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Admission Requirements

The decision to transfer to a four-year university requires careful planning. At UTRGV, we will help make your transfer here 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.

We recognize that, as a transfer student, you have a unique background and educational experience. Below is an outline that addresses different transfer scenarios.

  • Assured admission is in place for transfer applicants who have earned an associate’s degree from an accredited college.*
  • For applicants with more than 24 earned college hours, a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.*
  • For applicants with less than 24 earned college hours, the entering freshman admission requirements must be followed.*

*Applicants must be in good standing at all previous institution(s) to be considered for admission at UTRGV.

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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

FAFSA Code: 003599

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 are a TRANSFER student with 0-23 earned hrs. please follow the steps below:
    • Fill out the UTRGV Transfer application online at applytexas.org.
    • For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568. While test scores are not required for an admission decision, test scores are required for Tuition Advantage and are highly encouraged for Scholarships, College of Engineering Admissions, Biomedical Program Admissions, etc.
    • Submit your official final high school transcript or High School equivalency certificate (GED). Make sure the transcript indicates your graduation plan, GPA, graduation date, class rank and class size (if applicable). If you obtained a GED, submit your GED certificate and your High School transcript containing any courses completed before earning the GED. 
    • Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended.
  • If you are a TRANSFER student with 24+ earned hrs. please follow the steps below:
    • Fill out the UTRGV Transfer application online at applytexas.org.
    • Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended.
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Application Deadlines
  • Fall Priority Deadline: February 1
  • Summer Priority Deadline: February 1
  • Spring Priority Deadline: November 1
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I'm Admitted! What's Next?

Congratulations and welcome to UTRGV! Now that you’re in, make sure you check off the list below. 

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This is your Vaquero lifeline. All information regarding your classes, student accounts, announcements, and more will come to your UTRGV email address. Visit utrgv.edu/myaccount to activate your account today!
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Don’t delay. Keep an eye out for orientation dates and sign up. You will enroll in your classes and the best selections come at the beginning. SIGN UP FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
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What is TSI? The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires all students test prior to enrolling in college-level coursework in the areas of reading, math and writing. You need these scores for academic placement in your classes.
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Beginning Spring 2014, all new students under the age of 22 must submit evidence of receiving the meningitis vaccine or booster shot (administered within the past five years) or evidence of exemption before they can enroll.
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Make sure you stay up to date with your financial aid. Whether it’s a grant, scholarship or other financial awards, this is really important information to make sure you pay your tuition and fees on time.
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We invite you to schedule an optional Academic Advisement session where you be able to review your Transfer Coursework, understand your program of study, and identify courses for the upcoming term.
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If you plan to live on campus, make sure you fill out all the appropriate forms and submit the necessary deposits before the deadline.
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