Texas A&M University

Account Eligibility

All students receive a Google Apps account. Faculty can request an account to collaborate with students. Staff eligibility is determined at the department level. Contact your local IT administrator for questions about staff eligibility.

Requesting a Google Apps Account

Texas A&M faculty and staff* may request Google Apps accounts by visiting Gateway.tamu.edu. To learn how to request an account, visit the Claiming a Texas A&M University Gmail Account page on Help Desk Central. Your email address will be “YourNetID@email.tamu.edu.”

*Staff eligibility is determined by each college/unit. Contact your local IT administrator for questions about staff eligibility.

Data Storage & Compliance

Both FERPA and HIPAA data can be stored in Google Apps at Texas A&M. Texas A&M University has a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) in place with Google and the data is encrypted both in transit and at rest (storage).

Student Checklist

Faculty/Staff Checklist