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, May 7 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Interested in transferring to the University of the Incarnate Word? Meet with our transfer counselors to learn about UIW programs and the admissions process. Coffee is on us!
Tuesday, May 12 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Explore your transfer options at UIW and get information on programs, credits and the admissions process. Meet with a transfer admissions counselor, tour campus and take advantage of transcript review.
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
Third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student, Jaclyn Moreno, was recently elected to serve as National Speaker of the House on the 2026-2027 Board of Directors for Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the Pharmacy Leadership Society (PLS).
On Wednesday, April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, the UIW Earth Month Committee hosted the 2026 Earth Day Fair on the Broadway Campus. The event welcomed departmental, student-led, non-profit and community organizations to showcase practices that raise awareness for ecological and environmental stewardship at UIW.
On Wednesday, April 15, UIW hosted the inaugural Artful Worship Celebration on the Broadway campus to showcase the program’s developments over just one year. Additionally, members of the community were invited to ignite their inner creativity by hearing from guest speakers on the Catholic imagination, viewing artistic and musical performances, engage in a book signing and more.
New Designation Recognizes UIW’s Unwavering Commitment to Student Success
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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