Overview
Bilingual, Biliterate, Bicultural Scholar Seal
Purpose
The B3 Scholar Seal serves to develop undergraduate students’ bilingualism, biculturalism, and biliteracy in Spanish and English through relevant coursework and formally acknowledge these skills through a certificate program.
The B3 Scholar Seal will be listed on your transcript and recognized upon graduation among your honors. You will also receive a separate certificate with the B3 Scholar Seal.
Learn about the many benefits of being a B3 Scholar.
Requirements
In order to obtain the B3 Scholar Seal, undergraduate students must successfully complete 5 distinct classes including:
- 1-4 Spanish (E) and/or Bilingual (X) designated courses
- 1-2 courses including Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
- Optional: May include 1-2 Spanish language courses
Students must complete 5 different courses. The same course will not count for multiple categories.
Students who have successfully completed the above criteria will receive recognition upon completion of degree requirements at graduation.
Intent to Pursue B3 Scholar Seal
To assist you in obtaining the B3 Scholar Seal, please complete the short Intent to Pursue B3 Scholar Seal form.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at b3institute@utrgv.edu