FLEX – Freshman Leaders Establishing Excellence
Why apply to FLEX?
FLEX is a social and service FLO that is focused on developing freshmen at A&M by expanding their Aggie Network, building lasting friendships, and creating opportunities for them to give back to their university and community. FLEX encourages freshmen to seek excellence and show leadership in all aspects of their college careers.
Fall Application & Informational ScheduleAbout FLEX
To provide a glimpse into what the experience of being in FLEX looks like, the FLO’s student leaders completed an assessment of their previous year. The following should be used as information to help you make an informed decision about being a member of FLEX, but please note that your experience may look different.
What does a “week in FLEX” look like?
FLEX requires attendance at weekly Monday meetings and offers optional weekly service opportunities, study nights, zone meetings, Big/Little hangouts, Gumby’s nights, and much more.
What did the remote experience look like due to COVID-19?
FLEX continued to host general meetings virtually, organizing game nights and continuing with organization announcements. Additionally, Zone sub-meetings were hosted to provide more information to the freshmen about classes, scheduling changes, and to host fun activities such as group trivia, movie nights, and other games.
Organization Size
| Position | Freshmen | Counselors | Executives |
| # Students | 72 | 15 | 5 |
Being involved with FLEX I can expect to pay…
| Dues & Known Costs | · Fall Semester: $50 |
| Financial Aid
(if available) |
FLEX plans to establish a scholarship through the FLEX alumni awarded to freshmen to cover membership dues. However, we are willing to accommodate those in need of financial assistance. Need-based scholarships are available. We also offer a payment plan allowing dues to be distributed over both semesters of the academic year. |
Does FLEX have a Big/Little Program?
Yes
What does the Big/Little Experience entail?
Freshmen have the opportunity to preference (pref) a family at the beginning of the year. Four freshmen are paired with two Bigs and one GrandBig. Big/Little families have the opportunity to have weekly hangouts, participate in co-family hangouts, and grow close with a small group of people.
Want to learn more?
Attend the FLAC Coordinated livestreams, informationals, and reach out to the student leaders using the contact information available on this page. Find the full recruitment schedule here.
FLO Evaluation
FLOs are evaluated yearly based on several factors. Three of these factors are Leadership, Service, and Social. Here is what last year’s members experienced in these areas:
Leadership
- Annual Leadership Conference: Day long conference with guest speakers
- Fall Retreat: Overnight event with numerous leadership events and team building opportunities.
- Spring Retreat: Weekend event with numerous leadership events and team building opportunities.
- Various leadership development programs offered during meetings, including Aggies 2 Aggies (session on the importance of diversity in the world and our community), Professional World Experience (session on professional opportunities during and after college), and Resume Building Session led by the A&M Career Center.
Service
- FLEX events: Clothing Drive (for homeless shelters and underprivileged families) and canned food drive.
- FLEX members also participate in on-campus events including The Big Event, Build, and Shack-a-Thon.
Social
- Co-FLO Picnic, Ice Cream Social, FLEX Picnic, Tailgate, Family Weekend, Gumby’s nights on Tuesdays, Guys/Girls Nights, Co-Zone Hangouts, Zone Hangouts, Muster/Silver Taps, FLO Bowl, FLO Cup, Mr. FLO, Final FLO