Commerce Campus
Educate. Discover. Achieve.
Our primary campus in Commerce, Texas is leading the region in change and economic development while celebrating a long and dynamic history in East Texas.
DESIGN YOUR FUTURE AS YOU EARN A DEGREE FROM COMMERCE
The third-largest university in the prestigious Texas A&M University System, East Texas A&M provides you with the slower pace of a small-town environment and the proximity to the DFW metroplex.
Welcome to Lion Country!
Our unparalleled campus culture is just as essential as the knowledge you will achieve through your studies so we’ve compiled a few of our favorite activities that take place at the university. We look forward to your being here, making memories and friends that last a lifetime. Picture yourself here in Lion Country!
Immerse Yourself in Creative Expression.
Your senses will thrive through art, music and theatre all over campus.
Visual Arts
Galleries and Creative Spaces
Take your time and enjoy the beauty created through photography, ceramics, painting and other forms of art in one of our galleries on campus.
Music
Performance. Passion. Pride. is the mission.
Music enthusiasts, find your synchrony in one of our orchestras, marching bands and choirs.
Theatre
Live Performances
Take a break from reality and escape into a world of wonder at one of our live theatre performances on campus.
Embrace Challenges Through Recreation.
Team-Building and Friendships are Found Here.
Campus Rec.
Climbing the Wall
Stay active for a healthy body and mind whether it's sports, fitness or outdoor adventures.
Cain Sports Complex
Intramural Sports
Join us for soccer, volleyball or futsal and see where the day takes you!
Outdoor Adventures
Disc Golf and the Ropes Course
Anyone for a walk through the challenge course?
Cheer and Support Our Athletes
We are Proud! We are Lions!
Football
NCAA Division I – Southern Conference
Football is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports globally. In Lion Country, you can experience the exhilarating tradition of tailgating before witnessing the Lions' outstanding performance on the field.
Track and Field
Rising to New Levels
Lions are a well-oiled machine, with each member possessing an exceptional level of finesse and talent, seamlessly working as a cohesive unit, always focused on the goal of victory.
Basketball
Mesmerizing Court Moves
Basketball is an absolutely beloved and cherished part of Lion Country, making it the ultimate and most excellent way to spend your evenings on campus.
Achieve Your Goals
Sharpen Your Skills Through Experiential Learning
Embracing Our Earth’s Gifts
The Future of Sustainability
Experience learning by doing on our working farm, within our wetlands or in our ultramodern greenhouses.
Planetarium
Beyond the Milky Way
There is always something going on at the planetarium for audiences of all ages.
Quail Research Center
Beyond Research
At the Texas Quail Research Station, we are dedicated to discovering solutions for sustainable quail populations.
Expand Your Global Perspectives
Life-Long Friendships and Connections on Campus and Beyond
The Lakeside Pavilion
Unwind in Nature
Garvin Lake and the Lakeside Pavilion are where you need to be if you are looking for a peaceful place to relax or spend time with friends. You can reserve the Lakeside Pavilion for your next event.
Widen Your Circle
Your World Your Way
Lion Country is where our living legacy begins and you are a part of it! You have a role to play in shaping our global society for the better. Find your niche and broaden your horizons by getting involved in a club or organization that suits you.
Study Aboard
A World of Opportunity
Studying abroad opens doors to personal growth and discovery. When you study abroad, you will become an informed global citizen and gain skills that you can apply to your professional and personal life.
Explore Our Programs
With over 130 degrees, you will be able to find the one that suits you best, and you will be on your way to the career of your dreams in no time at all.