Freshman Brochure 2016-2017 - 5
Emphasis on excellence When you attend UHV, you join a nationally recognized, accredited university that is part of the UH System. The School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which accredits less than 5 percent of business schools worldwide. A Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Military Friendly School, UHV was ranked eighth out of 32 Texas public universities in the 2016 Best Colleges list (Niche.com). These recognitions mean you will graduate with an excellent education that will help you make your mark on your future career. We'll help you land a professional job You've heard by now how your degree can open new doors to careers. It's true. A UHV education will give you the training, skills and preparation to launch your career. But that's not all. UHV Career Services is here to help you get your rewarding first job after graduation. Phillips 66, GEICO, Wells Fargo and Microsoft are just a few of the companies that have hired UHV graduates. And UHV students who graduate with a bachelor's degree earn an average of 11 percent more their first year on the job than the state average (comparecollegetx.com). That's more money in the bank for you. UHV Career Services also can help with resumes, job interviews and finding work while you are in school. Ready to be a Jaguar? Now that you know how UHV can help you make your mark, it's time to come see the university for yourself. Join us for one of our Jaguar Days on Nov. 19, 2016, Jan. 28, 2017, or Feb. 25, 2017 (www.uhv.edu/discover/jaguar-days), or sign up for a campus tour (www.uhv.edu/discover/visit-campus). If you are ready to apply, go to www.applytexas.org. UHV requires freshmen to meet two of the following requirements: Rank in top half of your graduating class, have at least a 2.0 grade-point average, and get an 18 or above on the ACT or an 860 or above on the SAT (940 after March 2016).
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