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 90 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and over 20 graduate and doctoral programs.
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The UIW Admissions Team is on the road. See our college fair schedule for when we're visiting your area.
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Visit UIW for a campus tour at 9:30 a.m. then meet with an admissions counselor to discuss your future as a Cardinal. Counselors will be available to answer any questions you may have about the application and admissions process. We are here to get you started on your journey to UIW!
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Are you interested in pursuing your graduate degree? Chat with us to learn about the graduate and doctoral programs available at the University of the Incarnate Word. Coffee's on us!
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 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
UIW is proud to announce that it surpassed the $100 million dollar mark during its “Their Journey, Your Legacy” fundraising campaign which was started five years ago. The University shared the news at a reception for alumni and friends during UIW’s annual Light the Way Holiday Festival on Saturday, Nov. 19, on the Broadway campus.
UIW is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a Student Success Acceleration Program in the amount of $180,000. The grant will be used to establish the “Somos Unidos – One Word Project.”
An overcast and chilly night did not dampen the spirits of the thousands who attended UIW 2022 Light the Way Holiday Festival. The event, presented by H-E-B, was held on Saturday, Nov. 19, on the UIW Broadway campus.
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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