Graduate Catalog

This catalog was prepared based on the best information available at the time. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to change any information, including statement of fees, course offerings, admission and graduation deadlines and requirements without notice or obligation, in keeping with the policies of The University of Texas System Board of Regents and in conformance with the laws of the state of Texas.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley operates subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. This catalog is a general information publication. It is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley or The University of Texas System.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time and to change fees or tuition, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduation procedures and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever officially implemented by proper authorities and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.

In this section:

• Programs of Study
• About UTRGV
• UT System Board Of Regents
• UTRGV Administration
• Graduate Admission Policies
• Fiscal Policies
• Financial Assistance
• Enrollment and Grading: Policies and Procedures
• Registration Policies and Procedures
• Attendance Policies
• Continuous Enrollment Policies
• Academic Support Services
• Student Support Services Departments
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Student Academic Responsibilities and Appeals
• Academic Calendar 2021 - 2022
• Graduate Degree Regulations and Graduation Policies
• Graduate Academic Programs by College
• 2021 - 2022 Addendum
• Glossary of Terms
• Faculty Profiles
• Courses