International Undergraduate After Admissions
International Undergraduate After Admissions
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Once you have completed the application process and received an acceptance letter from UTRGV Undergraduate Admission Office, you must submit the following documents to the New International Student: Newly Admitted.
- You must submit a current copy of your valid passportto ensure that the spelling of your name is consistent on all non-immigrant and university documents.
- Submit Financial Documentation
In accordance with immigration regulations, all international students are required to submit documentation showing sufficient funds. Please see the Cost of Attendance.
Financial documentation must be provided as either a bank statement or an official letter from a financial institution confirming that the required funds are available. All supporting documentation must be dated within three (3) months from the day of submission.
All applicants must provide a Certification of Financial Responsibility. If your financial support comes from a source other than yourself or an immediate family member, your sponsor must complete the Certification of Financial Responsibility (CFR), specifying the pledged funding amount, and attach copies of recent bank statements.
- If you have been offered a scholarship,you must provide a copy of the award letter that includes a dollar amount of the scholarship.
• For students who plan to attend on a visa status other than F-1 student status (TN, TD, H1-B, H-4, E1, E2, or other which allows you to study in the U.S.), proof of that valid status is required. Include copies of all immigration documents. - If you have applied for U.S. Residency but have not yet received it, you must submit copies of your latest immigration documents to us at international@utrgv.edu.
- If you are in the US. Resident, U.S. Citizen, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), or no legal status (undocumented), please fill out a domestic application online at ApplyTexas
- If you are an undocumented student, you may qualify for in-state tuition based on the Texas Senate Bill 1528. To learn more about your eligibility, visit our website or contact us at admissions@utrgv.edu.
If you are graduating from a Texas High School with any valid visa type (TN, TD, H1-B, H-4, E1, E2) regardless if you meet the Senate Bill 1528 status (based on the residency status), please start your freshman international application at ApplyTexas
IMPORTANT: You can submit all of the above-mentioned documents electronically to us through the Submittable Portal under the New International Student: Newly Admitted.
International Student Services
1201 West University Dr. EMASS Building 1.102
Edinburg, Texas 78539 USA
Phone: 956-665-2922; Fax: 956-665-2281
International Student Services
One West University Blvd. BMAIN 1308
Brownsville, Texas 78520 USA
Phone: 956- 882-7092; Fax: 956-665-2281
Once you are admitted and have met all the requirements for the F-1 visa, our office will issue your I-20 for F-1 student status and send it to your UTRGV email. After receiving your I-20, you must apply for a student visa at the nearest U.S. Consulate. Detailed instructions will be included in the I-20 packet, which will be emailed to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Note: If you haven’t received the acceptance letter from the UTRGV Admission Office, please reach out to the Admission Office at admissions@utrgv.edu or 1-(888) 882-4026 to complete the general admission steps before starting the information listed on the International Student Services webpage.