We’re Looking Forward to Welcoming You

We are looking forward to welcoming you to join us on our beautiful campus in Corpus Christi!

Your Next Steps

Once you’ve been offered and accepted your place to study with us, you can start preparing for university. We’re here to make this process as easy as possible for you. To start with, you’ll need to make sure you’ve done a few important things:

• Confirm your place. The first thing to do after you receive an offer is pay your deposit. You must do this in order to confirm your place. You can then begin the student visa process. To see what payment is required, and pay it online, visit our fees page.
• Apply for your visa. You can find out more about the visa application process on our arriving in Corpus-Christi page.

Important Dates

If you are a new student, please make a note of the following term dates.

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Setting Up Your Accounts

After you've confirmed your studies with TAMU-CC, you will received an email 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. Learn more here.

Course Registration

Class registration will take place during orientation once your final placement is confirmed. Your class schedule will be based on your major and classes that are currently available. Click here for more information about Orientation.

Orientation

Orientation is an important part of getting to know TAMU-CC's campus and community. More details will be available here.

Placement Testing

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.

TAMU-CC will email you with instructions on how to take the TSI.

Using our learning management system

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. 

Community & Support

Your Advisor

An advisor will work with you on a one-to-one basis to help make sure you are doing all you can to be successful in your classes. They will do this by monitoring your academic progress in your classes and supporting you in overcoming any challenges you might have with your studies. This might include:

• Referring you to online tutoring.
• Referring you to the writing center or library resources.
• Creating a study plan to help you with time management.
• Reviewing your study skills.

Some students think advising is only for academic discussion, but our advisors are ready to help with anything or help you find the people who can assist you. Here are some examples of what you can talk to your advisor about:

• Answering questions about the visa application process.
• Understanding American culture better.
• Connecting you with important information and resources.
• Overcoming stress.
• Engaging with other students and native English speakers, even online.
• Helping you solve any technology problems.

Make an Appointment to Talk With an Advisor

We will discuss the specifics of your advisor meetings at orientation. During the first week of class, your advisor will reach out to you to schedule your first appointment.