Use the Island ID/password to access their Islander email
The non-refundable fee of $85 per student is deferred at the time of reservation and billed as part of the fall tuition bill, even if you decide not to enroll at TAMU-CC.
The fee covers all costs of offering an orientation program. Students participating in a virtual option will receive their welcome bag on campus in the first week of the semester or via mail if enrolled in 100% online classes.
If you have been readmitted to the university and attended classes in a previous semester, you do not have to complete orientation again.
No, a registration hold is placed on all student accounts, and the hold will not be removed until after the Islander Launch (orientation) requirement is complete.
After Completing Orientation Registration
Instructions for completing the course are sent to your Islander email when you register for virtual Islander Launch.
You will not have immediate access to your virtual course. After 24 hours, you can complete the requirement by following the steps below:
Log in to the TAMU-CC Canvas portal using your Island ID/password.
Under Courses, select Islander Launch Orientation.
Plan to spend around 1-2 hours reviewing the sections.
Score 100% on the final quiz to complete the required course.
No, the course is asynchronous, so you can log in and complete the course at any time or day that works best for you.
Your Islander Launch Mandatory registration hold will be removed when you score 100% on the quiz at the end of the required virtual course.
After completing your required course, schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor to choose classes that apply to your degree plan.
Check your Islander e-mailregularly for updates about programming and important communications from the University.
Submit your transcript(s) showing any earned college credit to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions so that the credit can be included in your degree plan.
Take care of the University requirements in the list below as soon as possible. For more information about each item, contact the office responsible.