The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Student Support and Well-being Office of the Dean of Students

About the Student Support and Well-being initiative

The university is committed to promoting good physical and emotional health and well-being. The Dean of Students Office and various campus partners lead initiatives to ensure well-being is part of the student experience. Departments across campus build capacity for health-promoting activities by coordinating strategic approaches and programming that align with the university’s mission and the principle of promoting health and well-being.

Well-Being Notice

IMPORTANT:

We recognize that events across the state and around the world may be unsettling and have a direct impact on students. The Dean of Students Office is here to support all students as they navigate the challenges that may arise from being a college student and life outside the classroom.

Students who need help with academic challenges, personal concerns, caring for their well-being, or simply want someone to talk to can reach out to us at wellbeing@utrgv.edu or 956-665-2260.

Referrals can be for others or self-referrals.


 

Support through Case Management

Case Managers in the Dean of Students Office are dedicated to supporting students facing challenges that may affect their success. They promote student well-being by offering compassionate support, connecting students with campus and community resources, and helping them navigate academic life.

We help when students:

  • Encounter barriers to success in their academic or personal lives.
  • Are unsure where or how to get help.
  • Have concerns about their well-being or a friend’s.
  • Are facing significant health or emotional challenges.
  • Need assistance accessing resources on the UTRGV campus or in the surrounding community.
  • Need support navigating academic or administrative processes.
  • Identify as needing support (e.g., managing anxiety, depression, a disability, etc.)

Ways we support students:

  • Evaluate individual needs and identify appropriate resources.
  • Connect students to services such as medical care, mental health support, employment, housing, tutoring, and campus involvement opportunities.
  • Build supportive relationships and maintain ongoing communication.
  • Encourage self-advocacy to help students manage academic, personal, and financial well-being.
  • Advocate on behalf of students based on their specific needs.