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Division of Strategic Enrollment
Email: orientation@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-882-4026

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Installment Plan: This plan is available to any student unable to pay the full amount or partial amount due by the university due dates. Consists of four payments and only during the fall/spring semesters. 

To qualify for an Installment Plan, the student: 

  • Must be registered for classes 
  • Complete the installment plan contract available online at ASSIST under the UTRGV Services Tab 
  • Pay the $30 processing fee due plus the, 25% of the tuition and fees, and other applicable non-deferrable fees. 
  • First payment is due by the initial due date. The remaining balance will be divided into three payments 

Questions on Installment Plans: 

bursar@utrgv.edu | (956) 665-2718 

Emergency Loan: This plan defers the payment of eligible tuition and fee charges to a future date. 

  • Apply For an Emergency Loan on ASSIST (Login to my.utrgv.edu and then go to ASSIST. The application can be found under UTRGV Services) 
  • Paying Emergency Loan Options: 
    • Online on Assist 
    • Stop by the Bursar’s Office in Brownsville: (The Tower-MAIN 1.100) or Edinburg (SSBL 1.200) 
    • Send your check or money order to: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Bursar’s Office 
      SSB 1.200 1201 W University Dr. Edinburg, Texas 78541 

Questions on Emergency Loans: 

loanoffice@utrgv.edu | (956) 665-2191 & (956) 665-7824 

Learning Center

The Learning Center helps students to become independent learners and achieve academic success. Tutors and Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders and Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) help students.

Services 

  • One-to-one 
  • Workshop 
  • Small Group 
  • Online 
  • Study Group 

Edinburg Main Office - ELCTR #100 
(956) 665-2585 
Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Brownsville Main Office - BMSLC #2.111 
(956) 882-8208 
Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

The Writing Center

The Writing Center offers one-on-one and small group tutoring on writing for all classifications and disciplines in all stages of the writing process. Our CRLA-trained peer tutors of various academic backgrounds actively engage students to achieve their writing goals. Students may come in for face-to-face sessions, submit their assignments online, or request a Skype appointment.

Brownsville: BLIBR 3.206 | Edinburg: ESTAC 3.119 
UTRGV.edu/WritingCenter 

Student Food Pantry

The Student Food Pantry’s mission is to assist students in need at UTRGV by providing food supplements to those who have been impacted by financial problems/conditions and are having trouble meeting their basic need for adequate nutrition.

How does it work?
A student must initially enroll by filling out a registration form, through utrgv.edu/foodpantry/enroll or at our office. Students may only visit the food pantry once a week to receive food items. The pantry will give you a reusable bag the first time you come. Please bring this with you every time. 

What is provided?
Students may receive a variety of nonperishable food such as canned fruits and vegetables and whatever food items may be available that week (depending on current inventory). 

How can I volunteer?
If you are interested in volunteering at the UTRGV Student Food Pantry visit our utrgv.edu/foodpantry/volunteer and fill out the volunteer registration form. One of our staff members will contact you after you submit your information.  

Brownsville 
Cortez Hall #239 | (956) 882-7126

Edinburg 
University Center #114 | (956) 665-3663

Email: foodpantry@utrgv.edu 

Distribution Hours 
M, T, TH: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. | W: Closed | F: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

*Avoid standing in line and go to UTRGV Services on ASSIST. 

Sign up for Student Direct Deposit

  • Log on to ASSIST via my.utrgv.edu
  • Click on Student Services
  • Click on Student Account
  • Sign up for Direct Deposit

Career Center

Our office provides students with essential services to help them in their career endeavors. Whether finding a major, critiquing résumés, or preparing for an interview, we are here every step of the way. 

Before applying for a Job on Campus: 

  • Prepare a Resume
  • Log in to my.utrgv.edu with your credentials and select the Handshake icon 
  • Create or Update your Handshake profile 
  • Upload your resume to Handshake 
  • Apply to available jobs on Handshake 

Set up an appointment today!

Edinburg Campus | (956) 665-2243 
1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539 
Student Services Bldg., Rm. 2.101 

Brownsville Campus | (956) 882-5627 
One West University Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520 
BINAB 1.105

Parking Permits

To order your parking permit, appeal a parking citation, or check your parking account, go to utrgv.edu/myparking. You can also contact us at parking@utrgv.edu.

Parking and Transportation Services

Need to catch the bus? Check out the Routes and schedules.

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