Three times a year, The Association of Former Students hosts thousands of Aggies, family and friends for Aggie Ring Day at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Aggie Ring Day, which was envisioned and created by The Association, is one of the most anticipated events of an Aggie’s academic career when they receive the most visible symbol of the Aggie Network: the Aggie Ring. The Association also financially supports Aggie Ring delivery at the School of Law and the Higher Education Center at McAllen. 

The Association of Former Students and its Class Programs team works with Class Agents each year to organize and promote the 50th Anniversary Reunion, as well as other formal Reunions. The Association also manages and supports other Class-sponsored activities, Class newsletters and Class gifts. 

More than 30% of all living former students can be found within Classes that have graduated from Texas A&M within the past 10 years. The Association of Former Students has created programs to highlight and support these Young Alumni, including the 12 under 12 award and Young Alumni Weekend. 

By providing print materials, meeting space and other support for Fish Camp, The Association of Former Students helps thousands of incoming Aggies begin their Texas A&M journey with a stronger connection to Aggie traditions, values and Classmates.  

The Traveling Aggies program offers former students, current students, their families and friends of Texas A&M the opportunity to travel and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Aggies. More than 80 trips each year include experiences and itineraries not typically available to individual travelers. 

Nearly $60,000 in Association funding supported departments in the College of Arts and  Sciences in 2025, assisting in recruiting faculty and students, professional development  opportunities and research support. 

The Big Event began in 1982 with the cleanup of a local cemetery and has now grown to  include over 20,000 students annually who complete community service jobs around the  Bryan/College Station community. The Association of Former Students is proud to  support the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation by providing funds  toward the print materials. 

In 2025, The Association provided over $985,000 to the Division of Student Affairs that  went directly to help student organizations like The Big Event. 

Class Councils serves and unites the Texas A&M student body by hosting many beloved traditions, including Maroon Out, Elephant Walk, Legacy Night, Fish Fest and Ring Dance. The Association of Former Students supports the efforts of the organization by providing design, printing, promotional and staffing support. 

As the final “stand alone” reunion for the individual Class, the 50th Reunion coincides with Muster. The Association of Former Students works with Class Agents to plan all aspects of the Reunion, including the Corps of Cadets formation and flag-raising ceremony, Class dinner and attendance of the student-run Muster at Reed Arena.