Campus Services
Campus services will be provided on campus, through a remote setting or both. Click on the campus service below to obtain method and schedule of operation, as well as health and safety protocols each service has implemented, if necessary.
11-04-2021
⮞Academic Advising
In partnership with your academic advisor, you’re invited to visit us to make use of the following services:
- Academic Recovery Programs and Services
- Advising for Admitted Transfer Students
- Referrals to Academic and Campus Resources
- Graduation Planning
- Major and Career Exploration
- Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Support
Express Advising is a new interactive service that allows students to meet with a peer advisor to have their general questions answered from the convenience of their phone or laptop.
Login to ZOOM using your UTRGV credentials:
https://utrgv.zoom.us/
Access Express Advising here
https://utrgv.zoom.us/s/96510296524
To facilitate scheduling an advising appointment with an Academic Advisor, send an email to academicadvising@utrgv.edu with the following information:
- Name
- UTRGV ID#
- Contact information (phone# and UTRGV email address).
- Major you are pursing (concentration/minor) if required.
- The reason you want to schedule an advising session include specific questions you have.
- How you would prefer the advising session be conducted, Zoom/in-person <indicate one>.
- If choosing an in-person session, please indicate campus, Brownsville or Edinburg.
- If choosing an in-person session, Protect Yourself and Respect Others - Regardless of vaccination status, the use of face coverings in university buildings are strongly encouraged.
- Please provide a range of days/times you are available for an appointment with an academic advisor.
For business students admitted into the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship, please contact business.advising@utrgv.edu.
Edinburg Campus:
1201 West University Dr.
International Trade & Technology
Brownsville Campus:
One West University Blvd
Main #1.400
11-04-2021
⮞Career Center
We offer all services such as resume reviews, career exploration, internship exploration, personal branding and any other career-related activities.
Virtual and in-person office hours across both campuses are:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
All appointments are being conducted virtually. Appointments can be set up on Handshake. Virtual Career Center hours (drop-ins) are available. For specific dates, times and Zoom links, visit the Career Center website.
(956) 882-5627: Brownsville
06-02-2023
⮞Campus Stores and Vaquero Tech Center
For a contactless shopping experience, visit us at SHOPUTRGV.COM for all academic course materials, supplies, spirit clothing, accessories, gifts and technology needs that can be shipped direct to your home.
- Use your financial aid dollars to pay for textbooks in-store or online.
- Don’t forget to use your VBucks.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Exception: First week of Summer sessions we are open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(956) 882-8249: Brownsville
11-04-2021
⮞Child Development Center
Shaping young minds for a lifetime of success is the core goal of the Child Development Center (CDC) while also providing quality child-care services to university students and employees to help them balance work, school and family.
The CDC provides children, from ages 3 months to 5 years old, a variety of diverse and creative learning opportunities in a caring and nurturing environment. We also focus on the whole child, taking into account all your child’s developmental needs – physical, social, emotional and cognitive.
At the CDC, we:
- Offer full-time care between the hours of Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Provide children with breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
- Implement the Frog Street Infant and Toddler Curriculum and the Big Day Scholastic Program, which focuses on the development needs of the children and new concepts and skills in early literacy, math and science.
- Help Pell-eligible, low-income student-parents pay for child-care services thanks to a U.S. Department of Education Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Grant.
- CCAMPIS provides "Free Child Care" for those individuals that are:
- Registered full-time (must be a full-time student for the entire semester.)
- Pell-eligible.
Offer full-time care between the hours of:
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
06-21-2023
⮞Computer Labs
List of computer labs:
Brownsville
BLSHB 1.402, 2.502
BMAIN 1.504, 1.508, 1.514, 1.524, 2.518 & 2.526
Edinburg
EACSB 2.106 (It is an open lab; no classes are held in this lab.)*
EACSB 2.102, 2.110, 2.120, 2.146, 2.148, 2.150, 2.158, 2.160, & 2.164
ECOBE 2.219
EEDUC 2.226
ELABS 140 & 142 Mac Lab
EMAGC 2.202
ENGR 1.220
EVABL 1.226 Mac Lab (It is an open lab; no classes are held in this lab.)
EVABL 1.227 Mac Lab
Computers will automatically shut down 15 minutes prior to closing.
Hours of Operation*:
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday only - EACSB 2.106
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
* Hours are subject to change.
05-17-2023
⮞Counseling Center
The UTRGV Counseling Center recognizes that current times come with their own set of life changes, stressors, and potential added challenges to accessing resources for your overall emotional wellbeing. We are here to assist. Below are support resources we offer for your mental health, coping ability, general adjustment, and overall wellness.
Telemental health counseling Secure and confidential online individual, couples, and group therapy is available. Tele-health mental health counseling sessions are held over UTRGV's secure Microsoft TEAMS platform.
To make an appointment or for more information,
call (956) 665-2574, (956) 882-3897
or send us an email to: COUNSELING@utrgv.edu.
In-person counseling: Students also have the option for in-person counseling. This can be requested when making an appointment by phone, email, or by walking in to our location on the Edinburg (EUCTR 109) or Brownsville (BSTUN 2.10) campus.
Vaqueros Crisis Line: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 24/7 confidential assistance over the phone when you are in acute emotional crisis can be accessed by calling
(956) 665-5555.
Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP): The CRP hosts online support groups and other programs to assist students in the process of recovery from addictions. BASICS and CASICS are judgement-free programs designed to assist students in learning more about their use of alcohol or marijuana.
If interested in joining or for more information,
call (956) 665-2674
or email: RECOVERY@utrgv.edu.
Social Media Accounts: Follow us on our various social media accounts.
Find our Counseling Center on Instagram @UTRGVCOUNSELINGCENTER.
Find the Collegiate Recovery Program on Instagram @UTRGV_CRP and Facebook: facebook/utrgvcollegiaterecoveryprogram.
Thrive at UT: Thrive is a free wellness self-help app specifically developed for college students. Search "Thrive at UT" in the Apple Store or Google Play. Once downloaded, select "UTRGV" as your home campus to unlock the app tailored to this university.
08-31-2023
⮞Dining Services
For dining retail locations, hours of operations, menus, and more, visit DineOnCampus.com/UTRGV.
Brownsville Schedule
El Comedor at the Student Union (Building 8)
Absurd Bird
Monday - Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
La Mesa
Monday - Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pizza Hut
Monday - Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Library (Building 3)
The Market
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 - a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Edinburg Schedule
Edinburg Dining Hall (Building 18)
Vaquero Dining Hall ft. Social House (continuous dining)
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
10:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Engineering (Building 21)
Engineering Market
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Library (Building 33)
Heritage Coffee
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School of Medicine (SOM)
Ace's Sushi
Monday - Friday
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Science Building
Valley Harvest
Monday - Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Student Union (Building 17)
Chick-Fil-A
Monday - Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Community Corner
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pizza Hut
Monday - Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Revolution Noodle
Monday - Friday
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rio Bravo Café
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TeaCo.
Monday - Friday
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Market
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Vaquero Subs
Monday - Friday
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
All you care to eat format. See menu.
Luis Guzman, General Manager
luis.guzman@compass-usa.com
05-17-2023
⮞Graduate College
Appointments:
Schedule an appointment with a Graduate College team member online at:
www.utrgv.edu/graduate/for-future-students/grad-college-appointments
The Graduate College offices in Brownsville and Edinburg are open:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome. Face coverings are not required but are strongly encouraged.
To further assist our students throughout the valley, we are also available via phone, text, email, online chat, or virtual appointments.
(956) 665-3661: Edinburg
(956) 882-6552: Brownsville
(956) 882-4026
06-01-2023
⮞Housing and Residence Life
Living on campus is a significant part of the UTRGV Vaquero experience. The residential program is designed to support student success. The Department of Housing and Residence Life focuses on academic success, civic and community engagement, social and recreational involvement, healthy relationships, inclusive communities and personal wellness. Additionally, the residential community offers a variety of options for leadership, peer relationships and employment. Whether you are beginning your collegiate experience or continuing your education, the Department of Housing and Residence Life encourages you to consider the many benefits of campus living and invites you to join our residence life community.
Student housing is available for UTRGV students. Starting February 1, 2024 residents can apply for on campus housing for Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Academic Year.
Virtual/In Person Hours of Operation (by appointment only):
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(956) 665-3439: Edinburg
(956) 882-7191: Brownsville
11-04-2021
⮞IT Support Center
05-17-2023
⮞Military and Veterans Success Center
The Military and Veterans Success Center (MVSC) supports Veterans, Active Duty, Reservist, and their families obtain access to educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, designated multipurpose lab at both campus locations and a wide range of Support Services for all military-affiliated students.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome. Virtual appointments are available upon request.
(EUCTR) University Center Room 113 Edinburg Campus
(BCAV) Cavalry Hall Room 104 Brownsville Campus
(956) 882-7934: Edinburg
(956) 882-8980: Brownsville
11-04-2021
⮞Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
The Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention (OAVP) provides free and confidential advocacy, counseling, and educational services to currently enrolled UTRGV students, staff, and faculty. Individual counseling with a mental health professional is available free of charge to all UTRGV students.
11-04-2021
⮞Parking Services
UTRGV maintains an inventory of almost 11,000 parking spaces distributed across its various campuses. Parking is regulated through a system of permits and citations. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to obtain a permit for use on campus and park in their respective zones. Visitors are expected to obtain temporary permits for use during their visit.
Parking permits are available for purchase at www.utrgv.edu/myparking.
Students have the option of purchasing semester or evening permits at a reduced rate if they do not need an annual parking permit. Pay stations for short-term parking will also be available for students and employees to use.
11-04-2021
⮞Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is committed to assisting students with disabilities obtain academic accommodations in an environment with equal access to the many excellent programs and activities offered by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. SAS services include evaluating disability documentation, arranging academic accommodations and providing consultation to students with disabilities, including those with temporary disabilities (e.g., mobility limitations and transient but severe illnesses). SAS also provides services to students who are seeking accommodations related to pregnancy and parenting (the period immediate post-partum).
06-01-2023
⮞Student Food Pantry
11-05-2021
⮞Student Life and Dean of Students
Brownsville: BCAVL 204
Edinburg: EUCTR 323
(956) 882-5141: Brownsville
(956) 665-2260: Edinburg
11-05-2021
⮞Student Rights and Responsibilities
Guides and supports students in addressing a broad spectrum of issues that may act as barriers to their success. Using a student-centered lens, the members of the SRR team will:
- Act with Honesty, Integrity and with Respect toward all individuals who seek assistance or services.
- Promote and Support a community atmosphere that is conducive to academic success.
- Uphold the University expectations via the Student Code of Conduct by conducting impartial interventions, investigations, and adjudications in an effort to assist students in reaching their academic and personal goals.
- Respond promptly to all complaints and seek equitable resolutions.
- Provide resources, education, and support that will proactively reduce risks to all members of the campus community.
- Actively promote student rights.
(956) 882-8292: Brownsville
(956) 665-5375: Edinburg
06-08-2023
⮞Student Union
The Student Unions on the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses are open and have amenities and free student activities for you. You can also grab a bite to eat or watch some TV!
What can you expect?
- Students have access to La Sala, Game Room and El Comedor in Brownsville and the common areas, Food Court and Game Room in Edinburg.
- Student Union activities are offered in person. Visit our Facebook page or any of our social media platforms for dates and times.
- The Game Rooms on both campuses are available. Free play for all currently enrolled UTRGV students. Must have your Vaquero ID card to play.
- Meeting/Study rooms are available with prior approval. Contact conferences@utrgv.edu for scheduling information. Or stop by our Offices or Information Desks.
Edinburg ESTUN and Brownsville BSTUN Buildings
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays
Closed
For Food Services Hours of Operation,
visit www.utrgv.edu/cas/dining-services.
Game Rooms in Edinburg ESTUN and Brownsville BSTUN are open:
Monday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(956) 665-7979: Edinburg
(956) 882-7991: Brownsville
11-05-2021
⮞The Learning Center
Services offered: In person and online tutoring, SI, PLTL, PBSI, Academic Coaching, Workshops (Success strategies and academic content).
Preventive measures:
- Face coverings are not required but are strongly encouraged.
- Social distancing is enforced in tutoring labs for face-to-face tutoring (by appointment).
Hours of Operation Offered Virtually:
Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.*
Hours of Operation Offered In-Person:
Edinburg: ELCTR 100
Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
Brownsville: BMSLC 2.118
Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
*Times will vary based on subject area. Call or check our website for specific subjects and schedules.
**Check our webpage for night and weekend tutoring online.
(956) 665-2585: Edinburg
(956) 882-8208: Brownsville
05-17-2023
⮞Transportation
Parking and Transportation Services offers convenient and free transportation to connect students to class, work, or other activities. Vaquero Express is a bus service open to the general public that connects the Brownsville, Edinburg, Harlingen, and Weslaco campuses. VOLT operates within the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. For routes and schedules, visit our website (www.utrgv.edu/pts) and follow us on Twitter @UTRGV_PTS.
For bus service outside of UTRGV, Valley Metro and B Metro operate transit routes FREE to students, faculty, and staff in Brownsville and throughout the Rio Grande Valley upon presentation of a valid UTRGV ID card. Real-time route information and links to route schedules for UTRGV, B Metro, Valley Metro, Metro McAllen, and Island Metro can be found on the Ride Systems website at utrgv.ridesystems.net or through the Ride Systems app.
05-17-2023
⮞U Central
U Central has two offices at two campus locations along with a professionally staffed call center and coordinated email team.
U Central hours at both Brownsville and Edinburg
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Edinburg
U Central Location:
Student Services Bldg. First Floor
1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
Reserve your spot at U Central in Edinburg
Brownsville
U Central Location:
The Tower Main 1.100
One West University Boulevard, Brownsville, TX 78520
Need to speak to a U Central representative but can’t visit one of our offices?
Give us a call at (956) 882-4026, live chat with us, or email at Ucentral@utrgv.edu.
11-11-2021
⮞University Police
(956) 882-7777: UTRGV Police Directory
(956) 882-4911: UTRGV Campus Emergency
911: Emergency
08-28-2023
⮞University Recreation (UREC)
University Recreation operates on both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. Please note the updated protocols and service hours. UREC works closely with Texas Southmost College in terms of the recreation center and offerings; however, the policies within the Brownsville Recreation Center reflect TSC.
What can you expect?
Edinburg
- All regular, and pre-COVID entrance policies are still applicable (ie., Appropriate athletic attire, UTRGV ID needed upon entry into the facility, etc.)
- Patrons are asked to wipe down machines and gear; however, UREC will continue cleaning hourly, and sanitizing twice a day. This cleaning and sanitization do not require UREC to close the facility as this time.
Brownsville
- Patrons are asked to wipe down machines and gear; however, staff will continue cleaning throughout the day.
For more information or our current guidelines and processes, as well as real time updates, please visit our social media pages or website at www.utrgv.edu/urec
For University Recreation hours, visit:
www.utrgv.edu/urec/facilities-and-services/hours-of-operation
11-11-2021
⮞UTRGV Library
For University Library hours, visit:
www.utrgv.edu/library
(956) 882-8221: Brownsville
(956) 665-2005: Edinburg
(956) 296-1500: Harlingen - Mario E. Ramirez, M.D. Library
06-01-2023
⮞Writing Center
UTRGV's Writing Center is dedicated to empowering our students through their writing. Our team of peer tutors consists of UTRGV students from different disciplines, who are trained to provide free and accessible writing tutoring (face-to-face or online, synchronously and asynchronously) to all UTRGV undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. Tutors are available to help students implement revision strategies for a variety of writing related concerns including content, structure, organization, effective use of reliable sources, and citation formatting.
Services Offered
- In-person Sessions (by appointment) and limited walk-in availability
- Zoom Sessions (by appointment)
- "Send Your Assignment" (submit your assignment online and receive feedback within 24 - 48 hours)
Hours of Operation
ESTAC 3.119 (Edinburg campus)
Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
BLIBR 3.206 (Brownsville campus)
Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Limited weekend tutoring (asynchronous)
Friday 1:00 p.m. – Sunday 5:00 p.m.
(956) 665-2538: Edinburg
(956) 882-7065: Brownsville
11-11-2021
⮞V One Card
ID Card Office is available to serve you in-persona and remotely.
Contactless service is provided using our V OneCard GET portal. You can submit a request for your official University issued identification card (known as V OneCard) using our Online ID Request Process (click here for a step-by-step instruction guide). The GET portal allows you to upload your photo ID, an ID card will be printed remotely and mailed to your home address. Super easy and no waiting in lines!
Hours of Operation:
Brownsville and Edinburg
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Locations:
Brownsville: Campus Store (Building 15)
Edinburg: Student Union Building Room 2.310 (Building 17)
(956) 882-7430: Brownsville
(956) 665-7276: Edinburg