Parents
Navigating the College Search Process
Step 1: Join our Mailing List
Make sure your student is on our mailing/communications list to receive the most-up-to-date information about our upcoming events, deadlines, and more! CLICK HERE to request information.
Step 2: Take Entrance Exams
TAMU-CC requires first-time freshmen to take an ACT or SAT test. When your student registers for a national exam, please make sure they add Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to make sure we receive their scores.
ACT Code: 4045
SAT Code: 0366
TAMU-CC superscores, so we recommend that students submit all attempts.
Step 3: Visit Campus
The best way to determine if the Island University is a great fit for your student, we recommend visiting campus for a tour or an admissions event.
Step 4: Get to Know Your Admissions Counselor
Admissions counselors are available to assist you and your students during the application and enrollment process. Contact them for assistance.
Step 5: Complete the Financial Aid Application
The FAFSA application opens on October 1st of the student's senior year. Complete the application and soon as possible. Aid is awarded after acceptance.
Step 6: Have Your Student Check Their Islander Email
After admission to TAMU-CC, it is important that your student continuously checks their Islander Email. The university will send important communications about housing, Islander Launch orientation, financial aid, and more only through this account.
Step 7: Submit Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination
All students, under the age of 22 must submit proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination. For more information, please visit our admitted student webpage.
Step 8: Apply for Islander Housing
Most first-year students are required to live on-campus and have an option to live at Miramar or Momentum Village. We encourage all students and parents to visit the housing website to review important information prior to signing a lease.
Step 9: Register for Islander Launch (Orientation)
Is your student ready to commit to TAMU-CC? Help your student register for Islander Launch and secure their place at the Island! Guest/Parents are encouraged to attend.