Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Priority: According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Notable Academic Programs- Nursing - #4 Best RN to BSN programs in Texas
- Criminal Justice - #1 Best Criminal Justice Program in the Nation
- College of Business & Entrepreneurship - AACSB Accredited
- Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy - The Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy was created by grants from the University Research Centers program from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Centers for Research Excellence in Science and Technology program from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further scientific research and education in gravitational wave astronomy.
- Engineering and Computer Science - Our college is engaged in a variety of complex and challenging activities requiring that many students and faculty members engage in research innovation within our centers. Thus, the university needs to reflect the value of innovation by recognizing and rewarding faculty and student’s creativity, labor and excellence.
At a research university, the creation of new knowledge and understanding is a fundamental responsibility. Centers innovation can, and should, encompass all areas of faculty responsibility.
Nanotechnology Center of Excellence
Center for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Cyber Systems (CAMICS)
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)
University Transportation Center for Railway Safety (UTCRS)
South Texas Industrial Assessment Center.
Unique Academic Programs
- Coastal Studies Laboratory - The Coastal Studies Laboratory located on South Padre Island was established in 1973, and is dedicated to providing educational opportunities, enhancing research, engaging in public service, and providing community outreach related to coastal and marine concerns in the Gulf of Mexico with special emphasis on the South Texas region.
- Office for Sustainability Programs - The UTRGV Office for Sustainability Programs provides an innovative and collaborative approach to designing sustainable development initiatives. The United Nations 17 goals lead our programs into building and growing competencies in our students, faculty, and staff, and our RGV Partners within the social, economic, and environmental justice spheres, all-sustaining the quality of life. The programs cover a wide range of research, marketing, and academic projects that are implemented to support the UTRGV mission statement in progressing sustainability at UTRGV, the Americas, and the World.
- Sustainable Agric Environmental Studiesulture and Food Systems
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, Agricultural Biology, Anthropology...
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Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/12/22
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $4770.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: None.
- Home Payment: 18
Financial Aid - Host Payment
For Host Payment U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Host Payment applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 003599
Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| NSE Program Fee |
$150 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
| Housing Deposit |
$150 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/12/22
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Health Insurance |
$1371 |
Semester |
Host |
Optional |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
https://utrgv.myahpcare.com/
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Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,371 per semester.
Requirements
Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
https://myahpcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-2022-The-University-of-Texas-Medical-Policy-min.pdf
Other Health Related Comments
Dental and Vision coverage may be purchased separately.
All first-time students, including transfer and returning students, must provide one of the following documents to the Office of Admissions:
A “Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Record” signed by a health practitioner indicating the student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis or any other official state or local immunization record. Vaccinations must be administered no more than 5 years and no fewer than 10 days prior to the first day of the semester for which the student is enrolling.
A "Refusal of Immunization for Medical Reasons" signed by a physician who is licensed and registered to practice medicine in the United States that states the physician's opinion that the required vaccination would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student.
A "Texas Department of State Health Services Conscientious Exemption" form signed by the student stating the student has declined the vaccination for reasons of conscience, including religious belief. Submit original form, no copies allowed.
