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The decision to return to college to complete a second degree requires careful planning. At UTRGV, we will help make the process as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process, offering you a personalized evaluation of credits earned, and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

Second Degree Students are classified as undergraduate and must:

Complete all requirements for the additional major(s), as set forth in the catalog.

Complete an additional minimum of 30 hours of credit in UTRGV courses (of which at least 12 must be advanced and a minimum of 6 of these must be in the major field; in the case of a double major, a minimum of 6 advanced hours is required in each major field) for each bachelor’s degree sought beyond the first.

Complete all requirements for the additional degree(s), including GPA requirements, any minor requirements, elective courses, and advanced courses, as set forth in the catalog.

Comply with all other regulations as stated under the University core curriculum. Completion of a baccalaureate degree at another accredited institution will fulfill UTRGV’s general education (core curriculum requirements) exclusive of any state-specified coursework.

Students will be required to complete the Texas state-mandated coursework in U.S. history and political science if this has not already been completed as part of their first degree.

Students must also complete any other University and departmental requirements for the second degree as stipulated in the catalog.

Second Degree students are allowed to register at any time after they have been admitted. If you are unable to register for a course, please contact U Central for assistance.

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Cost

UTRGV has one of the lowest costs of attendance in the state of Texas. Our tuition is the 2nd lowest in the UT System and the 3rd lowest among all Texas public universities. We guarantee your tuition will not increase for 4 years.

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Financial Aid

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The Financial Aid Office at UTRGV is dedicated to helping you and your family pursue your educational goals. Navigating the financial aid process can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Your Vaquero family is ready to offer you support and guidance every step of the way.

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Submit Your Application

If you earned your degree at UTRGV or UTPA and are applying for admissions as a Second-Degree Student:

Log on to http://www.applytexas.org
Select the Readmit application.
Indicate that you already have a bachelor's degree and want to seek a second bachelor's degree when the application prompts you for it.
Submit the official college transcript that indicates you have earned a bachelor's degree. It is not necessary to send UTPA/UTRGV transcripts.

If you earned a bachelor’s degree at another regionally accredited institution including UT Brownsville:

Log on to http://www.applytexas.org
Complete the Transfer application.
Indicate that you already have a bachelor's degree and want to seek a second bachelor's degree when the application prompts you for it.
Submit the official college transcript that indicates you have earned a bachelor's degree. It is not necessary to send UT-Brownsville transcripts.