Important Dates
If you are a new student, please make a note of the following term dates.
International Pathway Program Orientation |
August 17 - 18, 2020 |
First Day of Classes |
August 19, 2020 |
Last Day of Classes |
November 24, 2020 |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 25 - 27, 2020 |
Final Exams |
December 1 - 7, 2020 |
Setting Up Your Accounts
After you’ve confirmed your studies with us, our ISC Director will email you with detailed next steps to help you claim your “Island ID" and access the university systems. You will also be able to set up your university email account, which you will use for all communication from the University and your professors.
Course Registration
Class registration will take place during orientation once your final placement is confirmed. You will be given a class schedule, and an ISC advisor will register you for your classes. Your class schedule will be based on your major and classes that are currently available.
Orientation
Online Orientation will take place on August 17 and 18, and will be conducted via WebEx. We will schedule an exact time that works best with all students’ time zones.
Placement Testing
All Pathways students are required to take the Versant English Placement test with online monitoring in order to confirm your placement in the program.
First year undergraduate students at Texas universities, with a few exceptions, are required to take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test in math, reading, and writing skills. Your results on this test will not affect your placement in the International Pathway Program, but completion of the test is required before we can register you.
The ISC Director will email you with instructions on how to take both tests.
Accessing your courses
We utilize the virtual learning platform Blackboard, as well as additional platforms like WebEx, to support your learning. Blackboard houses course outlines, materials, discussion forums, recorded sessions, collaboration tools, and more, and it does not require the use of a VPN. This learning management system will include course materials and recorded sessions to aid you in your studies. You will submit all assignments for TAMU-CC through the Blackboard platform.
Purchasing Textbooks
Each of your classes will likely require textbooks that can be purchased online, either as physical books that you order and receive, or as virtual texts to work within. Your professors in each class can guide you on obtaining the required texts.
Engaging with your campus community virtually
The International Pathway Program has helped to create a community of international students both in Corpus Christi and around the world, who connect regularly with each other online on a variety of platforms. These connections happen through group projects in class, as well as ISC-sponsored or student-led social activities. A few of our recent community activities included games of Jeopardy, video and photography contests, Internet scavenger hunts, and virtual hangouts.
Refund Policy
If you decide to withdraw from your program, you must do so before the start of classes on August 19, 2020 in order to receive a 100% refund. Starting with the first day of classes, you will be eligible for a refund as follows:
Date of Withdrawal |
Before 08/19 |
Between 08/19 - 08/25 |
Between 08/26 - 09/01 |
Between 09/02 - 09/09 |
Between 09/10 - 09/16 |
09/17 or later |
Type of Refund |
100% refund |
80% refund |
70% refund |
50% refund |
25% refund |
0% refund |
If you complete your course online, and are not able to come to the U.S. because of visa issues, you will be eligible for a 50% tuition refund if you meet all of the following criteria:
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You have completed the semester online;
- You achieved the required GPA to progress/matriculate;
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You can provide evidence of two (2) visa rejections; and
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You have submitted your refund request within 30 days of the first visa rejection.
Get Ready For Your Online Learning Experience
Now that you have all the relevant information for a new student in the International Pathway Program, you can focus on getting the necessary documents ready for your arrival in the U.S. Visit our visa information page for details on what you’ll need when you are able to come and study on campus.