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We believe our students have Contents unlimited potential Innovative Education Why Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? 2 to change the International Study Center 4 in a Unique Island world by gathering International Year 6 knowledge and skills, Pre-Master’s Program 8 Location and learning how to apply Innovation in Business 10 Research to Impact the Future 12 these to the real world. Welcome to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi! Focusing on Your Career 14 Life on Campus 16 At Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, we are committed to preparing our graduates for lifelong learning and responsible Life in Corpus Christi 18 citizenship in a global community. We welcome and embrace international students, which strengthens our perspective as a university How to Apply 20 and a community.

We have built a solid academic reputation based on our “Studying at TAMU-CC is like having a vacation. challenging curriculum and highly-rated degree programs. Among the When you have a vacation combined with opportunities offered to Islander students, you can explore the depths top-notch academics and great student service, of the Gulf of Mexico, navigate the skies using unmanned aircraft and it becomes much more fun!” engage in partnerships with businesses. Olumide (TeeJay) from Nigeria, A&M-Corpus Christi is committed to your success. Our studying Masters of Public Administration supportive, multicultural learning community provides our students President of the A&M-Corpus Christi with a challenging, hands-on educational experience. You will learn International Student Organization from premier professors who are engaged in ground-breaking research and who bring real-world experiences into the classroom. Established in 1947 The Island University is proud to have over 50 countries 9,960 undergraduate students represented on campus. We invite you to read on and discover 2,242 graduate students how you can become part of our island! 80+ programs 150+ student clubs and organizations Sincerely, University colors blue and green Boston Chicago Dr. Kelly M. Quintanilla Mascot Izzy the Islander New York City Philadelphia President/CEO, Washington, D.C. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi San Francisco USA

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Why Texas A&M Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Top 20 Top 30 University-Corpus Christi? for Return on colleges for Investment Master of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has an excellent academic reputation (ROI) in Texas Accountancy with respected faculty working together with students to generate and Payscale.com Masters-in-Accounting.org research new ideas. The University is a part of the distinguished Texas A&M University System, one of the largest education systems in the USA, and offers a wide range of highly-rated degree programs. Top 25 Top 10 Students who choose A&M-Corpus The University offers an unrivalled “I’m loving it. Corpus Christi’s a very campuses for universities Christi enjoy a warm and friendly campus location. Known as the good experience for me. I’ve never offering unmanned community where faculty often work Island University, it is the only college best weather been to any other country so this BestCollegeReviews.org aircraft systems one-on-one with students. Their work in the U.S. located on its own island, is my first international encounter education includes solutions to issues facing at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. and I’m feeling excited. I’ve learnt Development Counselors International them in the local environments, and With a university beach, a scenic a lot of things. I never expected around the world; from geospatial hike-and-bike trail, and roads lined before coming here that I would intelligence to marine environment with beautiful palm trees, it is first be getting a job and I would be protection, and renewable energy choice for location alone. getting such good experience.” Texas to healthcare management. Sandeep from India, studying Computer Science, MS 2nd largest No.1 in economy in economic the U.S. climate Forbes.com Forbes.com

No.1 U.S. state No.2 fastest Home to 54 for global job and Fortune 500 exports economy companies Forbes.com growth and more than 120 Forbes.com largest U.S. companies

Corpus Christi 10th best city 8th largest to start a career city in Texas in the U.S. and 4th with a population for professional of 316k opportunities WalletHub.com, 2016 4 International Study Center Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 5

International Study Center

If you want to earn your degree in the USA but need to improve some skills to enter the University, we offer a range of programs to help you join the Corpus Christi community.

International Study Center Your Career Starts Here “International students enrich The International Study Center is At the International Study Center, we our campus with a diversity of a dedicated facility for ambitious provide CareerAhead, an integrated experience and cultural backgrounds international students. It is a place service that ensures you are in ways which help our students that welcomes, supports, and helps preparing for your future career from appreciate the multicultural and you to gain the skills, knowledge, day one. CareerAhead focuses on global implications of the educational and foundation to succeed at A&M- the ‘soft’ skills you will need for experiences we offer and advocate Corpus Christi and become an active success and will enhance your here at A&M-Corpus Christi.” member of our community. employability. Dr. Richard Ricard We offer two pathways: International Once you move on to your degree Assistant Dean, College of Education Year, which prepares you for an at the University, the International and Human Development undergraduate degree, and Pre- Study Center works with the Master’s Program which is designed Career Office on campus to make for graduate students. Upon sure you continue your career- completing your studies at the focused learning. This may include International Study Center, you’ll join opportunities to participate in the degree program of your choice, research and on-campus jobs. fully prepared for the challenges of an A&M-Corpus Christi education. Progression guide**

Advantages for undergraduates at the WHEN DO YOUR CLASSES HOW LONG IS YOUR WHEN WILL YOU PROGRESS International Study Center. START AT THE ISC? ISC PROGRAM? TO YOUR DEGREE? 1 semester January 2018 • Graduate within four years*. 2 semester August 2018 AUGUST 2017 - After completing your studies at the International Study Center, 3 semester (International Year only) August 2018 you will move seamlessly into your degree program. 4 semester (International Year only) January 2018 1 semester August 2018 - Depending on your pathway program, you may earn up to 24 credits 2 semester August 2018 JANUARY 2018 towards your degree. 3 semester (International Year only) January 2019 • Save money by studying at the International Study Center first, as you 4 semester (International Year only) August 2019 1 semester August 2018 study both English and academic courses. 2 semester January 2019 MAY 2018 - You will take cohort classes with other international students in the 3 semester (International Year only) August 2019 International Study Center, receiving dedicated attention and 4 semester (International Year only) August 2019

academic help. **This guide applies to both International Year and Pre-Master’s Program students unless otherwise noted. A student’s International Study Center study plan is determined by her/his arrival English placement - You will take regular classes with American students once you finish test, and can be longer or shorter than the original study plan in the offer letter. Students are required your pathway program and progress to full-time degree study at to complete their study plans at the International Study Center consecutively without semester breaks. Students who have completed their ISC program may be eligible to take a summer break. In some the University. programs a June/July start may be available, and students can choose to take it or not.

*Graduation within 4 years is contingent upon student completing requisite number of credits, and may require a higher credit load in some semesters or attendance of summer term courses. 6 International Year Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 7

International Year International Year Progression Degree Options College of Business - Media Arts, BA - Geographic Information Science, BS - Accounting, BBA - Music, BA/BM - Geology, BS - Economics, BBA - Philosophy, BA - Mathematics, BS - Finance, BBA - Political Science, BA - Mechanical Engineering, BS Prepare for your bachelor’s degree with other international students and - General Business, BBA - Psychology, BA - Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS join your chosen degree once you successfully complete the program. - Management, BBA - Sociology, BA - Management Information - Spanish, BA - Physics, BS Systems, BBA - Theatre, BA Additional areas of study are available as a minor or certificate program. Examples include: - Marketing, BBA entrepreneurship, international business, Undergraduate Pathway Intensive English English for Academic College of Nursing and marketing, education, and many more. This program is the equivalent of Program (IEP) Purposes (EAP) College of Education and Health Sciences the first year of a bachelor’s degree Improve your English language As an important component of the Human Development - Health Sciences, BSHS Direct Admission program enhanced with additional level by developing your speaking, International Year curriculum, EAP - Interdisciplinary Studies If you meet the language and College of Science and support for international students, listening, reading, and writing skills. courses focus on teaching the English (Teacher Education), BSIS academic requirements, you Engineering helping you adjust to learning in your This program will prepare you to start language and academic study skills - Kinesiology, BS can apply directly to any of the new surroundings. your International Year. you need to succeed. The courses - Atmospheric Science, BS progression degrees without joining

will also focus on critical thinking and College of Liberal Arts - Biology, BS the International Study Center first. developing your understanding of the - Art, BA/BFA - Biomedical Sciences, BS This is an excellent opportunity American college life. for students from English speaking - Communication, BA - Chemistry, BS countries or with high IELTS or - Criminal Justice, BS - Computer Science, BS TOEFL scores to attend Texas A&M - English, BA - Electrical Engineering, BS University-Corpus Christi. - Graphic Design, BA - Environmental Science, BS Study plan options - History, BA DIRECT ADMISSION FOR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND INTAKE DATES PLEASE REFER TO THE KEY FACTS INFORMATION SHEET INSERTED AT THE END OF THE BROCHURE. UNIVERSITY DEGREE TIMELINE Sample International Year Curriculum*

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER 3RD SEMESTER 4TH SEMESTER SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EAP Courses may include Full-time degree study Full-time degree study Full-time degree study US Culture SEM 1 1-SEMESTER 1-SEMESTER 4 MONTHS IY PROGRAM Academic Courses include International Learning Community II ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 Other courses determined by major English: IELTS 6.0 | Password K6.0 W6.0 | TOEFL 68 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EAP Courses may include EAP Courses may include Full-time degree study Full-time degree study Listening and Speaking III US Culture SEM 1 SEM 2 2-SEMESTER 8 MONTHS 2-SEMESTER IY PROGRAM Academic Courses include Academic Courses include ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 GRADUATION International Learning Community I International Learning Community II Other courses determined by major Other courses determined by major English: IELTS 5.5 | Password K5.5 W5.5 | TOEFL 60* SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EAP Courses may include EAP Courses may include EAP Courses may include Full-time degree study SEM 1 SEM 2 SEM 3 Grammar II Listening and Speaking III US Culture 3-SEMESTER 12 MONTHS IY Listening and Speaking II 3-SEMESTER Academic Courses include Academic Courses include ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 Reading and Writing II International Learning Community I International Learning Community II English: IELTS 5.0 | Password K5.0 W5.0 | TOEFL 50 PROGRAM SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Academic Courses include Other courses determined by major Other courses determined by major First Year Seminar SEM 1 SEM 2 SEM 3 SEM 4 Other course(s) determined by major 4-SEMESTER 16 MONTHS IEP IY EAP Courses may include EAP Courses may include EAP Courses may include EAP Courses may include ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 Grammar I Grammar II Listening and Speaking III US Culture WHAT IS YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL? YOUR IS WHAT English: IELTS 4.5 | Password K4.5 W4.5 | TOEFL 45 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Listening and Speaking I Listening and Speaking II 4-SEMESTER Academic Courses include Academic Courses include PROGRAM Integrated Reading & Writing Reading and Writing II International Learning Community I International Learning Community II PATHWAY Academic Courses include Academic Courses Other courses determined by major Other courses determined by major *Students at Embassy English B2 or higher levels may also qualify for 2-semester International Year. First Year Seminar Determined by major ENTRY REQUIREMENTS English: Specific for each pathway. See above. *This chart serves as a guide only. Depending on English level, academic background and intended major, the student may take a different curriculum than this sample. Academic: GPA 2.0 INTAKE: August | January | May (starting January 2018) 8 Pre-Master’s Program Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 9

Pre-Master’s Program

Gain entry to one of three respected graduate programs. Develop your skills in research and academic thinking before joining your master’s degree.

Graduate Pathway Progression Degree Options English for Academic Work with experienced and respected - Master of Business Administration Purposes (EAP) faculty and discover your potential (MBA) As an important component of the within your field, either in research - Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Pre-Master’s Program curriculum, EAP or in the workplace. Depending on - Master of Science in Computer courses focus on teaching the English your chosen master’s degree and Science (MS) language and academic study skills academic background, you can take you need to succeed. The courses up to four academic courses during will also focus on critical thinking and the Pre-Master’s Program, saving developing your understanding of the you time and money. American college life.

Study plan options DIRECT ADMISSION* FOR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND INTAKE DATES PLEASE REFER TO THE KEY FACTS INFORMATION SHEET INSERTED AT THE END OF THE BROCHURE. UNIVERSITY DEGREE TIMELINE Direct Admission to a Master’s Program YEAR 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 If you meet the English language and academic entry requirements

SEM 1 GRADUATION of the University, you can apply directly to one of the following 1-SEMESTER PMP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 master’s degree programs. English: IELTS 6.0 | Password K6.0 W5.5 | TOEFL 70 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

SEM 1 SEM 2 College of Liberal Arts College of Science and 2-SEMESTER PMP Graduate degrees ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 - Art, Studio, MFA Engineering English: IELTS 5.5 | Password K5.5 W5.5 | TOEFL 60 * SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 College of Business - Communication, MA - Biology, MS - Accounting, MAcc WHAT IS YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL? YOUR IS WHAT PATHWAY - English, MA - Chemistry, MS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Business Administration, MBA English: Specific for each pathway. See above. - History, MA - Coastal and Marine System Academic: GPA 2.5 Sample Pre-Master’s Program Curriculum* College of Education and Science, MS INTAKE: August I January I May - Psychology, MA (starting August 2017) Human Development - Computer Science, MS 1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER - Public Administration, MPA EAP Courses may include Full-time degree study - Counseling, MS - Environmental Science, MS US Culture *Students at Embassy English B2 or higher levels may also 1-SEMESTER Critical Thinking - Curriculum and Instruction, MS qualify for 2-semester Pre-Master’s Program. PROGRAM - Fisheries and Mariculture, MS Academic Courses Determined upon enrollment - Early Childhood Education, MS - Geospatial Surveying EAP Courses may include EAP Courses may include - Educational Administration, MS Engineering, MS Listening & Speaking III US Culture Reading & Writing III Critical Thinking 2-SEMESTER - Instructional Design and - Marine Biology, MS PROGRAM Academic Courses Academic Courses Determined upon enrollment; Determined upon enrollment Educational Technology, MS - Mathematics, MS Prerequisites may be completed during this time - Special Education, MS

*This chart serves as a guide only. Depending on English level, academic background and intended degree program, the student may take a different curriculum than this sample. 10 Innovation in Business Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 11

One of only 185 institutions in the world with both the general AACSB Business Accreditation and the specialized AACSB Accounting Accreditation.

“The professors are very helpful. When you have questions they answer you directly and the other students help you too.”

Muriel from Germany, studying Business Management Innovation in Business

College of Business Master of Accountancy (MAcc) The College of Business is engaged The Master of Accountancy degree with local businesses and offers you prepares professional accountants the opportunity to get involved in the to fill high-level positions in accounting economic development of the city. firms and business enterprises. This includes internships and research Once you complete the program in the area’s economic impact. you will be able to interpret and apply accounting theory for complex Featured Programs organizations, communicate solutions to diverse audiences, and solve Business Administration (MBA) accounting problems in ever- The Master of Business Administration changing environments. (MBA) degree prepares you for the responsibilities of management in a wide variety of business and non- business endeavors. Upon completion of the MBA program, you will have learned the communication skills needed for diverse audiences. These include: leadership skills through problem- solving, sharpened analytical skills to solve complex problems, and responsible and effective approaches to ethical and governance issues. 12 Impact the Future Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 13

An opportunity to be part of the American college experience while enjoying the beaches and island life unique to A&M-Corpus Christi.

Research to

Impact the Future Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, home of: • The largest vertical-axis wind turbine installation in the USA. College of Science Geographic Information Science Computer Science (BS, MS) Marine Biology (MS, PhD) You can choose courses from any • The first sportfish research and Engineering (BS) and Geospatial Surveying Computer Science degree Marine Biology is the study of marine campus to develop your specialty. You will gain practical research center in the Western Gulf Access a different approach to Engineering (MS, PhD) programs are designed to prepare organisms in their natural habitats. experience as you work to identify of Mexico. Science and Engineering by learning Geographic information systems professionals to develop, maintain Marine biologists may investigate a new species and harmful algal toxins • An award-winning oyster shell how to put your knowledge into capture, manipulate, analyze, and manage complex computer- population’s behaviors or physiology. in the gulf of Mexico and the Pacific. recycling program. practice. and display all types of spatial and based information systems across Or, they may assess the condition of Upon graduation, you may go on geographical data. If you’ve ever a diverse set of industries. Upon habitats, and the effects of human • Center for Coastal Studies. to work in government and private used Google Maps or any mapping completion, you will have improved activity on those animals and habitats. research organizations, or seek • Harte Research Institute for services, you’ve benefited from your knowledge of computing to The Marine Biology degree is unique employment with aquariums, Gulf of Mexico Studies. this technology. Students at A&M- organizational requirements and because it is an interdisciplinary zoos, and museums. • Conrad Blucher Institute for Corpus Christi use unmanned aerial enhanced your analytical skills to degree program (IDP) combining Surveying and Science. vehicles to do research in this area. improve the evolving computing the strengths of three universities industry. within the Texas A&M University • A premier Geographic Information System: A&M-Corpus Christi, A&M- Sciences (GIS) program. Galveston, and A&M College Station. • A nationally certified Clinical

Laboratory Science program.

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Students are exposed to professional experience and networking opportunities at Fortune 500 companies, research organizations, and small businesses.

Focusing on Your Career

We understand that the reason you are studying is to create a better future for yourself and the world. At Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi you will study to become an expert in your field and have opportunities to put your knowledge into practice.

On-campus Employment Working with the Recent Employers of Teaching assistantships, graduate Community International Students assistantships, academic tutoring The Small Business Internship • American Express positions, and other types of Program provides an opportunity to (financial services) on-campus jobs are available for work for a local company and gain • Baytek International outstanding students. By participating, valuable experience. The University (information management you will learn to use your knowledge works closely with these businesses, technology) to help others and reward yourself potentially even paying a portion of • Christus Spohn Health Systems with a salary. your salary to ensure your experience. (healthcare management) Career Fairs And Much More... • Harte Research Institute The University organizes many From career counseling to résumé (marine research) career events throughout the year help, practice interviews and the • Imbuesys for specific subjects. By focusing on ‘HireAnIslander’ job database, (IT and engineering consulting) one area at a time, you can be more A&M-Corpus Christi makes your • Kiewit Offshore Services specific in your inquiries and learn future a priority. (oil & gas) about opportunities relevant to you. • QSROnline (restaurant management software) “The best thing I like about our university is the opportunity to be a teaching assistant. I not only helped • Southwest Research Institute the students but also learned so much from them. (applied engineering research and development) My English improved and I gained a lot of skills.”

Tu from Vietnam, studying Communication, MA 16 Life on Campus Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17

“I love our island campus. Everyday I can see the water from my window. It makes me feel relaxed Life on Campus and puts me in a good mood to study.” Xiaotian (Zoe) from China, studying Accounting, BBA You can balance your daily studies by walking along the beach, using the state-of-the- art sports facility, eating sensational locally-caught seafood, attending concerts, cultural activities, and sporting events. To finish the day, you can meet with friends and enjoy the benefits of life on an island, with the beach, barbecues, and fresh air. 5 Reasons to Live on Campus Ways to Get Involved Annual Events Cheer on The Islanders On-campus Momentum Village – Momentum 1. The Ultimate Value Whether it’s academic, cultural, or Campus • Islander Revue: live music and • 5 men’s and 9 women’s varsity Accommodation Our luxury on-campus recreational, getting involved with dance performances by A&M- sports including tennis, volleyball, There are two Islander housing • State-of-the-art fitness center accommodation includes the campus community enhances Corpus Christi students . soccer, and baseball. communities, Camden Miramar and • Gated community all utilities (plus laundry) in your educational experience. • Islander Music Festival: live music, • Join recreational sports and Momentum Village. Both are very room rates. • WiFi throughout You can join more than 150 student free food, and much more. intramural sports leagues. popular so remember to apply as • Direct shuttle to the Island Campus 2. Location organizations, make friends with the • Ring Ceremony: a special campus soon as you have been accepted Being close to campus events, same interests, or even start your tradition signifying achievement to the International Study Center. • Swimming pool venues, university services, as own society. and university spirit. Whether you choose a residence hall Both Options Include: well as the academic buildings • Culture Fest: international food, or an apartment you will be a part Popular Student of a traditional college experience • Fully-furnished units helps you transition into American Organizations performances, and crafts from college life. multicultural organizations on on campus. • Utility-inclusive rents • International Student Organization Get Connected campus. Camden Miramar – Island Campus • Individual lease liability 3. • Vietnamese Student Association You’ll live close to your professors’ • International Education Week: a • Spectacular bay views • Payment assistance for financial • India Student Association variety of events such as the Parade aid recipients and advisors’ offices, so finding of Flags, Flavor of the World, and • Recreation room with WiFi support will be easy. • Saudi Student Association • Roommate matching international films. • Easy access to outdoor sports 4. Security • PorColombia TAMU-CC facilities and on-campus Dugan • Meal plan options • Celebrations of traditional holidays, Our campus is a safe community • Islander Culture Alliance such as Chinese Spring Festival, Wellness Center but if you have any concerns the Vietnamese Tet, Diwali, and Holi. • International Conversation Club • Outdoor volleyball and picnic area University Police Department is • Swimming pool available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 5. Outperform Your Peers Studies consistently show that resident students are more likely to graduate on time and with higher GPAs. 18 Life in Corpus Christi Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 19

Padre Island

Events Around the Island • The Beach to Bay relay marathon - the largest relay marathon in the USA • Texas Jazz Festival • Festival of the Arts • Dia de los Muertos Street Festival

Life in Corpus Christi Travel Further Nestled on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi is a vacation Corpus Christi is a short distance destination for visitors from around the world. from many major cities in the Southern United States: With a wide range of activities Traveling Locally • San Antonio – approximately available, such as windsurfing, Top Tourist Attractions 2 hours by car. As an international student at A&M- fishing, and boating, the island is Corpus Christi, you can travel for • USS Lexington - a massive • Austin – approximately 3 hours popular with students looking for a free by taking any of the 24 bus aircraft carrier served extensively by car. great balance of study and fun. during WWII; also used as a routes offered by the local public • Houston – approximately major filming site of the movie transportation system, whether to 3.5 hours by car. Traditional College, Pearl Harbor. and from the University campus, or • Dallas/Fort Worth – Tropical Setting • Padre Island National Seashore exploring the other parts of the area. approximately 6 hours by car The Corpus Christi Bay, Oso Bay, • The Art Museum of South Texas or 1 hour by airplane. Padre Island, Mustang Island and the Average Temperatures: (free admission for TAMU-CC Gulf of Mexico, are all just minutes Mild weather all-year-round students). away. You’ll find your favorite beach • 250 days of sunshine annually among the miles and miles of • Texas State Aquarium. beautiful sandy shores. • Average summer temperature: 34°C • Average winter temperature: 18°C Texas State Aquarium 20 How to Apply Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 21

How to Apply If you would like to apply to study at Campus Map Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi International Study Center, you will

Naval Air Station Gate need to complete an application form to Downtown Ocean Drive and submit the relevant documentation. Modular 32 Building 2 25 Hammerhead Parking Our Student Enrollment Advisers are always happy 14 Modular 19 10 Lot Building 1 to answer your questions and help with your HRI d Lot d 4 Wavecrest Drive Angel Fish Dr. ar application. Our advisers speak a variety ar UNDER 22 CONSTRUCTION Seabreeze 2324 23 NRC Lot Parking Parking of languages, and understand several more. 8 Lot 30 1 Lot 0 We will do our best to contact you in your Surf Lane 7 12 28 2 21 Island Boulev view Lane 6 preferred language. Bayside 16 23 29 Parking Curlew Bay Parking 7 23 Garage Seagull Lane 9 18 Lot 5 Sand Dollar Boulev 1 29 5 PlazaPlaza Curlew Lane Apply Online Oso Lane 15 3 ATM 23 Key 26 26 11 (with classroom codes) 26 26 17 23 isc.tamucc.edu 2 1 Bay Hall (BH) 26 26 23 2 Carlos Truan Natural Resources Center (NRC) 31 3 Center for Instruction (CI) 13 Dolphin Lane 4 Center for the Arts (CA) 26 26 Dolphin Lane 8 Apply by Email 5 Center for the Sciences (CS) 27 6 Chapman Press Box 23 mar Lane 7 Classroom East (CE) Dolphin Lane 20 Mira [email protected] 8 Classroom West (CW) 23 23 9 Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying/Science (CBI) 10 Corpus Christi Hall (CCH) Turtle Cove 6 11 Dining Hall Parking 12 Driftwood (DRIFT) Lot Apply via a Local Agent 13 Dugan Wellness Center (DWC) 14 Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) 3 15 Engineering Building (EN) Please contact your agent if you have any questions. 16 Faculty Center (FC) 17 Field House (FH) 18 Glasscock Center (GSSC) Center for Academic Student Achievement 19 Harte Research Institute (HRI) MOMENTUM 23 Join our Social Media Community 20 Island Hall (IH) O Antonio E. Garcia Arts Education Center Islander Welcome Center CAMPUS Art Museum of South Texas facebook.com/CorpusChristiISC 22 Michael and Karen O'Connor Building (OCNR) 4 23 Miramar University Housing Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center 24 Momentum Village Housing Lone Star UAS Center 25 Performing Arts Center (PAC) Dr. Jack Dugan Islander Art Gallery instagram.com/tamucc_isc 26 Physical Plant Family Soccer & Woo Sung Lee Alumni Welcome Center University Police, Central Receiving, Motor Pool, Track Stadium Hourly/daily parking is available at the Bayside Parking Garage. Thomas J. Parking permit required in all Student/General lots. Printing Services, Vehicle Maintenance, Jogging Trail Vehicle Storage Henry Tennis Student/General Resident Student Center ay 27 Purchasing (PROC) W Emergency Phone Take a Virtual Campus Tour 28 Sandpiper (SAND) Reserved/Vendor Visitors Islander Health Services TAMU-CC Bus Stop: University Routes #5, #63 & #66 Islander Way Parking Garage 30-Minute 29 Science Lab Sand Volleyball Information Map 30 Student Services Center (SSC) virtualtour.tamucc.edu Courts Parking Lot ATM Wells Fargo ATM 31 University Center (UC) 24 Campus Speed Limit Loading Dock 32 University Services Center (USC) Intramural Handicapped Entry Kiosk is 20 MPH Unless Fields Otherwise Posted Palapa Bicycle Rack Motorcycles Unisex Restroom Locations

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Join the Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most distinguished systems in the USA. Study your subject with a hands-on approach. Enjoy the beach lifestyle that no other university in the US offers.

Programs at the International Study Center are delivered by Study Group in partnership with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The International Study Center delivers the Intensive English Program courses and programs, and A&M-Corpus Christi delivers the academic, credit-bearing courses.

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