Since our founding in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, we have paved new ways for tens of thousands of students to reach their academic dreams. UIW was the first institution to offer higher education for women in central and south Texas, consistently ranks among the top schools for veterans, and ranks No. 1 in the nation among faith-based universities graduating Hispanic students with bachelor’s degrees. As pioneers in Catholic higher education, we continue to forge new roads for every student to reach their full potential and create positive change in the world. UIW is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution.
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UIW offers over 100 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and over 25 graduate and doctoral programs.
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The UIW Admissions Team is on the road. See our college fair schedule for when we visit your area.
Wednesday, Jan. 8 2025 | 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Welcome to UIW, Cardinals! Don't forget to register for orientation to start your journey at the Nest successfully! Hear from the Office of Financial Assistance, Business Office, and other departments as they share available resources.
Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Are you interested in transferring to UIW, but don't know where to start? Take a campus tour, visit with an admissions counselor and have your transcripts reviewed for an on-the-spot admission decision!
We are your One Stop for helping you manage the business of being a student at the University of the Incarnate Word. One Stop will provide information and answers to your questions related to financial aid, billing, registration, student records, and more.
UIW offers three campus tour options: In-Person Tours Monday - Friday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Group Tours for schools or groups of 10 or more Monday - Friday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and Virtual Campus Tours are available at your convenience. Schedule a Tour Here
Our five health professions schools prepare future healthcare leaders in such fields as pharmacy, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine and physical therapy. Explore UIW Health Professions
On Tuesday, Nov. 26, UIW’s Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability and the Office of Communications and Brand Marketing (OCM) coordinated the distribution of Thanksgiving meal kits at UIW’s 2nd annual Blessing Boxes distribution event.
It’s that time of year again! Commencement Week begins on Monday, Dec. 9. The UIW community can expect a variety of events recognizing the accomplishments of its December 2024 graduates. Read about next week’s celebrations below!
In 2021, UIW launched its Global Online program, which provides online degree programs in Spanish to students in the Latin American region. The program offers the opportunity for intentional Spanish-speaking students to grow professionally and personally as they work to obtain a U.S. degree or diploma. Global Online’s first graduating class consisted of 41 students who graduated in December of 2022.
As the largest Catholic university in Texas, UIW is a leader in transformational education. We inspire students across more than 150 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels to ignite change.
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