Texas A&M’s campus in Qatar will be finishing the semester with online classes.
An A&M spokeswoman in College Station tells WTAW News classes are scheduled through July 7.
Classes will resume after a shelter in place alert was lifted.
The alert followed Iran’s bombing of a U.S. military base in Qatar. That followed a U.S. military bombing in Iran.
According to A&M’s enrollment website, 263 students are taking classes at the Qatar campus.
Original story June 23, 2025:
Those affiliated with Texas A&M’s campus in Qatar are told to shelter in place.
The message on the A&M Qatar campus emergency webpage followed Iran’s bombing of an American military base in Qatar. That followed the U.S. military bombing in Iran.
The A&M Qatar webpost says “The US Embassy in Qatar has issued an alert recommending that Americans shelter in place. Please get to a safe place and await further instructions.”
Additionally, the post says “TAMUQ offices will be closed and classes will be postponed on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.”
WTAW News has contacted the A&M marketing and communications office in College Station requesting any additional information about its Qatar campus, which is scheduled for closing by 2028.
An A&M spokesperson responded with the following statement: “Texas A&M University is closely monitoring the conflict with deep concern. The safety, security and well-being of our students, faculty and staff remain our utmost priority, and we are doing everything possible to provide reassurance, resources and real-time support. We are following the guidance given by U.S. State Department officials and are in close contact with our leadership team in Qatar. We are grateful for the resilience and professionalism of our Qatar campus during this uncertain time. Our entire university stands with them in solidarity, and we will continue to adapt and respond as the situation develops.”
WTAW News also received from A&M, the following statement issued by president Mark Welsh: “As global events continue to unfold in the Middle East, I understand that many of us are feeling a deep sense of concern and uncertainty — particularly for our colleagues, students and staff at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Our highest priority remains the safety and well-being of every member of the Texas A&M community. Please know that we are closely monitoring the situation through official government entities, the U.S. Embassy in Qatar and partners in Education City and Qatar Foundation. We are in close contact with our leadership team in Qatar and receive regular updates from the U.S. Department of State, as well as other official sources, to help assess conditions on the ground and ensure that appropriate measures are in place. Emergency alerts and updates are shared directly with the TAMUQ faculty, staff and students online. We are and will continue providing resources and support for those affected, and we will also work to maintain the continuity of academic operations should we need to pivot to alternative delivery options. I will continue to keep you informed as the situation evolves and will provide timely updates as needed.”
