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On-campus housing at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is Islander Housing, with Miramar and Momentum Village named as the residence options. The main next step is to apply through the official Housing page or Resident Portal and use the Residential Handbook for current policies and community standards.
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- Apply through the official Islander Housing page.
- If you are already living on campus, open the Resident Portal for the handbook and maintenance requests.
- Use the university contact info if you need a housing-specific question answered directly.
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Compare homesIslander Housing options and where to start
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s housing pages point students to Islander Housing and name Miramar and Momentum Village as the places to “drop your anchor.” For the current year, the official housing application page is the place to start, and current residents are directed to the Resident Portal for policies, community standards, and maintenance requests.
- Named housing options: Miramar and Momentum Village.
- Current residents should use the Resident Portal for the Residential Handbook and maintenance requests.
- Contact Islander Housing at 6515 Ocean Drive Unit #5714, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, 361.825.4663, or Housing@tamucc.edu.
What day-to-day living looks like on the Island
The campus is described as an island setting with palm-lined paths, wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and beach and bay views. Student Life also points to campus dining, health and wellness services, sports and recreation, and student organizations, which matters if you want housing that keeps everyday errands and student activities close by.
- Campus life is built around outdoor spaces and coastal scenery.
- Dining options mentioned include Panda Express, Copperhead Jacks, and the dining hall.
- Student Life highlights health and wellness, sports and recreation, and clubs and organizations.
Getting around from housing
Corpus Christi access is part of the housing picture here: the university says buses, shuttles, and bike share are readily available. Students can ride CCRTA buses for free with a student ID, and the Islander Shuttle is free for students with a valid student ID between the Momentum Campus and the Island Campus Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters.
- Free CCRTA bus access with a student ID.
- Free Islander Shuttle for students with a valid student ID.
- Bike share is also available around the city for short-term use.
Sources
- Apply for Academic Year 2026 - 2027 | Housing ↗
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: Welcome Home ↗
- Current Resident Resources - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ↗
- Living in Corpus Christi, Texas | TAMU-CC ↗
- Islander Housing | Housing | Auxiliary Services ↗
- Student Life | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ↗
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