Waves of Welcome

Welcome Back Events 2018

Texas A&M- Corpus Christi is happy to welcome both new and returning Islanders to campus for the Fall 2018 semester. Waves of Welcome consists of dozens of events to help Islanders connect to campus, meet new friends and have some fun.

All events are free for students with your SandDollar$ ID.

Show your Islander Pride with #TAMUCC in your social posts.

Wednesday, August 22 Miramar Residence Hall Move In Sponsored by Islander Housing Welcome to your home on the Island! For all the details regarding Islander Housing Move In, click HERE
		Thursday, August 23 Miramar and Momentum Village Apartment Move In Sponsored by Islander Housing Welcome to your home on the Island! For all the details regarding Islander Housing Move In, click HERE.
		Palapas Party 6 - 8pm // Sam's Place Palapas Sponsored by Chi Alpha Take a break from move in to cool off in the shade of the Sam's Place Palapas with Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship.
		Wave Rave 8 - 10pm // Momentum Village pool Sponsored by Islander Housing Wrap up a hot move-in day with this cool chance to meet your neighbors while you enjoy music, food and pool time with a Black Light Wave Rave. Featuring DJ music, Bahama Bucks snow cones, and the opportunity to start the semester off right with Peace, Love, Consent Tie Dye (brought to you by the Associate Dean of Students & the I-TEAM).
Friday, August 24 Momentum Village Birthday Bash 6 - 8pm // Momentum Village Pool Sponsored by Islander Housing It's their birthday, but you get the party.
		Saturday, August 25 University Services Open 8am – 5pm // TAMU-CC campus Get your last minute business taken care of on campus. Services open include bookstore, business office, financial aid, library, SandDollar$, and more. Click HERE for a complete list of available services and offices.
Sunday, August 26 Find Your Classroom Tour 4 - 6pm // Islander Welcome Center Sponsored by Islander Welcome Center Don't wander around lost on the first day of class! The Islander Welcome Center is here to help you find your way. Stop in for personal tours to locate your classrooms.
Islander Soccer vs. Rice 6 - 8pm // Dugan Soccer Stadium Sponsored by Islander Athletics Cheer on your Islanders as they open their home season against Rice University. Come ready to cheer and raise your shakas!
Club CAB with DJ Spin 8 - 11pm // UC Anchor Ballroom Sponsored by Campus Activities Board (CAB) Dance the night away and ... Get your FREE WOW Swag Bag filled with info, snacks, and goodies!
		Monday, August 27 Get Your Greek On 11am - 1pm // CI Courtyard Sponsored by Sorority and Fraternity Life Come out to meet members of our fraternities and sororities in a relaxed setting, celebrating the beginning of a new semester!
		Snow Cones on the Lawn 2 - 4pm // East Lawn Sponsored by Baptist Student Ministry Make your first day of school the COOLEST with FREE SNOWCONES! Enjoy the fun and make friends with some great people-- all while enjoying cold, refreshing, yummy goodness!
		Welcome Luau 6 - 8pm // Miramar Pool & Courtyard Sponsored by Islander Housing, I-TEAM and OADS Enjoy this annual event at Miramar to celebrate the end of the First Day of Classes. Participate in luau-themed activities, for all Islanders at the Miramar Courtyard and Pool area. Free food for students. Free shirt tie-dying.
		Ultimate Dark Frisbee 8:30 - 10pm // Bay Hall Lawn Sponsored by Chi Alpha Glow in the dark Frisbee. Come meet the meembers of Chi Alpha and play a fun round fo Frisbee.
Tuesday, August 28 Taco Tuesday 8 - 10am // Anchor Plaza Sponsored by Islander Alumni Association Join the Islander Alumni Association for FREE breakfast tacos, because tacos bring Islanders together.
Free Lunch 12pm - 2pm // East Lawn Sponsored by Baptist Student Ministry Let's kick off this new semester the best way college kids can...with FREE FOOD! Come hang out with the BSM, and eat free pizza! This is a weekly event that we'd love for you and your friends to make it to every Tuesday at 12-2pm in the UC (2^nd floor) all year long!
Islander ROTC Rock Wall 10am - 2pm // Bay Hall Lawn Sponsored by Islander ROTC Army Battalion Test your skills to get to the top! Join the Islander ROTC Battalion for a test of skill and strength.
Popsicles with Panhellenic 11am - 2pm // UC Tejas Lounge Sponsored by TAMU-CC Panhellenic Council Grab an icy popsicle and chat with representatives from the four TAMU-CC Panhellenic sororities to learn about their organizations. Find your home away from home.
South Texas Showdown: Islander Volleyball vs. UTRGV 6:30pm // Dugan Wellness Center Sponsored by Islander Athletics The first South Texas Showdown game of the year! Help cheer your Islanders on in this first game of the annual rivalry series.
		Wednesday, August 29 ICA Unity Picnic 11am - 1pm // East Lawn Sponsored by Islander Cultural Alliance (ICA) Stop by and get information from different cultural organizations on campus!
		Islanders' Got Talent 6 - 8pm // UC Rotunda Sponsored by University Center Programs Grab your friends to battle other teams with lip sync performances. Food and prizes will be provided.
Thursday, August 30 Corpus Christi Community Fair 11am - 2pm // UC Anchor Ballroom Sponsored by WOW Committee Are you looking for something fun to do in town? Need to find a used book, great restaurant or community service? Stop by the Community Fair to meet businesses, restaurants and services from throughout Corpus Christi. Door prizes, including a Keurig Coffee Maker, coupons and lots of swag will be given out!
MGC Fall Festival 11am - 4pm // East Lawn Sponsored by Multicultural Greek Council Get to know the organizations of the Multicultural Greek Council.
CAB Dive in Movie 9 -11pm // Dugan Pool Sponsored by Campus Activities Board (CAB) What better place to watch JAWS than in the water?
		Friday, August 31 DUGS Ice Cream Social 1 - 3pm // Faculty Center, Room 104 Sponsored by Department for Undergraduate Studies Join the Department for Undergraduate Studies for Ice Cream!
		WOW Soccer Tailgate and Islander Soccer vs. Texas State Tailgate: 5pm// Dugan Stadium Parking Lot Game: 7pm // Dugan Soccer Stadium Sponsored by Islander Athletics Cheer on your Islanders as they take on the Bobcats of Texas State.
Saturday, September 1 Glow Ultimate 8:30 - 10:30 pm // East Lawn Sponsored by Baptist Student Ministry I wondered why the Frisbee was getting bigger, and then it hit me… Come play Glow-in-the-Dark Ultimate Frisbee and meet new friends!!
		Sunday, September 2 South Texas Showdown: Islander Soccer vs. UTRGV 7pm // Dugan Soccer Stadium Sponsored by Islander Athletics The South Texas Showdown continues! Help cheer your Islanders in this annual rivalry series.
Tuesday, September 4 #BluesdayTuesday Bash 11am - 2pm // UC Tejas Lounge Sponsored by Student Government Association Join SGA as they celebrate Bluesday! Every Tuesday Islanders wear blue to show our TAMU-CC pride! Stop by the Tejas Lounge in your best Islander Blue for some free snacks and get a Bluesday button. Bring a shirt from a different college or high schoola and TRADE it for a new Bluesday T-shirt! (while supplies last)
Lawn Games with IFC 11am - 1pm // East Lawn Sponsored by Interfraternity Council (IFC) Interested in joining a fraternity? Meet the men of IFC and play some lawn games to see what fraternity life is all about.
Foam Sword Fighting 1 - 4pm // East Lawn Sponsored by Anime Club Foam Swords and fun...
Sex Ed Loteria 4:30 - 6:30pm // UC 142A Sponsored by Islander Feminists Sex Ed Loteria is the classic game with a twist... Sex! These unique cards feature local places to get condoms, birth control, and get tested. The Islanders with the best luck will win some awesome prizes!
		Wednesday, September 5 The Aloha Org Fest 11am - 2pm // Anchor Plaza Sponsored by University Council of Student Organizations (UCSO) Aloha! Looking to get involved on campus? Come on out to the Aloha OrgFest. Meet and greet student organizations, fraternities, and sororities who will be hosting informational tables. There will be free food, giveaways, and a lot of fun! Get involved and find your fit at TAMU-CC! We hope to see you there!
		Islanders Night Out 6:30 - 8:30pm // UC Anchor Ballroom Sponsored by Student Engagement and Success and the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health Grab your friends for a "Night Out" on the Island with FREE food, T-shirts, giveaways and more! Featuring keynote speaker Justin Jones-Fosu, you'll laugh and be inspired to create your best college experiance, reach student success, and prepare to make your Islander Impact. For a sneak peak on what to expect, check out this quick video.
Thursday, September 6 Islander Impact Service Fair 11am - 2pm // UC Lonestar Ballroom Sponsored by Student Volunteer Connection (SVC) Find ways to make your #IslanderImpact! Join the Student Volunteer Connection (SVC) as they host community and campus groups offering volunteer and service opportunities.
Pedal Car Races 10am - 2pm // Anchor Plaza Sponsored by Islander ROTC Army Battalion Speed through campus... in Pedal Cars! Join the Islander ROTC Army Battalion...
Inclusive Islander Network Kick-off 11am - 1pm // UC Bayview Room 320 Sponsored by Inclusive Islander Network Join us for our first event of the year! Activities, discussion, food, and new friendships will all be a part of our Inclusive Islander Network Kick-off. The Inclusive Islander Network is a group dedicated to educating and advocating on behalf of others, and we constantly strive to make the island a safe and welcoming home for everyone. If you are interested in getting involved, the kickoff is the perfect place to learn about additional opportunities and meet other Inclusive Islanders! Be sure to RSVP for this exciting event!
Patio Jam 6 - 8pm // UC Sea Breeze Patio Sponsored by University Center Programs (UCP) Head out to the UC Sea Breeze Patio for live music, food, games and entertainment. Chill with your friends and catch some tunes.
		Friday, September 7 Islander Volleyball vs. Texas Southern 11:30am // Dugan Wellness Center Sponsored by Islander Athletics Spend your lunch hour rooting on the Islander Volleyball team as they host Texas Southern University.
		Convocation 3pm // Island Hall Gym Sponsored by the University College Convocation is a ceremony during which faculty, staff and administrators officially welcome the incoming First-Year Islanders class to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The purpose of Convocation is to celebrate your entry into the Islander community. This event is mandatory for all first-year students.
		President's Welcome Back Splash 4pm // East Lawn Sponsored by President's Office, Rec Sports, Islander Athletics Head out to the East Lawn for food, music, fun and more! Join TAMU-CC President Kelly Quintanilla as she welcomes all Islanders to campus for the Fall semester.
		Islander Volleyball vs. Miami (Blue Out Game) 5:30pm // Dugan Wellness Center Sponsored by Islander Athletics Wear your Islander Blue to cheer on the Islander Volleyball team as they host Miami.
		Islander Soccer vs. Prairie View 7pm // Dugan Soccer Stadium Sponsored by Islander Athletics Cheer on your Islanders as they take on Prairie View.
Saturday, September 8 Islander Clean 9am - 12pm // PAC Parking Lot Sponsored by Student Volunteer Connection (SVC) Make your Islander Impact, but keeping Ward Island beautiful and trash free! Join SVC in the Performing Arts Center parking lot as we clean up the Island.