Fall 2020 is almost here! Check out this guide for information on student services designed to make your first week back to school a great one!
CLASSES Start August 19
The fall 2020 semester starts Wednesday, August 19. Still need to register or make changes to your schedule? The deadline for online registration via SAIL is Tuesday, August 18. Students can continue to add or late-register for classes in-person at the Student Services Center (better known as the Round Building) through Wednesday, August 26. For more information, please see our academic calendar.
TUITION DEADLINES
Tuition for the fall 2020 semester was due Tuesday, August 11, by 5 p.m. Students receiving financial aid will have their awards automatically applied to their account, with leftover monies refunded to them.
If you register on or after the due date, payment is due upon registration. Those who fail to make a payment or payment arrangements by the deadline will be assessed a late payment fee and may be dropped from their classes, so we encourage all students to make necessary arrangements as soon as possible to avoid penalties.
For more information on accepted forms of payment, payment plans, emergency loans, and more, please see our Business Office website.
Received a private scholarship? Click the link below for instructions on how to have those funds applied toward your tuition bill for the upcoming semester(s).
Super Saturday
This Saturday we will open our doors for the Super Saturday event for both prospective and current students for Fall 2020. Students will be able to meet with Financial Aid, Admissions, the Registrar, Academic Advisors and more! Learn more by clicking the button below.
Living on Campus
Islander Housing properties Miramar and Momentum Village will be open for the fall semester. Both properties will be sanitized prior to having students move in. Move-in will occur August 14-17. Students will be assigned a specific move-in date and time to allow for appropriate social distancing during the move-in process. Detailed instructions will be sent via email to each resident when available. For more information, contact 361.825.HOME (4663). You may also email Miramar@americancampus.com or MomentumVillage@americancampus.com for additional information.
REFUNDS
Refunds start processing Friday, August 14 – see the Tentative Refund Schedule link below to determine when you may anticipate receiving your tuition refund. When/how you receive your funds is contingent upon the refund preference you have selected through BankMobile (see BankMobile link below for more info). REMEMBER: All first-year, first-time loan borrowers must wait 30 days before they can receive their funds.
Financial Aid QUESTIONS? WE CAN HELP!
For questions concerning your financial aid awards, don't hesitate to contact our Financial Aid Office at 361.825.2338. For questions regarding your tuition bill, payment plans, and/or emergency loans, contact our Business Office at 361.825.2600.
You may also visit representatives from both locations in the Student Services Center Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Academic Advising
Academic Advisors are available to help you with your degree plan, choosing classes, or checking your progress towards graduation based on your designated major. To see your academic advisor, please schedule an appointment online or call your college. Find scheduling and contact information at the button below!
Centralized Enrollment Days
Several offices from the Student Services Center will be centrally locating for your convenience from August 5 – 21. Visit Centralized Enrollment Days for help with admissions, completing the FAFSA, applying for scholarships, Financial Aid, Veterans Affairs, help with registration and more. Learn more about services and locations by clicking the button below!
Purchase Textbooks and materials
Not sure what books and supplies you'll need for your fall classes? Don't worry! You can look up a comprehensive list of the books and materials you'll need for each class through the Campus Store via the link below.
Prefer to pick up your supplies in person? The Campus Store will be open with limited contact options to prioritize safety for students and staff. See special store hours and options by visiting the link below.
PARKING PERMITS
Parking permits for the 2020 academic year are available for purchase online via SAIL. For more information, see the link below or call 361.825.PARK (7275).
NOTE: New permit holders will not receive a physical parking permit. All permit holders should verify their parking permit status and license plate information in the TAMU-CC Parking Portal.
If you prefer not to purchase a parking permit for the semester, students can now use ParkMobile for hourly parking rates–no coins needed! The ParkMobile app lets you easily find available parking spaces in real time and pay for parking via the convenience of your mobile phone. Learn more and download the app:
Islander Students - Don't forget to complete a brief COVID-19 training course
The Texas A&M University System requires every student and employee to complete a brief COVID-19 training course before being allowed to return to campus for the fall semester. The deadline to complete the training is August 21, 2020.
The student training program provides a greater understanding of:
- the types of infectious diseases that can be spread in the workplace.
- how to properly clean and disinfect surfaces.
- the steps for proper handwashing.
- respiratory etiquette that helps to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases.
NOTE: To comply with CDC guidance, TAMU-CC requires face coverings for everyone on campus.
The training is located in the following Blackboard courses:
Be sure to login to Blackboard, go through the entire course, and complete the acknowledgment step at the end to comply with the System requirement.
Islander Safe, Islander Strong
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will be open in Fall 2020 under guidance from Governor Abbott, the CDC, and The Texas A&M University System. In developing a course of action, the health and safety of our Islander Community continues to be our highest priority. Please visit our Fall 2020: Plans for Campus site to learn more about safety policies that have been implemented at the Island University.
Waves of Welcome
Each fall semester, the Texas A&M Corpus Christi community welcomes new and returning students to campus.
During Waves of Welcome, students transition to life on the island by attending university events sponsored by student organizations, campus departments, and academic colleges. Students learn Islander traditions, make friendships and connections, explore campus and community resources, and show their Island Spirit.
This year, events will be held both in person and online. Check the WOW event schedule for ways to get involved.
