Get hype with Islander Spirit & Traditions
Get hype with Islander Spirit & Traditions
The Islander Spirit and Traditions department is devoted to generating and forming a sense of pride and embodiment for being an Islander, whether it is for athletic event outcomes and/or students’ academic pursuits!
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- The Deep End
- Islander Pep Band
- Islander Fight Song and Alma Mater
- Anchor Camp
- Bluesday Tuesday
- Hector P. Garcia
- Islander Family Weekend
- Islander Lights
- Homecoming
- The Islander Ring
- Islander Leis
- About us
Islander Fight Song and Alma Mater
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi traces its beginning back to 1947, when Ward Island became the home of the University of Corpus Christi with 312 students enrolled.
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Anchor Camp
The start of your TAMU-CC adventure, at Anchor Camp, Islanders begin to find their "Anchor" to campus and feel at home on the Island before their first class even begins.
Register for Anchor Camp here
Bluesday Tuesday
Every Tuesday is Bluesday! Grab your Islander Blue and join the Student Government Association as we wear our Islander Spirit. Throw on your favorite Islander T-shirt, that outfit in the right royal or anything that shows your TAMU-CC Pride!
Bluesday Tuesday info
Hector P. Garcia
A little luck goes a long way. As you study for finals, take a quick break in the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Plaza and try to touch his foot for extra luck on your tests!
Learn more about Dr. Garcia
Islander Family Weekend
Come visit our beautiful Island campus and view it through the eyes of your child during Islander Family Weekend!
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Islander Lights
As a beloved university tradition, the celebration unique to the Island campus has united the community in the holiday spirit by celebrating the blue and green glow of the campus holiday lights and decorations.
Join the Festive Fun!
Homecoming
Show your Blue and Green Pride during the yearly homecoming week celebration. Anchors Aweigh, Lighting of the “I” Spirit Rally, and the Homecoming Tailgate held downtown are just a few of the long-standing traditions. All of this is topped off with the grand finale Men’s and Women’s basketball games and naming of the Homecoming Court.
Homecoming Info Here
The Islander Ring
The Islander Ring symbolizes pride, achievement, and university spirit. Receiving your ring during the official Ring Celebration signifies that you are close to becoming a distinguished member of the Islander Alumni Association.
Learn more about the Ring
Islander Leis
As a celebratory and congratulatory gesture, the Islander Lei is a popular commencement tradition. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, natural wetlands, and a university beach, the Islander Lei represents the physical beauty of our Island University.
Find out more here.
News
News
Events
Events
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Women’s Tennis at ITA Texas Regionals
- 10.12
- Fort Worth, Texas
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Volleyball vs Northwestern State
- 10.12
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Corpus Christi, Texas, Dugan Wellness Center