Office of Admissions & Records at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

International Students

General Requirements

A $50.00 non-refundable application fee for undergraduate applications; a $70.00 non-refundable application fee for graduate applications.
Copies of transcript(s) and diploma(s) from international high schools, colleges and universities.
Evaluation report of international course work from one of the evaluation agencies listed below:

Foreign Credentials Services of America.
1910 Justin lane
Austin, Tx 78757-2411
Phone: (512) 459-8428
Phone: (512) 459-4565
email: info@fcsa.biz
http://www.fcsa.biz/

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Phone: (414) 289-3400
Fax: (414) 289-3411
email: eval@ece.org
http://www.ece.org

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 9203
College Station, TX 77842-9203
Phone: 1-800-517-4754
Fax: (512) 528-9293
email: gce@gceus.com
http://www.gceus.com or http://www.gcevaluators.com

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
7101 S.W. 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
Fax: (305) 273-1984 (Translations)
email: info@jsilny.com
http://www.jsilny.com

World Education Services
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
Phone: (212) 966-6311
Fax: (212) 739-6100
email: info@wes.org
http://www.wes.org

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report of 550 or higher.
Affidavit of Support form (I-34 form completed with U.S. currency figures only; supporting documentation must be attached upon arriving to campus).

Copies of passport, visa and I-94 arrival/departure card.
Proof of medical insurance must be provided to the International Student Advisor before registering for classes.
If attended or attending a U.S. college or university, a release letter must be sent to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi from the previous school's International Student Office.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1st

Spring Semester . . . . . . . . . . September 1st

Summer Session I & II . . . . . February 1st

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

In addition to the required admission documentation for international students listed above, in order to be admitted to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as an undergraduate student the following requirements must also be met (see below the category that applies to your current status):

Freshman Admission (0-9 college level hours)

Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT).
Cumulative grade point average of a 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous college or university course work.
Must be eligible to return to the last college or university attended.
Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA).

Freshman Transfer Admission (10-29 college level hours)

Cumulative grade point average of a 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous college or university course work.
Must be eligible to return to the last college or university attended.
Scholastic Assessment Skills Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT).
Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA).

Transfer Admission (30 or more college level hours)

Cumulative grade point average of a 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous college or university course work.
Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA).

International Graduate Admission Requirements

In addition to the required admission documentation for international students listed above, in order to be admitted to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as a graduate student the following requirements must also be met: Must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Completion of a departmental application (if applicable).

Official Acceptance

An official Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi letter of acceptance will be sent when a student has been accepted for admission. International applicants should not make plans to depart for Corpus Christi until the acceptance letter and supporting documentation (i.e. I-20 or IAP-66) has been received. Actions taken prior to the receipt of the acceptance letter are at the student's own risk.

Under no circumstance will an international student be accepted as a non-degree seeking or transient (visiting) student.

Financial Arrangements

A requirement of a student visa is the "Affidavit of Support" document which affirms that the student has adequate financial resources to attend a college or university in the United States. In order to attend Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, a single student must demonstrate availability of $15,900 (U.S. currency) and married students must demonstrate availability of $18,900 (U.S. currency). All appropriate financial documentation must be submitted along with the affidavit before an I-20 or IAP-66 can be issued. Tuition, fees, books, supplies and housing are some of the costs that require payment on the day of registration for each semester.

PLEASE NOTE: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi cannot award need-based financial assistance to international students.

Health Insurance Requirements

As of January 1, 1997, the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) has mandated that all international students show proof of health insurance before registering for classes. The TAMUS student health insurance plans meet the minimum requirements. If a student has a personal health insurance plan, an explanation of benefits must be submitted to ensure it complies with minimum coverage. Also, a T. B. Skin Test must be performed and read within 90 days of registration by a physician or licensed nurse in the USA. T. B. Skin Tests are provided on campus at the University Health Center free of charge.

Last Updated: October 25, 2007