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Students Accessibility Services
Students with a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects academic performance) who would like to receive reasonable academic accommodations should contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS ) for additional information. The student must apply for accommodations using the mySAS portal and is responsible for providing sufficient documentation of the disability to SAS. Upon submission of the request, students should expect to participate in an interactive discussion, or an intake appointment, with SAS staff. Accommodations may be requested at any time but are not retroactive, meaning they are valid moving forward after approval by SAS. Students should contact SAS early in the semester/module for guidance.
Students who experience a broken bone, severe injury, or undergo surgery may also be eligible for temporary accommodations. Please contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS ) for more information.
PREGNANCY, PREGNANCY-RELATED, AND PARENTING ACCOMMODATIONS
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex, which includes discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status, or parental status.
Students seeking accommodations related to pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, or parenting should submit the request using the form found at Pregnancy and Parenting | UTRGV.
Services
Student Accessibility Services has offices on Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. Visit the SAS web page to learn more and explore accessibility services.Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 1.107 in the Music and Learning Center building (BMSLC) and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center (EUCTR) and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
Mandatory Course Evaluation Period
Students have the opportunity to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course through their Brightspace course module. Course evaluations are used by the instructor to inform revisions of the course to ensure student success. Course evaluations are also used by the instructor for annual performance review, promotion applications, teaching award applications, among others.For more information, please visit the Student Course Evaluations website.
Sexual Misconduct and Mandatory Reporting
In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “Responsible Employee” for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance of sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual harassment to the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity ( otixeo@utrgv.edu). More information can be found on the OTIXEO website. If students, faculty, or staff would like confidential assistance, or have questions, they can contact OAVP (Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention).
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences. UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; have been provided such an accommodation by Student Accessibility Services (SAS); for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is fundamental in our actions, as any act of dishonesty conflicts as much with academic achievement as with the values of honesty and integrity. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to: cheating, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts ( Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, STU 02-100, and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All violations of Academic Integrity will be reported to Student Rights and Responsibilities through Vaqueros Report It .
Course Drops
According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR (drop) until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the "3-peat rule" and the "6-drop" rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time.
Student Services
Students who demonstrate financial need have a variety of options when it comes to paying for college costs, such as scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Students should visit the Student Services Center (U Central) for additional information. U Central is located in BMAIN 1.100 (Brownsville) or ESSBL 1.145 (Edinburg) or can be reached by email ( ucentral@utrgv.edu) or telephone: (956) 882-4026. In addition to financial aid, U Central can assist students with registration and admissions.
Students seeking academic help in their studies can use university resources in addition to an instructor’s office hours. University Resources include the Advising Center, Career Center, Counseling Center, Learning Center, and Writing Center. The centers provide services such as tutoring, writing help, counseling services, critical thinking, study skills, degree planning, and student employment. In addition, services such as the Food Pantry are also provided. Locations are listed below.
| Center Name | Brownsville Campus | Edinburg Campus | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising Center | BMAIN 1.400 (956) 665-7120 |
ESWKH 101 (956) 665-7120 |
AcademicAdvising@utrgv.edu |
| Career Center | BINAB 1.105 (956) 882-5627 |
ESSBL 2.101 (956) 665-2243 |
CareerCenter@utrgv.edu |
| Counseling Center | BSTUN 2.10 (956) 882-3897 |
EUCTR 109 (956) 665-2574 |
Counseling@utrgv.edu |
| Food Pantry | BCAVL 101 & 102 (956) 882-7126 |
EUCTR 114 (956) 665-3663 |
FoodPantry@utrgv.edu |
| University Library | circulation@utrgv.edu | ||
| Learning Center | BMSLC 2.118 (956) 882-8208 |
ELCTR 100 (956) 665-2585 |
LearningCenter@utrgv.edu |
| Writing Center | BLIBR 3.206 (956) 882-7065 |
ESTAC 3.119 (956) 665-2538 |
WC@utrgv.edu |
| U Central | ucentral@utrgv.edu |
Technical Support
If you need assistance with course technology (Brightspace) at any time, please contact the Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT).Student Confidentiality (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records whereby parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records, and the right to request that a school correct records, and that schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record.
More information about FERPA.