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Student Resources
Primary Waitlisting Webpage: Waitlisting | UTRGV
Secondary Waitlisting Webpage: FAQs: Waitlist FAQs | UTRGV
University Library: UTRGV | University Library | UTRGV ; University Library Access Services Department
Student Emergency Fund: https://www.utrgv.edu/scholarships/student-emergency-fund/index.htm
Some Pass/No Pass FAQs: https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/grades-and-transcripts/college_of_ed_teacher_prep/index.htm
Pass/No Pass Article: https://www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2020/04/17-utrgv-implements-pass-no-pass-grading-option-for-spring-semester.htm
Student Employment: https://www.utrgv.edu/human-resources/student-employee/index.htm
Teacher Certification FAQs: https://www.utrgv.edu/cep/academic-programs/office-of-educator-preparation-and-accountability/frequently-asked-questions/index.htm
Did you purchase a computer, laptop or tablet this academic year? You may be eligible for a Cost of Attendance adjustment: https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/_files/documents/fin-aid/1920/cost-of-attendance-adjustment-computer-purchase.pdf
UTRGV Counseling Center offering tele-counseling, new support group, crisis line: https://www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2020/03/26-utrgv-counseling-center-offering-stele-counseling-new-support-group-crisis-line.htm
UTRGV Graduate College is waiving or suspending certain requirements for admission: https://www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2020/03/31-utrgv-waiving-gre-other-testing-for-masters-and-doctoral-programs.htm
IT Support: https://support.utrgv.edu/TDClient/1849/Portal/Home/
Covid Online courses:
Students seeking free or low-cost health services can find it at our UTRGV Health Services Department. As a UTRGV student, you have paid a Medical Service Fee that allows you to be seen at the clinic as often as needed. The office visits are free of charge, as are most educational services. There are low-cost charges for medicines, supplies, and any needed lab tests.
https://www.utrgv.edu/health-services/
https://www.utrgv.edu/health-services/resources/index.htm
UT Health Rio Grande Valley, the clinical practice of the UTRGV School of Medicine, has a dedicated team of physicians to provide you with the highest quality care. We are an innovative and growing academic medical center, engaged in cutting edge research that focuses on you and your healthcare needs. At our care clinics, you will receive timely, individual care from our expert team of health practitioners committed to helping you and your family lead healthy and happy lives.
Mental Health, Counseling and Addiction Resources
UTRGV Collegiate Recovery Program
The Collegiate Recovery Program supports students in recovery from addictions. The program offers hope and support to help lead you to achieve your recovery goals so that your time at the University is one of success and pride.
Counseling Center Services
The Counseling Center provides free and confidential counseling services for UTRGV students to address mental health concerns, and seeks to promote personal growth and well-being among our campus community through education and outreach activities.
Student Organizations
Caring for the Valley provides medical outreach to underserved populations throughout the Rio Grande Valley via community service. We pride ourselves in improving community wellbeing through the provision of supervised medical camps, community outreach, and health education, while ensuring our members receive adequate professional development in preparation for a healthcare career. We aim to equip our members for future leadership as healthcare professionals through early exposure to a compassionate, ethical, and holistic approach to the health and well-being of our community.
Our non-governmental organization is dedicated to providing free medication, and medical care to locals in Albania, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru, etc.
This organization will be of great help, as it will not only aid our BMED students gain the necessary skills for their future but those who are in need. The goal is to raise the amount of money needed to cover all expenses and medications that will be taken to a third-world country.
This Medical Outreach Program Abroad offers:
- Hands-on Clinic Experience
- Health Education Opportunities
- Experience other cultures
- Gain Leadership skills & Community Service
- Travel to Peru, Guatemala, Panama, Dominican Republic
Advisor: Tammy Munoz (Tammy.Munoz01@utrgv.edu)
Email: vawutrgv1@gmail.com
The mission of Live to Serve (L2S) is to provide the residents at The Rio at Fox Hollow nursing home with a supportive and caring environment to make them feel more at home. At L2S, we hold the sole purpose of sharing our time and friendship with the residents, whether it be to play games, exchange heartfelt stories, or listen to their concerns. Furthermore, we wish to remind the residents that they are not forgotten, and that they are still valued members of our community. We owe it to them as a community to lend a helping hand. Additionally, given that the majority of L2S members are pre-health professional students, this is seen as a phenomenal learning opportunity to understand the intricacies of geriatric care. There is an abundance of knowledge that could be gained by observing the staff and their daily interactions with the residents. Volunteers serve as an extension of the values that Live to Serve strives to embody, such as selflessness, compassion, and dedication, all of which are vital in the development of medical professionalism. As an organization, we look forward to establishing new relationships and forming new friendships with those we are fortunate enough to meet and serve.
Currently, Live to Serve members attend in groups of three for 2-hour shifts, each during specified times throughout the week, Monday through Friday. Within these groups that attend at different times, there is an assigned group leader whose task is to relay any information that the nursing home would have for L2S officers, keep track of member attendance, and lead in effective time usage and participation of all members volunteering.
Advisor: Dr. Hugo Rodriguez (hugo.rodriguez@utrgv.edu)
Currently, T4A members go to the tutoring center weekly in groups of three from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm on a designated day.
For more information on becoming a member email:utrgvtutorforallt4a@utrgv.onmicrosoft.com
Advisor: Dr. Hugo Rodriguez (hugo.rodriguez@utrgv.edu)
The goals of the Pre-Pharmacy Association are:
- Promote student pre-pharmacy organization for mutual membership benefits;
- Support and actively participate in all projects advancing the profession of pharmacy;
- Instill in members a deep and lasting pride in pharmacy as a profession;
- Make pre-pharmacy information available to interested students to encourage and support their pursuits in these areas;
- Promote closer relationships between pharmacists and other public healthcare providers;
- Foster interest and activities between faculty and pre-pharmacy students.
For more information:https://utrgv.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/VPPA
The Pre-P.A. Society at UTRGV originated in Edinburg, but has now been branched to Brownsville!
Please "LIKE" the Facebook pages and set your notifications "on" to receive all the latest news.
2016-2017 President: Ana Vega
Brownsville Head Delegate: Norma Lozano
The UTRGV Pre-Medical Society is a student-run organization dedicated to supporting and guiding future physicians through every stage of the pre-med journey. We host MCAT study groups, guest speaker events, and volunteer opportunities to help students gain insight into the medical profession and strengthen their applications. Our goal is to build a collaborative, motivating environment where students can learn from one another, connect with mentors, and grow into compassionate future healthcare leaders. And add their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/premed.society
BMED Peer Mentor and Coached Study Hour (CSHR)
The BMED program provides peer mentoring to incoming BMED students, during the first year in the program. All BMED Peer Mentors complete the Eduology Peer Mentoring Certificate Course. The Eduology course “teaches students about the role, ethics, and skills involved in peer mentoring and provides practical assignments to help students apply learning to their peer mentoring sessions and reflect on the experience.”
In his/her role as experienced navigators of college life, the BMED Peer mentor facilitate a sense of community between students, the program, and the campus. This includes assistance connecting students with campus and community resources, such as academic advising services, assistance with course registration and orientation. BMED students meet with their assigned mentors at least twice per semester to share their progress and learn about important information and upcoming events.
Olivia Garcia
BMED Peer Mentor
BBRHB 1.1110 (Brownsville)
EHABW 2.102D (Edinburg)
Coached Study Hours (CSHRs) are mandatory in freshman and sophomore level BMED courses. The Instructional Facilitator (IF) and CSHR-leaders discuss and review class materials covered during BMED lectures. This weekly study exercise enhances the student's ability to assimilate class content and promotes team-based learning. During the CSHRs, an activity or an assignment linked to the BMED courses may be provided to the students to ensure that they comprehend the week's topics. The CSHR- leaders' main goal is to support and guide BMED students in the program's academic rigors.
The CSHR leaders, in conjunction with BMED -professors, reviews and organizes the weekly CSHR materials. The CSHR leaders are BMED students who have taken and excelled in the class topic they will be covering during the CSHRs. Each CSHR leader undergoes extensive pedagogic training at the University’s Learning Center. As part of their weekly duties, each CSH-leader holds tutoring hours in the University’s learning center. BMED students can always access their CSHR leader’s tutoring hours via this link:https://www.utrgv.edu/tutoring/tutoring/online-tutoring/index.htm
CSHR Year-Round Courses
- CSHR 1001 First-year Fall – support BMED 1301
- CSHR 1002 Second-year Fall – support BMED 2301
- CSHR 1001 First-year Spring – supports BMED 1302
- CSHR 1002 Second-year Spring – supports BMED 2302