Academic Building

One of the most recognized images of Texas A&M, the Academic Building stands at the heart of the campus. Completed in 1914, it stands on the site of Old Main, the first campus building that burned in 1912. Academic Plaza, directly in front of the building, is the site of a wide range of campus events including Silver Taps. The Silver Taps ceremony, held monthly during the Fall and Spring Semesters, pays tribute to any enrolled students who have died since the previous ceremony.