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About The Island University

Our mascot is

Izzy the Islander

Highlights:

Living on Campus

1,640

22:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Our colors are

BlueGreen &

We are the

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 often 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 software 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 aircraft 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 aircraft 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, software 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 aircraft 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 .............................BBAEconomics ..............................BBAFinance ...................................BBAGeneral Business ......................BBAManagement ...........................BBAManagement Information Systems .................................BBAMarketing ................................BBAMinors • Accounting • Business Administration • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Human Resource Management • International Business • Management • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Personal Financial Planning

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

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

(Teacher Education)......... BSISKinesiology .............................. BSMinors• Education• Kinesiology• Military Science Teacher CertificationEarly Childhood to Grade 6 • Generalist with Reading Specialization • Bilingual GeneralistGrades 4-8• English Language Arts and

Reading • Mathematics • Science • Social StudiesGrades 7-12• Computer Science (8-12)• English Language Arts and Reading • History

• Life Science • Mathematics • Physical Science (6-12) • Social Studies • SpeechEarly Childhood to Grade 12• Art • Music • Physical Education • Spanish • Special Education • Theatre

Graduate DegreesCounseling .............................. MSCounselor Education............... PhDCurriculum and Instruction ...................... MS, PhDEarly Childhood Education.......... MSEducational Administration ....................... MSEducational Leadership ............ EdDInstructional Design and Educational Technology ............................MSElementary Education ............... MSKinesiology ............................. MSReading .................................. MSSecondary Education ............... MSSpecial Education .................... MS

Graduate Certificates• Alternative Certification of Educators (ACE)• Educational Diagnostician• Principal• Reading Specialist• School Counselor• Superintendent • Supplemental (Bilingual, Gifted and Talented, ESL)

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSUndergraduate DegreesApplied Science ....................... BAArt ................................... BA, BFACommunication ........................ BACriminal 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• Media Arts• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Minors• Art History• Communication• Creative Writing• Criminal Justice• English (Literature)• European Union Studies• History• Journalism• Latin American Studies• Mexican American Studies• Music • Music Industry• Philosophy• Political Science • Psychology• Public Relations • Religious Studies• Social Work• Sociology• Spanish• Studio Art• Technical/Professional Writing• Theatre• Women and Gender Studies

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

• Homeland Security• Non-Profit Management

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

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

Graduate Certificates• Family Nurse Practitioner• Health Care Administration• Leadership in Nursing Systems• Nurse Educator

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 • Computer Science• Electrical Engineering Technology• Environmental Science • Geographic Information Science• Geography• Geology• Mathematics

• Mechanical Engineering 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• Clinical Labratory Science• Geomatics• Geographic Information Science

Pre-Professional • Pre-Dentistry• Pre-Law• Pre-Medicine• Pre-Occupational Therapy• Pre-Optometry• Pre-Pharmacy• Pre-Physical Therapy• Pre-Physician Assistant• Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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

*List as of 2014-2015 Catalog

Getting In TAMUCC

Ranked in top 20% nationally for first-year retention.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi alumni can make upwards of $70,000 upon graduation

Getting In

Class Rank

Top 10%Next 15%

2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th Quarter

SAT Composite Score

No minimum900

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ACT Composite Score

No minimum19212327

We welcome your application. You can take pride in knowing that Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi upholds the highest selection standards in South Texas.

First-time freshmen seeking admission should graduate high school with one of the following diploma types: (HB5) Distinguished Achievement, (UAP) Recommended, or (UAP) Distinguished.

Automatic Admission StandardsStudents that have met the required diploma type may obtain automatic admission to the University by meeting the SAT/ACT requirement by class rank quartile according to the table below.

The SAT scores reflected in the table above include the combination of the Critical Reading and Math Sections. Our current test score requirements do not include the writing section component.

Applicants following the (UAP) Recommended or (UAP) Distinguished High School program must meet the following high school unit requirements:

Applicants following the HB5 Distinguished Achievement High School program will have their high school transcript evaluated to determine successful completion of required curriculum and endorsement units.*

* Identifies course required to satisfy curriculum unit. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi admission requirements are in compliance with and are subject to change according to the regulations outlined in Texas Education Code (TEC) section 51.803 - 51.809. Under the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy.

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: November 1

Summer Semester: April 1

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

Visit admissions.tamucc.edu

Complete the online application

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

If you are applying as a freshman, have your high school send an official transcript to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions:

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

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

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

SATACT

Take the first steps to becoming an Islander at

applytexas.org

If you have prior college credits, have those colleges send official transcripts to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions.

Laboratory Science 4 units

At least one credit must be in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

English 4 units

English 1, 2, 3, 4

Social Studies 4 units

Economics*, World History, World Geography Studies,

U.S. History, U.S. Government

Mathematics 4 units

Algebra I*, Geometry*, Algebra II*, and a higher math

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Foreign Language 2 units

The credits must consist of any two consecutive units in the same

language

Meet standards of the State of Texas Uniform Admission

Policy (UAP)

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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

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

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

For the Freshman Scholarship Program, the following required materials must be postmarked by December 1:

Admissions and Scholarship Applications at applytexas.org

ACT or SAT test scores

High school transcript with class rank

The Apply Texas Scholarship Application is for incoming freshmen only. Once admitted, students may also complete the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Undergraduate Scholarship Application at scholarships.tamucc.edu to be considered for additional scholarship opportunities. You can contact the Scholarship Office at 361.825.3703 or email: scholarships@tamucc.edu.

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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.

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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

Campus Dining

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

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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.

After 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 & Island Days

Make your reservation on our website for one of the following dates:

October 18, 2014November 1, 2014

February 7, 2015April 18, 2015

islandday.tamucc.eduor call 361.825.8687 for details

2014/2015Spend the day with us at one of our Island Day campus preview events.

• Tour the campus with our Island Ambassadors• Learn about our many degree programs• Meet our faculty and current students • Get help on your application and financial aid forms• Find out about our student services• Check out our housing

We’ve designed the day especially for you, your family and friends. You’ll enjoy great food and fellowship on this special day.

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

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

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

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97% of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi graduates will be working or in graduate school upon graduation

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