Texas A&M University MSC Programs
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Texas A&M University MSC Programs

Program Details

The 2026-27 Stark Northeast Tour dates are still being planned and finalized. Please check back in early Fall 2026 for details.

Photo of a cityscape in the daytime.

Participant Fees

$2,100 per student**,
Plus “On-your-own” expenses*
Included in your participant fee:
  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Shuttle services
  • Seven nights in prime location hotels, all including breakfast
  • Broadway tickets
  • Boston Ballet tickets
  • MoMA tickets
  • Food and drink at four city receptions with former students
  • Train tickets from DC-Philly-NYC-Boston
  • Pre-paid subway/metro tickets in select cities
    • *On-Your-Own-Expenses
  • Most lunches and some dinners will be “on-your-own” to encourage city exploration, and will be at the expense of the participant.
  • Any excursions not included on the official itinerary will be at the expense of the participant.
  • Ubers and other forms of transportation outside of those provided through the trip will be at the expense of the participant.
  • Souvenirs and any other personal items purchased will be at the expense of the participant.
    • **Generous Support from Former Students and Donors
  • The total cost of the MSC Stark Northeast Tour is supplemented by generous gifts from former students and donors.
  • Each student pays approximately 50% of the total cost of their attendance, with the remaining 50% of their cost covered through these gifts.

    • Sample Itinerary

    Below is the 2024 itinerary and will provide participants with a general overview of the trip. The 2025-26 trip will include similar visits and excursions, but will not be an exact replica of what is presented below. Download a copy of the itinerary here.

    DATECITYACTIVITYCITY THEME
    11-DecCollege StationFlight to Washington, D.C. TRAVEL
    Washington, D.C.Hotel Check-inPublic Service
    Washington, D.C.Small group exploration of Smithsonian Museums and National Mall (US Capital Tour with Congressional Session Gallery Pass optional)Public Service
    Washington, D.C.Networking receptionPublic Service
    12-DecWashington, D.C.Presentation and Tour of Bush School DC – The Bush School of Government and Public ServicePublic Service
    Washington, D.C.Train departure to Philadelphia, PATRAVEL
    PhiladelphiaHotel Check-InHistory
    PhiladelphiaNetworking ReceptionHistory
    13-DecPhiladelphiaPresentation and Tour of the University of Pennsylvania, America’s First University, Founded 1740History
    PhiladelphiaFree time exploration of city sitesHistory
    PhiladelphiaTrain departure to New York City, NYTRAVEL
    New YorkHotel Check-inThe Arts
    New YorkFree time exploration of city sitesThe Arts
    14-DecNew YorkFree time exploration of city sitesThe Arts
    New YorkGroup attendance at Broadway PerformanceThe Arts
    New YorkNetworking Reception  The Arts
    15-DecNew YorkGroup excursion to Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)The Arts
    New YorkFree time exploration of city sitesThe Arts
    16-DecNew YorkPresentation and Tour of New York University, an innovator in higher education since 1831…The Arts
    New YorkTrain departure for Boston, MATRAVEL
    BostonHotel Check-inCulture & Society
    BostonNetworking DinnerCulture & Society
    17-DecBostonPresentation and Tour of Harvard University,in pursuit of truth, knowledge, and a better world…Culture & Society
    BostonFree time exploration of city sites/optional excursion to IBM/MIT Watson AI LabCulture & Society
    BostonGroup attendance at the Boston BalletCulture & Society
    18-DecBostonReturn Flight/Travel to College StationTRAVEL