Events
For more information on recruitment events, visit Campus Visit. You will find informative events such as Financial Aid Night, Transfer Tuesday, and many more events available throughout the semester.
Calendar of Events
Jan- May 19 - 18
Counselor Briefings
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual Event (Zoom)
Monthly updates for all College Access Partners. Provide up to date information on Admissions, Scholarships, Financial Aid, events and more. Timely information provided to partners to help assist incoming freshman and transfer students.
Population: High School Counselors, Community College Partners, other College Access Partners
Schedule: 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon
Jan- May 18 - 13
Transfer Advisor Update
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Virtual Event (Zoom)
Presentation for Community College partners and advisors once a semester. Provide up to date information on Admissions, Scholarships, Financial Aid, events and more. Address concerns specific to transfer students.
Population: Community College Partners
Schedule: 1x per semester
Jan- May 18 - 13
Discover UTRGV: Preview Day
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Discover is the main preview day/open house event for UTRGV. This event is built for prospective students and non-admitted seniors. Program includes presentations on colleges/majors, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships
Population: All prospects, inquiries, applicants and admits (FTIC and Transfer)
Schedule: Fall, Spring (View more information at Discover UTRGV.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Discover UTRGV: On Tour
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Discover UTRGV hosted out of area. Discover on Tour is an evening event where we bring the UTRGV experience on the road. Undergraduate Recruitment partners with departments on campus to showcase the best of UTRGV.
Population: Region Specific: All prospects, inquiries, applicants and admits (FTIC and Transfer)
Schedule: Fall, Spring (View more information at Discover UTRGV.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Scholarship Recognition Night/ Basketball Game
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
Invite only of top Scholarship Recipients for incoming FTIC class. Students, families and HS Counselors have access to Vaquero Village and tickets to a basketball game. Special programming during half-time to recognize recipients.
Population: Top FTIC Scholarship Recipients
Schedule: Spring (View more information at Campus Visit.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Financial Aid (& Scholarships) Information Night
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
Financial Aid/Scholarship night helps guide families through the admissions and financial aid process. Includes a formal presentation followed by time to meet with a recruitment or financial aid representative. Spring event will include scholarship information for Transfer students.
Population: HS Senior and Transfer Prospects, Inquiries, Applicants and Admits
Schedule: Fall (scholarships), Spring (View more information at Financial Aid Night.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Embark: UTRGV Junior Day
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
Similar open house event specifically for sophomores and juniors. Program includes presentations from colleges, departments, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. Sessions will also include how to start the college search process.
Population: Prospective Juniors and Sophomores
Schedule: Spring (View more information at Campus Visit.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Explore UTRGV: Admitted Student Day
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
Open house event for admitted students. Purpose is to connect newly admitted students to UTRGV and prepare them for their next steps, New Student Orientation, and enrollment. Help student explore possible majors and experiences at UTRGV.
Population: All admitted students (FTIC and Transfer)
Schedule: Spring (View more information at Campus Visit.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Base Camp: Vaquero Next Steps
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
Quick next steps presentations for admitted students. Topics cover submitting missing documents, how to sign up for orientation and guiding students to be prepared for orientation. Workshop style and includes labs to assist students in completing items.
Population: All admitted students (FTIC and Transfer)
Schedule: Fall, Spring (View more information at Campus Visit.)
Jan- May 25 - 10
Transfer Tuesday
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
Transfer Tuesday is a specialized campus tour designed specifically for transfer students. Recruitment staff is available for application assistance. Additional dates each month are specialized for specific programs.
Population: All transfer prospects, inquiries, applicants and admits
Schedule: Last Tuesday of each month September through May (View more information at Transfer Tuesday.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Transfer One Stop Shop
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
One Stop Shop is designed to guide transfer students through entire application/enrollment process. Admission and Recruitment Representatives are available to help complete applications, check application status, accept missing documents and assist with Financial Aid. Academic Advising available to assist students with registration and general transfer issues.
Population: STC, TSC prospects, inquiries, applicants, admits
Schedule: Fall, Spring, Summer (View more information at Campus Visit.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
UCentral Matamoros Info Session
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
UCentral Matamoros hosted information sessions for all international students. General university presentation to connect with new prospects, inquiries, or applicants in Mexico and beyond.
Population: International Prospects, Inquiries, Applicants
Schedule: Fall, Spring (View more information at Campus Visit.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Daily Campus Tours
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
Daily campus tours are led by a member of the V-Squad and designed to give students a small group experience of the campus. Walking tour groups are limited to 20-25 guests per tour. Students can request individual appointments with outreach representatives, financial aid, housing and academic departments.
Population: Any high school or transfer student and their guests
Schedule: Monday through Friday at 9 AM, 11 AM and 2 PM. Saturdays at 11 AM (2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month). *Tours in Spanish available. (View more information at Campus Tours.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Special Tours
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
Special tours are led by a member of the V Squad and are tailored to meet the request of the group along with providing age appropriate activities.
Population: Elementary, Middle, High School, Community College or Community Organization
Schedule: Submit request for availability (View more information at Campus Tours.)
Special Tours are generally requested by the high school or school district. Groups of juniors or seniors could include programming with Colleges and Schools.
Jan- May 18 - 13
VIP Tours
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
VIP Tours are conducted by a member of the V Squad and/or a member of the Recruitment staff. The tour provides guests a high-level experience of campus via golf cart. VIP Tours can include specific requests highlighting facilities, locations, etc.
Population: Special Guests of the University, Prospective or New Faculty or Staff
Schedule: On request (View more information at Campus Tours.)
Jan- May 18 - 13
Vaquero Squad
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Check Schedule
The Vaquero Squad (V Squad) is made up of current students employed by the Office of Undergraduate Recruitment. The team includes our Orientation Leaders, Tour Guides, Call Team and Visitor Center Staff.
Schedule: (View more information at Campus Visit.)