DISCOVER YOUR
ISLAND UNIVERSITY DISCOVER YOUR
About The Island University 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 80 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. We’re one of only six federal test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the nation. Our College of Nursing and Health Sciences has been recognized by the White House on several occasions. And, our Harte Research Institute is dedicated to advancing the long-term sustainable use and conservation of the Gulf of Mexico. The Island offers more than 250 days of sunshine, a Gulf breeze, and mild weather year-round.
Top 20 Colleges for Hispanics in Texas Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
Best in the Nation
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site Operator
U.S. News & World Report Recognized for Online Graduate Nursing Program
Federal Aviation Administration
Top 20 Colleges for Elementary Teacher Prep Program
Top 25 in Texas for Most Affordable Four-Year Online Programs
National Council on Teacher Quality
OnlineColleges.net
Business and Accounting Degree Program Accreditation
‘Military Friendly School’ for Sixth Consecutive Year
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
G.I. Jobs magazine
Highlights:
Our colors are
23:1
11,234 Total Student Enrollment
Student-toFaculty Ratio
Blue & Green
Our mascot is
Izzy the Islander We are the
9,375
Undergraduate Students *Fall 2014 Student Enrollment Reports
1,859
Graduate Students
1,712 Living on Campus
Get Immersed In Your Studies
Cutting-edge research and unique learning experiences provide the opportunities that will lead you to an exciting career after graduation.
Learn about the robust research at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, which was named as a lead organization for the state’s RESTORE Research Center of Excellence Study the skies of Texas with unmanned aircraft systems at the Lone Star UAS Center
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
Create mobile applications that make travel by cars and ships safer through the Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science
Treat cancer, kill superbugs, speed wound healing, and improve food safety in the Plasma Engineering Research Lab
Get Immersed In Your Studies Get Hands-on Experience
• Out in the airspace authorized by the FAA for UAS (unmanned aerial systems) operations • 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
Honors Program
McNair Scholars 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
Islander Interns Gain professional experience and networking opportunities at: • Fortune 500 companies • Research organizations • Small businesses
Study Abroad Programs 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
Find the right opportunity to challenge yourself academically and complement your studies with our affordable and accessible programs.
• Access to Honors Program Scholarships, including some for study abroad
• Explore London’s media and theatre scene
• Sponsored travel to research conferences
• Study art history in Florence and Rome
• Teach science on a tropical island
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 College of Business 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. The College is also home to the South Texas Economic Development Center, the hub for assessing and analyzing the area’s economic impact. Degrees from the College of Business come with the added distinction of accreditation in business and accounting by the AACSB, a recognition achieved by less than one percent of universities in the United States.
College of Science and Engineering From 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 worldrenowned Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies and the Center for Coastal Studies.
College of Education The College of Education at the Island University has earned its place as one of the best in the country, providing the hands-on experience and skills students need to lead a 21st century classroom. The Teacher Education Field-Based Program is recognized as an exemplary K-12 partnership through the Center for Research, Education and Advancement of Teacher Education, and it is named a Top College in Texas for Teacher Education by the Online Colleges Database. The Early Childhood Development Center, a dual-language laboratory elementary school for students age 3 through grade 6, provides hands-on training and learning opportunities right on campus. The Department of Kinesiology is recognized in both undergraduate and graduate levels by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The department supports groundbreaking research, provides excellence in preparing future exercise science professionals with athletic training skills, and features a state-of-the-art athletic and health science facility and award-winning faculty.
Ranked Among Top Colleges for Return on Investment by
Five Distinguished Colleges College of Liberal Arts The 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 Journalism, Media Production, Media Studies and Communication Studies.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences The College of Nursing and Health Sciences brings the dynamic 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 varied educational needs of students. Baccalaureate programs include: pre-licensure BSN, RN to BSN, and Health Sciences. Honored by the White House and U.S. News & World Report, our distance learning programs, including the one-of-a-kind eLine Military Program, streamline the education path for non-traditional students.
Picking a Major 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
Explore the depths of the Gulf of Mexico
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..................... MS Reading.......................... MS Secondary Education....... MS Special Education............ MS Graduate Certificates • Alternative Certification of Educators (ACE) • Educational Diagnostician • Principal • Reading Specialist
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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
Work hands-on with community and business leaders
Picking a Major • 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.....................DNP 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.....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
Graduate Degrees Biology.......................... MS Coastal and Marine System Science.......................PhD Computer Science.......... MS Environmental Science.... MS Geospatial Computing Sciences.....................PhD Geospatial Surveying Engineering................. MS Fisheries and Mariculture. MS Marine Biology....... MS, PhD Mathematics.................. MS Master’s International Program
Minors • Biology • Chemistry • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering . Technology • Environmental Science • Geographic Information . Science • Geography • Geology • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering Technology • Physics
Graduate Certificates • Clinical Laboratory 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 *List approved as of May 13, 2015
Conduct research that improves lives
Perform on the finest stage in the Coastal Bend
Ranked in top 20% nationally for first-year retention.
Getting In-Freshman 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.
Take the first steps to becoming an Islander at applytexas.org
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.
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:
If you have prior college credits, have those colleges send official transcripts to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions.
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 Office of Recruitment and Admissions at 1.800.4.TAMUCC or email admiss@tamucc.edu Visit prospect.tamucc.edu
SAT Composite Score
ACT Composite Score
*Top 25%
No minimum
No minimum
2nd Quarter
1000
21
3rd Quarter
1100
23
4th Quarter
1200
27
*Pending approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. 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: Laboratory Science
English
4 units At least one credit must be in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
4 units English 1, 2, 3, 4
+
Social Studies
Mathematics
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Office of Recruitment & Admissions 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5774 Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5774
Class rank
4 units Economics, World History, World Geography Studies, U.S. History, U.S. Government
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.
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
Getting In-Transfer For Transferring Freshmen (1-23 Transfer Hours)* You will apply for admission as a transferring freshman if you: • Have enrolled at another institution after graduating from high school or earning a GED, and • Have or will have earned 1-23 transferable college credit hours at the time of your intended transfer. • Applicants must meet Freshmen Admission requirements (prospect.tamucc.edu/freshmen.html)
Take the first steps to becoming an Islander at applytexas.org Complete the online application
For Transferring Students (24 or more Transfer Hours)* You will apply for admission as a transfer student if you: • Have enrolled at another institution after graduating from high school or earning a GED, and • Have earned 24 or more transferable college credit hours at the time of your intended transfer.
Submit Required Documents to: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Office of Recruitment & Admissions 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5774 Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5774 *Hours pending board approval.
Submit the $40 application fee ($75 for International Students)
Submit your official high school transcript or GED scores to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions (not needed for students with 24 or more hours) Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions
SAT ACT
Have SAT or ACT scores sent directly to the University. The codes are: SAT, 0366; ACT, 4045.
(not needed for students with 24 or more hours)
If you have any questions, contact admissions at 1.800.4.TAMUCC or email admiss@tamucc.edu Visit admissions.tamucc.edu
Optional: Submit any of the following items to supplement your application for admission: • Letter(s) of recommendation • Résumé • Essay • Personal statement • Special circumstances
Getting In-Transfer If you wish to successfully transfer to A&M-Corpus Christi, you must meet the following requirements (students applying with 24 or more credit hours): Grade Point Average (GPA) A cumulative 2.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale Status Requirements Must have 24 or more credit hours and be eligible to return to your previous institution Regular Transfer Admission Obtaining 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
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.
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: December 1 Summer Semester: May 1
After 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.
For the 2014-2015 academic year, the University awarded $16.4 million in federal grants, and $11 million in state and institutional grants
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 Dates FALL SEMESTER March 31 SPRING SEMESTER November 1 SUMMER SEMESTER February 15
Your Scholarship
Half of A&M-Corpus Christi graduates will graduate with no student loan debt The Scholarship Office offers a variety of academically competitive scholarships and talentbased 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.
Freshman Scholarship program applications must be postmarked by December 1 Priority deadline: October 1 scholarships.tamucc.edu
Apply for Scholarships For the Freshman Scholarship Program, the following required materials must be postmarked by December 1: ☐ To have the best opportunity for scholarships,
students should apply by the October 1 priority deadline. ☐ Admissions and Scholarship Applications at applytexas.org ☐ ACT or SAT test scores ☐ High school transcript with class rank
86% of students receive scholarships or financial aid
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.
Your Home Away from Home We have two amazing housing communities for our students. Camden Miramar is located on the Island campus and is the first choice for freshmen. Momentum Village, located on our nearby Momentum Campus, is a community for students who want the off-campus experience with all the benefits of living on-campus.
Features Residence Halls & Apartments Minutes walk to class Spectacular bay view Recreation room and lounges Adjacent to the Hike-and-Bike Trail Outdoor volleyball court and picnic areas Easy access to the Dugan Wellness Center, Islander Dining Hall and University Center Academic year and summer lease options
Features Apartments & Townhomes Just 1 mile from Island Campus Direct shuttle to the Island Campus Private bathrooms Washers & dryers in each unit Computer center & study lounge 24/7 fitness center Gated community 12 month leases
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On-Campus Living 5 Reasons University Housing is the top Islander Choice 1
Ultimate Value All utilities plus laundry are included in room rates. Financial aid can be used to pay for housing.
2 Location Both properties make it easy to quickly get to class! 3 Get Connected Live close to your professors, tutors, advisors, university services, and campus event venues! 4 Security Safety is a priority. The University Police Department is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 5 Outperform Your Peers Studies consistently show that resident students are more likely to graduate on time and with higher GPAs.
All Housing Includes Fully-furnished units Individual lease liability High speed internet All inclusive rent with utilities Roommate matching Swimming pool and recreation facilities
Campus Dining Wide variety of meal options in an ‘all you care to eat’ setting Take out area available Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free meals available Open 7 days a week Choose from a variety of meal plans A residential meal plan is required for Camden Miramar residents and Momentum Village residents may select a residential or commuter meal plan
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Alternative Break
BIG Event
Islander Revue
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.
The Alternative Spring Break and Alternative Winter Break programs provide opportunities for undergraduate college students to engage and immerse in direct handson service and experiential learning that are outside of their everyday comforts of life.
A Community Lifestyle
Parade of Nations
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.
Dig Pink
Battle of the Bands
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.
Check Out the City Pick your favorite spot on one of many public beaches. Corpus Christi Bay is out our front door, Oso Bay is on our back porch, and Padre Island and Mustang Island are just minutes away. Enjoy sensational seafood, a downtown farmer’s market, cultural activities, and downtown entertainment options including live music venues, a water park, and yearly celebrations such as the Texas Jazz Festival, the Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts, and the Dia de los Muertos Festival.
Islanders Southland Conference Action 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 at both the Island and Momentum campuses! 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
Member of the Southland Conference 15 NCAA Division I sports
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 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 1
Make a fist with the back of your hand facing out.
Step 2
Put your thumb up.
Step 3
Put your pinky out.
Step 4 How 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.
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 11,200 students from across the nation and 60 countries. From a Friday Fiesta to casino games, our annual homecoming spans an entire week. The TipOff 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.
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.
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.
Our semiannual ring ceremony includes the “Islander Ring Wish” tradition in which students receive a sand dollar, symbolizing their future goals, inside their ring box. The students then walk to Lee Plaza to toss their sand dollars into the Lee Plaza fountain. Family and friends join in this special campus tradition, lining the path leading to Lee Plaza.
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.
These annual ceremonies officially welcome First-Year Islanders to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and celebrate the official beginning of the students’ entry into the Islander community. First-Year Islanders are given medallions to signify the beginning of their academic journey and can attend receptions after the ceremonies to mingle and meet with faculty in their College.
Campus Tours & Island Days 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
2015/2016 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 on-campus 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 17, 2015 November 7, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 2, 2016 islandday.tamucc.edu or call 361.825.8687 for details
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