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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 

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Over $100,000 in Honors Scholarships Awarded Annually

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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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UTRGV kicks off its 10-year anniversary this Fall 2025 semester.

UTRGV Marks Decade of Excellence

This year, as The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley commemorates its 10th anniversary, we reflect on a decade filled with notable ...

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UTRGV Day celebrates the university's 10-year anniversary this year.

UTRGV Day kicks off university’s 10-year anniversary celebration

From freshmen to seniors, and across the Upper to the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Vaquero spirit was on full display on UTRGV Day as the university ...

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