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Honor Yourself by Being Your Best.
At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Honors College, your passions find purpose, your voice gains strength, and your dreams take flight in a highly driven community where motivated students challenge themselves and each other to excel.
Why Join
Priority Registration
Get early access to course enrollment each semester — so you can build the perfect schedule and stay on track to graduate on time.
Built-In Honors Experience – No Extra Classes Required
Enjoy a customized, enriched curriculum within your existing degree program — no extra coursework, just deeper engagement.
Personalized Faculty Mentorship
Work closely with professors who will guide you toward your academic, professional, and graduate school goals.
Hands-On Learning Beyond the Classroom
Participate in research projects, professional internships, and creative opportunities that prepare you for life after college.
Scholarship Support for Your Ambitions
Access exclusive scholarships for tuition, research, conference travel, and Honors study abroad programs.
Gain Competitive Edge by Graduating with an Honors Distinction
Stand out with an Honors designation on your transcript — a mark of excellence recognized by employers and graduate programs.
Student Testimonials
Areas of Excellence
Personalized Learning
Local and Global Engagement
1-on-1 Faculty Mentoring
Over $100,000 in Honors Scholarships Awarded Annually
Upcoming Events
College News
Wall Street Journal recognizes UTRGV as Texas’s top university for best value and social mobility
Once again, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is gaining national recognition in higher education. For the second year in a row, The Wall ...
UTRGV achieves $103.7 million in total research expenditures, paving the way for Carnegie R1 status
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing $100 million in total research expenditures for the first ...
UTRGV celebrates 10 years of success at annual convocation
UTRGV’s annual Convocation had special significance this Fall 2025, marking the university’s 10th anniversary. This event provided an ...
Another 10th Anniversary Milestone: UTRGV surpasses $300 million in fundraising
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary with another historic achievement: surpassing $300 million in total ...