The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. UTRGV accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, UTRGV has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 51% of students who start college at UTRGV complete all the credits required within six years.

UTRGV offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UTRGV may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At UTRGV?

UTRGV has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for UTRGV.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with UTRGV directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UTRGV

When choosing a major, UTRGV students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UTRGV.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

UTRGV does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at UTRGV

UTRGV offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Does UTRGV Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ UTRGV offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UTRGV Have An Online Program?

✅ UTRGV has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UTRGV Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ UTRGV offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UTRGV Have An Honors Program?

✅ UTRGV offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does UTRGV Require Internships?

❌ Students at UTRGV are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While UTRGV does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Library

The main library on campus is the University Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UTRGV

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UTRGV offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UTRGV have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UTRGV has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UTRGV include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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