Discover Your Island University

Discover the Island University, the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a pristine view of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Offering more than 80 of the most popular degree programs in the state, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has been proudly providing a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty and highly-rated degree programs since 1947. The University is also a part of the distinguished Texas A&M System.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is dedicated to its mission and providing you with services, information, and support for your career. 

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi traces its beginning to 1947 as the area’s premier institution of higher education. Today, we’re part of The Texas A&M University System, a network of nine universities, seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center. Review significant dates and milestones marking our amazing transformation.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi traces its beginning back to 1947, when Ward Island became the home of the University of Corpus Christi with 312 students enrolled. In 1989, the University joined the A&M System and has since grown to five colleges. The Island University now has more than 12,000 students from across the nation and 50 countries.

Just where do I fit in? That thought is often expressed by new, and even not so new, employees all across campus.  Discover where you fit into Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and even how the university fits into the larger Texas A&M System.