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. CST OR Thursday, Feb. 5 from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CST
- Engage with Dr. Bailey and a current student to plan for the next steps for the SAAHE Interview Conference.
* The content will be the same at both sessions, so candidates only need to attend one session.
** The Zoom link was provided via email to all registered candidates.
Pre-Conference Activities
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
- 2:30–4:00 p.m. — From Classroom to Campus: A Student Affairs Case Study
- Engage in a hands-on activity where theory meets practice. Current and prospective students will tackle a realistic student affairs issue and share their recommendations. This case study offers insight into how Texas A&M prepares students for real-world leadership through academic rigor and practical application.
- Location: Student Services Building, Room 208.
- 4–5:15 p.m. — Campus Tour starting at the Student Services Building.
- 5:15–6:15 p.m. — Tour of Residence Life Facilities (following the campus tour, candidates will be greeted by a ResLife staff member)
- 6:30 p.m. — SAAHE social with current students at Rosa’s Cafe (710 University Dr. E, College Station, TX 77840)
- Connect with the current SAAHE students via the GroupMe to learn more! GroupMe details were provided via email.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
- 8:30–9:00 a.m. — Conference Check-in (Memorial Student Center (MSC) 2300A)
- 9–10:45 a.m. — Welcome, SAAHE Overview and Faculty Interactions
- Light pastries, fruit, and coffee will be provided for the morning session
- 10:45–11:30 a.m. — Graduate Assistantship Interviews (MSC 2400)
- 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Graduate Assistantship Interviews (MSC 2400)
- 12:15–1 p.m. — Lunch (MSC 2300A)
- 1–1:30 p.m. — Tour of the MSC
- 1:30–4:30 p.m. — Graduate Assistantship Interviews (MSC 2400)
- 4:30–5:15 p.m. — Current SAAHE Student Panel (MSC 2404)
- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. — SAAHE Interview Conference Dinner at the University Club (11th floor of Rudder Tower)
Friday, February 20, 2026
- 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Graduate Assistantship Interviews (MSC 2400)
- Light breakfast and coffee will be provided in the hospitality room
- 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. — Lunch with Former SAAHE Students (MSC 2404)
- 1:00 –2:30 p.m. — Graduate Assistantship Interviews (MSC 2400)
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. — Closing Remarks and Next Steps (MSC 2404)
*Note: All times are in CST.
**MSC 2500 and 2501 are designated as quiet rooms for prospective students.