The University of Texas-Pan American College Portrait

Prepare. Discover. Transform. That’s the overarching theme at The University of Texas-Pan American, where we welcome you to “prepare for your future, discover exciting possibilities and transform your life and that of others around you.” At UT Pan American, located in the culturally rich Rio Grande Valley of Texas, you can add definition to your dreams and aspirations through our six academic colleges and the many community involvement opportunities available to you. Whether you aspire to a career in the Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Health Sciences and Human Services, Science and Engineering, or Social and Behavioral Sciences, you will find a field of study that will challenge and inspire you. And, in your free time, you can enjoy the many year-round recreational activities in this semi-tropical region or take advantage of our beautiful new Wellness and Recreational Sports Complex. To learn more, we invite you to visit us at www.utpa.edu.

The UTPA Community

The University of Texas-Pan American is located in the Rio Grande Valley, a river delta of the Rio Grande at the southern tip of Texas. The campus is in Edinburg, Texas, population 71,520, the county seat of Hidalgo County (pop. 726,604), some 20 minutes from the U.S./Mexico border. Six miles to the southwest is McAllen, Texas, a city of 130,831, and an hour and a half away are the beaches of South Padre Island, Texas. The average temperature is 68 degrees in the winter and 90 degrees in the summer. South Texas is distinctly bicultural, and many people speak both English and Spanish. Some of the programs and services UTPA offers to assist you in making the most of your academic career include new student orientation, academic advising, and learning communities. Co-curricular activities provide opportunities for mentoring, community service, leadership training, student government, and many social, cultural and recreational events.