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The Island University has earned its spot as a premier doctoral-granting institution, supporting two research

institutes and 13 research centers and labs.

About The Island University

Our mascot is

Izzy the Islander

Highlights:

Living on Campus

1,640

22:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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9,185 Undergraduate

Students

1,766 Graduate Students

10,951 Total Student Enrollment

*Fall 2013 (Updated as of 5/7/14)

Discover Your Island Discover the Island University, the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Offering more than 60 of the most popular degree programs in the state, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has been proudly providing a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University is also a part of the distinguished Texas A&M System.

Students who choose the Island University enjoy a warm, friendly, community environment where faculty o�en work one-on-one with students on research and other hands-on activities. Islanders become prepared for future careers that begin with experiences right here on the Island.

The prestige of a Texas A&M-Corpus Christi degree is known worldwide.

The Island offers more than 280 days of sunshine, a Gulf breeze and mild weather year-round.

Affordable, Quality Online Education, Return on Investment Affordable Colleges Online Recognized as number 19 of 472 Texas institutions for return on investment and number 21 for offering affordable and quality online courses and degrees.Best in the Nation

U.S. News & World Report Recognized in six categories, including three graduate degree categories: Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs, Best Fine Arts Graduate Programs and Best Part-time MBA.

‘Military-Friendly School’ for Fi�h Consecutive YearG.I. Jobs magazineRecognizes efforts and results in recruiting and retaining military and veteran students to increase diversity among the student body, faculty and staff.

‘Top College’ for Teacher EducationOnline Colleges DatabaseRecognized as number 19 of 67 state institutions for the most education and teaching professional graduates in 2012.

Top 100 Universities CollegeAtlas ‘A-List’Recognized for affordability, academic quality and accessibility for prospective students.

Cutting-edge research and unique learning experiences provide the opportunities that will lead you to an exciting career after graduation.

Develop so�ware that makes lives easier, safer and more entertaining in the Innovation in Computing Research Labs

Rebuild oyster reefs and study species in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico in our Center for Coastal Studies

Treat cancer, kill superbugs, speed wound healing and improve food safety in the Plasma Engineering Research Lab

Get Immersed In Your Studies

Study the skies of Texas with unmanned aircra� systems at the Lone Star UAS Center

Get Immersed In Your Studies

Get Hands-on Experience

Honors Program

McNair Scholars Program

Islander Interns

Study Abroad Programs

•With life-like patient simulators in the nursing labs

• In the classroom of the Early Childhood Development Center

•On a world-class stage in the School of Arts, Media & Communication

• In oil spill cleanup exercises

•With tax-prep for community members through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Conduct STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) research with faculty mentors and prepare for post-graduate study.

•Get internships

•Attend seminars

•Receive $2,500 summer research stipends

Gain professional experience and networking opportunities at:

•Fortune 500 companies

•Research organizations

•Small businesses

Find the right opportunity to challenge yourself academically and complement your studies with our affordable and accessible programs.

•Explore London’s media and theatre scene

•Teach science on a tropical island

•Study art history in Florence and Rome

Enhance your undergraduate experience by deepening your love of learning with:

•Faculty mentoring to ensure your path to a career or graduate school

• Immersion in a community of students who share your enthusiasm and dedication to learning

•Distinctive library privileges

•Access to the Honors Study Room and Honors housing floor in Coral Hall at Camden Miramar

•Specially designed classes that provide a challenging yet supportive academic environment

•Access to Honors Program Scholarships, including some for study abroad

•Sponsored travel to research conferences

The Island University has earned its spot as a premier doctoral-granting institution, supporting two research institutes and 13 research centers and labs.

Five Distinguished Colleges

The College of Business is the driving force behind some of the brightest minds and biggest ideas in the Coastal Bend business community. The College of Business is also recognized for its many business partnerships with companies like American Bank, Susser Holdings, Citgo, KPMG, Fastenal and Kiewit. Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are cultivated by the College through its Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center. This small business incubator offers students the opportunity for professional business internships with up-and-coming companies, including those developing practical uses for unmanned aircra� technology. Degrees from the College of Business come with the added distinction of accreditation in business and accounting by the AACSB. This distinguished recognition is achieved by less than one percent of universities in the United States.

College of Business

The College of Education at the Island University has earned its place as one of the best in the country.•Named a Top College in Texas for Teacher Education by

the Online Colleges Database

• Its Teacher Education Field-Based Program is recognized as an exemplary K-12 partnership through the Center for Research, Education and Advancement of Teacher Education

•The Island University is one of only seven institutions to have both undergraduate and graduate levels recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association

Our Counselor Education Program is the first in the nation to receive accreditation, for all of our counseling programs, by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs, and the Addictions and Substance Abuse Counseling Program. The Department of Kinesiology is recognized nationally and internationally for groundbreaking research, excellence in preparing future exercise science professionals, its state of-the-art athletic and health science facility and award-winning faculty.

College of EducationFrom deep water assessments to the latest frontier in flight, the College of Science and Engineering is preparing students with studies in aerodynamics, so�ware development and marine science.

Engineering majors are finding solutions to dangerous, difficult and expensive problems that will soon be tackled

by unmanned systems. Marine scientists are using remotely operated vehicles in the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific, identifying new species and harmful algal toxins, and exploring the diversity of aquatic life with genomics. Biomedical students in the Plasma Engineering Research Lab are putting chemistry to work to heal wounds and sterilize hospital equipment.

The University is also home to a nationally certified Computer Science program, the premier Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) program in the country, the world-renowned Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies and the Center for Coastal Studies.

College of Science and Engineering

The College of Business is the driving force behind some of the brightest minds and biggest ideas in the Coastal Bend business community. The College of Business is also recognized for its many business partnerships with companies like American Bank, Susser Holdings, Citgo, KPMG, Fastenal and Kiewit. Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are cultivated by the College through its Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center. This small business incubator offers students the opportunity for professional business internships with up-and-coming companies, including those developing practical uses for unmanned aircra� technology. Degrees from the College of Business come with the added distinction of accreditation in business and accounting by the AACSB. This distinguished recognition is achieved by less than one percent of universities in the United States.

College of Business

Ranked Among Top Colleges for Return on Investment by

Five Distinguished Colleges

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences brings the complex world of healthcare to the forefront of education through the delivery of innovative online and on-campus programs. Students experience challenging healthcare situations in safe, state-of-the art simulated environments supported by expert faculty. Multiple programs are offered to meet the educational needs of students from all walks of life. Baccalaureate programs include: pre-licensure BSN, RN to BSN, and Health Sciences. Honored by the White House and U.S. News & World Report, distance learning programs, including the one-of-a-kind eLine Military Program, streamline the education path for non-traditional students.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

College of Liberal ArtsThe College of Liberal Arts prepares students to meet the challenges of a dynamic, global society. Our award-winning faculty provides learning opportunities that develop knowledge, communication, critical-thinking skills, social understanding and creative experiences needed to succeed in the modern world. We offer hands-on learning beyond the classroom through more than 180 partnerships with local organizations.

The mission of the School of Arts, Media & Communication is to develop and promote collaboration, innovation and creation among students and faculty in visual arts, music, theatre, dance, media and communication. New tracks are available in Media Production, Media Studies and Communication Studies.

Picking a Major

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSUndergraduate DegreesAccounting .............................BBA Economics ..............................BBA Finance ...................................BBA General Business ......................BBA Management ...........................BBAManagement Information Systems .................................BBAMarketing ................................BBAMinors •Accounting •BusinessAdministration •Economics •Entrepreneurship •HumanResource Management •InternationalBusiness •Management •ManagementInformation Systems •Marketing •PersonalFinancialPlanning

Graduate DegreesAccounting .......................... MAccBusiness ................................ MBA

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONUndergraduate DegreesAthletic Training ........................ BSInterdisciplinary Studies

(Teacher Education)......... BSIS Kinesiology .............................. BSMinors•Education•Kinesiology•MilitaryScienceTeacher CertificationEarly Childhood to Grade 6 •GeneralistwithReading Specialization •BilingualGeneralistGrades 4-8•EnglishLanguageArtsand Reading •Mathematics •Science •SocialStudiesGrades 7-12•ComputerScience(8-12)•EnglishLanguageArtsand Reading •History

•LifeScience •Mathematics •PhysicalScience(6-12) •SocialStudies •SpeechEarly Childhood to Grade 12•Art •Music •PhysicalEducation •Spanish •SpecialEducation •Theatre

Graduate DegreesCounseling .............................. MS Counselor Education............... PhDCurriculum and Instruction ...................... MS, PhDEarly Childhood Education.......... MSEducational Administration ....................... MS Educational Leadership ............ EdD Instructional Design and Educational Technology ............................MS Elementary Education ............... MS Kinesiology ............................. MS Reading .................................. MS Secondary Education ............... MS Special Education .................... MS

Graduate Certificates•AlternativeCertificationof Educators (ACE)•EducationalDiagnostician•Principal•ReadingSpecialist•SchoolCounselor•Superintendent•Supplemental(Bilingual,Gifted and Talented, ESL)

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSUndergraduate DegreesApplied Science ....................... BA Art ................................... BA, BFA Communication ........................ BA Criminal Justice ......................... BSEconomics ............................... BAEnglish ..................................... BAHistory ..................................... BAMusic ................................ BA, BMPhilosophy ............................... BAPolitical Science ....................... BAPsychology ............................... BASociology ................................. BASpanish .................................... BATheatre .................................... BAUniversity Studies…... BA, BS, BAAS

Explore the depths of the Gulf of Mexico Work hands-on with community and business leaders

Picking a Major

Undergraduate Certificates•Dance•MediaArts•TeachingEnglishasaSecond Language (TESOL)

Minors•ArtHistory•Communication•CreativeWriting•CriminalJustice•English(Literature)•EuropeanUnionStudies•History•Journalism•LatinAmericanStudies•MexicanAmericanStudies•Music •MusicIndustry•Philosophy•PoliticalScience •Psychology•PublicRelations•ReligiousStudies•SocialWork•Sociology•Spanish•StudioArt•Technical/Professional Writing•Theatre•WomenandGenderStudies

Graduate DegreesArt, Studio .......................MA, MFACommunication ....................... MAEnglish .................................... MAHistory .................................... MAPsychology .............................. MAPublic Administration.............. MPAGraduate Certificates

•HomelandSecurity•Non-ProfitManagement

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCESUndergraduate DegreesHealth Sciences .....................BSHSNursing .................................. BSNNursing ........................... RN/BSNMinors•HealthScience

Graduate DegreesNursing ................................. MSNNursing .................................. PhD Cooperative, in conjunction with Texas Woman’s University

Graduate Certificates•FamilyNursePractitioner•HealthCareAdministration•LeadershipinNursingSystems•NurseEducator

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGUndergraduate DegreesBiology .................................... BSBiomedical Sciences ................. BSChemistry ................................. BSComputer Science .................... BSElectrical Engineering Technology ............................ BSEnvironmental Science............... BSGeographic Information Science .................................. BSGeology .................................. BSMathematics ............................. BSMechanical Engineering............. BS Mechanical Engineering Technology ............................ BSPhysics ...................................... BSMinors•Biology•Chemistry •ComputerScience•ElectricalEngineering Technology•EnvironmentalScience •GeographicInformation Science•Geography•Geology•Mathematics

•MechanicalEngineering Technology•Physics

Graduate DegreesBiology ................................... MSCoastal and Marine System Science............................... PhDComputer Science ....................MSEnvironmental Science...............MSGeospatial Surveying Engineering ..........................MSFisheries and Mariculture............MSMarine Biology ................. MS, PhDMathematics ............................ MSMaster’s International Program

Graduate Certificates•ClinicalLabratoryScience•Geomatics•GeographicInformationScience

Pre-Professional •Pre-Dentistry•Pre-Law•Pre-Medicine•Pre-OccupationalTherapy•Pre-Optometry•Pre-Pharmacy•Pre-PhysicalTherapy•Pre-PhysicianAssistant•Pre-VeterinaryMedicine

Perform on the finest stage in the Coastal BendConduct research that improves lives

*List as of 2014-2015 Catalog

Getting In

For Transferring Freshmen (1-29 Transfer Hours)You will apply for admission as a transferring freshman if you: • Have enrolled at another institution a�er graduating

from high school or earning a GED, and• Have or will have earned 1-29 transferable college

credit hours at the time of your intended transfer.• Applicants must meet Freshmen Admission

requirements (prospect.tamucc.edu/freshmen.html)

For Transferring Students (30 or more Transfer Hours)You will apply for admission as a transfer student if you: • Have enrolled at another institution a�er graduating

from high school or earning a GED, and• Have earned 30 or more transferable college credit

hours at the time of your intended transfer.

Complete the online application

Submit the $40 application fee ($75 for International Students)

Have SAT or ACT scores sent directly to the University. The codes are: SAT, 0366; ACT, 4045.

Optional: Submit any of the following items to supplement your application for admission:• Letter(s) of recommendation• Résumé• Essay• Personal statement• Special circumstances

Submit your official high school transcript or GED scores to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions

SATACT

Take the first steps to becoming an Islander at

applytexas.org

(not needed for students with 30 or more hours)

(not needed for students with 30 or more hours)

Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiOffice of Recruitment & Admissions

6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5774Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5774

Submit Required Documents to:

If you have any questions, contact admissions at 1.800.4.TAMUCC or email admiss@tamucc.edu

Visit admissions.tamucc.edu

Getting In

If you wish to successfully transfer to A&M-Corpus Christi, you must meet the following requirements (students applying with 30 or more credit hours): Grade Point Average (GPA)A cumulative 2.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale Status RequirementsMust have 30 or more credit hours and be eligible to return to your previous institution

Regular Transfer AdmissionObtaining automatic admission to the University holds no extra conditions for applicants, though additional requirements may exist for those pursuing certain degree programs (e.g., Nursing). What if I don’t meet regular transfer admission requirements?You may still be considered for admission under our Provisional Admission Procedure. Consideration of applicants under this procedure is conducted on a case-by-case basis by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee (UAC). Students admitted under this condition may be subject to additional provisions and/or specific enrollment conditions as established by the UAC.

Other things to keep in mind when you apply:• You cannot disregard your college record and apply

for admission as a freshman. • You cannot transfer any remedial or duplicate college

credits.• Repeated courses are calculated within the GPA

according to the standards and rules of the granting institution.

• A&M-Corpus Christi requires its students to have six credit hours in one foreign language or American Sign Language (ASL) in order to graduate.

Note: This requirement may be fulfilled with two credits in one foreign language or ASL from high school. If you met this requirement in high school, you must submit an official high school transcript to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions.

Wondering what credits will transfer?Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has developed helpful transfer guides to assist students in their transition to the University. Visit our online guides at enrollat.tamucc.edu/transferguides

Priority Application DatesYour application, application fee, transcripts, test scores, and all documentation must be received by the Office of Recruitment & Admissions by:

Fall Semester: March 1Deadline: July 1

Spring Semester: December 1

Summer Semester: May 1

Have Military Credit?Some of the courses you took while serving in the military may be applicable to certain degree plans. Submit official military transcripts when you apply to have your records reviewed. Learn how to obtain your military transcript by contacting the Office of Veterans Affairs at 361.825.2331.

A�er Admission Checklist: ¨ Claim your Islander ID online. Instructions

available at passwords.tamucc.edu

¨ Access your Islander email account at islander.tamucc.edu. Your email address is your Islander ID (e.g. Izzy@islander.tamucc.edu)

¨ Login to sail.tamucc.edu to update your info, register for classes, check your financial aid status, and more!

¨ Apply for campus housing at housing.tamucc.edu

¨ Submit testing scores and exemptions to meet Texas Success Initiative requirements to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions

¨ Submit Bacterial Meningitis Immunization documentation if under the age of 22 to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. Visit admissions.tamucc.edu/meningitis.html to find out how.

¨ Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to review degree requirements and course recommendations before registration begins.

Your Financial Aid

The Office of Student Financial Assistance works with students on an individual basis to identify funding opportunities for which they qualify. Such financial assistance can be in the form of grants, scholarships, federal loan programs and campus employment. We also offer tuition waivers, exemptions, installment payment plans and credit card payments.

osfa.tamucc.edu

Apply for Federal Student Aid

Fill out the online application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov

To have the best opportunity to receive aid, students should apply by the March 31 deadline.

You will need items such as your Social Security Number, driver’s license, income tax returns, bank statements, and investment records.

Answering a few simple questions on the website will help determine if you need to provide parental information.

The school code for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is 011161

Scholarship program applications must be

postmarked by March 1

scholarships.tamucc.edu

What’ll It Cost?Customized Tuition and Fee Plans Available for each program at tuition.tamucc.edu

Financial Aid DatesFALL SEMESTER

March 31

SPRING SEMESTERNovember 1

SUMMER SEMESTERFebruary 15

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For the 2013-2014 academic year, the University awarded $15.4 million in federal grants, and $7 million in state and institutional grants

More than half of A&M-Corpus Christi graduates will graduate with no student loan debt

Your Scholarship

Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa? Join the Phi Theta Kappa Epsilon Alumni Association and apply for the Transfer Scholarship program. Eligible applicants must maintain membership in the Phi Theta Kappa Epsilon Alumni Association with successful completion of the membership requirements, and have 3.5 overall transfer GPA. 82% of students receive

scholarships or financial aid

The Scholarship Office offers a variety of academically competitive scholarships and talent-based scholarships. Also available are scholarships that support students who have special economic needs, are pursuing a specific academic field, exhibit certain leadership skills or are making a designated career choice.

Apply for Scholarships

The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Undergraduate Scholarship Application will be available beginning October 1, at scholarships.tamucc.edu

•For transfer students the following required materials must be postmarked by March 1:

º Scholarship application at scholarships.tamucc.edu

º College transcripts

º Contact the Scholarship Office at 361.825.3703 or email scholarships@tamucc.edu.

Scholarship program applications must be

postmarked by March 1

scholarships.tamucc.edu

More than half of A&M-Corpus Christi graduates will graduate with no student loan debt

Your Home Away from Home

Top 5 Reasons to Live on Campus1 The Ultimate Value

Rent, electricity, water, trash, laundry, furniture, cable and high-speed internet are all included in room rates. Plus you can use your financial aid.

2 Outperform Your PeersStudies consistently show that resident students are more likely to graduate on time and with higher GPAs.

3 Stay ConnectedGet involved with campus activities and interact more frequently with faculty and other students.

4 ConvenienceRoll out of bed, head straight to class.

5 Live SafeSafety and security are emphasized on campus. The police department is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

FeaturesIsland living at its finestSpectacular bay views

Recreation room with WiFiHike-and-bike trail

Outdoor volleyball and picnic areaEasy access to the Dugan Wellness CenterAcademic year and summer lease options

We have two residential living options.

housing.tamucc.edu

Apartment and townhome living for upperclassmen on the Momentum Campus.

Students will enjoy traditional college living in either residence hall or apartment floor plans at Camden Miramar located on the Island Campus.

All Options Include

On-Campus Living

Top 5 Reasons to Live on Campus

New Dining Hall

Features:• Indoor/outdoor seating• A variety of dining options including

“All-You-Care-To-Eat” and a Grab-N-Go area• Vegetarian options• Extended hours• Camden Miramar residents have three meal plan

options to choose from

FeaturesState-of-the-art fitness center

Gated communityWiFi throughout

Direct shuttle to the Island CampusOptional meal plan available

housing.tamucc.edu

Apartment and townhome living for upperclassmen on the Momentum Campus.

All Options IncludeFully-furnished units

Utility-inclusive rents

Individual lease liability

Payment assistance for financial aid recipients

Roommate matching

Swimming pool

First Year students make friends and learn about being an Islander during a two-and-a-half-day transition program at Camp Zephyr. Students get to feel at home before classes on the Island even begin!

A Community Lifestyle

From stomp dance routines to cultural performances, the “Islander Revue” music and dance extravaganza showcases a friendly competition of our talented student groups and organizations.

This one-day experience allows students to engage in civic responsibility and connect with the Corpus Christi community while learning valuable leadership skills as they plan, promote and organize events to help those in need.

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Surrounded By Shores

You’ll find your favorite spot on one of many public beaches. Corpus Christi Bay is out our front door, Oso Bay is on our back porch, Padre Island and Mustang Island are just minutes away. Enjoy sensational, locally-caught seafood, cultural activities and an active nightlife in downtown Corpus Christi.

This popular event celebrates our international students as they display their cultures during an evening of colorful songs, dance performances and sampling of foods from all over the world.

An annual carnival is held on campus to benefit breast cancer research. The carnival is a prelude to a big volleyball game where the Islanders and their opponents all wear pink.

Local student bands compete for cash and unofficial bragging rights as “top rockers on campus.” Bands are judged on technical skill, creativity, stage presence, vocal skill and audience reaction.

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As an Islander, you’ll build courtside memories that will last a lifetime! Students get in free to all the games. Join “Blue Crew” for invites to pre-game tailgating events and special activities. Cheer for Islanders victories at one of our many venues.

The Islanders are poised to build on past successes:• conference championships• upsets over defending national champions• “March Madness” appearance in the NCAA

Men’s Basketball Tournament

ISLANDERS FIGHT SONG

Fight for A and M, A and M C-C

Highest Honor, Brave and Strong

Ever true will be

Onward to Victory

Islanders will prevail

We’ll fight, fight

Fight Forever

A and M C-C

The Shaka

Make a fist with the back of your hand facing out.

The ‘Shaka‘ is the universal university greeting. It can be used as a greeting or goodbye, a sign of approval or praise, as well as a symbol of school spirit.

Step 4

Put your thumb up.

Step 2

Put your pinky out.

Step 3Step 1How you “shaka” from there is up to you. Some like to shake their “shaka” while others prefer to lock their “shaka” with a fist pump.

A�er a successful Islander free throw, add a “swish” to your “shaka” with a downward hand motion.

Member of the Southland Conference

15 NCAA Division I sports

The Islanders are poised to build on past successes:• conference championships• upsets over defending national champions• “March Madness” appearance in the NCAA

Men’s Basketball Tournament

From a Friday Fiesta to casino games, our annual homecoming spans an entire week. The Tip-Off Picnic, Lighting of the “I” Spirit Rally, and a downtown Homecoming Parade are just a few of the traditions that culminate with a basketball game and naming of the Homecoming Court.

Islander tradition is for students to wear fresh orchid leis along with their cap and gown at commencement. Once they receive their degree at graduation, graduates will turn their class ring around, with the name facing outward to symbolize their readiness to face new challenges.

History and Tradition on the Island

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi traces its beginning back to 1947, when Ward Island became the home of the University of Corpus Christi with 312 students enrolled. In 1989, the University joined the A&M System and has since grown to five colleges. The Island University has now grown to more than 10,900 students from across the nation and 87 countries.

This ceremony officially welcomes First-Year Islanders to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and celebrates the official beginning of the students’ entry into the Islander community.

From a Friday Fiesta to casino games, our annual homecoming spans an entire week. The Tip-Off Picnic, Lighting of the “I” Spirit Rally, and a downtown Homecoming Parade are just a few of the traditions that culminate with a basketball game and naming of the Homecoming Court.

Our semiannual ring ceremony includes the “Islander Ring Wish” tradition. Students receive a sand dollar, symbolizing their future goals, inside their ring box to toss into the Lee Plaza fountain.

Our semiannual ring ceremony includes the “Islander Ring Wish” includes the “Islander Ring Wish” tradition. Students receive a sand dollar, symbolizing their future goals, inside their ring box to toss into the inside their ring box to toss into the Lee Plaza fountain.

Campus buildings along Ocean Drive are illuminated with

blue, green, and white lights during this holiday

celebration which includes cheer and dance

performances, music, games and pictures with

Santa.

From a Friday Fiesta to casino games,

Lighting of the “I” Spirit Rally, and a

culminate with a basketball game and naming of the Homecoming

Students get to kick off the

beginning of the fall semester and

meet University President Flavius Killebrew in a fun,

relaxed atmosphere that includes food,

performances and other activities.

Campus Tours

The Islander Welcome Center is open throughout the week to give personal tours, maps and details on getting accepted. We’ll lead you and your family on a campus tour to learn about our academic programs, student life, traditions and the admissions process. Tours last 60-90 minutes. You’ll get to speak with University representatives who can answer questions on how to apply, financial aid and everything you need to know to get ahead on admission. We also have computer workstations where we’ll help you complete various applications.

Call or click for details and make an appointment

361.825.8687 or tour.tamucc.edu

Islander Welcome

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Most Dialed List

Islander Welcome Center/Tours .........................361.825.8687

Registrar ............................................................361.825.7024

or 1.800.4.TAMUCC (1.800.482.6822)

Admissions ........................................................361.825.2624

University Switchboard .......................................361.825.5700

Academic Testing ...............................................361.825.2334

Bookstore .........................................................361.825.2603

Bursar (Business Office) .......................................361.825.2600

Disability Services ............................................... 361.825.5816

Financial Aid ......................................................361.825.2338

Greek Life ..........................................................361.825.5778

Honors Program ................................................361.825.3926

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