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.
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Are you interested in learning more about the University of the Incarnate Word? Join us on the UIW campus for Spring Preview Day! Students will have the opportunity to hear from various departments and representatives to learn more about the UIW experience.
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 | 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 admissions process. Start your journey today!
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 has received a major grant to be used to empower future Latinx theologians. The $110,000 grant awarded to UIW is part of a $7.9 million dollar grant from the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment as part of a national effort being led by the University of Notre Dame and Boston College.
UIW is proud to announce that it has been named among the best in the nation on the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Online Programs list which was released today. UIW ranked No. 61 in the nation on the list of Best Online Bachelor’s for Veterans. UIW also ranked No. 104 on the list of overall Best Online Bachelor’s degrees.
The national website OnlineMastersDegrees.org has ranked UIW No. 1 in the State of Texas in the site’s annual best of list for online Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree programs. The site also ranked the UIW online MBA program No. 15 in the nation.
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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