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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Toggle navigation Info For Students Faculty and Staff Alumni Parents Visitors Veterans Campus Map Academic Calendar Apply Now About Us | Academics | Become an Islander | News | Athletics | Research | Arts Make A Gift Toggle navigation First-Year Students Frequently Asked Questions Launch Schedule Travel First Wave Transfer Students Islander Launch All first-year students are required to attend Islander Launch (new student orientation) before your first semester at TAMU-CC, where you will: Learn about student resources Get oriented with the campus Meet fellow Islanders, including students, faculty and staff Get your official University ID, the SandDollar$ card And REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASSES! Reserving a Seat at Islander Launch The cost to attend is $75 per person (each student and guest attending the event must reserve a seat). All attendees will receive continental breakfast, a catered lunch, and a bag full of TAMU-CC gear so you can start your semester in Islander style. Reservations close 1 week before the event OR when reaching max capacity. Event Date Who Should Attend May 15th Islander Academy and UPHS students only May 22nd All Majors May 29th All Majors June 5th All Majors June 12th All Majors June 19th All Majors June 26th All Majors July 10th All Majors July 17th Transfer Students Only July 24th All Majors July 31st All Majors August 7th All Majors August 14th All Majors Requirements for Reservations To reserve a seat at Islander Launch, all incoming first-year students must: be admitted to TAMU-CC for the upcoming semester (check application status here ). claim your Island ID (click here to set up your new user account or reset your password). access your Islander E-mail account using your Island ID and password. make sure your bacterial meningitis vaccination documentation is on file. For more information, contact the Office of Recruitment and Admissions at 361-825-2624 or email admiss@tamucc.edu . have Texas Success Initiative (TSI) scores or proof of exemptions on file. To inquire about your TSI status, contact the Office of Academic Testing at 361.825.2334 or email atcweb@tamucc.edu . Some students may have additional active registration holds that must be released before reserving a seat. Holds can be viewed after you log in to your SAIL account under student>student records>view holds . You might also have more instructions about how to handle your specific holds in your Islander E-mail account . Islander Housing hold HR- Housing Requirement: First-year students from outside the Coastal Bend area are required to live on-campus for two semesters and must have a finalized housing assignment or be approved for an exemption. For more information, go to http://housing.tamucc.edu, call 361-825-4663 or email Housing@tamucc.edu . hold MH- FMI contact Miramar at x5000: Call 361-825-5000 for more information about the hold on your account. hold MO- Momentum Village call x6200: Call 361-825-6200 for more information about the hold on your account. Office of Recruitment & Admissions hold 85- Application fee: Contact the Office of Admissions to discuss the ways you can pay your application fee. For more information, call 361-825-2624 or email admiss@tamucc.edu . hold AA- Admissions Agreement: You must submit your signed Admissions Agreement to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions before you can reserve a seat at Islander Launch. For more information, call 361-825-2624 or email admiss@tamucc.edu . hold VP- VIP Terms & Conditions: You must submit your signed VIP Terms and Conditions document to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions before you can reserve a seat at Islander Launch. For more information, call 361-825-2624 or email admiss@tamucc.edu . hold HB- House Bill 1403 Affidavit: You must submit residency documentation to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions before you can reserve a seat at Islander Launch. For more information, call 361-825-2624 or email admiss@tamucc.edu . hold 23- Need Copy of PR Card: You must submit residency documentation to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions before you can reserve a seat at Islander Launch. For more information, call 361-825-2624 or email admiss@tamucc.edu . Guest Reservations Guests are encouraged, but not required to join their student at Islander Launch. Guest reservations can only be completed after the student receives their reservation confirmation email. The fee for each guest is $75. All who plan to attend the event must complete a reservation. Our Mission The mission of Islander Launch is to provide a meaningful and engaging orientation experience that will fully support our students and facilitate their successful transition to higher education at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Contact Us The Islander Launch Crew 361-825-2700 IslanderLaunch@tamucc.edu About the University History of the University Our Location Spirit and Traditions University Fast Facts Islander Athletics Diversity Research & Academics University Colleges Harte Research Institute Conrad Blucher Institute Academic Advising Academic Affairs A-Z Degrees Quick Links Islander E-mail University Web Directory Campus Contact Directory S.A.I.L. 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