Mission and Vision of SECL
Mission: We are committed to empowering students to lead with heart, pride, and purpose. Through dynamic experiences, we develop leaders of character, traditions and an affiliation to the university's shared values.
Vision: Our vision is to ignite Javelina pride in every student creating a campus environment where leadership, engagement, and connection are at the core of student life. We envision a community where every Javelina feels at home, encouraged and inspired to create their legacy of camaraderie and involvement.
Student Engagement & Campus Life
Student Engagement and Campus Life coordinates many campus-wide events and serves as the resource hub for any student seeking involvement. We are committed to creating an “out of the classroom” experience on campus. The Office also provides specialized leadership programs, access to over 140 student organizations, and full-time support to Fraternity & Sorority Life, Javelina Camp, Javelina Welcome Week, Homecoming, Recreational Sports, the Campus Activities Board and Signature Celebrations.
Screamin' Javelina Music Festival
We're thrilled to announce our annual Screamin' Javelina Music Festival, hitting Javelina Stadium on May 3rd, 2025. Join us for a day of non-stop music, surrounded by the electric energy of Javelina Stadium!
Mark your calendar, rally your crew, and let's create history together at the ONLY music festival held at Texas A&M University-Kingsville!
TAMUK Family Portal
Texas A&M University-Kingsville has launched a new Family Portal for the families of current TAMUK students. The TAMUK Family Portal is designed to provide the information you need, when you need it. This resource will help TAMUK families stay engaged and focused on what matters most: your student’s success!
Sign up for the portal today!
Javelina Camp
Javelina Camp believes in welcoming each Freshmen class to the “Javelina Family” by providing a dynamic environment that eases the transition from high school to Texas A&M University—Kingsville.
Students who participate in Javelina Camp will learn about the spirited traditions of TAMUK, spend time in small “packs” centered on bonding and connecting with students in an interactive setting, participate in team competitions, reflect on their personal college goals, and most importantly have fun with other future students.
Javelina Camp Registration Begins May 1st, 2025! Check back soon to register!
Student Orgs and Greek Life
Student Engagement and Campus Life at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to the social and academic growth of our students. We strive to provide a variety of programs that are cultural, educational, and entertaining for the TAMUK campus. We also help coordinate the activities and functions of more than 100 registered student organizations. We have departmental clubs, special interest clubs, honorary societies, religious groups, Greek organizations and sports clubs.
Rec Sports at TAMUK
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Recreational Sports provides a wide range of recreational programs and facilities for Javelina Nation. Recreational Sports aims to provide a variety of engaging opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the Kingsville community to improve health, fitness and social well-being. Please explore our web page to learn more about all our facility and program offerings.
Javelina Student Engagement Center Info
The Social Hall is located at the Javelina Student Engagement Center at 1119 W. Santa Gertrudis St. This room is available free for all registered student organizations to hold different types of events. The room can comfortably sit 70 people using round tables, 30 people using testing tables, and sofas that can sit 20 others. The Social Hall also offers a projector and a big screen TV for meetings, socials, or presentations. To view the policies and book the Social Hall please follow the steps below:
JSEC Reservations
Reservations for our social hall will be open for all registered student organizations on campus. Please click on the link below to book an event at the Javelina Student Engagement Center. If you have any questions on reserving our social hall please call our office at (361)593-2760, if you have questions about reserving rooms on campus please call Event Planning at (361)593-4173.