Academic Support Services

The University Library provides services and collections in support of research, teaching and learning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Our libraries in Brownsville and Edinburg are dedicated to designing innovative processes to allow instant access to our resources.

Website: UTRGV.edu/Library

We assist students in the local community in assessing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to help them plan their higher educational objectives by providing testing opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.

To register for an exam, please contact our office for the most up-to-date testing calendar information.

Website:  UTRGV.edu/p16/testing

The UTRGV Learning Center (LC) assists students by promoting academic success at all levels, from freshman core courses all the way through upper-level and graduate courses. Our purpose is to help students develop into independent learners. To reach us for connections to any of these services:

Website:  UTRGV.edu/Tutoring

The Writing Center is to assist and guide you to become a better, independent writer. They can help you with your writing assignments in any course at all steps of the writing process.

Website:  UTRGV.edu/WritingCenter

The Office of Engaged Scholarship & Learning (ES&L) supports student learning experiences beyond the classroom by integrating hands-on learning opportunities into their academic experience. These experiential learning opportunities, such as service learning, research, or creative works, can help students excel in school, succeed in class, and graduate! Students that commit to experiential learning often connect more deeply to their work, get experience in field-related activities, and make professional career connections. Each year, ES&L presents multiple workshops, provides funding opportunities, hosts an annual conference called the Engaged Scholar Symposium (ES2).

Website:  UTRGV.edu/engaged

The UTRGV Career Center provides assistance to undergraduates, graduate students and alumni who seek help in formulating and implementing career plans. Various programs and workshops are offered each semester to assist students who are selecting a major or trying to relate educational experiences to employment opportunities.

Website:  UTRGV.edu/CareerCenter

The Office of the Registrar is in charge of registration, course adds/drops, transcripts, the graduation application process, commencement ceremonies, and other enrollment issues.

Website:  UTRGV.edu/UCentral/Registration

The purpose of Financial Aid is to provide students and their parents information regarding federal, state, institutional and other sources of financial aid.

Website:  UTRGV.edu/FinAid

Academic advising is one of the most important services that a college campus can offer. By providing critical information regarding university policies and procedures, an academic advisor can help the student make essential decisions about his or her academic career. An academic advisor can provide important information regarding programs of study, degree requirements and critical campus resources available to students.

Website:  UTRGV.edu/Advising

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) exists to ensure all students are able to participate in the full range of college experiences. Promoting an environment that is free of physical and attitudinal barriers while fostering independence and self-advocacy.

Email:  ability@UTRGV.edu 
Website:  UTRGV.edu/Accessibility

The Office of the Dean of Students’ programs and departments are here to provide students a holistic college experience that develops their personal identity.

Email:  dos@UTRGV.edu 
Website:  UTRGV.edu/dos 

The Counseling Center provides free and confidential counseling services for UTRGV students to address mental health concerns, and seeks to promote personal growth and well-being among our campus community through education and outreach activities.

Email:  Counseling@UTRGV.edu 
Website:  UTRGV.edu/Counseling

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is home to UTRGVNation where we value our student-athletes, student body, faculty and staff, alumni, and Rio Grande Valley community.

Website:  GoUTRGV.com