Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Students

First Year Orientation

TAMU-CC organizes an introduction to college life for first year students called Aloha Days. In addition to orienting to the campus and its facilities, Aloha Days offers many social events to introduce newcomers to each other, as well as to older students.

Dining on Campus

In addition to a traditional buffet-style dining hall, the TAMU-CC campus features several convenient dining outlets. The Commons Market in the University Center houses Grill 155, Chick-fil-A, Classics, Slice of Life, Wall of Greens, Sammies, and Tsunami Sushi. There is a Subway and a Starbucks inside the Mary and Jeff Bell Library. There is an Einstein Bros. in Island Hall, Ultimate Baja in the Center for Instructional Learning, and a Simply to Go Kiosk in Bay Hall.

University Center

The Breakers Gameroom in the University Center offers several different video game options, pool tables, and other games for student enjoyment. The University Bookstore, the Women’s Center, the Campus Activities Board, the Office of Greek Life, and the Offices of the University Center and Student Activities are also located in the University Center, making it a true hub of student life.

Living on Campus

The on-campus housing complex is the Camden Mirar. The Camden Mirar features study lounges, computer lounges, games rooms, television lounges, study rooms, barbeque facilities, and an outdoor pool. The complex houses around 1,500 students. All rooms and apartments include electric, water, sewer, local phone with voicemail, high speed Internet access, and enhanced cable. Students may choose to purchase an unlimited resident laundry program. Floor plans include double rooms with a shared bath, single rooms with a shared bath, private rooms with private baths, single-occupancy studio apartments, apartments with shared bedrooms for 2 to 4 people, and apartments with private bedrooms for 1 to 4 people.

Clubs and Organizations

There are dozens of student organizations on the TAMU-CC campus to meet the personal and professional interests of a wide range of students. The Student Government Association is the voice of the student body in administrative and other public matters. The student newspaper is called Island Waves.

Student Services

The Student Services office offers a wide range of support services to assist students in academic success. These services include academic counselling, career counselling, employment placement services, personal counselling, testing services, and disability services.

Student Testing

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is an assessment testing program mandated by state law for any student entering a public college or university. Approved tests include the Quick THEA, Accuplacer, and Asset. Students for whom English is not a first language are also required to take the Compass Test and the Lindholm Test.

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