Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies is proud to announce an event that we will be hosting all five colleges in one combined graduate studies orientation session.  We have hopes that this year's orientation will allow you to get acquainted with a diverse group of students like yourself.  Our goal is to build graduate culture and contact so that you are not just receiving an education, but also a lifetime experience of learning, growth, and development.

TAMU-CC is the ideal place to be a graduate student. More than 8,000 students from around the world enjoy this campus community, which offers outstanding social, cultural, artistic, environmental, and athletic opportunities.

To make the most of being a graduate student at TAMU-CC, you need to get yourself pointed in the right direction - and that's where we come in. Orientation encourages students to make the most of the university experience by providing access to information about the campus and its various resources.  We will also provide you with the information you need to successfully complete your graduate education.  This orientation will be the perfect opportunity for you to acquaint yourself with fellow graduate students, advisors, professors, and representatives of student services on campus. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

By pre-registering to attend this event, you will automatically be entered into the Tuition Voucher Drawing.  This drawing will be held at the end of the orientation.

We look forward to welcoming you on campus. Orientation will be tentatively held January 2010 in the Lone Star Ballroom located in the Univeristy Center.

Check the registration tab below for orientation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (361)825-2711 or email lyris.castillo@tamucc.edu.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Orientation wil be held Saturday, August 22nd, 2009, University Center Ballroom
Questions about Graduate Orientation? Call us at (361)825-2711 or e-mail us at lyris.castillo@tamucc.edu

UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
Phone Numbers: (361) 825-2603
Web address: http://universityservices.tamucc.edu/main.html

CAREER SERVICES
Phone Numbers: (361) 825-2628
Web address: http://www.tamucc.edu/~cppweb

CAMPUS COPIES
Phone Numbers: (361) 825-5679
Web address:   http://universityservices.tamucc.edu/campuscopies.html

COMPUTER & MEDIA SERVICES
Phone Numbers: (361) 825-2693
Web address:   http://labs.tamucc.edu/

UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER
Phone Number: (361) 825-2703
Web address:  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~ucounselingc/index.php

ARAMARK FOOD SERVICES
Phone Number: (361) 825-2760
Web address:  http://universityservices.tamucc.edu/food.html

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Phone Number: (361) 825-2338 or 1-800-4 TAMUCC
Web address: http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~faoweb
E-mail address: faoweb@mail.tamucc.edu

RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Glasscock Fitness and Wellness Center
Phone Numbers:
Field House:                                               (361) 825-2454
Glasscock Fitness and Wellness Center: (361) 825-2170
Intramural Office:                                      (361) 825-2313
Court Reservations:                                   (361) 825-2312
Web address: http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~recsport

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER
Phone Numbers:
Main Office:                                                 (361) 825-2601
Fax:                                                               (361) 825-6030
Web address:  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~hsweb

UNIVERSITY HOUSING
Phone Number:
Dr. Amanda Chesser:                                  (361) 825-2612
Fax:                                                               (361) 825-2614
Web address: http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~students/miramar

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR
Phone Number: (361)825-2258
Email: karin.griffith@tamucc.edu

MARY AND JEFF BELL LIBRARY
Phone Numbers:
Administrative Office:                                 (361) 825-2643
Circulation Office:                                      (361) 825-2340
Reference Desk:                                          (361) 825-2609
Web address: http://rattler.tamucc.edu

UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Phone Number: (361) 825-4444
Web address:  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/%7Epolice/UPD/upd.htm

POSTAL MAIL SERVICES
Phone Number: (361) 825-2684
Web address:  http://universityservices.tamucc.edu/postal.html

$and Dollar$ Office
Phone Number: (361) 825-5978
Web address:  http://universityservices.tamucc.edu/dollar.html

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Phone Numbers:
Main Office:                                                 (361) 825-5816
Fax:                                                               (361) 825-2536
Exam Services:                                             (361) 825-2259
Web address:  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~ssd/
E-mail address:  ssd@falcon.tamucc.edu

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Phone Numbers:
Main Office:                                                 (361) 825-2707
Student Organization Center                    (361) 825-3239
Web address:  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~studact

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Phone Number: 1-800-4TAMUCC (1-800-482-6822)
E-mail: directory@directory.tamucc.edu
Web address:  http://phonebook.tamucc.edu

TUTORING AND LEARNING CENTER
Phone Numbers:
Main Office:                                                 (361) 825-5933
Fax:                                                               (361) 825-6049
Web address:  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~tlcweb

WELLS FARGO BANK
Phone Number: (361)825-2267
Web address:  http://universityservices.tamucc.edu/wellsfargo.htm

WOMEN'S CENTER
Phone Number:
Main Office:                                                (361) 825-2792
Fax:                                                              (361) 825-6070
Web address:  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~womctr
E-mail address: womens.center@mail.tamucc.edu

When is Orientation?
Saturday, August 22, 2009

Where is Orientation?
Univeristy Center, LoneStar Ballroom.  (Campus Map)

What time is Orientation?
8:15 am to 1:30 pm

Why is there Orientation?
For all new TAMU-CC students starting a Masters or Doctoral Program.
Attending will ensure yourself a smooth transition into graduate life.  You will be able to obtain information about important services available to graduate students and to learn about your very important specific degree and program requirements.  Graduate Orientation will be a supportive and informative time that will help ease you into graduate life. 

Who is Orientation for?
All new TAMU-CC students starting a Masters or Doctoral Program in Spring, Summer or Fall semesters.

Do I have to register to attend Graduate Orientation?
Yes. All the events require prior registration.

How do I register?
There is an online registration form on this webpage.

How much does it cost?
All informational and orientation activities are FREE.

I received my undergraduate degree from TAMU-CC. Do I need to attend orientation?
Yes. Whether you're from around the world or you have been a TAMU-CC student, Graduate Orientation is an informative and enjoyable event that will help you in your transition to graduate life. Please check the agenda to see what will be happening.

What is the schedule?
  -  A Continental Breakfast will be served. Please refer to the agenda for more up to date information.
  -  An optional Library Workshop and Campus Tour will also be available
Please refer to the agenda and plan accordingly.

Do I have to attend the campus tour?
No.  The tour is not mandatory. 

Do I have to attend the Library Workshop?
No. The workshop is not mandatory.

If I wanted to do a library workshop or a campus tour on another day, is that possible?
Yes, Please contact the following to set up a date & time:
   -Campus Tour
       -Office of New Student Programs at (361)825-6051.
   -Library Workshop
       -Mary & Jeff Bell Library, Edward Kownslar at (361)825-2677.

What is the Tuition Voucher Drawing?
The Tuition Voucher Drawing is a random drawing that will be held at the end of orientation.  Only five(5) people will be picked to win this prize.  To completely and correctly register for this drawing please go to the registration section at the top of this page.

• The winner of this drawing must be present to win.
• Entrants must be "New TAMU-CC Graduate Students", accepted to attend TAMU-CC and who's entry term is/was either  spring 2009, summer 1 2009, summer 2 2009 or fall 2009.
• New TAMU-CC Graduate Students "means" only those students who have never attended TAMU-CC at the graduate level.  Their entry term must be spring 2009, summer 1 2009, summer 2 2009 or fall 2009.
• Winners must have a valid identification card upon acceptance of the prize.
• Entries will be accepted by pre-registering for orientation.  Pre-register at the top of this page.
• You may only enter the drawing one(1) time.  Duplicate entries will be deleted.
• The Tuition Voucher is valid for Fall 2009 tuition payment of $500. 
• Winner is solely responsible for registration and payment of their tuition and fees balance.
• Graduate Studies and Research representatives will supervise the Tuition Voucher Drawing, whose decisions, interpretations and rule modifications, if any are necessary, are final.
• The Tuition Voucher Drawing sponsor reserves the right to amend the drawing at any time.
• The Tuition Voucher Drawing has no cash value.
• The voucher may only be redeemed for payment towards registered courses at the graduate level at TAMU-CC.
• Graduate Studies and Research is not responsible for lost, damaged, incomplete, or misspelled entries.  To completely and correctly register for this drawing please go to the "Register" section at the top of this page.
• The chances of winning have not been calculated and are based on number of entries received. No duplication of entries will be accepted.
• Questions/Comments, please do not hesitate to contact us (361)825-2177.