Frequently Asked Questions

Are parents required to be co-signers (guarantors) on students’ housing contracts?
No, the guarantor’s signature is not required on the housing contract if the student is 18 years of age or older. Only the resident is required to sign their housing contract. Any student that is under the age of 18 will be required to have a guarantor sign the housing contract on their behalf.

Can my student stay in the same apartment and not move out for the summer break?
Housing contracts run mid August to mid May, students interested in living in on-campus housing for the summer are able to apply by visiting their housing portal.

What are the housing contract terms available to students?
Islander Housing only offers an Academic Year term (10-months) which begins in August and ends in May. If a resident would like to sign a summer housing contract, they can do so via their housing portal.

What are the payment options to pay for the housing contract installments?
Housing contract installments will be reflected on students’ tuition and fee statements in their S.A.I.L. account. Housing contract totals will be broken up into semester charges which allow students and parents to see their total expense for the semester. Payments are due in accordance with the University’s deadline for payment of tuition and fees. Installment plans can be paid via the student’s S.A.I.L. account and through the Business Office. Installment plans are broken up into 4 payments. Each installment plan must be made per semester. For Fall 2022, there is a one-time $20 fee to enter the installment plan. There is a $25 fee for every installment that is paid late.

When is my housing bill due?
Your Housing fees will be billed to your student accounts and are are due at the same time as your tuition and fees.  The Fall 2023 date is August 22, 2023.

Can I use Financial Aid or my Scholarship to pay my rental installment?
Housing fees will be due per semester and are reflected in students’ University Billing Statement listed on their S.A.I.L. account. Housing fees include the housing contract fee which is the full housing amount due per semester. For example, for a student living at Miramar in a 1-Bed/1-Bath Private residence hall space, their housing contract fee is $3,975 per semester. Other housing contract fees include early move-in fees, housing contract cancellation fees, etc.

Tuition and Fees, mandatory meal plan, and semester housing contract fees for Fall 2023 are due by August 15, 2023, and accessible via students’ S.A.I.L. account. Students will be able to start making payments mid-to-late July in S.A.I.L. for the Fall semester. If receiving financial aid funding, students will be able to utilize those funds for housing contract fees. However, all financial aid will first cover tuition, then university fees, followed by meal plans, and finally housing contract fees.

If needed, students may set up a University Installment Plan. For details on University Installment Payment Plans refer to this link. Questions about installment plans can be directed to the TAMU-CC Business Office at business.office@tamucc.edu or by calling 361.825.2600 and select option #5.

Is there an application fee or deposit?
For the remainder of the 2023 leasing season, deposits and fees have been waived. 

How can I make a payment?
Payments can be made online at tamucc.edu/sail, or by check or money order payable to the “Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi “and hand-delivered to the Business Office located in Student Services Center (Round Building).

Is Summer housing available?
Yes, Summer housing is available. Students wishing to live at Miramar and Momentum Village during the Summer will need to renew and sign a Summer housing contract. Please contact our office at 361.825.4663 or Housing@tamucc.edu for more information about Summer housing options.

When are the installments due?
Housing Contract installment amount will be reflected on your tuition and fee statement and payment is due in accordance with the University’s deadline for payment of tuition and fees.

Can I cancel my housing contract after signing it?
Students that have withdrawn or are no longer attending TAMU-CC are eligible to cancel their housing contract in accordance with the terms stated in the housing contract. To begin the housing contract cancellation process, please complete this form and upload the requested documentation. All cancellations are subject to review and approval.

Requests will be reviewed and the student will be notified of the decision. The student and/or guarantor is responsible for any past due payments, fees, or other charges.

Is living on-campus required?
Yes, living on-campus at Miramar for two semesters (Fall/Spring) is required for first-year students. Please visit the Residency Requirement page for more information.

What does my housing contract look like?
The Islander Housing contracts consist of a first page that is unique to your specific move in and move out, then there are pages 2-10 that make up the housing contract body. 

What is an individual housing contract?
An individual housing contract provides each resident with their own separate housing contract and responsibility for only their living space, rental installments, and applicable utility and parking charges. By signing an individual housing contract , you are only taking responsibility for your rental installments and housing contract terms and will not be held liable for any delinquent amounts owed by your roommate(s).

How do I submit a maintenance request?
A maintenance request needs to be submitted any time a resident notices that something is broken or not working properly. The request can be submitted 24/7 by visiting the Housing Portal or notifying the office during office hours at (361) 825-4663.

Is it necessary to purchase a meal plan to live at Islander Housing?
The meal plan is required for all Miramar residents and automatically added to your account. The meal plan is optional for all Momentum Village residents. You can find the various and affordable meal plan options.

When is the Fall 2023 Move in?
Fall 2023 Move in is the week before classes begin. You'll get an email to your Islander email with your time frame window for move-in time.

If you are registered and attending Anchor Camp, your move in will be on Sunday, August 20, 2023.  

Students who will be living in Miramar will move in on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

All Momentum Village students will move in on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

 Can I move-in during the middle of the semester?
Yes, if there is an available room. Simply contact us to ask about current availability.

Are there housing options available for married students or students with children?
Married students may live together in a 2-bedroom unit as long as each is an enrolled student. Each person will have their own bedroom and housing contract. Minor dependent children of students may not reside on-campus.

Can PSA students live on campus?
Absolutely! PSA students fall under the same residency requirement as other First-Year Islanders.

Can transfer or graduate students live on campus?
Yes! Transfer and graduate students are welcome to live at Momentum Village and Miramar. Please note that Miramar is reserved for all First-Year students, so options there will be limited.

Does the university have any off-campus apartments?
The university does not manage or support any off-campus apartments. Several local apartment companies target college students, but they are not affiliated in any way with TAMU-CC. Our two exclusive Islander Housing properties are Miramar on the Island Campus and Momentum Village on the Momentum Campus.

Is a vaccination against bacterial meningitis required?
Texas Senate Bill 1107 (now TEC 51.9192) requires all students entering an institution of higher education (public and private) to either receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis or meet certain criteria for declining such a vaccination before the first day of the semester.

Please visit the TAMU-CC Bacterial Meningitis webpage to submit proof of vaccination and for important information about vaccination requirements.

Do I need a TAMU-CC parking permit?
Miramar Residents who bring a car must purchase a University Resident parking permit through the University Police Department (UPD). The Resident Permit allows the student to park in designated Resident only parking lots or in combined Resident/General parking lots. The permit does not give access to General Parking lots.

Momentum Village
Residents will be issued a parking permit/hang tag that is only valid within the Momentum Village gates, and provides electronic access to the gates. Those wishing to park on the Island Campus must either purchase a General Permit, Garage Permit or pay for hourly parking in the garage.

Are pets allowed?
Pets are allowed at Miramar’s buildings 8 & 9 as well as Momentum Village’s buildings 9 & 11. These buildings are a part of our Pet Zone Themed Community. Pet Zone provides a friendly environment to pets, their owners, and pet lovers. All pets must be authorized by and registered with Islander Housing before being brought on site.

Requests for emotional support animals may be considered with documentation. Requests for emotional support animals must be completed via this form.

Are there insurance requirements for signing a lease at the community?
Renters insurance is not required but highly recommended. Coverage for your personal belongings is not included as part of your Housing Contract. Renters insurance can provide coverage for loss or damage to your personal belongings (including fire, theft, or natural causes) and is typically available for a small monthly fee through your preferred insurance provider.

Can I live with my friends?
You may request roommates by selecting them in the housing portal after you sign your housing contract. You will not be able to gain access to the profile section of the housing portal until your housing contract is completed. Whenever possible, a mutual roommate request will be honored, but is not guaranteed. If you are interested in gender inclusive housing, please reach out to our community.

Please note: Requested roommates must have contract for the same type of floor plan to be available to match in the portal. 

I want to change my floorplan, can I transfer mid-term?
Transfers may be available as space is limited. To begin the transfer request process, email housing@tamucc.edu with your name, A#, cell phone number, and the reason for your request. A member of the Islander Housing staff will reach out to you and review potential options. Please note that spaces are limited and pricing will vary, transfers may not always be available..

Is Islander Housing co-ed?
Residence hall rooms and apartments with shared bathrooms are assigned as single-gender units based on gender provided through the University's admission application. There are no gender-specific buildings or floors, so neighbors may be of any gender. Students seeking a housing assignment with roommates can voluntarily opt into Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH) in any residential space during the housing application process. In GIH housing residents may be of any gender expression. To obtain more information about GIH, please email housing@tamucc.edu.

What if I don't have anyone specific I want to live with?
When you sign your housing contract, you will complete a Resident Profile Form indicating specific information that will help us match you with a roommate. We will work to place you with another student with similar interests, when possible.

What is Roommate matching and how does it work?
Roommate matching is the process by which roommates are matched together using roommate profiles. You can utilize our roommate matching service to find one or more roommates, or you can request all of your own roommates.