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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 culturally rich, bilingual community that believes in your potential.

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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

The Honors College gave me the confidence, mentorship, and experiences I needed to thrive in graduate school and beyond.
 Sofia, Biology major 

Areas of Excellence

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Local and Global Engagement

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Over $100,000 in Honors Scholarships Awarded Annually

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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 ...

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Meet John Brush, UTRGV alumnus and urban ecologist.

Milestones & Memories: Alumni Voices

Join us as we celebrate UTRGV alumni from the past decade who are making waves in their communities. Meet John Brush, an urban ecologist, who is ...

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UTRGV surpasses $300 million in fundraising this 10th anniversary year.

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 ...

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Starting tStarting this Friday, UTRGV invites students and community members to wear and display orange every Friday to show their school spirit..

Show your UTRGV Spirit: Wear and display orange every Friday

Starting this Friday, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites students and community members to wear and display orange, creating a ...

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