How do I apply to UTRGV?

Go to Apply Texas and create a new account. 

How do I get academic advising for the School of Nursing?

If you are a current student working on your nursing prerequisites or a prospective Second Degree student and have been accepted to UTRGV, you have an assigned academic advisor at the Academic Advising Center.  Please schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with the Academic Advising Center.

If you are not a new prospective student and are seeking information on how to get started at UTRGV, you may contact a recruiter at Undergraduate Admissions.  

If you are a current School of Nursing student or have been accepted to a nursing program, contact the appropriate School of Nursing Program Coordinator for advising.   Program Contacts may also assist you with your general questions.  

How can I talk to someone about one of the following Undergraduate Programs:

-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Generic)?

-Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing?

-RN-BSN-Accelerated Online?

You may contact the appropriate undergraduate program staff member under Program Contacts or if you would like advising, contact the Program Coordinator for your program.

How can I talk to someone about of the following Graduate Programs:

-Master of Science in Nursing-Administration (MSN)?
-Master of Science in Nursing- Education (MSN)?
-Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner?
-Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health?
-Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate?

You may contact program staff member under Program Contacts or if you would like advising, contact the Program Coordinator.

Where can I learn about Financial Aid and Scholarships?

• Financial Aid
• Scholarship and Enrollment Communication

What are the admissions criteria and what grades do I need to apply for the nursing programs?

Each program has admissions criteria that explains the minimum GPA and/or grade requirements you need to apply to each nursing program.  See the link below for the program you are interested in.

Undergraduate programs:
-Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Generic (BSN)
-Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)  
-RN to BSN Accelerated Online

Graduate programs:
-Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Administration
-Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Education
-Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master's Programs:
-Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health 

-Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Doctorate program:
-Doctorate of Nursing Practice

What is the name of the Committee that meets about entrance into the program?

They are called the Undergraduate Admission, Progression & Graduation Committee (UAPG).

How do School of Nursing applicants get their accepted or not accepted notification?

All applicants will receive an email that is sent to their University of Texas Rio Grande Valley email address.  The email will indicate if you were accepted or not accepted into the program.

When will I be cleared to register for classes?

Once the registrar processes your change of Major to Nursing, we will send you an email to register for the courses. 

Who is the person in charge of the School of Nursing Department?

Our Dean of School of Nursing and Liaison the Provost is Dr. Lilia A. Fuentes. 

Why is the School of Nursing billing me for health insurance?

That is not a School of Nursing requirement but a UTRGV requirement. If you already have health insurance, you can request a Waiver.

Will I be billed separately for the $1 million in professional liability insurance?

Yes, you will maintain at least $1 million in professional liability insurance (you will be billed for “blanket” malpractice student insurance coverage through student fees. 

How do I request my Student ID Card(B OneCard)?

https://www.utrgv.edu/campus-card-services/_files/documents/online-vonecard-process.pdf