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.
The University slogan is "The Island University". Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation that is located on its own island.
Izzy the Islander is the official mascot of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He embodies the spirit of the campus and is primarily seen at Islanders athletic functions.
From a fiesta to casino games, our yearly homecoming tradition spans an entire week. The Tip-Off Picnic, Lighting of the “I” Spirit Rally, and a Homecoming Pep Rally and Tailgate held downtown are just a few of the long-standing traditions. All of this is topped off with the grand finale Men’s and Women’s basketball games and naming of the Homecoming Court.
In addition to the traditional cap and gown, our graduation gear includes a fresh flower lei. When you receive your degree at commencement, you will turn your class ring around, with the name facing outward. This symbolizes that the graduate is now ready to face new challenges outside the University.
Receive your Islander Ring in the presence of your friends, family and university dignitaries at the Islander Ring Ceremony. The bi-annual ceremony is a campus tradition for our students who have made it to their junior year. The Islander Ring symbolizes pride, achievement, and university spirit. Receiving your ring during the official Ring Ceremony signifies that you are close to becoming a distinguished member of the Islander Alumni Association. Until you graduate, you will wear your ring with the Islanders name facing toward you.Each ring recipient is given a sand dollar at their ring ceremony. Like a penny in a wishing well, this token is then tossed into the fountain at Woo Sung Lee Plaza during the Islander Ring Wish.
The official colors of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi are blue and green, with silver serving as an accent. Blue is the dominant color for all purposes.
The ‘Shaka‘ is the universal university greeting. It can be used as a greeting or goodbye, a sign of approval or praise, as well as a symbol of school spirit.
Make a fist with the back of your hand facing out.
How you “shaka” from there is up to you. Some like to shake their “shaka” while others prefer to lock their “shaka” with a fist pump.
Alma Mater we praise your name.
That your spirit is kept aflame.
All lifting their voices praising you.
To the ends of the Earth we your worth will hail!