Using our Names

Texas A&M University has many and diverse audiences. While it is most effective to communicate in slightly different ways depending on the audience segment, the way we talk about ourselves as a university should be consistent.

Approved designations for the campus are:

1. Texas A&M University

2. Texas A&M

3. The university or Our university

4. A&M (sparingly)

In written communication, the full name, Texas A&M University, should be spelled out when the university is first mentioned or cited. Thereafter, references can cite “the university” or “Texas A&M.” “A&M” may be used (for example, when space is at a premium), but otherwise it is not preferred. Communicators should make efforts to explore other options before using “A&M.”

Unacceptable usage of campus reference:

1. TAMU

2. ATM

Reference Guide