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Brownsville Campus: BMAIN Bldg. 1.308
Edinburg Campus EMASS Bldg. 1.102
Email: international@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7092 or (956) 665-2922
Fax: (956) 665-2281
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Prospective Students

International Recruitment & Admissions Team

Before You Are Admitted (Undergraduate)

Alejandra Riestra
Alejandra Riestra
Regional Enrollment Specialist
Office:956-882-4000
maria.riestra@utrgv.edu
She will help you with:
  • Which ApplyTexas application to use
  • Status of your application
  • Freshman Scholarships
  • Questions on the required documents such as:
  • ACT/SAT scores, testing sites, etc.
  • TSI Exam
  • English Proficiency Requirements
  • Transcript Evaluation
  • Orientation

 

After You Are Admitted (Undergraduate & Graduate)

Jessica Cantu
Jessica Cantu, DSO
International Admissions Specialist
Phone: (956) 882-8298
jessica.cantu@utrgv.edu

Ms. Jessica Cantu was born and raised in Rio Grande Valley. She started working at the counseling and career services office and then moved to the admissions office at The University of Texas at Brownsville. Jessica joined the Office of Global Engagement in 2010 as an International Admissions Specialist. Ms. Cantu has worked tirelessly on behalf of prospective international students for many years. Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and professionalism to this position, having personally assisted students from over 67 countries as they pursue higher education.

She likes to interact with international students and learn more about their customs and cultures. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and movies.

She will help you with:
  • Questions of your student status (visa type)
  • I-20 processing
  • Changes of status
  • Financial requirements
  • International student orientation
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