Student Academic Success

Jonikka Charlton Associate Vice President for Student Academic Success Kristin Croyle Vice President for Student Success

Student Success at UTRGV Grouped together to allow new connections and more effective programming Student Educational Outreach Student Enrollment Student Academic Success Student Life

Some of Our UTRGV Initiatives Emphasis on student academic engagement Design of new student service centers and expanded student self-service Intensive academic support for first year students who would benefit from it Building new traditions while honoring our past

Student Life Fraternities / Sororities Honor clubs Special interest groups Professional societies Religious Organizations Student Government Student Leadership Intramural Activities Folkloric Dancing Cheerleading

Study Abroad Programs Austria Colombia Czech Republic England Finland France Germany Hungary Italy Mexico Peru South Korea Spain Taiwan

Applied Learning Possibilities Behavioral Neuroscience Building Center for Advanced Radio Astronomy Center for Bilingual Studies Center for Civic Engagement Center of Excellence in STEM Education Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy Center for Subtropical Studies Coastal Studies Lab South Texas Border Health Disparities Center South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute STARGATE

Undergraduate Degree Programs

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 74 Bachelor’s Degrees 53 Master’s Degrees 4 Doctoral Degrees Medical School opening Fall 2016

Academic Colleges College of Business and Entrepreneurship College of Education and P-16 Integration College of Engineering and Computer Science College of Fine Arts College of Health Affairs College of Liberal Arts College of Sciences Plus an Honors College for students ready for an academic challenge and a University College for students who are undecided.

College of Business and Entrepreneurship Accounting (BBA) Economics (BA and BBA) Finance (BBA) Information Systems (BBA) International Business (BBA) Management (BBA) Marketing (BBA) Materials Management and Logistics (BBA)

College of Education & P-16 Integration Early Care and Early Childhood Studies (BS) Elementary Education (BIS)

College of Engineering & Computer Science Civil Engineering (BS) Computational Science (BS) Computer Engineering (BSCE) Computer Information Systems Technology (BAT) Computer Science (BSCS) Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Engineering Physics (BS) Engineering Technology (BS) Manufacturing Engineering (BSMSFGE) Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

College of Fine Arts Art (BA/BFA) Dance (BA) Music (BM) Performance (BM) Theatre (BA)

College of Sciences Biology (BS) Chemistry (BS) Environmental Science (BS) Life Science (BIS) Marine Biology (BS) Mathematics (BS) Mathematics Middle School (BIS) Physical Science (BS) Physics (BS)

College of Liberal Arts Anthropology (BA) Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) Communication Studies (BA) Criminal Justice and Criminology (BSCJ) Criminal Justice (BSCJ) English (BA) History (BA) Mass Communication (BA) Mexican American Studies (BA) Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) Philosophy (BA) Political Science (BA) Psychology (BA/BS) Social Studies Composite (BA) Sociology (BA) Spanish (BA) Spanish Translation and Interpreting (BA)

College of Health Affairs Biomedical Sciences (BS) Clinical Laboratory Science (BS) Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS) Dietetics (BS) Exercise Science (BS) Health (BS) Health Services Technology (BAT) Kinesiology (BS) Nursing (BSN) Rehabilitation Services (BS) Social Work (BSW)

Developmental Education at UTRGV

Jumpstart: Summer Bridge Program Required for all entering students (with fewer than 30 hours in a college setting) who are not college ready in reading, writing, and/or math Must complete the program to enroll in coursework in Fall 2015 Offered during the Summer II session (July 15-Aug 20) Will be offered on both Edinburg and Brownsville campuses Limited tuition/fee, residence hall, and dining scholarships available

Frequently Asked Questions from Students about UTRGV

How and when will new students register for classes? New students will be invited to attend orientation (beginning May 15) this summer. At that time, students will register for their fall classes. If students want to talk with an advisor before orientation, they are welcome to call, , or drop by either the Brownsville or Edinburg campuses for a one on one consultation. Current students will begin Fall registration at the end of April.

Will students have to take courses in Brownsville and Edinburg? Almost all undergraduate programs will be available on both campuses, with all required courses available in both Brownsville and Edinburg. A few highly specialized programs will only be available on one campus. We’re still evaluating how and when to expand those programs more broadly. Ex: Pre-Pharmacy. Specialized courses, not required for a degree, may only be available on one campus.

Will students need to apply to a campus? UTRGV is one university. Students can take classes at any campus they would like with no additional application.

Will students be able to use any of the facilities on either campus? Yes! Students will have access to facilities, student support services, parking, etc. on all UTRGV campuses.

Will current students have to change their degree plans or take extra courses? No, degree plans for current students at both UTB and UTPA will be honored, though some may have course numbering changes.

Will there be transportation between the campuses for students? UTRGV is planning to provide inter-campus transportation. However the best way to do that is still being worked out.

Will classes be offered jointly between the campuses? Yes, UTB and UTPA already collaborate on a few classes that are offered between the two institutions through online or videoconferencing technology. This will continue on a larger scale.

Will tuition go up? Tuition and fees are proposed to increase slightly. Guaranteed rates for four years for entering freshmen (2 years for Master’s students, 4 years for Doctoral students)! Fees will be simplified

Why should I attend UTRGV? A commitment to academic excellence A pathway to career success with expert, individualized instruction, with world class faculty and facilities Excellent opportunities for engaged learning – undergraduate research, service learning, academic internships, and study abroad. A commitment to the RGV, to serve our families and our communities.

For more information Kristin CroyleJonikka Charlton