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CARES ACT Funds:
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education guidance, UTRGV will provide HEERF II & III financial aid grants to its students, prioritizing those with exceptional need for grant awards. Students may use the award to help with any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, healthcare (including mental health care) or child-care. For purposes of awarding HEERF II & III financial aid grants, UTRGV has identified and prioritized students with a zero expected family contribution (EFC), as determined by their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as students with exceptional need.
Can the Spring 22 Module II Grant be combined with any other UTRGV institutional scholarships or graduate assistantships?
Yes. This grant can be combined with other UTRGV institutional scholarships or assistantships, such as the Graduate Select Scholarship or the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
If I am a UTRGV employee, can I receive this grant?
Yes, UTRGV employees can receive this grant in addition to the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
Do I need to apply to receive Spring 22 Module II Grant?
No application is required. UTRGV will identify students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions regarding the Spring 22 Module II Grant?
Students may contact UCentral at (888) 882-4026 or via email to scholarships@utrgv.edu.
For frequently asked questions refer to our HEERF Grant Page.
Additional Information
CARES ACT Funds:
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education guidance, UTRGV will provide HEERF II & III financial aid grants to its students, prioritizing those with exceptional need for grant awards. Students may use the award to help with any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, healthcare (including mental health care) or child-care. For purposes of awarding HEERF II & III financial aid grants, UTRGV has identified and prioritized students with a zero expected family contribution (EFC), as determined by their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as students with exceptional need.
Additional Questions
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BOOSTER POP-UP EVENTS!
Need to get boosted? We've got these walk-in events available for you!
Tuesday, February 1st @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Brownsville's Campus
East Parking Lot (B4)
2651 FJRM Ave, Brownsville, TX 78520
Thursday, February 3rd @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Edinburg's Campus
Palmetto Room in the Student Union
1201 West University Drive ESTUN 2.330, Edinburg, TX 78541
What do I need to bring?
Please bring your Student ID (or driver's license) and Vaccine Card.
What if I got my 1st and 2nd dose somewhere else?
No problem! You can get your booster shot/3rd dose with UTRGV. Just bring your ID and Vaccine Card.
What if I got Johnson & Johnson?
According to the CDC’s latest recommendations, eligible individuals may now “mix and match” or choose which vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) they receive as a booster dose. Please note that UT Health RGV is not currently administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. However, people aged 18+ who initially got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can get a booster dose of either Pfizer or Moderna at least two months after their initial shot.
Mix and Match
According to CDC recommendations, individuals can mix and match their booster shot/3rd dose.
If you received a vaccine other than Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson, you are eligible to receive your booster shot/3rd dose at a UT Health RGV vaccination site. Please bring your ID and Vaccine Card.
UT Health RGV Student Health
Available in Brownsville and Edinburg, the first two weeks of February.
Appointment is needed.
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
To make an appointment call:
UT Health RGV Student Health Edinburg (956) 665-2511
UT Health RGV Student Health Brownsville (956) 882-3896
Get up to $2,000 for your graduate education!
Looking to start a graduate program and take your career to the next level? Now is the best time to get started. GRE/GMAT exams are currently not required for eligible programs.
Start your dream graduate program before the exams are reinstated on August 31st, 2024.
We're your educational partner.
We're in this together.
Kick start your journey the right way!
You took a BIG step in deciding on an education that's going to help you achieve your goals. And we want to help.
If you're registered for 3 credit hours or more by March 9, you'll receive up to $2,000 for Spring Module II.
New Students
$2,000
For Your Education
Keep up the great work.
You have the momentum (and UTRGV) behind you! We want you to focus on moving forward.
If you're registered for 3 credit hours or more by March 9, you'll receive up to $2,000 for Spring Module II.
Current Students
$2,000
For Your Education
No FAFSA? No Problem.
It's always a great idea to have a FAFSA on file should scholarships or grants become available. Students who do not have a FAFSA on file or have an expected family contribution (EFC) as determined by their FAFSA of $1 or greater are eligible for up to $1,900!
When you become part of the UTRGV family, no one gets left behind. We move forward TOGETHER.
Can the Spring 22 Module II Grant be combined with any other UTRGV institutional scholarships or graduate assistantships?
Yes. This grant can be combined with other UTRGV institutional scholarships or assistantships such as the Graduate Select Scholarship or the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
If I am a UTRGV employee, can I receive this grant?
Yes, UTRGV employees can receive this grant in addition to the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
Do I need to apply to receive Spring 22 Module II Grant?
No application is required. UTRGV will identify students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions regarding the Spring 22 Module II Grant?
Students may contact UCentral at (888) 882-4026 or via email to scholarships@utrgv.edu.
For frequently asked questions refer to our HEERF Grant Page.
Entrance Exam Not Required for Eligible Programs: Get Started Now!
Spring 22 Module II Grant
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$2,000 Grad Bonus
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College of Engineering and Computer Science | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Biomedical Engineering (MS) | Required |
| Civil Engineering (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Computer Science (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications (PhD) | Required |
| Electrical Engineering (MSE) | *Currently Not Required |
| Engineering Management (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Informatics (MS) | Not Required |
| Manufacturing Engineering (MSE) | *Currently Not Required |
| Mechanical Engineering (MSE) | *Currently Not Required |
| Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) | Required |
College of Fine Arts | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Art (MFA) | Not Required |
| Creative Writing (MFA) | Not Required |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) Art History Concentration | *Currently Not Required |
| Music (MM) | Not Required |
College of Health Professions | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) | Not Required |
| Communication Disorders (MS) | Required |
| Dietetics (MS) | Not Required |
| Exercise Science (MS) | Not Required |
| Health Sciences (MS) | Not Required |
| Kinesiology (MS) | Not Required |
| Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Required |
| Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | Required |
| Physician Assistant Bridge (MPAS) | Not Required |
| Rehabilitation Counseling (PhD) | *Currently Not Required |
School of Medicine | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Human Genetics (PhD) | Not Required |
School of Social Work | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Social Work (MSSW) | Not Required |
College of Liberal Arts | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Bioethics (MS) | Not Required |
| Clinical Psychology (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Clinical Psychology (PhD) | *Currently Not Required |
| Communication (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Criminal Justice (MS) | **Not Required |
| Disaster Studies (MA) | **Not Required |
| English (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| English as a Second Language (MA) | **Not Required |
| Experimental Psychology (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| History (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) Anthropology, English, History, Mexican American Studies | *Currently Not Required |
| Political Science (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Public Affairs (MPA) | Not Required |
| Sociology (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Spanish (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Spanish Translation and Interpreting (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
College of Education and P-16 Integration | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Bilingual Education (MED) | Not Required |
| Counseling (MED) | **Not Required |
| Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D.) | Not Required |
| Curriculum and Instruction (MED) | Not Required |
| Early Childhood (MED) | **Not Required |
| Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) | Not Required |
| Educational Leadership (MED) | Not Required |
| Educational Technology (MED) | Not Required |
| Higher Education Administration (MA) | Not Required |
| Reading and Literacy (MED) | Not Required |
| School Psychology (MA) | Required |
| Special Education (MED) | Not Required |
| Teacher Leadership (MED) | Not Required |
School of Nursing | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) | Not Required |
| Nurse Administration (MS) | Not Required |
| Nursing Education (MS) | Not Required |
| Nursing Practice (DNP) | Not Required |
College of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Accountancy (MACC) | *Currently Not Required |
| Business Administration (MBA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Business Administration (PhD) | Required |
| Business Analytics (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Human Resource Management (MS) | Required |
| Global Trade Management (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
Entrance Exam Not Required for Eligible Programs: Get Started Today!
*Graduate programs indicated by "Currently Not Required" are temporarily allowing admissions without the GRE or GMAT entrance exam. Applicants must apply and be admitted by Aug. 31st, 2024 for any upcoming term.
**Entrance exam may be required for conditional admission.
College of Sciences | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Applied Statistics and Data Science (MS) | Not Required |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Biology (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Chemistry (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) - Physics concentration | *Currently Not Required |
| Mathematics (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications (PhD) | *Currently Not Required |
| Ocean, Coastal and Earth Sciences (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Physics (MS) | **Currently Not Required |
| Physics (PhD) | Not Required |
Avoid the stress associated before, during or after the entrance exam.
Simplify your path to a graduate degree with one less barrier to overcome.
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It's Never Been Easier To Get Started.
GRE & GMAT
Not Required for Eligible Programs
*Graduate programs indicated by "waived" are temporarily waiving the GRE or GMAT entrance exam. Applicants must apply and be admitted by Aug. 31st, 2024 for any upcoming term. **Entrance exam may be required for conditional admission
College of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Accountancy (MACC) | *Currently Not Required |
| Business Administration (MBA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Business Administration (PhD) | Required |
| Business Analytics (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Human Resource Management (MS) | Required |
| Global Trade Management (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
College of Education and P-16 Integration | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Bilingual Education (MED) | Not Required |
| Counseling (MED) | **Not Required |
| Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D.) | Not Required |
| Curriculum and Instruction (MED) | Not Required |
| Early Childhood (MED) | **Not Required |
| Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) | Not Required |
| Educational Leadership (MED) | Not Required |
| Educational Technology (MED) | Not Required |
| Higher Education Administration (MA) | Not Required |
| Reading and Literacy (MED) | Not Required |
| School Psychology (MA) | Required |
| Special Education (MED) | Not Required |
| Teacher Leadership (MED) | Not Required |
College of Fine Arts | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Art (MFA) | Not Required |
| Creative Writing (MFA) | Not Required |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) Art History Concentration | *Currently Not Required |
| Music (MM) | Not Required |
College of Health Professions | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) | Not Required |
| Communication Disorders (MS) | Required |
| Dietetics (MS) | Not Required |
| Exercise Science (MS) | Not Required |
| Health Sciences (MS) | Not Required |
| Kinesiology (MS) | Not Required |
| Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Required |
| Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | Required |
| Physician Assistant Bridge (MPAS) | Not Required |
| Rehabilitation Counseling (PhD) | *Currently Not Required |
School of Medicine | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Human Genetics (PhD) | Not Required |
School of Social Work | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Social Work (MSSW) | Not Required |
College of Engineering and Computer Science | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Biomedical Engineering (MS) | Required |
| Civil Engineering (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Computer Science (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications (PhD) | Required |
| Electrical Engineering (MSE) | *Currently Not Required |
| Engineering Management (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Informatics (MS) | Not Required |
| Manufacturing Engineering (MSE) | *Currently Not Required |
| Mechanical Engineering (MSE) | *Currently Not Required |
| Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) | Required |
College of Sciences | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Applied Statistics and Data Science (MS) | Not Required |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Biology (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Chemistry (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) - Physics concentration | *Currently Not Required |
| Mathematics (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications (PhD) | *Currently Not Required |
| Ocean, Coastal and Earth Sciences (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Physics (MS) | **Currently Not Required |
| Physics (PhD) | Not Required |
College of Liberal Arts | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Bioethics (MS) | Not Required |
| Clinical Psychology (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Clinical Psychology (PhD) | *Currently Not Required |
| Communication (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Criminal Justice (MS) | **Not Required |
| Disaster Studies (MA) | **Not Required |
| English (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| English as a Second Language (MA) | **Not Required |
| Experimental Psychology (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| History (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) Anthropology, English, History, Mexican American Studies | *Currently Not Required |
| Political Science (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Public Affairs (MPA) | Not Required |
| Sociology (MS) | *Currently Not Required |
| Spanish (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
| Spanish Translation and Interpreting (MA) | *Currently Not Required |
School of Nursing | |
| Program | GRE/GMAT Requirement |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) | Not Required |
| Nurse Administration (MS) | Not Required |
| Nursing Education (MS) | Not Required |
| Nursing Practice (DNP) | Not Required |
GRE & GMAT
Currently Not Required for Eligible Programs
It's Never Been Easier To Get Started.
GRE & GMAT
Currently Not Required for Eligible Programs