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We rehabilitate bodies and restore wellness through holistic, patient-centered physical therapy.

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We are the future of medicine.

As osteopathic physicians, we provide compassionate, whole-person care to individuals and communities.

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We fuel success across sectors.

We discover and analyze the information that industries depend on to drive growth and progress.

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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.

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#1 Largest Catholic university in Texas
11 Schools and colleges including five health profession schools
#1 Faith-based university conferring bachelor's degrees to Hispanics
23 NCAA Division I Teams
$150 Million in financial aid awarded annually to UIW students
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UIW offers over 90 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and over 20 graduate and doctoral programs.

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Transfer Nursing Info Session

Tuesday, Oct. 26 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

The Office of Admissions is hosting a transfer nursing information session. Learn about the application process for the traditional BSN program.

Graduate Information Session

Wednesday, Oct. 27 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Are you interested in pursing a graduate degree? Join us for an interactive online session to learn about graduate programs, the application process and more.

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One Stop Student Service Center

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.

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Campus Tour Options

UIW offers two campus tour options: In-Person Tours Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and a Virtual Campus Tour available at your convenience. Schedule a Tour Here

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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

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UIW’s Center for Medical Tourism Research Collaborates with Centro Fox on Upcoming Seminar

October 15, 2021

The University of the Incarnate Word's Center for Medical Tourism Research, in collaboration with Centro Fox, is presenting a special seminar titled Strategies for the Development and Management of International Medical Tourism. Dr. David G. Vequist, founder and director of the UIW Center for Medial Tourism Research, and Ilan Geva of the University of Chicago / DePaul University, will present to administrators and clinicians in the public and private medical sector, other medical tourism stakeholders and the general public on Oct. 19 and 22. Both seminars run from 9 – noon CT.

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UIW Honored for Diversity and Inclusion

October 6, 2021

The San Antonio Business Journal (SABJ) has named UIW as one of its first recipients of the publications’ inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Awards. SABJ chose 10 honorees who, they say, have gone above and beyond to bolster diversity and inclusion efforts.

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As the largest Catholic university in Texas, UIW is a leader in transformational education. We inspire students across more than 90 academic programs to ignite change.

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