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.
Thursday, Feb. 26 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Considering a transfer to the 小蝌蚪视频? The Virtual Transfer Info Session walks through the application process, required documents, and what to expect after you apply.
Saturday, March 7 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us on the UIW campus for a tour at 9:10 a.m. or 10:15 a.m., then meet with admissions counselors and financial aid representatives to discuss your future as a Cardinal!
Whether you're a current or future student, you can get your questions answered all in one place at the Cardinal Student Service Center.
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 Monday, Feb. 9, UIW鈥檚 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) hosted the annual Bernadette O鈥機onnor Lecture on Catholic Intellectual Traditions (CIT), with this year鈥檚 presentation exploring the positive impact that a Catholic education can have within the lives of its students.
The 小蝌蚪视频 (UIW) will be presenting the annual 2026 Pierre Lecture at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Joeris Ballroom (Student Engagement Center). Since 2001, the Pierre Lecture, named after one of UIW鈥檚 founding Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) Sister Pierre Cinquin, CCVI, has brought 鈥渄istinguished women scholars of religious studies to campus to address current issues relating to social justice, ecology and globalization鈥� (uiw.edu).
The UIW Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP) is celebrating an exciting achievement, as the FSOP Class of 2025 ranked #1 in pass rate in the state of Texas on the most recent North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX).
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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