DMC Student Engagement and Retention

05/29/2026

☀️📚 Summer 1 is officially underway at Del Mar College!

Our faculty and staff are excited to welcome students back to campus and see our classrooms, hallways, and student spaces filled with energy again this summer. 💙

Whether you’re taking your first class, continuing toward graduation, or working toward a new goal, we’re proud to support you every step of the way. Here’s to a successful Summer 1 session and an amazing semester ahead! 🌊✨

05/28/2026

🚨 Del Mar College is Hiring! 🚨

Looking to start or grow your career in higher education? Join us at the 2026 Del Mar College Job Fair!

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Del Mar College Heritage Campus
Harvin Student Center – Retama Room
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

✨ At the Job Fair, you can:
• Explore a variety of open positions
• Meet recruiters and hiring managers
• Get tips on how to stand out in the application process
• Learn about employee benefits, growth opportunities, and workplace culture
• Receive on-site application assistance

Come discover where your PASSION meets PURPOSE! 💙

📧 For more information: [email protected]

05/08/2026

Instructure has reported that Canvas service has been restored. Del Mar College IT will continue monitoring the Canvas platform and share updates with students, faculty, and staff.

In light of this incident, we want to remind the campus community that Del Mar College will never contact you unsolicited by email, text, or phone to request passwords, Social Security numbers, birthdates, or bank account information.

If you receive any such request claiming to be from the college, do not respond and report it to the Viking Help Desk immediately.
If you continue to experience difficulty accessing Canvas, please contact the Help Desk for assistance.

05/07/2026

DMC is actively monitoring the service interruption to Canvas. As Canvas works to restore access, please be assured that you will be allowed to make up any tests or assignments you may have missed during this downtime. Please reach out to your instructor for further guidance.

We will share updates as more information becomes available.

04/24/2026

🎓✨ Ready to take the next step in your academic journey?✨🎓

Join us for the Texas A&M University–Kingsville Application Drive and get the support you need to apply with confidence! Staff will be on-site to guide you every step of the way 🙌
📍 Oso Creek Campus
🗓️ April 27, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📌 STEM Building, 1st Floor

📍 Heritage Campus
🗓️ April 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📌 Harvin Center, Outside Room 190

Have questions? Reach out to Kathryn Ayala at [email protected] 📧

Don’t miss this opportunity to get personalized help and make your application process smooth and stress-free! 🚀📚

04/24/2026

🐾✨ This Week at the Oso Creek Campus ✨🐾
What a paw-some time we had at our “Paws and Relax” event! 💙🐶
Thank you to everyone who came out to unwind, de-stress, and spend some quality time with the incredible GO TEAM Therapy Dogs 🐕💕 Your smiles and laughter made the event so special!
From coloring 🎨 and Legos 🧱 to calming aromatherapy 🌿 and anxiety screenings with our Counseling Center team, it was amazing to see our campus community come together to focus on wellness and self-care 🧘‍♀️✨
A huge THANK YOU to our Counseling Center staff and all who helped make this event happen 🙌
Missed it? Don’t worry—more fun and relaxing events are on the way! 👀💫

04/20/2026

April is National Volunteer Month! This month, Del Mar Crew Members stopped by the Coastal Bend Food Bank, our partner at Valdar's Market, to help prepare food boxes for distribution.

04/13/2026

💙✨ The CARE Team is here to help students stay supported, connected, and successful.

Life can bring unexpected challenges, and no student should have to face them alone. Whether it’s connecting students to campus resources, basic needs support, or guidance during difficult moments, our goal is to help remove barriers so they can stay focused on their success. 📚🫶

This video is a great reminder that support is always within reach at Del Mar College. If you or someone you know needs assistance, the CARE Team is here to help connect you with the right resources and services. ⚓💛

Together, we are building a stronger, more caring Viking community. 💙
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At Del Mar College we know college life can be overwhelming mentally emotionally and academically. That is why the CARE Connection form is here for every Vik...

04/07/2026

🌷🌞 What a beautiful way to welcome spring, Vikings! 🌞🌷

Join the community for the Spring & More Block Party sponsored by H-E-B on Thursday, April 10 from 4–8 PM at the Corpus Christi Watergardens! 🌼🦋

📍 1700 North Chaparral Street
🎶 Enjoy music, kids’ activities, museum fun, spring handouts, and so much more — all FREE for the community!

This is the perfect family-friendly event to celebrate the season, enjoy downtown Corpus Christi, and make some springtime memories. 💐✨

We love sharing fun community events that bring our students and families together! 💚⚓

04/04/2026

03/25/2026

Del Mar College proudly welcomes the Texas Retired Teachers Association! We are excited to host their State Conference at our Oso Creek Campus and support an event that brings people together to learn, connect, & grow!