Admissions Requirements and Procedures
Graduate program candidates at the College of Education and P-16 Integration (CEP) must follow the admissions requirements set by the Graduate College of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Unconditional admission requires a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale. If your GPA is lower, you might still be admitted conditionally. Additionally, each program may have its own criteria, please check the program descriptions for details.
To apply, visit the UTRGV Graduate Programs web page for guidelines and deadlines. After choosing a program, submit an online application. If applying to the Educator Preparation Program for an advanced certification, you will need to pass a criminal background check, which is mandatory for field-based experiences and/or practicum in public schools. If you have military service or related training, it might count toward some program requirements, but not for certification exams or internships.
The Graduate College will forward your application to the relevant academic department for review. You might be asked to attend an interview during this process. If you need accommodations, contact UTRGV's Student Accessibility Services. For more assistance, you can reach out to the Graduate College by phone, email, or in person.
- Department of Organization School Leadership offers:
- Department of Counseling offers:
- Department of Teaching and Learning
- Review the program descriptions and requirements for graduate programs offered by the College of Education and P-16 Integration, which can be found on the Graduate Programs web page.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to meet with a UTRGV Graduate Recruiter who will answer any questions about graduate programs and the admissions process.
- Determine the semester admissions deadline for your selected graduate program. If you have any questions about the admissions deadlines, please visit the Graduate Programs web page or contact the academic department offering the degree program.
- To be accepted into a graduate program, students must first be admitted to the Graduate College of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Complete an online application to begin the admission process.
If you have questions about how to apply to a graduate program, please contact the Graduate College in person, via phone, or by email (gradcollege@utrgv.edu). You can schedule an appointment to meet with a graduate recruiter to assist with any concerns. - Once your application has been submitted and processed by the Graduate College, it will be sent to the appropriate academic program for review.
- Depending on your chosen graduate program requirements, you may receive an email (sent to your ApplyTexas profile email) with instructions to schedule an appointment for an admissions interview.
- You may check your application status after submission through the self-service portal. For assistance, please contact the Graduate College at gradrecruitment@utrgv.edu, 1-833-887-4842 or via text 956-996-8095.
- Upon admission to the graduate program, you will receive a graduate orientation packet via your ApplyTexas profile email.
Request for Accommodations
Applicants who require accommodations/assistance to complete the graduate application can register with Student Accessibility Services. Applicants can contact Accessibility Services in person, via phone, or by email ability@utrgv.edu .
Student Accessibility Services Contact Information
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Campus |
Phone (956) |
Room |
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Brownsville |
882-7374 |
BMSLC 1.107 |
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Edinburg |
665-7005 |
University Center 108 |