About Us
For high school students gifted in mathematics and science, UTRGV’s Mathematics and Science Academy (MSA) offers an exceptional academic path to foster that potential and deliver unparalleled learning opportunities.
The MSA is an award-winning program where 11th and 12th-grade high school students learn from UTRGV faculty, alongside UTRGV students, and gain invaluable university experience with heightened supervision and guidance than traditional UTRGV students receive. The MSA differs from other state-supported math and science schools in that it offers students the opportunity to complete two years of college credits concurrently with their last two years of high school.
While the MSA aims to develop the whole person, our focus is rooted in the academic experience. It is our purpose to extend the knowledge and understanding of our students far beyond their entry-level abilities. We accomplish this in an environment where all learners can grow and develop imaginations, explore ideas and feelings, establish enduring friendships, and strengthen desires to serve their communities.