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Our office can answer questions and provide additional information about the University, Texas A&M University at Galveston’s graduate programs, the graduate application process, campus tours for prospective graduate students, and assistantships and funding opportunities for graduate students.

Graduate Studies Mission Statement    

"Graduate Studies supports student success and the academic mission of the graduate community at Texas A&M University at Galveston. We foster broad collaborations with graduate studies stakeholders to expand knowledge, enhance skills, and champion personal and professional development. We strive to continually create new opportunities for graduate students to become global thinkers and their success is determined by their enduring commitment and ownership to their educational experience."

Who We Are    

Holly Richards

Holly Richards
Director of Graduate Studies
Texas A&M University at Galveston
P.O. Box 1675 | Galveston, TX 77553
richardh@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4957

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  • Advises all current students in the Galveston and College Station based graduate programs.
  • M.Ed. In Higher Education Administration, North Carolina State University, 2009
  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1999

Andrew Reitberger

Andrew Reitberger
Assistant Director of Graduate Studies
Texas A&M University at Galveston
P.O. Box 1675 | Galveston, TX 77553
areitberger@tamug.edu 
(409) 740-4941

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  • Advises prospective and incoming students for all Galveston graduate programs
  • M.A. in Educational Administration, Texas A&M University, 1995
  • B.A. in Multinational Organizational Studies, St. Mary's University, 1992

Teckla Coven

Teckla Coven
Academic Advisor II
Texas A&M University at Galveston
P.O. Box 1675 | Galveston, TX 77553
TecklaCoven@tamug.edu 
(409) 740-4937

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  • Assist incoming graduate students, applicants and those currently enrolled through the orientation process.
  • M.Ed. Instructional Leadership, Concordia University, 2019
  • B.A.A.S. Composite Social Studies, Stephen F. Austin University, 2001

Contact Us    

How to Contact Us:

By Email: gradstudies@tamug.edu

By Phone: (409) 740-4937

In Person:

  • MAIN, Suite 409
  • Office Hours*: 8am-Noon; 1pm-5pm

*Although we will try out best, we may not be able to accommodate walk-in services. Please schedule an appointment ahead of time to help us serve you best! Schedule Links: Holly Richards or Andrew Reitberger

Mailing Address:

Texas A&M University at Galveston
Graduate Studies Office
P.O. Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553

Physical Address:

Texas A&M University at Galveston
Graduate Studies Office
200 Seawolf Parkway
MAIN, Suite 409
Galveston, TX 77553
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