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Welcome Vaqueros
We're excited to have you join the Vaqueros family! At UTRGV, our goal is to see you thrive academically and to get to where you want to be professionally.
If you've taken an academic break and are a Readmission Student — welcome back!
If you're a New Transfer Student — welcome to UTRGV!
The UTRGV STRIVE Incentive is a Fall and Spring award for Undergraduate: New Transfer Students or UTRGV Readmission Students seeking a bachelor’s degree. The total award for students enrolling: less than full-time is up to $1250 ($625 Fall, $625 Spring) or up to $2500 ($1250 Fall, $1250 Spring) for full-time enrollment.
Enroll for Fall 2026
by July 31st
The UTRGV STRIVE Incentive is an award for Fall 2026-Spring 2027 and varies by enrollment status (full-time or not full-time). Make sure to register for Fall 2026 by July 31st to qualify for up to $1250 for the fall semester.
This is not a loan and will not need to be repaid.
Who’s eligible?
ALL students who are enrolled by May 1, 2022 for Summer 2022 or Fall 2022.
How many courses do I need to be enrolled in?
A minimum of one course.
What’s the deadline?
The deadline to enroll is May 1, 2022.
However, registration starts sooner than that:
Summer 2022
Graduates students – February 25
Undergraduate students – February 28
Fall 2022
Graduates students – March 25
Undergraduate students – March 28
Please refer to this page for your assigned registration dates.
Who can I contact if I need help selecting my classes?
If you are a current UTRGV student (excluding MSA and Dual Credit), schedule an appointment with an academic advisor by clicking on the EAB Navigate Icon at my.UTRGV.edu and selecting an appointment time. If you are a new entering freshman or a new transfer student, advising and registration will take place during your New Student Orientation. If you have questions about Academic Advising, contact 956-665-7120. For Graduate students, please contact your program coordinator.
Is this incentive considered a loan?
No, this incentive is not considered a loan, and does not require repayment.
If I enroll for Summer and Fall, do I get $300?
No, you will receive a one-time payment of $150 for whichever semester you’re enrolled in first.
When will I receive my $150?
Students who are enrolled by May 1 will receive $150 by the end of May. The $150 disbursement will be deposited to your bank account or sent as a check by mail.
Don't have your direct deposit set-up? It's the fastest way to get your funds! If direct deposit is not an option, update your mailing address via ASSIST (https://my.utrgv.edu/). This ensures that your funds are delivered to you!
Please note: Your paper check must be cashed within 30 days — otherwise it will expire and cannot be reissued.
For questions about the $150 incentive disbursements, email us at ucentral@utrgv.edu.
Do I need to apply to receive the Early Registration Incentive?
No application is required. UTRGV will identify students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria.
Can I be enrolled in a certification program to qualify?
Yes, students enrolled in at least one course, regardless of program of study, will qualify.
What if I have a hold and can’t register by May 1?
All holds must be cleared and you must register by May 1 to qualify.
Are there any exceptions to the May 1 deadline?
Unfortunately, there will be no exceptions to the May 1 deadline.
FAQs
Who’s eligible?
ALL students who are enrolled by May 1, 2022 for Summer 2022 or Fall 2022.
How many courses do I need to be enrolled in?
A minimum of one course.
What’s the deadline?
The deadline to enroll is May 1, 2022.
However, registration starts sooner than that:
Summer 2022
Graduates students – February 25
Undergraduate students – February 28
Fall 2022
Graduates students – March 25
Undergraduate students – March 28
Please refer to this page for your assigned registration dates.
Who can I contact if I need help selecting my classes?
If you are a current UTRGV student (excluding MSA and Dual Credit), schedule an appointment with an academic advisor by clicking on the EAB Navigate Icon at my.UTRGV.edu and selecting an appointment time. If you are a new entering freshman or a new transfer student, advising and registration will take place during your New Student Orientation. If you have questions about Academic Advising, contact 956-665-7120. For Graduate students, please contact your program coordinator.
Is this incentive considered a loan?
No, this incentive is not considered a loan, and does not require repayment.
If I enroll for Summer and Fall, do I get $300?
No, you will receive a one-time payment of $150 for whichever semester you’re enrolled in first.
When will I receive my $150?
Students who are enrolled by May 1 will receive $150 by the end of May. The $150 disbursement will be deposited to your bank account or sent as a check by mail.
Don't have your direct deposit set-up? It's the fastest way to get your funds! If direct deposit is not an option, update your mailing address via ASSIST (https://my.utrgv.edu/). This ensures that your funds are delivered to you!
Please note: Your paper check must be cashed within 30 days — otherwise it will expire and cannot be reissued.
For questions about the $150 incentive disbursements, email us at ucentral@utrgv.edu.
Do I need to apply to receive the Early Registration Incentive?
No application is required. UTRGV will identify students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria.
Can I be enrolled in a certification program to qualify?
Yes, students enrolled in at least one course, regardless of program of study, will qualify.
What if I have a hold and can’t register by May 1?
All holds must be cleared and you must register by May 1 to qualify.
Are there any exceptions to the May 1 deadline?
Unfortunately, there will be no exceptions to the May 1 deadline.
FAQs
See incentive details and FAQs below
Attention Spring 2022 Students:
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
The UTRGV Strive Incentive provides a one‑time $1250 or $2500 award to eligible New Transfer and Readmission students enrolling in Fall 2026. This award is not a loan and does not require repayment.
This award is available to New Transfer and Readmission students beginning in Fall 2026 who meet the enrollment criteria. The incentive is only available to students who are not currently receiving any of the following transfer scholarships:
- Transfer Scholar Scholarship
- Palo Alto College Presidential Scholarship
- Transfer‑In Scholarship
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Graduate students are not eligible for this award.
No. To be eligible for this award, students must be enrolled in both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Students who do not enroll in Fall 2026 are not eligible for the award, even if they enroll in Spring 2027.
Yes. New transfer and readmission students enrolling for Fall 2026 must be enrolled by July 31, 2026.
Eligible students meeting the eligibility criteria will have the award offered in their financial aid package. To accept your award:
- Log in to: https://my.utrgv.edu (with your username and password)
- Click ASSIST under My Applications
- Click Financial Aid from the menu
- Choose Award Year 2026–2027 from the dropdown menu
- Click Award Offer
- Click Accept from the Take Action dropdown menu
- Click Submit
- Review the Terms and Conditions and select the radio button to acknowledge
- Final step: Click Accept Award
FAQs
UTRGV Strive Incentive
Don't miss out on this summer's tution and cash incentives!
PLUS
New Transfer Students
For Fall 2026, New Transfer or Readmission Students who enroll less than full-time (1-11 hours) will be eligible for up to $625 for the Fall semester.
Students who enroll full-time (12 or more hours) are eligible for up to $1250 for the Fall semester.
To be eligible for the second installment, all students need to do is enroll in the same number of hours for Spring 2027 during the enrollment period.
How many hours do I need to be enrolled for?
When will I receive my award?
New Transfer and Readmission students who have accepted the award and meet the eligibility criteria will have the award applied before the tuition due date of each respective term.
Readmission Students
We're Here to Help
How to Accept Your Award
Follow these steps:
1. Log into: https://my.utrgv.edu (with your username and password)
2. Click: ASSIST under My Applications
3. Click: Financial Aid from the menu
4. Select: Award Year 2022 - 2023 from the dropdown menu
5. Click: Award Offer
6. Click: Accept from the Take Action drop down menu
7. Click: Submit
8. After carefully reading the Terms and Conditions click the radio box to acknowledge
9. Final Step — click: Accept Award
Enroll for Fall 2026
by July 31st
You're back to finish where you left off — and to make your academic and professional dreams a reality!
Make sure to take advantage of all of the resources available to you.
Welcome back to UTRGV, we're happy to have you!
Enroll for Fall 2026
by July 31st
You've committed to UTRGV and are ready to complete your degree!
We're excited to have you join us, and encourage you to take advantage of all of the UTRGV resources available to you. Whether you're looking for academic advising, tutoring, or career advice — we're here to help.
Get involved with the community through volunteering, and have fun at all of our UTRGV festivities and athletic games. You can stay active at UREC — and happy and healthy with our healthcare and counseling services.
Taking the next step toward a four-year degree is a big milestone.
We’re here to help make your transition as seamless as possible. Click on the button below to submit your UTRGV STRIVE Incentive interest form, and we'll help you with those next steps.
We look forward to you joining UTRGV!
Welcome Vaqueros
We're excited to have you join the Vaqueros family! At UTRGV, our goal is to see you thrive academically and to get to where you want to be professionally.
If you've taken an academic break and are a Readmission Student — welcome back!
If you're a New Transfer Student — welcome to UTRGV!
The UTRGV STRIVE Incentive is a Fall and Spring award for New Transfer Students or UTRGV Readmission Students seeking a bachelor’s degree. The total award for students enrolling: less than full-time is up to $1250 ($625 Fall, $625 Spring) or up to $2500 ($1250 Fall, $1250 Spring) for full-time enrollment.
Please note that the Strive Incentive is only available to students who are not currently receiving any of the following transfer scholarships:
Transfer Scholar Scholarship, Palo Alto College Presidential Scholarship, Transfer‑In Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Graduate students are not eligible for this incentive.
Please note that the Strive Incentive is only available to students who are not currently receiving any of the following transfer scholarships:
Transfer Scholar Scholarship, Palo Alto College Presidential Scholarship, Transfer‑In Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Graduate students are not eligible for this incentive.