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Freshman Profile
Follow These Steps
Complete your online application and submit admission documents by the application deadline.
- Priority Deadline for Summer sessions: April 1st
- Priority Deadline for Fall semester: May 1st
- Priority Deadline for Spring semester: November 1st
Apply To UTRGV
- Submit an Undergraduate (four-year) application through ApplyTexas.org.
- Submit High School Record:
- Applicants from a U.S. High School or Homeschool: Submit high school transcript indicating graduation plan, GPA, and class rank (if applicable). Transcripts must include all completed coursework at the time of application.
- Applicants from a Texas Private School: submit a high school transcript along with this form.
- Applicants with a GED: Submit your GED certificate and high school transcript for any courses completed before earning the GED.
- Applicants from a Foreign High School: Send your transcript to one of the following approved evaluation companies and have them send the evaluation report directly to UTRGV:
- Test Scores (Optional for 2025-2026): UTRGV remains test-optional. If submitting ACT/SAT scores, have the testing agency send your official scores. Superscores are accepted. (ACT code: 6991, SAT code: 6568).
- Admissions Essay (Optional for 2025-2026): Submit Essay A or B via ApplyTexas. Minimum recommended length: 500 words.
- Recommended: Submit official college transcripts for any dual-enrollment college coursework for consideration in a holistic review.
- Additional items for international applicants:
- Submit $50 application fee through the UTRGV Marketplace.
- Submit proof of English language proficiency by one of the following companies: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), DUOLINGO English Test, IELTS, or Pearson’s PTE Academic unless you qualify for an exemption.
To view information on how to submit your application materials, click here.
Our holistic admissions approach helps us understand each applicant's overall potential and how they might contribute to our campus community.
If you're in the top 10 percent of your high school class, you're guaranteed admission to UTRGV. For all other entering freshmen, we create an admissions profile based on your high school achievements and the information you provide.
Factors Considered
- Class rank
- Any college credits you've already earned
- High school course difficulty
- Leadership roles
- Community involvement
- Career goals
For the 2025-2026 application cycle, submitting test scores (SAT or ACT) is optional. If you choose to submit scores, they will be part of our holistic review. While not needed for admission, test scores are necessary for certain programs like Tuition Advantage, scholarships, and specific admissions like the College of Engineering and Biomedical Programs.
Priority Deadlines
- Summer Sessions: April 1
- Fall Semester: May 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
Applications completed after the priority deadline will still be considered for the application term, but processing times may be longer.
Your Future Starts Here – Apply Today!
Take the first step toward your college journey by applying to UTRGV today!
The sooner you apply, the sooner you can secure your place at one of the top universities in Texas. Plus, applying early gives you more time to explore scholarships, financial aid, and housing options.
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