2014 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi College Fair Brochure

www.tamucc.edu

How Can I Stay on Target?

This is an important time for you as you make the transition from being a high school student to a young adult attending college. The following checklist is a guide to keep you on track and help you meet important deadlines. As you work toward getting admitted to the University and enrolling in your classes, we look forward to having you join the Islander family at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi!

Junior Year Checklist Register to take the SAT/ACT. Have scores sent directly to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (SAT Code: 0366, ACT Code: 4045) Attend Island Day—sign up at islandday.tamucc.edu Schedule your campus visit at tour.tamucc.edu, 361.825.8687 or email us at recruitment@tamucc.edu

Senior Year Checklist Apply at applytexas.org Submit your SAT/ACT scores (SAT Code: 0366, ACT Code: 4045) Apply for scholarships online by December 1 at applytexas.org Check your application status at appcheck.tamucc.edu Submit your financial aid form online at fafsa.ed.gov, available January 1.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s school code is 011161. (Priority deadline is March 31) Check your financial aid status at sail.tamucc.edu

After Admission Checklist Activate Islander Email online. Instructions are available at it.tamucc.edu Apply for on-campus housing at housing.tamucc.edu. On-campus housing fills up quickly, so apply early!

Submit test scores or exemptions to meet Texas Success Initiative requirements.

Visit testing.tamucc.edu for more information.

Sign up for New Student Orientation at orientation.tamucc.edu.

Submit Bacterial Meningitis Immunization documentation to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions before attending New Student Orientation.

Visit admissions.tamucc.edu/meningitis.html to find out how.

How Can I Discover the Island?

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.

Click or call for details and to make an appointment 361.825.8687 or tour.tamucc.edu

2014/2015 Spend 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.

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

October 18, 2014 November 1, 2014 February 7, 2015 April 18, 2015 islandday.tamucc.edu or call 361.825.8687 for details Visit us at tamucc.edu or call us at 1.800.4.TAMUCC Su2014

Where Will I Stay?

Features

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

Island living at its finest Spectacular bay views Recreation room with WiFi Hike-and-bike trail Outdoor volleyball and picnic area Easy access to the Dugan Wellness Center Academic year and summer lease options Three meal plan options to choose from

Features

Apartment and townhome living for upperclassmen on the Momentum Campus.

State-of-the-art fitness center Gated community WiFi throughout Direct shuttle to the Island Campus Optional meal plan available

All Options Include Fully-furnished units Utility-inclusive rents Individual lease liability Payment assistance for financial aid recipients Roommate matching Swimming pool

Apply online at housing.tamucc.edu or call 361.825.5000

How Will I Apply?

Take the first steps to becoming an Islander at applytexas.org 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 Christi Office of Recruitment & Admissions 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5774 Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5774

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

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

Fall Semester: March 1 Deadline: July 1

Spring Semester: November 1 Summer Semester: April 1

SAT ACT

Have SAT or ACT scores sent directly to the University.

The codes are: SAT, 0366; ACT, 4045.

Meet standards of the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy (UAP) admissions.tamucc.edu/UAP

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

What Will I Study?

Offering more than 80 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has proudly provided a solid academic curriculum, renowned faculty and highly rated degree programs since 1947.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Undergraduate Degrees Accounting ................................................ BBA Economics................................................. BBA Finance...................................................... BBA General Business ....................................... BBA Management ............................................. BBA Management Information Systems............... BBA Marketing .................................................. BBA

Minors • Accounting • Business Administration • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Human Resource Management • International Business • Management • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Personal Financial Planning

Graduate Degrees Accounting ............................................. MAcc Business ................................................... MBA

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Undergraduate Degrees

Athletic Training.................................................BS Interdisciplinary Studies (Teacher Education).................................. BSIS Kinesiology.................................................. BS

Minors

• Education • Kinesiology • Military Science

Teacher Certification Early Childhood to Grade 6 • Generalist with Reading Specialization • Bilingual Generalist

Grades 4-8 • English Language Arts and Reading • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies

Grades 7-12 • Computer Science (8-12) • English Language Arts and Reading • History • Life Science • Mathematics • Physical Science (6-12) • Social Studies • Speech

Early Childhood to Grade 12 • Art • Music • Physical Education • Spanish • Special Education • Theatre

Graduate Degrees

Counseling ................................................. MS Counselor Education.................................... PhD Curriculum and Instruction.....................MS, PhD Early Childhood Education............................... MS Educational Administration ........................... MS Educational Leadership ................................ EdD Instructional Design and Educational Technology ................................................ MS Elementary Education .............. ................... MS

Kinesiology.............................. ...................

Reading ................................... ...................

Secondary Education ............... ...................

Special Education .................... ...................

MS MS MS 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 ARTS Undergraduate Degrees Applied Science .......................................... BA Art ....................................................... BA, BFA Communication ........................................... BA Criminal Justice............................................. BS Economics................................................... BA English......................................................... BA History......................................................... BA Music ................................................... BA, BM Philosophy ................................................... BA Political Science ........................................... BA Psychology .................................................. BA Sociology .................................................... BA Spanish........................................................ BA Theatre ........................................................ BA University Studies …...................... BA, BS, BAAS

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 Degrees Art, Studio ..........................................MA, MFA Communication .......................................... MA English........................................................ MA History........................................................ MA Psychology ................................................. MA Public Administration.................................. MPA

Graduate Certificates • Homeland Security • Non-Profit Management

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES Undergraduate Degrees Health Sciences ....................................... BSHS Nursing ..................................................... BSN Nursing .............................................. RN/BSN

Minors • Health Science

Graduate Degrees Nursing .................................................... MSN Nursing ..................................................... 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 ENGINEERING Undergraduate Degrees

Biology ........................................................ BS Biomedical Sciences .................................... BS Chemistry .................................................... BS Computer Science ....................................... BS Electrical Engineering Technology .................. BS Environmental Science................................... BS Geographic Information Science ..................................................... BS Geology ...................................................... BS Mathematics ................................................ BS Mechanical Engineering.................................. BS Mechanical Engineering Technology............. BS Physics..........................................................BS

Minors • Biology • Chemistry • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering Technology • Environmental Science • Geographic Information Science • Geography • Geology • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering Technology • Physics

Graduate Degrees

Biology ....................................................... MS Coastal and Marine System Science.............. PhD Computer Science ...........................................MS Environmental Science.....................................MS Geospatial Surveying Engineering.................. MS Fisheries and Mariculture................................. MS Marine Biology ....................................MS, PhD Mathematics ................................................MS Master’s International Program

Graduate Certificates • Clinical Labratory Science • Geographic Information Science • Geomatics

Pre-Professional

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

For more information on Island University degrees go to tamucc.edu/academics *List as of 2014-2015 Catalog

How Will I Get In? 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 Standards Students 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.

Class rank

SAT Composite Score

ACT Composite Score

Top 10%

No minimum

No minimum

Next 15%

900

19

2nd Quarter

1000

21

3rd Quarter

1100

23

4th Quarter

1200

27

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: meet the following high school unit requirements: Social Studies

4 units Economics*, World History, World Geography Studies, U.S. History, or U.S. Government

4 units English 1, 2, 3, 4

Laboratory Science

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

+

+

English

Mathematics

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

Foreign Language

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

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.

How Will I Pay? 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 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.