Student Life Support Services
CAMPUS STORES (BOOKSTORE)
The UTRGV Campus Stores are the preferred source for students to textbooks, class supplies, graduation regalia, and officially licensed gifts and clothing. Product can be purchased online at ShopUTRGV.com or in store at one of our convenient locations. You can find the necessary textbooks and other course materials for your classes by using the class search tool on ASSIST. After entering your search criteria, click the "View Syllabus, Instructor CV and Textbook” link for the class. Textbook requirements are also available through your faculty syllabi. You can also go to the website and enter your student ID number under the Get Your Textbooks section for a complete list.
Contact Information:
Email: utrgv@bkstr.com
Phone: (956) 665-2252
Edinburg: LIBR, Room 101
Pickup Locations:
Email: 1507mgr@follett.com
Phone: (956) 882-8249
Address: 83 Fort Brown Brownsville, Texas 78520
Email: 1618mgr@follett.com
Phone: (956) 665-2252
Address: 1201 W. University Drive LIBR Room 101 Edinburg, Texas 78539
For more information about please visit the
BKSTR website.
CENTER FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
At the Center for Student Involvement Vaqueros can participate in leadership development opportunities and get involved with the community. Students can form networks by joining student organizations, fraternities, and sororities or represent the student body in the Student Government Association.
Contact Information:
Email: csi@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-5111
(956) 665-2660
Edinburg Campus: University Center 205
Brownsville Campus: Student Union 1.28
For more information about please visit the CSI website.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Child Development Center provides students, faculty, and staff with access to affordable childcare and early education for their children, ages 3 months to 5 years old. The Child Development Center offers full-time care between the hours of Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Student parents are enabled to achieve their pursuit for academic and career success with confidence that their child is receiving quality childcare and education.
Contact Information:
Email: childcare@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2469
Address: 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78539
For more information about please visit the CDC website.
COUNSELING CENTER
The UTRGV Counseling Center is a place that provides free and confidential counseling services to address mental health concerns and to promote personal growth for currently enrolled UTRGV students. Counseling services are provided by either licensed mental health professionals or graduate-level interns under the supervision of a licensed counselor.
Contact Information:
Email: counseling@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-3897
(956) 665-2574
Edinburg Campus: EUCTR 109
Brownsville Campus: BSTUN 2.10
For more information about please visit the Counseling website.
DINING SERVICES
Dining Services oversees all retail food and resident dining operations and consults on food-related issues across all campuses. Our mission is to deliver delicious, high-quality food to a diverse campus community through a wide variety of food venues. Our team members are dedicated to the health of our campus community by focusing on preparing wholesome foods prepared in a manner that makes it appetizing and nourishing.
Contact Information:
Email: Aux@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2224
Edinburg Campus: ESRAX 1.300
For more information about please visit the Dining website.
HEALTH SERVICES
Health Services offers the same types of services available from the student’s family doctor and much more. Services include general medical care as well as specialty clinics in women’s wellness, skin care and STD screening. Routine immunizations and tuberculosis (TB) testing are also available. Office visits are free of charge as are most educational services. Health Services offers low-cost charges for medicines, supplies and any needed lab tests. The Class D pharmacy can fill most prescriptions written in the clinic and carries a selection of over-the-counter items.
Contact Information:
Email: healthservices@utrgv.edu
Edinburg
613 North Sugar Road Edinburg, Texas 78539
Phone: (956) 665-2511
Brownsville
Cortez Hall, Suite 237 Brownsville, Texas 78520
Phone: (956) 882-3896
For more information about please visit the SHS website.
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
The Department of Housing and Residence Life provides convenient and affordable housing to enrolled students attending UTRGV. Living on campus is a great way for you to get connected, meet friends, and be involved. UTRGV Housing and Residence Life offers a wide array of housing options designed to meet your needs and provides an environment that supports academic growth and community respect by offering opportunities for leadership, involvement, and connections for residents that live on campus.
Contact Information:
Email: home@utrgv.edu
Phone:(956) 665-3439
(956) 882-7191
Edinburg: University Center-UC 305
Brownsville: Casa Bella
For more information about please visit the Housing website.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
The Student Rights and Responsibilities office educates students of their rights and responsibilities as community members, to help them understand the balance between individual and community rights, and to foster a community atmosphere conducive to academic success. Our goal is to create a learning environment that ensures a fair and objective process that upholds behavioral and academic standards expressed in the student code of conduct.
Contact Information:
Email: srr@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-8292
(956) 665-5375
Edinburg: University Center 315
Brownsville: Cavalry 204
For more information about please visit the SRR website.
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Student Accessibility Services exists to facilitate students’ equal access to university programs and services, promote student learning and development, foster independence and self-advocacy, promote an environment that is free of physical and attitudinal barriers, and provide leadership to the campus on disability and accessibility issues.
Contact Information:
Email: ability@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7374
(956) 665-7005
Edinburg: University Center 108
Brownsville: BMSLC 1.107
For more information about please visit the Accessibility website.
STUDENT UNION
The Student Union is considered the living room of Campus. The buildings host numerous Campus events hat enrich student life and promote continuous learning outside the classroom, serving students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community. At both Unions, meeting/study rooms and equipment are available through reservations for all registered student organizations and University departments.
Contact Information:
Email: studentunion@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7989 OR -7979 Edinburg
Phone: (956) 882-7991 - Brownsville
Edinburg: ESTUN 2.316 and BSTUN 1.16
For more information about please visit the Student Union website.
TRANSPORTATION
Parking & Transportation Services operates free public bus service known as Vaquero Express. The Vaquero Express Connector route provides transportation between the campuses located in Brownsville, Edinburg, Weslaco and Harlingen on a scheduled route. Additional routes provide connectivity to the Rio Grande City campus and the VABL building in Edinburg. Transportation within the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses is provided through the VOLT electric cart service.
Contact Information:
Email: transportation@utrgv.edu or parking@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2738
(956) 882-7051
Edinburg: EASFC Building, Room 135
Brownsville: BVAQP-A, Room 1.101A
For more information about please visit the P&TS website.
UNIVERSITY RECREATION
University Recreation is committed to the enhancement of the collegiate experience through comprehensive programming, facilities, and services which encourage holistic growth that supports lifelong healthy habits and lifestyles. Programs and services offered include Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Group Exercise, Personal Training, Fitness Assessments, Aquatics Programs, Outdoor Adventure Programs, Wellness Programming and Open Recreation.
Contact Information:
Email: urec@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7813
(956) 882-5969
Edinburg: EUREC 1.202
Brownsville: BUREK 2.610
For more information about please visit the UREC website.
UTRGV COLLEGIATE RECOVERY PROGRAM
The Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) offers services to help students work through the process of recovery from addiction/substance use disorder or other addictive behaviors. It is an opportunity to find support by connecting with fellow students who are also going through recovery. It is also a way to connect with professional help if needed. The CRP hosts online support groups and other programs to assist students in the process of recovery from addictions.
Contact Information:
Email: recovery@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2674
(956) 882-3897
Edinburg: EUTCR 102
For more information about please visit the CRP website.