Graduate Student Admission

As part of the College of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Resource and Opportunities Workspace (GROW) offers graduate students an exclusive space and variety of resources tailored specifically to their academic needs and professional development. 

GROW provides professional workshops, student support events, networking activities, and community service opportunities. Events include resume building workshops, dissertation/thesis workshops, professional headshot's, etc. 

The Center for Academic Student Achievement (CASA) Writing Center assists students, online and on campus, by providing consistent, knowledgeable, and flexible support. Graduate students may receive up to three weekly 1-hour sessions at the Writing Center and can request weekly standing appointments for an entire semester. These sessions are intended to provide ongoing, in-depth assistance to students working on extended writing projects. 

Each of the graduate programs have their own specific requirement and deadlines, please review the program requirement for detailed information. This website is intended to assist you with information to guide you through the application process.

We encourage all students to complete the Apply Texas application as soon as possible.

If the program is not listed as an option on ApplyTexas for a given semester, students may no longer apply for that program for that semester.

A payment of the application fee is required for processing. 

The U.S. student application fee is $50. 

Already applied and still need to pay your application fee? Click here to pay online. 

Please Note: Students who change their admission status or program must pay the application processing fee associated with each new application. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the application processing fee. This application processing fee is required for every application submitted.

Defer Admission for an Earlier/Later Semester An application is good for up to one year. Should you not be able to enroll for the initial term you applied you may defer to a subsequent term, but only one deferral is allowed per application. Example: If you are applied or are admitted for the fall semester, but cannot start until a later term, you have the option of changing your entry term to the following spring or summer semesters. However, if you wish to enroll next fall or later, you would need to re-apply.

To defer your application, complete the Change of Entry Term Request form and email to gradweb@tamucc.edu.

*Please allow 3-5 business days to receive Student Identification number before submitting additional supporting documents.

*Please allow 3-5 business days to receive Student Identification number before submitting additional supporting documents.

Submit Documents Online

• Click here to upload documents online.  Documents may include: Essays, Writing Samples, Resumes, Nursing Licenses, etc.
• Please check program webpage to determine if any program-specific documentation is required. 
• To submit art portfolios: Please provide a CD-R (no DVD or CD-RW disks) of .jpg image files (at least 150 dpi) of the applicants art work to the Graduate Admissions, Office of Recruitment & Admissions.

Office of Recruitment & Admissions
Attn: Graduate Admissions
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5774
Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Official Transcripts (REQUIRED)

• Official transcripts documenting all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or university attended are required.  Official transcripts must be sent directly to Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi from the granting institution.  Official transcript can be submitted electronically through an acceptable transcript delivery network (eSCRIPsafe, Parchment Exchange, Credentials Solutions).  Copied/Scanned/Notarized copies transcripts are not considered official. TAMU-CC transcript is not required.

• Separate study abroad transcripts are not be required if: a) If you earned your bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution;  b) All courses, credits, and grades from the study abroad school are clearly indicated on the transcript from your home institution; and c) Your period of study abroad was no more than one semester.

• All college level academic coursework taken at international/foreign colleges and universities must be evaluated by a University approved certified evaluation agency.  Official evaluations must be sent directly to Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi from the agencies. MS Computer Science and Ph.D. Geospatial Computer Science applicants may submit an official academic credentials/transcripts or an official evaluation report from a University approved certification agency.  Copied/Scanned/Notarized copies evaluations are not considered official.  For information the University approved certified agencies, click here.

• Applicants who have not yet graduated with their bachelor's or master's degree should send the transcript with the most recently completed semester grades. The transcript should be resubmitted once the degree has been awarded.
• All service members and military veterans are required to submit an official copy of their military transcripts. For information on how to request military transcripts, click here. 
• For information regarding international transcript requirements, click here.

Official Transcripts and Official Evaluation Reports must be sent to Graduate Admissions directly from the granting institutions or University approved agencies:

Office of Recruitment & Admissions
Attn: Graduate Admissions
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5774
Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Letters Of Recommendation

**Some programs may require letters of recommendation to be submitted in a specific format or form. Click here to see if your program of interest requires a reference form.

• Student(s) - Send a request for Online Letter of Recommendation
• Recommender(s) - Complete an Online Letter of Recommendation

Documents may also be submitted by email:gradweb@tamucc.eduor Fax: 361-825-5887.

Official Test Scores 

• These tests include: GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, PCAT, Duolingo, TOEFL, and/or IELTS
  • Please see program webpage to determine which exams are required.
• Test Preparation on the Island is available. Preparation courses include: GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and SAT. Click here for more info.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English Proficiency before being admitted in to a graduate program.  Please refer to the step 4: Additional Requirements for International Students for more information.

Official Test Scores must be sent directly to Graduate Admissions from the granting institutions and/or education testing services:

Office of Recruitment & Admissions
Attn: Graduate Admissions
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5774
Corpus Christi, TX 78412

*Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ID Code: 6849

Meningitis Vaccination Policy

All new students under the age of 22 must provide certified proof from a health practitioner that they have received a valid bacterial meningitis vaccination or booster within the last five years. Students must submit their proof of vaccination or a booster at least 10 days prior to the first day of class for the intended term of enrollment.   Click Here For More Information .

How to Submit Evidence of Vaccination or an Affidavit to Decline Vaccination

All documents pertaining to compliance with the bacterial meningitis vaccination policy should be mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered to Texas A&M University—Corpus Christi Office of Admissions. Applicants who wish to fax their documentation are asked to use the Office of Admissions Fax Cover Sheet.

Mailing Address: must be sent directly to Office of Admissions:

Office of Recruitment & Admissions

Attn: Vaccination
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5774
Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Phone: 361.825.2624 or 1.800.4.TAMUCC

Fax: 361.825.5887

Email: admiss@tamucc.edu (Please type Meningitis Vaccination in the Subject Line)

Hand-Delivered: Student Services Center, Office of Admissions, Customer Service Kiosk

*Please allow 3-5 business days to receive Island ID before submitting additional supporting documents.

Track your application online or by calling us: 361-825-2753 or e-mail gradweb@tamucc.edu.

Apply for University Scholarships.

Visit the S.A.I.L Student Portal to register for classes.

View or print the New Graduate Student Navigation Quick Guide.

1. Do I need to submit my Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Transcript?       

No, TAMUCC transcripts can be accessed by the Graduate Admissions.

2. Do I have to send my transcript if the coursework is shown on another transcript?

Yes, official transcripts must be provided from every university or college attended.

 3. Do I need to submit my study abroad program transcripts?

Yes, official transcripts from ALL universities attended must be provided. If you enrolled in a study abroad program through a domestic university, please request for the study abroad university to send transcripts to the Graduate Admissions. See “Send Additional Documents” tab for information on how to submit official transcripts.

4. I am in my final semester of study for my bachelors/master’s degree. How do I submit my transcripts?

Please submit your current transcript showing the final semester as “In progress”. Once you have completed the semester and your degree has been conferred, submit an updated transcript with the final grades and proof of your degree. See “Send Additional Documents” tab for information on how to submit official transcripts.

5. I was admitted, but never attended. Can I defer my initial application term to a later term?

You may be able to defer your application if it meets the qualifications below:

• • Application is less than one year old
  • Application has not been moved to a later or earlier term once already
  • If the program offers admission for the later term. Some programs may only offer admission once a year. Check the program webpage for available admission terms and deadlines.

If you meet the above qualifications, fill out and complete the Change of Entry Term Request Form.

6. I previously attended but stopped. How do I come back?

If you have been out of the program for less than two years:

• • Contact your program directly. Program approval will be required to return to the program.
  • Contact the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. You may also need to contact R&A to confirm your contact information and remove any Stop Out holds.

 If you have been out of the program for longer than two years, a new application, application fee, and program specific requirements will be required.

*NOTE: Graduate courses older than 7 years are considered expired and will not be counted towards a degree.

7. I want to change my program. How can I do that?

To change your program of study you must submit a new application, application fee, and meet all admission requirements of the new program.

8. Can I reuse my application materials from a previous application to a new application?

Graduate Admissions recommends applicants submit new documents. It is in your best interest to have the most current and updated information on file and program requirements may change over time. If you still wish to use documents from a prior application, approval from the program you are applying to will be required. Only documents less than two years old are eligible for reuse. Contact your program directly for more information.

9. I used the online recommendation request, but my recommender never got the email. 

Recommenders are sent one initial recommendation request email and then two follow up email reminders. However, campus email addresses can sometimes be blocked as SPAM. Please have potential recommenders check their SPAM folders or add gradweb@tamucc.edu as a contact to avoid emails being blocked.