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YOU ARE IN, LETS GET STARTED....................4 YOUR INFORMATION....................................7 ACADEMIC SUPPORT & RESOURCES..........8 YOUR CONTACTS..........................................9 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE............................ 10 ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES.... 14 COMPLETING YOUR DEGREE.................... 20 ACADEMIC CALENDAR............................ 22 CAMPUS MAPS.......................................... 24 YOUR NOTES PAGES.................................. 28
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our acceptance letter from the UTRGV Graduate College indicates your admission classification and graduate degree program. Your graduate program advisor will assist you with your degree plan. Please complete a degree plan and have it signed by your advisor, department chair, and dean during your first semester. Keep in mind that master students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher for the duration of their coursework in order to avoid probation or suspension; doctoral students must maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher. More details about our policies and procedures can be found in the Graduate Catalog located online at UTRGV.edu/grad.
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Go to MY.UTRGV.EDU 2. Log on with your USERNAME AND PASSWORD* 3. Under “Applications” click on ASSIST 4. Then go to Student Services and click on REGISTRATION 5. Select TERM 6. Then REGISTER FOR CLASSES 7. DONE! *If you need assistance activating your UTRGV Account, visit myaccount.utrgv.edu.
OBTAIN YOUR VAQUERO ID CARD
Every student enrolled at UTRGV must have an official student identification card, issued through the Vaquero ID Card Office. First-time graduate students will receive their original ID card at no charge. Replacement cards are $12 each. Damaged cards can be replaced for $5. For more information, visit the Vaquero ID Card Offices located on the first floor of the Academic Services Building in Edinburg or the first floor of the Library in Brownsville. Distance/Online students are not required to obtain a Vaquero ID Card.
PARKING PERMIT
All students that attend classes on campus and use the designated parking lots, must obtain a parking permit from the UTRGV Police department. To order your parking permit, visit the Parking Services website at utrgv.edu/myparking.
PURCHASE YOUR TEXTBOOKS
The UTRGV bookstore is located inside the Library on the Edinburg campus and on 83 Fort Brown St. on the Brownsville campus. Students may also purchase textbooks online at bkstr.com/utrgvstore.
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BOOKSTORES
Purchase textbooks, gear, software, gifts, and much more at the University Bookstores on the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses.
CAMPUS DINING
If you’re looking for a place to refuel look no further you’ve landed at the right place. The various eateries throughout campus provide an assortment of choices. Come for the food, stay for the comradery. Some of your brightest ideas may be hatched as you sip on a cup of joe or savor the tasty cuisine. Brownsville: Subconnection, Pizza Hut, and The Grill Edinburg: Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Hut, The Grill, and El Pato
CAREER CENTER
Expand your career opportunities with individual career counseling, internships, part/full time job listings, resume development and interview advising.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Balance school, work, and your child-care needs with services available in the center’s caring and nurturing environment (for children ages 3 months – 5 years).
COMPUTER LABS
Utilize the latest software in comfortable, state-of-the-art computer labs in Edinburg and Brownsville.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Learn about free and confidential counseling services that address mental health concerns and promote personal growth and well-being by contacting the Counseling Services Center.
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GRADUATE COLLEGE
Prepare for success through a variety of programs offered by the Graduate College including monthly workshops, one-on-one assistance with formatting thesis/dissertation, travel scholarships for conferences and more.
HEALTH SERVICES
Visit the Student Health Services Clinic for low cost medicines, supplies, lab tests, routine immunizations and TB testing required by many education programs at UTRGV. The Class D pharmacy fills most prescriptions and offers a selection of over the counter items. Office visits are free of charge for UTRGV students.
MCALLEN TEACHING SITE
Consider the McAllen Teaching Site as an option for graduate courses taught in a centralized satellite location or to reserve rooms for study or strategy sessions. Students and the community can also take advantage of diverse and interesting continuing education offerings.
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Contact the Student Accessibility Services if you need more information about their accessibility assistance. The office promotes optimal development and achievement for all students while fostering independence and self-advocacy.
STUDENT UNION
Meet your friends at the Student Union to enjoy a quick meal or to participate in fun, educational events held throughout the year.
TRANSPORTATION
Hop on a shuttle for comfortable, free or low cost bus rides provided by Parking & Transportation Services between the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. The Vaquero Express Campus Shuttle operates Monday through Friday.
DIRECTORY: BOOKSTORES
bkstr.com/utrgvstore.
CAMPUS DINING
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CAREER CENTER
utrgv.edu/careercenter | B: (956) 882-5627
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Reserve a room, meet a librarian, rent media equipment, use large capacity copying services or simply browse the periodicals - the UTRGV libraries have all this and more. Distance/Online students can access library services online using their UTRGV email and password.
UNIVERSITY POLICE
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the UTRGV Police is available to protect and service the campus community.
UNIVERSITY RECREATION
Enjoy the University Recreational Center’s swimming pools, fitness equipment and exciting classes such as aerobics and pilates and participate in intramural sports, sports clubs, certification courses and workshops.
WRITING CENTER
Perfect your writing with the Writing Center’s array of services and friendly and accommodating staff. If an extensive session is needed, please make an appointment.
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COMPUTER LABS
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COUNSELING SERVICES
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GRADUATE COLLEGE
utrgv.edu/grad | gradcollege@utrgv.edu Toll free 1-833-887-4842 B: (956) 882-6552 | E: (956) 665-3661
HEALTH SERVICES
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MCALLEN TEACHING SITE
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STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
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STUDENT UNION
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TRANSPORTATION
Below are some options: • Valley Metro | lrgvdc.org/valleymetro • B Metro | bmetro.cob.us • Metro McAllen | mcallen.net/metro For more information, schedules, and maps, visit: utrgv.edu/transportation.
WRITING CENTER
wc@utrgv.edu B: (956) 882-7065 | E: (956) 665-2538
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UNIVERSITY RECREATION
utrgv.edu/urec | urec@utrgv.edu B: (956) 882-5969 | E: (956) 665-7808
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UNIVERSITY POLICE
utrgv.edu/police | police@utrgv.edu UTRGV Police Directory (956) 882-7777 Campus Emergency (956) 882-4911 Emergency: 911
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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
utrgv.edu/library | library.admin@utrgv.edu B:(956) 882-8221 | E:(956) 665-2005
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ASSISTANTSHIPS
Assistantships give students the opportunity to work on campus (up to 20-hour work weeks) and are based on college/institutional demands and funds.
Three types of assistantships are offered: 1. Teaching 2. Research 3. Graduate Please see your program coordinator about the different assistantships available in your field of study. For additional Graduate Assitantship opportunities, visit careers.utrgv.edu.
FUNDING
We realize funding is vital for each graduate student. The UTRGV Financial Aid Office strives to meet the needs of our students through grants, loans, and scholarships. Get more information today through their website at utrgv.edu/finaid or contact their office directly at finaid@utrgv.edu. We also encourage you to review the Graduate College official website at utrgv.edu/grad for updates on scholarship and assistantship opportunities.
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GRANTS & LOANS
UTRGV offers grants and loans as a financial aid option to help make your education affordable. Grants and loans are awarded based on financial need, which is determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submission of the FAFSA is easy and can be completed at fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to include UTRGV on the list of schools you will send your application to by adding your FAFSA School Code 003599.
Graduate applicants or students interested in receiving financial aid must have: 1. Clear admittance into a graduate program and 2. Must be enrolled for at least 6 graduate hours or more per semester (Accelerated Online students must enroll in at least 3 graduate hours or more, per module). Note: International students and students taking courses for professional improvement, certification, and non-degree seeking students are not eligible for federal or state based financial aid. To confirm eligibility, please contact the Financial Aid office.
OTHER FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Veterans Educational Benefits:
If you are a veteran, guardsman, reservist, or a dependent of one, be sure to visit the Military and Veteran Success Center at utrgv.edu/veterans or email veteranservices@utrgv.edu to start the process of receiving your military educational benefits. If you are seeking the Hazlewood Act, you can receive assistance by contacting hazlewood@utrgv.edu. The Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified Veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fee charges, at public institutions of higher education in Texas. This benefit does NOT include living expenses, books, or supply fees.
TEACH Grant:
The Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is a non-need based grant available to graduate students who are highly qualified teachers. For more details regarding grant qualifications, email finaid@utrgv.edu.
SCHOLARSHIPS
UTRGV has several scholarship opportunities that use the same scholarship application. These scholarships are highly competitive so be sure to apply early. For more information and to start your application, visit the scholarship website at utrgv.edu/applyscholarships.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
The State of Texas under Sec. 54.007 of the Education Code requires each institution of higher education to provide payment plans for Tuition and Fees. Eligible students may elect one of two payment assistance options during the term of registration. Installment Plan: This plan is available to any student unable to pay the full amount or partial amount due by the university due dates. Note: This is not available for summer sessions. Emergency Tuition and Fee Loan: This plan defers the payment of qualified tuition and fee charges to a future date. You can set both of these plans up online through your my.utrgv.edu account within the ASSIST application. For additional information, contact Student Accounting Services at student_billing@ utrgv.edu, or call (956) 665-7824 or (956) 665-2191.
STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD
Research is a vital component of graduate studies and at UTRGV our students work closely with experienced faculty on innovative research that impacts people’s lives. The Graduate College encourages you to attend conferences to present your research or project, learn more about your discipline, and establish valuable contacts. The Graduate College Student Travel Award helps defray the costs of traveling to and presenting at research conferences. For more information, visit utrgv.edu/grad, or call us at (956) 665-3661 or (956) 882-6552.
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YOUR ACADEMIC
Policies & Procedures
ACADEMIC STANDING POLICIES Master’s Students
Doctoral Students
In order for a degree-seeking master student to remain in good academic standing, the student must maintain a 3.0 grade point average during the program. A master student whose overall GPA falls below 3.0 in a given semester is automatically placed on academic probation the following semester. Within the following 9 semester credit hours, the overall GPA must return to 3.0 for master students or the student will be suspended for a minimum of one semester.
In order for a degree-seeking doctoral student to remain in good academic standing, the student must maintain a 3.25 grade point average during the program. A student who receives a grade of “C” or lower in 9 semester hours of credit attempted toward the doctoral degree, regardless of the student’s classification, whether or not in repeated courses, is ineligible for any graduate degree and will not be permitted to re-enroll. A doctoral student whose overall GPA falls below 3.25 in a given semester is automatically placed on academic probation the following semester. Within the following 9 semester credit hours, the overall GPA must return to 3.25 for doctoral students or the student will be suspended for a minimum of one semester. A student who receives an “F” in any course is automatically dismissed from the graduate program.
Doctoral Degree Requirements
Once a student registers for the dissertation, he/she must continue to enroll in the appropriate dissertation course each succeeding semester (except summer sessions) until the dissertation is completed. Additional requirements for doctoral degrees can be found in the Graduate Catalog sections containing specific requirements for each doctoral program.
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ATTENDANCE
The University’s Handbook of Operating Procedures requires regular attendance at all classes for which the student is registered. A student who enrolls for a course and then does not attend is considered absent from the class until the student officially drops the course.
To withdraw from the University, a student must complete a formal withdrawal process, which is available online in the students’ self-service system.
All graduate students are expected to enroll and pay tuition and fees by the 12th class day of the fall and spring semester of each academic year until graduation. The only alternative to continuous enrollment is a leave of absence.
Questions about withdrawal can be addressed to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@utrgv.edu. A student may withdraw during the first 75% of each semester/term. Refer to the my.utrgv.edu account for withdrawal deadlines for each term. Students who withdraw will be given a grade of W. After the deadline, if the student does not withdraw, he or she will remain on the class roll and receives the letter grades she/he earns.
MAXIMUM COURSE LOAD
RESIDENCY
CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT
The normal load for a full-time graduate student is 9 hours in a regular Fall or Spring semester. A student may be permitted to enroll for up to 15 hours with the approval of the Dean of the College. Normal load during a summer session is 6 hours, with up to 9 hours permitted with the approval of the Dean of the College. In the case of doctoral students, approval to register for more than 12 hours must be given in advance by the Dean of the Graduate College, or his or her designee.
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DROPPING AND WITHDRAWAL
A minimum of one-third of the credits towards a graduate degree must be earned through instruction offered by UTRGV. Transfer students may be required to complete additional hours above those on their degree plan to meet this requirement.
FINANCIAL AID SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
Federal Title IV financial aid regulations require students receiving federal student financial aid to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at the University in order to remain eligible for this aid. SAP standards are also required for some state and institutional financial aid programs. All semesters of enrollment including summer must be considered in the determination of SAP. SAP standards, including GPA, pace and maximum time frame, begin anew for students seeking a graduate or professional degree after completing an undergraduate degree. The UTRGV Office of Student Financial Aid will be able to answer your questions about current financial aid policies, SAP and guide you through an appeals process, if necessary.
INCOMPLETE GRADES
A grade of “I” may be given when students have not completed the required coursework within the allotted time of a regular semester or summer session, if the instructor determines the reason for the work being incomplete is valid and the grade of “I” is justified. A written agreement between the student and the instructor specifying the work to be made up and the deadline for its accomplishment must be filed in the office of the School Director/ Department Chair at the time the “I” is submitted. The work agreed upon must be satisfactorily completed and the “I” changed no later than the end of the next regular (Fall or Spring) semester from the date the “I” was received (unless an extension is requested by the instructor), or the grade will automatically be recorded as the grade alternatively assigned by the faculty at the time of submitting the written agreement.
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APPEALING A GRADE
Students wishing to appeal final grades or decisions regarding academic standards should first discuss the matter with the instructor of the class. If no resolution occurs, and the student wishes to pursue the matter further, the student may appeal in writing to the appropriate department chair/school director within one long semester after the disputed grade or decision is issued. The department chair/school director will respond in writing to the student within 14 calendar days (excluding holidays) of the receipt of the student’s written appeal. Pursuant appeals will be written and directed within 14 calendar days (excluding holidays) of the date of the department chair’s decision to the school, college, or division College Academic Appeals Committee. The committee will consist of a panel of three faculty members, two of whom may not be from the department in which the appeal originated. The dean will appoint the panel members upon receipt of the written appeal and notify the student in writing of the date, time, and location of the hearing and the names of the members of the panel. The student and the faculty member involved may appear in person before the panel and present evidence. The hearing will be closed to the public, and no person other than the student, the faculty member involved and panel members may be present. No person may represent the student or the faculty member. After the College Academic Appeals Committee has heard the appeal, it will deliberate and come to a decision. The committee’s decision will be written and mailed, or delivered in person, to the student and faculty member within three class days of the close of the hearing. The student may appeal in writing within 14 calendar days to the dean/ director (excluding holidays). The dean’s decision will be final, and it must be mailed or delivered in person to the student within 14 calendar days (excluding holidays) of the receipt of the student’s written appeal.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Students may apply for a leave of absence for no more than two long semesters. Request must be approved in advance of the leave by the Advisor, Director/Program Coordinator, Dean of the College, and Dean of the Graduate College. Students on leave must reapply for admission in order to return but readmission during the approved period of leave is automatic and application fee is waived. A leave of absence does not change the time limit for completion of the student’s graduate program of study.
PLAGIARISM, FABRICATION, FALSIFICATION
UTRGV strives to create a research and scholarship climate that promotes faithful adherence to high ethical standards in the conduct of research or other scholarly or creative activities, without inhibiting productivity and creativity. Misconduct in scholarly activity is an offense that damages not only the reputation of those involved but also that of the entire educational community and will not be tolerated. Misconduct in scholarly activity includes fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or other practices that seriously deviate from those that are commonly accepted within the academic community for proposing, conducting, or reporting research or other scholarly or creative accomplishments. It does not include honest errors or honest differences in interpretations or judgments of data.
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TRANSFER OF GRADUATE CREDITS TO UTRGV
Appropriate graduate work earned at other institutions, subject to the approval of the Program Coordinator/Director of the graduate program or Department Chair and certified by the Graduate College, may be transferred to UTRGV for degree credit. For details about the type of credit accepted, see the Graduate Catalog.
WITHDRAWAL FOR MILITARY SERVICE
A student who withdraws because of being called to active military service may choose: 1. To receive a refund of tuition and fees for the semester; 2. If eligible, to be assigned an incomplete in each course (refer to the Incomplete Grades policy to determine eligibility); 3. At the instructor’s discretion, to receive a final grade in courses where s/he has completed a substantial amount of coursework and has demonstrated sufficient mastery of the course material. Policies affecting students who are absent for military service, but do not withdraw are articulated in the “Military Absences” section of the University Catalog.
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Completing YOUR DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The degree requirements that must be completed for graduation will be those in effect at the time of a student’s entrance or those provided in a subsequent catalog. In any case, the catalog used to determine the degree requirements must not be more than seven years old for students seeking a master’s degree and ten years old for students seeking a doctoral degree. In order to graduate, a cumulative 3.0 GPA is required for master’s students and a 3.25 cumulative GPA for doctoral students. All graduate students must submit a degree plan outlining their coursework by the end of their first long semester of graduate coursework. The degree plan must be signed by an Advisor, Department Chair, and Dean, then submitted to the Graduate College.
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APPLYING FOR GRADUATION
Graduation applications are due nine months prior to the expected graduation date for traditional semester programs and at least three months prior to the expected graduation term for accelerated online programs. Graduation applications and deadlines are available on the graduate college website www.utrgv.edu/grad. Complete, sign and return the application to Graduate College. The fee for graduation is currently $32 and is added to your my.utrgv.edu account. If you have applied and you wish to transfer your graduation to a later term, you can also find a transfer graduation form. Transfers are at no additional cost.
COMMENCEMENT & REGALIA
UTRGV offers Commencement Ceremonies at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters only. Students that complete their degrees during the summer terms will only be eligible to participate in December commencement. For more information on commencement, please visit utrgv.edu/graduation. All students participating in the commencement exercises are required to purchase or rent the appropriate regalia from the University Bookstore. Doctoral students will participate in the hooding process as outlined in the graduate catalog. For more information visit bkstr.com/utrgvstore.
THESIS/DISSERTATION INFORMATION
Students in a degree that requires a Thesis or Dissertation need to be enrolled in at least 6 hours of consecutive Thesis/Dissertation courses (except in the summer terms). Please be sure to read the Thesis or Disseratation Manual in its entirety, as it is the best formatting guide available. An application of a Thesis or Dissertation Committee must be submitted when a committee has been selected. If there is a change of committee member(s) at any time, a Change of Committee form must be submitted. Lastly, a Certification of Completion of Thesis or Dissertation form must be submitted immediately after a successful defense. These forms can be sent to gradcertification@utrgv. edu. In order to meet graduation requirements, students must meet all published deadlines. Every Fall and Spring semester, the Graduate College offers a workshop dedicated to Thesis/Dissertations. You can find the forms, deadlines, manuals, formatting guide, and other information at utrgv.edu/grad.
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ACADEMIC FALL 2019
Fall 2019 Term (Aug. 26 – Dec. 12) Apr. 1 Registration Begins Aug. 21 Payment Due Last day to join a waitlist Aug. 23 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 100% refund Aug. 26 Fall classes begin Aug. 29 Last day to add a class or register for Fall classes Aug. 30 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive an 80% refund Sep. 2 Labor Day Holiday. No classes. Sep. 9 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 70% refund Sep. 11 Census Day (last day to drop without it appearing
on the transcript)
Sep. 16 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 50% refund Sep. 23 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 25% refund Nov. 13 Last day to drop a class (grade of DR) or withdraw (grade of W) Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving Holiday. No classes. Dec. 5 Study Day. No classes. Dec. 6-12 Final Exams Dec. 12 Fall classes end; Official last day of the term Dec. 13-14 Commencement Exercises Dec. 16 Grades Due at 3 p.m.
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Calendar
SPRING 2020
Spring 2020 Term (January 13 – May 7) Oct. 28 Jan. 8 Jan. 10
Registration Begins Payment Due Last day to join a waitlist Last day to withdraw
(drop all classes) and receive a 100% refund
Jan. 13 Spring classes begin Jan. 16 Last day to add or register for Spring classes Jan. 17 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive an 80% refund Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. No classes. Jan. 27 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 70% refund Jan. 29 Census Day (last day to drop without it appearing
on the transcript)
Feb. 3 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 50% refund Feb. 10 Last day to withdraw (drop all Spring
classes) and receive a 25% refund
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Spring Break. No classes. Last day to drop a class
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Easter Holiday. No classes. Study Day. No classes. Final Exams Spring classes end; Official last day of the term Commencement Exercises Grades Due at 3 p.m.
2019-2020 SUMMER 2020
SUMMER II 2020 TERM*
Part of Summer I Term
Mar. 2 Registration Begins Jul. 6 Payment Due Last day to join a waitlist Jul. 8 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 100% refund Jul. 9 Summer II classes begin
Mini 2020 Term (May 11 – May 29) Limited to special learning experiences such as study abroad/ away, internships, research initiatives, service learning, etc. No lecture courses will be offered during the miniterm.
Mar. 2 Registration Begins May 6 Payment Due (Last day to join a waitlist) May 8 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 100% refund May 11 Mini-term classes begin
Last day to add a class or register for miniterm. Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive an 80% refund Census Day (last day to drop without it appearing on the transcript) To withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 50% refund
May 25 May 26 May 29 Jun. 1
Memorial Day Holiday. No classes. Last day to drop (DR grade) a class or withdraw (grade of W) Final Exams Grades Due at 3 p.m.
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SUMMER I 2020 TERM (June 1 – July 7)
Mar. 2 Registration Begins May 27 Payment Due (Last day to join a waitlist) May 29 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 100% refund Jun. 1 Summer I classes begin
Last day to withdraw (drop all Summer I classes) and receive an 80% refund
Jun. 2
Last day to add a class or register for Summer I classes
Last day to withdraw (drop all Summer I classes) and receive a 50% refund Census Day (last day to drop without it appearing on the transcript)
Jun. 25 Jul. 4 Jul. 6 Jul. 7 Jul. 8
Last day to drop (DR grade) a class or withdraw (grade of W) Independence Day. No classes. Study Day. No classes. Final Exams; Official last day of the Summer I term Grades Due at 3 p.m.
Jun. 4
(July 9 – August 14)
Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive an 80% refund
Jul. 10
Last day to add or register for Summer II classes
Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 50% refund Census Day (last day to drop without it appearing on the transcript)
Aug. 5 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 17
Last day to drop (DR grade) a class or withdraw (grade of W) Study Day. No classes. Final Exams; Official last day of the Summer II term Grades Due at 3 p.m.
Jul. 14
SUMMER III 2020 SESSION* (June 1 – Aug. 14)
Part of Summer I Term Mar. 2 Registration Begins May 27 Payment Due. (Last day to join a waitlist) May 29 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 100% refund Jun. 1 Summer III classes begin Jun. 2 Last day to add or register for Summer III classes Jun. 5 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive an 80% refund Jun. 12 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 70% refund Jun. 16 Census Day (last day to drop without it
appearing on the transcript)
Jun. 19 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) and receive a 50% refund Jun. 26 Last day to withdraw (drop all Summer III
classes) and receive a 25% refund
Jul. 4 Jul. 27 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 17
Independence Day. No classes. Last day to drop (DR grade) a class or withdraw (grade of W) Study Day. No classes. Final Exams Grades Due at 3 p.m.
*No Commencement ceremony. (Candidates enrolled in summer who are within 6 hours of degree completion are invited to attend Spring 2020 commencement. Others will be invited to Fall 2020 commencement.)
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23. University Police BUNPB 23. University Police BUNPB 24. Recreation, Education and Kinesiology Center BREK C Recreation, Education 25. 24. Portable Buildings BPOB1 and Kinesiology Center BREK C Portable Buildings BPOB1 26. 25. Regional Academic Health Center BRAHC 26. Regional Academic Health Center BRAHC 27. North Office Building BNOBL North Office Building 28. 27. Vaquero Plaza (Buildings A,BBNOBL & C) BVAQP
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UTRGV CAMPUS PARKING AllServices vehicles parked on campus must be registered with the UTRGV UNFS - University Financial Zone 1 - Student Parking VABL - Visual Arts Building Parking & Transportation Office and must properly display an Zone 2 - Student Parking appropriate permit. Zone 3 - Faculty/Staff Parking UTRGV Brownsville parking permits are valid in the following ZONES: UTRGV CAMPUS Zone 5 - Administrator Parking PARKING All vehicles parked on campus must be registered with the UTRGV Student - Zone 1 & Zone 2 (Zone 3 after 5pm) Zone 1 - Student Parking Parking & Transportation Office and must properly display an Resident - The Village & Unity Zone 2 - Student Parking Faculty/Staff - Zone 1, Zone appropriate permit.2 & Zone 3 Resident Zone 3 - Faculty/Staff Parking Zone 5 - Administrator Parking Resident - The Village & Unity Resident
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(PACB (PACB -- Fine Fine Arts Arts Building Building B) B) 9. 9. ESSBL ESSBL -- Executive Executive Tower Tower 10. 10. ESSBL ESSBL -- Student Student Services Services Building Building
23. 23. EPHYS EPHYS -- Physical Physical Science Science 24. 24. EIMFD EIMFD -- Intramural Intramural Fields Fields 25. 25. ETROX ETROX -- Troxel Troxel Hall Hall
28. ESRAX - Sugar Road Annex (CHUR - Church of Christ) 29. EHPE1 - Health & Physical Education Complex Fieldhouse 30. EPLAN - H.E.B. Planetarium 28. 28. ESRAX ESRAX -- Sugar Sugar Road Road Annex Annex 31. ESCNE - Science (CHUR - Church of Christ) (CHUR Church ofLearning Christ) Center 32. -ELCTR - The 29. Health & Physical Education Complex 29. EHPE1 EHPE1 --(LEAC Health & Physical Education Complex Fieldhouse Fieldhouse - Learning Assistance Center) 30. H.E.B. Planetarium 30. EPLAN EPLAN H.E.B. Planetarium 33. --ELIBR - University Library 31. Science 34.--ELABS - Liberal Arts Building South 31. ESCNE ESCNE Science - Arts andCenter Humanities) 32. The 32. ELCTR ELCTR --(ARHU The Learning Learning Center 35.-- ECDCR - Child Development Center (LEAC Learning Assistance Center) (LEAC Learning Assistance Center) 36.-- University EARCG - Agroecology 33. Library 33. ELIBR ELIBR University Library Research Community Garden 37. EGRNH - Greenhouse 34. 34. ELABS ELABS -- Liberal Liberal Arts Arts Building Building South South 38. EPOB9-13 - Portable Buildings 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (ARHU - Arts Humanities) (ARHU Arts and and Humanities) 39. -EEDUC - Education Complex
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40. EMAGC - Mathematics & General Classrooms 41. ECCTR - Computer Center (CCTR - New Computer Center) 42. ECOBE - Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship EMAGC - Mathematics & General Classrooms (BUSA - Business Administration Building) ECCTR - Computer Center 43. ECULP - Central Utility Plant (CCTR44. - New Computer Center) EHABE - Health Affairs Building East ECOBE - (HSHE Robert- Health C. Vackar College of Business andEast) Entrepreneurship Science and Human Services (BUSA45.- Business Administration Building) EBNSB - Behavioral Neurosciences 46.- Central EHABW -Utility HealthPlant Affairs Building West ECULP Health Building Science and Human Services West) EHABE - (HSHW Health-Affairs East EHABWScience - Health Affairs BuildingServices West Classroom (HSHE47.- Health and Human East) A 48. EHABW - Health Affairs Building West Auditorium EBNSB - Behavioral Neurosciences 49. ELABN - Liberal Arts Building North EHABW -(SBSC Health Affairs Building West - Social and Behavior Science)
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50. EUNTY - Unity Hall 51. EASFC - Rio Grande Center for Manufacturing 52. EASFC - Police and Parking & Transportation Offices 53. EASFC - Academic Support Facility 50. EUNTY - Unity Hall 54. EVLGA - The Village A 51. EASFC - Rio Grande Center for Manufacturing EVLGB - The Village B 52. EASFC Police andC Parking & Transportation Offices EVLBC - -The Village 53. EASFC Academic EVLBD --The Village DSupport Facility 54. EVLGA - The Village EVLBE - The Village E A EVLGF - -The F B EVLGB TheVillage Village 55. EVLBC EEHSB --Environmental The Village CHealth & Safety (VWOF --Van Building) EVLBD TheWeek Village D 56. ETHER - Thermal Storage Tank EVLBE - The Village E 57. ELAMR - Lamar E EVLGF - The Village F 58. EREBL - Research Education-(School of Medicine)
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(RAHC - Regional Academic Health Center) 59. EMEBL - Medical Education-(School of Medicine) 60. ESTHC - Student Health Center 61. EUREC - University Recreation (RAHC - Regional Academic Health Center) (WRSC - Wellness & Recreation Sports Complex) 59. EMEBL - Medical Education-(School of Medicine) 62. EPOB8 - ROTC Storage 60. ESTHC 63. EROTC - ROTC - Student Health Center 61.- Human EUREC Resources - University Recreation (HRBL Building) (WRSC -Stadium Wellness & Recreation Sports Complex) 64. EBSBL - Baseball 65. ESOCC Soccer and TrackStorage & Field Complex 62.-EPOB8 - ROTC 66. EPOB14 - Physical Science Portable 63. EROTC - ROTC
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