Academic Support Services
ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
The Academic Advising Center (AAC) is dedicated to helping students successfully navigate their university experience from first semester to graduation in a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment. All undergraduate students are assigned a professional academic advisor based in the AAC. The assigned academic advisor will be a consistent guide, helping students navigate their academic path, understand program of study requirements, and utilize essential tools like Roadmaps and DegreeWorks. Our mission is to empower students to make well-informed decisions and design an educational experience that reflects goals, interests, and aspirations.
Contact Information:
Email: academicadvising@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7120
Edinburg: International Trade & Technology Building (ITT)
Brownsville: Main 1.402
For more information please visit the Advising website.
CAREER CENTER
The UTRGV Career Center is committed to helping students discover and develop the skills needed to build meaningful and impactful careers. We offer a variety of career education programs and internship opportunities that offer hands-on experiences to enhance each student’s academic journey. Throughout the year, our adaptable services and programs are designed to empower students to take confident steps toward their career goals.
Students and alumni have access to a comprehensive suite of tools and resources, including resume reviews, interview preparation, mentoring programs, and career exploration technology. Key platforms include Handshake, a job marketplace that connects students to internships and, employment opportunities; Forage, which offers virtual job simulations to help students build real-world skills; and VMock, an AI powered career assistant that delivers personalized feedback on resumes, elevator pitches, and mock interviews. These resources are here to support students as students navigate their career journey at UTRGV and beyond.
Contact Information:
Email: careercenter@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-5627
(956) 665-2243
Edinburg: ESTAC 2.101
Brownsville: BINAB 1.105
For more information please visit the Career Center website.
CENTER FOR ONLINE LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY (COLTT)
The Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT), provides support and best practices for the design and delivery of online courses and programs at UTRGV, including those that are delivered 100% online and hybrid or web-augmented. UTRGV offers various minors, certificates, undergraduate, and graduate programs online, some of which are offered fully online, in an accelerated mode or partially online. For more information about our programs and courses, please visit the Online Learning website. Students who need support with the Learning Management System (LMS) can access 24/7 support by calling our main office numbers noted below.
Contact Information:
Email: COLTTHelp@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-6792
(956) 665-5327
Edinburg: Maryalice Shary Shivers (EMASS) 3.142
Brownsville: Casa Bella (BCASA) 613
For more information please visit the COLTT website.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
The role of the Dean of Students is to provide care and support to students by ensuring that issues are properly addressed and to facilitate opportunities that help meet their academic and personal goals. The office is a resource connecting students who are navigating personal or academic issues to supportive campus and community resources, serves as student advocates, and promotes students’ rights and responsibilities.
Contact Information:
Email: dos@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-5141
(956) 665-2260
Edinburg: University Center 323
Brownsville: Student Union 1.20
For more information please visit the DOS website.
DEGREE PROGRESS AND GRADUATION INITIATIVES
Degree Progress & Graduation Initiatives (DPGI) promotes timely progress toward graduation for UTRGV undergraduate and graduate students. This Student Success unit tracks and monitors student progress and intervenes with creative solutions when complicated progress and graduation barriers are encountered by students. These may include things like academic issues, financial constraints, denied appeals, course availability, and even personal issues. Outreach to the office should be conducted by students, faculty, staff, or administrators when the usual channels have already been exhausted and the issue needs to be elevated.
Contact Information:
Email: graduationhelpdesk@utrgv.edu; degreeprogress@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7919
Edinburg: Student Services Building Executive Tower (ESSBL 2.104)
Brownsville: Interdisciplinary Academic Building (BINAB 1.105)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
The English Language Programs (ELP), formerly known as Language Institute (LI), is a component of UTRGV Professional Education & Workforce Development program portfolio. ELP extends the university’s academic resources by offering high-quality, affordable language learning opportunities for individuals of 18 years of age or older. Through its programs, participants develop the language proficiency necessary to enhance their career prospects and succeed in academic settings.
Contact Information:
Email: pewd@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-2071
Website: UTRGV English Language Programs
Edinburg: UTRGV CESS Building
1407 E Freddy Gonzalez Rm. 1.700, Edinburg, TX 78539
Brownsville: Saint Joseph Academy
101 St Joseph Dr.
Rm. 270, Brownsville, TX 78520
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The mission of International Student Services is to enrich the academic and cultural experience by providing quality support to our UTRGV international student population. The rich diversity brought to UTRGV by international students is a crucial element of our unique culture and a truly distinctive aspect of our community. We celebrate each other’s differences in a way that is welcoming and inclusive for everyone, while also embracing the fact that a shared desired joins each and every student here for a world-class education.
Contact Information:
Email: international@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7092
(956) 665-2922
Edinburg Campus: EMASS 1.102
Brownsville Campus: BMAIN Bldg. 1.308
For more information please visit the ISS website.
LEARNING CENTER
Empowering Academic Success — Every Step of the Way
At the UTRGV Learning Center, your success is our mission. We’re dedicated to helping you reach your academic goals through a wide range of high-impact, student-centered programs designed to support, inspire, and empower.
What We Offer:
Expert Peer Support
Our tutors, peer leaders, and academic coaches are handpicked by faculty or staff for their academic excellence and their ability to connect with students at every level. Whether you're tackling a tough subject or aiming to sharpen your skills, you're in great hands.
Flexible Tutoring Options
Get the help you need, when and how you need it — with in-person and online tutoring available in Math, Science, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, ASL, Music and Nursing. Choose from individual or small group sessions, all led by trained peer tutors who’ve excelled in the very courses they support.
Collaborative Learning Programs
- Supplemental Instruction (SI): Weekly review sessions led by students who’ve mastered the course — perfect for active, engaging learning.
- Performance-Based SI (PBSI): Targeted support for courses with higher difficulty, focusing on strategies that drive improvement.
- Structured Learning Assistance (Embedded Tutoring): Real-time, in-class support from tutors who are there when you need them most. Specialized Programs for Deeper Learning
- Philosophy as a Way of Life (PWOL): Explore big ideas and connect them to your academic and personal growth.
- BMED Coached Study Hour Sessions (CSHR): Structured, guided study time for Biomedical Sciences students.
- Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL): Work collaboratively with peers under the guidance of a trained leader to deepen your understanding.
Academic Coaching for Excellence (ACE)
Personalized, one-on-one coaching to help you overcome challenges, build effective strategies, and align your academic efforts with your long-term goals. Required for students with approved academic suspension appeals, but open to all who want to grow. Coaching also provides online and in-person workshops on different topics including time management, study strategies, stress management, and motivation.
Ready to Get Started?
We’re here to support your academic journey — every step of the way. Whether you're looking for tutoring, coaching, or collaborative learning, the Learning Center is your go-to resource for success.
Contact Information:
Email: learningcenter@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-8208
(956) 665-2585
Edinburg: Learning Center Building (ELCTR) 100
Brownsville: Music, Science, and Learning Center Building (BMSLC) 2.118
For more information please visit the Learning Center website.
OFFICE OF ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP AND LEARNING
The Office of Engaged Scholarship & Learning (ES&L) is dedicated to helping students, faculty, and staff connect to experiential learning opportunities across campus. Experiential learning is enacted through research, creative arts, and community engagement. Students that commit to experiential learning often connect more deeply to their work, get practical experience, and make professional career connections. ES&L utilizes Engagement Zone, a web-based community engagement website, which enables students to track volunteer hours, communicate with community organizations, and manage service-learning courses. ES&L also offers workshops and informational sessions on experiential learning activities throughout the academic year. Lastly, ES&L offers qualifying undergraduate students funding in research, creative works, and community engagement projects each semester, culminating in an annual undergraduate student interdisciplinary conference, the Engaged Scholar Symposium (ES2). These resources are designed to empower UTRGV students to achieve academic success and graduate with transferable skills to apply to their professional and academic career goals.
Contact Information:
Email: engaged@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3461
(956) 882-4300
Edinburg: ESTAC 3.106
Brownsville: BINAB 1.105
For more information please visit the ES&L website.
OFFICE FOR PRE-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Office for Pre-Professional Development (OPPD) at UTRGV is committed to equipping students with the tools and guidance needed to pursue post-baccalaurette degrees in a wide range of processional fields. These include medicine, podiatric medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, optometry/ophthalmology, veterinary medicine, and law.
Our mission is to guide, mentor, and support our pre-professional undergraduate students throughout their academic journey, helping them not only fulfill graduation requirements, but also become competitive applicants for their chosen professional programs. The OPPD is committed to providing a solid foundation and a supportive environment to help UTRGV students achieve their professional aspirations.
Contact Information:
Email: OPPD@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3515
(956) 882-7992
Edinburg: EITTB 1.402
Brownsville: BMAIN 1.402
OFFICE OF SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
The Office of Secondary Educational Partnerships (SEP) oversees the university’s portfolio of high school-related programs, including the Dual Credit Program, Early College High School initiatives, and UTRGV Collegiate High Schools. By developing partnerships with school districts, charter schools, and private schools throughout the region, SEP creates opportunities for qualifying high school students to begin their academic journeys and earn college credits. Students are immersed in the university experience by taking rigorous academic courses, benefiting from all academic and personal success resources available through UTRGV, in addition to connecting with the institution’s numerous student life and engagement activities. SEP is also the institutional home for the Greater Texas Foundation Scholars Program—a long-time scholars program designed to support graduates from early college high schools as they transition to UTRGV by providing both financial and non-financial resources. Students who participate in any of these programs should reach out to this office with any relevant questions or concerns.
Contact Information:
Email: ce@utrgv.edu
Phone:
(956)882-7732
(956)665-3128
Brownsville: BMAIN 2.200A
Edinburg: EPOB9: 1.102C
For more information, please visit the SEP website.
STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES
First-year Experience
First Year Experience (FYE) offers a collaborative and comprehensive set of academic and social experiences aimed at aiding new students transition into UTRGV. FYE provides a year-round mentoring program. Trailblazers (peer mentors) focus on three core pillars of university success: academics, personal growth, and involvement. FYE offers year-round programming to provide support and resources for entering students as well as individual peer mentoring sessions.
Contact Information:
Email: fye@utrgv.edu
Phone:
(956) 882-7483
(956) 665-2456
Brownsville: BINAB 1.105
Edinburg: ESSBL 2.101
Second-year Experience
Second Year Experience (SYE) offers a variety of support services to meet the unique needs of students throughout their second year at UTRGV. SYE provides second year and transfer students with the opportunity for peer mentoring with a Trailblazer. SYE offers year-round programming designed to meet the and provide academic support for second year and transfer students.
Contact Information:
Email: sye@utrgv.edu
Phone:
(956) 882-7483
(956) 665-2456
Brownsville: BINAB 1.105
Edinburg: ESSBL 2.101
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
The University Libraries serve as the chief information center for students during their time at the university. Librarians provide both one-on-one and group instruction helping students navigate resources for their academic research and assignments. The library provides physical and electronic access to books, articles, and course reserve materials. In addition, laptops, tablets, calculators, phone chargers and other media equipment are available for check out. The libraries have over 300 computers for student use, provide assistance to UTRGV students with multimedia production and offer poster printing for class related projects and presentations. The library has individual and group study spaces that can be reserved online through its website.
Contact Information:
Brownsville:
Phone: (956) 882-8221
Text: (956) 825-3578
Edinburg:
Phone: (956) 665-2005
Text: (956) 253-8031
Harlingen:
Phone: (956) 296-1500
Text: (956) 525-4701
For more information please visit the UL website.
WRITING CENTER
The Writing Center is dedicated to empowering student voices through their writing. Our mission is to offer both undergraduate and graduate student's meaningful opportunities to engage authentically with feedback and the writing process. Expert peer tutors are available to assist students at all stages of the writing process and can help with clarifying assignments, brainstorming ideas, understanding genre expectations, refining essays for clarity and organization, and integrating sources effectively.
The Writing Center offers three convenient options for feedback to accommodate students' schedules. Students can visit us in person on both campuses for face-to-face assistance or request a session to take place via Zoom. For those who prefer asynchronous support, students can use the "Send Your Assignment" option to submit their work online and receive written feedback via email within 24 to 48 hours. For more information or to request a session, visit our website at www.utrgv.edu/writingcenter.
Contact Information:
Email: wc@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7065
(956) 665-2538
Edinburg: ESTAC 3.119
Brownsville: BLIBR 3.206
For more information please visit the WC website.