Frequently Asked Questions

August 21-23, 2023

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 August 23. Campers' meal plans will start being used when they return to campus from Anchor Camp. 

Anchor Camp is $200 and it is all-inclusive! It includes transportation, meals, lodging, supplies, and swag.

You have the option to pay the $200 Anchor Camp fee with either a credit/debit card or to charge the fee to your Fall 2023 Tuition Bill.

Yes! Available awards will be in the form of full ($200) scholarships and half ($100) scholarships. This application will close at 8 am on Wednesday, July 26. All applicants will be notified of their decision by Friday, July 28. You can submit your application here. 

Students who are living in Islander Housing will move into their on-campus housing assignment for the fall 2023 semester on Sunday, August 20. Check-in for Anchor Camp will be on Monday, August 21.

Anchor Camp check-in will be Monday, August 21, 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.

Participants canceling on or before August 4 at 8 a.m., will receive a refund of $150.00 if the registration was paid with a card. If you selected to pay your registration fee of $200.00 with your tuition and cancel on or before August 4 at 8 a.m., you will only be assessed a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after August 4, 2023, at 8 a.m., including those who fail to show up for camp check-in, or those that do not follow Anchor Camp rules & policies. Please send cancellation requests via e-mail to valerie.gibbons@tamucc.edu.

Participants who are planning to live on-campus at either Miramar, or Momentum Village will move-in Sunday, August 20. Anchor Camp will send more detailed information about move-in closer to camp. *There is no need to contact University Housing, Miramar or Momentum Village to move-in early on the 20th, as we will inform them of your Anchor Camp registration.