Apartments for rent in Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, TX

Originally established in 1947 as the University of Corpus Christi on Ward Island in Corpus Christi, Texas, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is now one of the nine universities that comprise the Texas A&M University system. The school has undergone a number of name changes including Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi State University before settling on its current moniker in 1993.

The university's mission states that it is "an expanding, doctoral-granting institution committed to preparing graduates for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in the global community. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, creative activity and service." The school also emphasizes its status as a multicultural institution ideally positioned for serving the nearby Hispanic and Latin American communities.

Thos living in student housing or an off campus apartment at Corpus Christi have access to the university's exceptional academic programs. Students may pursue bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields ranging from criminal justice, English, computer science, biology and education. The university is comprised of five smaller colleges including the College of Liberal Arts, College of Education, College of Science and Technology, College of Business and College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Student living and university living at Corpus Christi revolve around a bevy of traditional student campus activities and organizations like the Island Waves student newspaper and Student Government Association. The school's athletic programs, known as the Islanders, compete in the NCAA's Division I in men's and women's sports like cross country, basketball, tennis, track and field and baseball.

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