University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyMove-In Guide
Edinburg, Texas
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 2013🔗 www.utrgv.edu
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public university in South Texas with its main campus in Edinburg and a campus in Brownsville. First-year students who graduated high school within the last 24 months must live on campus unless exempt, including students whose parents live in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr or Willacy County. Residents move in on Vaquero Move In Day, Aug. 25, 2026.
Enrollment
35,812
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 25, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Vaquero Move In Day is Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First-year students attending Vaquero Round Up orientation may request early move-in starting Monday, Aug. 24. Bring your V-One Card or a Texas ID.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 25; early move-in requests start Aug. 24.
- Check-in location
- Check in at your residence hall, sign required documents and receive your key.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Heritage Hall
Traditional · Coed
Unity Hall
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.