Residency Requirement
TAMU-CC is committed to helping Islanders be successful in college! Because of this, first-year students are required to live on campus for at least two semesters on the Island at Miramar.
Students who live on campus are more likely to:
- have a higher GPA
- be more involved on-campus
- use campus resources
- graduate in less time
- feel a sense of belonging that comes with living on campus
You are automatically exempt from this requirement and do not need to complete the Special Residency Requirement Exemption Form if:
- You graduated from high school more than twelve months before starting classes at the University; or
- You will be aged 21 or older as of September 1; or
- Your permanent address is inside of the following counties: Aransas, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio or inside the zip codes 78340 (Bayside) and 78393 (Woodsboro).
If you need to update your student information (permanent address, birthdate, etc.) you can do so here. First-Year Islanders must complete their housing contract by August 1st. You can find out more information about the Miramar property, select your preferred floor plan, and submit a housing application here.
Exemptions
Special Residency Requirement ExemptionsSpecial exemptions are considered under various circumstances. Living with approved family is most common, but there are other types as well. Please see the grid below to review general considerations and required accompanying documentation that must be uploaded along with exemption requests. The Special Residency Exemption Request Form can be found here. All requested documentation will need to be uploaded to this form. An explanation of required documentation is below.
Documentation Required for Special Residency Requirement Exemptions
Click on your reason for exception to view requirements and necessary documentation. Please note that review of complete exemption requests may take up to 15 business days once all required information is received. Please email housing@tamucc.edu if you have a question about the status of your request.
*Students should not sign an off-campus housing lease unless they have approval from Islander Housing to live off-campus.