In accordance with Governor Abbott’s statewide executive order, Texas A&M University at Galveston is officially closing campus Friday, March 20, through at least April 3, 2020 due to concerns related to the coronavirus and COVID-19.

Recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) uses the term “social distancing” in reference to tamping down on the spread of coronavirus and COVID-19.

exas A&M University at Galveston’s Big Event, scheduled for Saturday, March 21 and campus preview event Aggieland Saturday by the Sea, scheduled for Saturday, March 28, have been canceled until further notice due to concerns related to the coronavirus and COVID-19.

We are experienced in dealing with disruptions from disastrous weather events but are in uncharted territory dealing with the threat posed by the coronavirus, or COVID-19, which is impacting much of our planet and disrupting everyday life.

The situation pertaining to the Coronavirus is fluid and rapidly evolving. Available details are below and additional updates will be provided in the coming days.