Training and Resources

Learning the A-B-C-D's of the Registrar's Office and More!

Use this helpful guide for more information about specific programs.

Ad Astra Schedule, Align, and Monitor is the scheduling and analytical tool utilized for constructing course schedules and managing classroom scheduling. Access to all software is requested through the Office of the Registrar's scheduling team at schedule@tamucc.edu .

• Schedule Login 
  • Log In to Astra Schedule
  • SOP- Scheduling a room for a course in Ad Astra
  • SOP- Requesting a room for a meeting or event in Ad Astra
• Align
  • Log into Align
  • SOP- How to use Ad Astra's Align
• Monitor
  • Log into Monitor
  • SOP- How to use Ad Astra's Monitor

 Census Date Reporting

The Census Date is the date defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) on which an official and final enrollment count is recorded for submission to THECB. The actual day on which the Census Date falls, is determined by the length of the term.

Midterm Grading

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi understands that students require timely feedback on their academic progress during the semester. As such, faculty members shall post midterm grades for all undergraduate courses conducted in the long semesters (e.g., Fall, Spring). This procedure outlines the responsibilities of staff and faculty for posting midterm grades.  

Final Grading

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi uses a standard set of grades and grading symbols to mark academic progress. Grades for courses shall be reported by the symbols found here: 

Step by Step Guides

• 12th Day Census Reporting
• Midterm Grading
• Final Grading

Design your course schedule with our comprehensive training presentation.

• Course Building Training

A complete catalog of the classroom and computer labs as listed in Ad Astra and scheduled by the scheduling team in the Registrar's Office.

• Classroom Viewbook
• Classroom and Computer Lab room capacities 

Course preferences encompass room preferences with diverse weights, prioritizing pedagogical considerations. These include preferences for:

1. Building Preferences
2. Proximity to labs
3. Professors' needs (both instructional and physical)

• Submit a Request
• Request Example

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), education records are defined as records that are directly related to a student (such as academic and personal records relating to scholastic, disciplinary, and fiscal matters) and are maintained by an education agency or institution or by a party acting for the agency or institution. Learn more about FERPA here!

• FERPA Faculty Essentials 
• FERPA Form
  • About the Form

To accurately describe what courses are being offered to students, to more easily track and account for courses, to comply with state and federal laws related to the offering of online and other distance education courses, and to collect appropriate fees, the University needs to provide each course with a valid Instructional Method and Attendance Method designation.

• Instructional Method and Attendance Methods

Through the stewardship of computer labs, classrooms, and academic spaces, we can ensure the success of the University at many levels.  The Office of the Registrar pursues the optimal use of computer lab and classroom resources.

• Instructional Space Scheduling Guidelines 

When preparing your course schedule for your department(s), please review the information below. This is an outline on helpful things to check when schedule building. Please review to the course building portfolio for a comprehensive how-to build courses and important information.  

• Course Building Checklist

The credit hour matrix helps you determine the required number of contact hours/minutes, preparation hours/minutes, and the total combined contact and preparation time.

Learn more here!