Frequently Asked Questions

Camp Session One: Aug. 17 - 19 (Campers move into Islander Housing on August 16)

Camp Session Two: Aug. 20 - 22 (Campers move into Islander Housing on August 19) 

Anchor Camp is a 3-day transition camp at Camp Zephyr in Sandia, TX. Students will participate in small group discussions, engage in activities that create a sense of community, and learn how to be successful in the first year of college.

Any student who will be starting their first year at the Island.

Anchor Camp is designed to help Islanders transition smoothly into the Island University. Imagine starting your college experience already knowing some of the best campus leaders and more than 300 fellow first-year students. Not to mention, attending Anchor Camp provides the confidence to jump right into college life, get involved, and spread the Islander Spirit!

Through Anchor Camp, our First-Year Islanders find their “Anchor,” or their home away from home here at the Island University. Participants will interact with current Islanders and their peers through small group discussions, as well as fun and engaging activities that create a sense of community before starting their college career here at TAMU-CC.

Anchor Leaders are energetic and successful student leaders on campus, many of whom are Anchor Camp alumni. They are students who are passionate about TAMU-CC and making your first year of college successful!

There is no type! Anchor Camp is here to welcome you to the Island University. The students and staff that attend camp come from different places with a variety of personalities, experiences, and interests with one common goal--to be proud Islanders!

Yes, Anchor Camp is only offered once per year and students are only able to participate in Anchor Camp as a First-Year Islander.

On the registration form, please inform us if you have any special needs or circumstances (visual or hearing needs). Contact us at 361.825.2707 or via email at anchorcamp@tamucc.edu for any questions regarding what accommodations can be made. We want to make sure your camp experience is enjoyable!

Meal plans will begin on (date coming soon) Campers' meal plans will start being used when they return to campus from Anchor Camp. 

Anchor Camp costs $250 and it is all-inclusive! The cost will include transportation, meals, lodging, supplies, and merch.

You have the option to pay the cost of the Anchor Camp fee with either a credit/debit card or to charge the fee to your Fall 2026 Tuition Bill.

Scholarship Application opening in MAY.

Yes! Available awards will be in the form of full cost scholarships and partial cost scholarships. For more information, please contact Shelby Wilson by email at shelby.wilson@tamucc.edu. 

Anchor Camp registration will close Monday, August 3, 2026 at Noon.

Students attending Anchor Camp Session 1 will check-in at the university in the morning on Monday, August 17.

Students that are living in Islander Housing for Anchor Camp Session 2 will move into their on-campus housing assignment for the Fall 2026 semester on Wednesday, August 19. Check-in for Anchor Camp will be on Thursday, August 20.

Anchor Camp Session 1 check-in will be Monday, August 17, in the University Center, Anchor Ballroom.

Anchor Camp Session 2 check-in will be Thursday, August 20, in the University Center, Anchor Ballroom.

After your registration form is processed by the Anchor Camp staff, you will be sent a digital welcome packet, which includes a waiver, and other forms to complete electronically to finish the entire registration process.

The last day to cancel registration is August 3, 2026 at Noon. Registered students canceling on or before August 3, will receive a refund of $150.00 if paying with a card. If you selected to pay your registration fee of $250.00 with your tuition and cancel before August 3, you will only be assessed a $100.00 cancellation fee.

No refunds will be issued after August 3, 2026 including those who fail to show up for camp check-in. If you selected to pay your registration fee with your tuition, you will be assessed the full $250.00 when canceling after August 3. Please contact us with cancellation requests via e-mail to anchorcamp@tamucc.edu.