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Admission Requirements
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 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.
Financial Aid
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.
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.
I'm Admitted! What's Next?
Congratulations and welcome to UTRGV! Now that you’re in, make sure you check off the list below.