FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Islander Ring is a milestone of the TAMU-CC student experience. As one of the top Ring Traditions in Texas, it reminds you of your commitment to the Islander University, participation in campus traditions, and personal success through academic achievements. From palm tree-lined pathways and hibiscus flowers, to the thrill of last-second win at an Islanders game, the Islander Ring has been and will continue to be a permanent connection to the past, present, and future of all TAMU-CC students and Alumni.

Undergraduates with 75 or more completed credit hours (at least 25 at TAMU-CC) are eligible to order an Islander Ring. Graduate students need 25 or more completed hours to qualify. This information is available via your SAIL account or by contacting the Registrar’s Office.

Yes! Transfer students are required to have at least 25 hours completed at TAMU-CC.

Absolutely. You can order your ring by visiting the Alumni Welcome Center or by visiting Balfour.com/TAMUCC  

The easiest and best time is during Islander Ring Week. Ring Week typically falls near the start of the Fall and Spring semesters. Balfour Representatives will be on campus to assist with orders and our Alumni Association will be there offering additional opportunities to answer all of your questions.

Absolutely. To order online visit Balfour.com/TAMUCC. You can also speak with a Balfour Representatives directly at 1.800.BALFOUR (225.3687).

Yes! You can order your ring at anytime by visiting Balfour.com/TAMUCC. If you miss a Ring Ceremony Deadline, we invite you to take part in any future ceremony once you have your ring! Simply contact us at Info@IslanderAlumni.org to let us know you’re interested.

We’ve made it easy to size your ring. Download the ring size guide by clicking here. Balfour Representatives will be on-campus to assist with ring sizes the week of Ring Week Sales.

Your finger can also be sized at any jewelry store in your area.

Each Islander has the ability to customize their own ring, including the selection of a precious metal and even a stone. As of November 2022, Islander Rings begin at $550.00.

Balfour offers three-month flexible payments. Purchasers will be given this option at check-out.

Your Islander Ring will come with your grad year, the official Alumni seal, your degree, the University Banner, the Island sunrise, the year the University was established as the University of Corpus Christi, and the university seal. Get a closer look at the ring below.

Designs are limited to the Tradition and Legend rings so the entire Islander Family can be unified through the one Official Islander Ring. However, each ring can be customized with your Graduation Year, Degree and a custom engraving on the inside of your ring.

ALUMNI SEAL – This image of palm trees in the reflecting pool, symbolizes the view looking back at the Island as an alum and the connection you have forever to TAMUC-CC.
UNIVERSITY SEAL – This seal incorporates the University name, wrapped around a star, symbol of the state of Texas, and a gull, representing the University’s storied past. The olive branches signify accomplishment of higher education. The founding year proudly sits at the bottom of the crest.
BANNER – Represents the University mascot, and that once you attend TAMU-CC, a part of the Island will stay with you forever.
ISLAND SUNRISE – The sunrise looking out from the Island symbolizes your future ahead, and everything you have to achieve.
1947 – The year the University was established as the University of Corpus Christi

Rings are available in Celestrium, Argentium, as well as White Gold and Yellow Gold in 10K, 14K and 18K, with your choice of Metal Finish Antique or Natural.

The karat number of your jewelry indicates what proportion of it is made up of gold. Thus, the most fundamental difference between 10K, 14K and 18K gold is in the amount of gold content.

Each Islander Ring comes with an antique or natural finish. An antique finish is dark background placed in the grooves of your ring that adds highlights to capture the ring’s detail.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and the Islander Alumni Association has had an exclusive contract with our friends at Balfour for over 20 years. Therefore, rings by other companies with licensed logos, names, designs and trademarked will not be approved .

The Islander Ring Ceremony is the event where students receive their Islander Ring! It has become one of TAMU-CC’s most popular and cerebrated traditions, with over 800 participants each year. Wearers of the Islander Ring are recognized alongside their family and friends before taking part in the Ring Wish!

RSVP information will be made available roughly one month prior to the Ring Ceremony. Recipients are REQUIRED to register at least one (1) week prior to the event.

If you purchased your Islander Ring prior to deadline, just wait to hear from us! RSVP information will be sent to the email address listed on the order roughly one month prior to the Ceremony. Please check your junk mail folders. The email will come from the Islander Alumni Association. This will provide details of what you need to do to reserve your spot. If you’re already in possession of your Ring, please email us at info@islanderalumni.org.

Please note, you must have one of the four official Islander Ring designs in order to participate in the Islander Ring Ceremony.

Absolutely! if you wish to take place in our Ring Ceremony and missed a previous opportunity to do, please email us info@islanderalumni.org and we will provide further instruction on how to RSVP.

Changes in weather and physical activity affect your finger size, so we recommend wearing it for a few days before considering any changes in ring size. The ring itself should pull slightly at the knuckle, however, it should also be a comfortable fit for you! If you still feel you require a different size, Balfour will be happy to resize your ring. Warranty information is available in your Islander Ring Box, or by calling 1.800.BALFOUR.

Absolutely. Should you not take part in the Ring Ceremony, rings will be available for pick-up at the Lee Welcome Center (6129 Ennis Joslin Road) the Monday following each Ring Ceremony. Recipients will be required to have a form of photo identification when picking-up their ring.

Should you change your mind, you can also participate in any future Ring Ceremony of your choice!