The Island Ambassadors

Campus Tours: Lead engaging walking tours for prospective students, families, schools, and special guests while sharing information about academics, student life, campus traditions, and the Islander experience.

Events: Assist with university recruitment and campus events such as Island Day, Admitted Student Day, group visits, orientations, special campus programs, and community outreach initiatives.

Service: Serve as official student representatives of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi by welcoming visitors, supporting the Islander Welcome Center, and helping create positive and memorable campus experiences for guests.

Professional Development: Develop leadership, communication, teamwork, customer service, and public speaking skills through trainings, mentorship, and hands-on experience working with diverse groups of visitors and university partners.

Have Fun: Build friendships, create lasting memories, participate in team activities, and take pride in representing the Island University while helping future students feel connected to campus.

Island Ambassadors have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while serving as student leaders at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Benefits of the program include:

• Early class registration
• Up to a $400 semester service scholarship/tuition credit
• Free Islander merch 
• Development of public speaking and communication skills
• Leadership and customer service experience
• Increased confidence and professionalism
• Opportunities to connect with students, families, faculty, staff, and university leaders
• Stronger teamwork and networking skills
• Lifelong friendships and meaningful campus connections
• Valuable résumé-building and leadership experience
• The opportunity to help future students feel welcomed and connected to the Island University

Island Ambassadors are also first students to be considered to join the Welcome And Visitor Experience (WAVE) Leadership Team. WAVE Leaders are paid student workers that manage the Island Ambassador program and assist with the daily operations of the Islander Welcome Center.