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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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Over $100,000 in Honors Scholarships Awarded Annually

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The Wall Street Journal ranks UTRGV tops in the state for best value and social mobility.

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 ...

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UTRGV students gain hands-on research experience through NASA, UT Austin internships

Ten UTRGV students gained practical research experience this summer, during internships at NASA research centers and UT Austin’s Jackson ...

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UTRGV reported $103.7 million in total research expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025, a 71% increase from $60.7 million in FY 2022.

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 ...

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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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