The University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the top university in Puerto Rico. It is most known for it's excellent programs on Engineering, Science and Agriculture. The university is also rated on the Top 50 Universities on Latin America.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
For students thinking on applying to the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, it is most important that you have an excellent GPA, raging from 3.5 to 4.0 (in a 4.0 scale). It is also important that to have great College Board or SAT scores (especially Mathematics). It is good to have extracurricular activities like community service or participating in organizations. Finally, it is very helpful if you play any kind of instrument, have experience in choir or participate in a athletic team.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The University has a very strong academic program. Most of the classes are high in difficulty. Any student that wants to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or more, has to have a very rigorous study schedule. The professors are a mixture of local professors and foreign professors. You will encounter professors with a very difficult teaching methods and others with a moderate teaching methods, but all of them do the topmost job in teaching the students skills they will need in they're future jobs.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There are no dorms in University Campus, so any student that wants to attend has to find housing outside the university. There are many housing options outside the university only minutes away. The student can choose from living in dorms with roommates, living in studios (usually just a room, or with a room, living room and kitchenette separately) or living in a apartment with housemates. There are a lot of options to choose from and depending on the rooms and amenities the prices range from $200 to $1,000.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The University has a Student Center Building which comes with a cafeteria on the first floor, a lunch an diner room on the second floor and on the thirty floor a terrace with tables. if you choose not to eat at the University there are multiple choices just minutes from it (like Wendy's, a mexican place called Chalupas, El Meson Subs and many more).
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are many things to do for fun. Mayaguez has an exceptional nightlife with pubs and clubs suited for all moods and music choices or if you just want to sit, relax and talk. It is close to many beautiful beaches on Cabo Rojo, Rincon and Joyuda. The university has many organizations that arrange activities for the students like parties, campings, conferences and co-fraternization activities. Many students like to go to the Town Plaza to talk, eat ice cream or take a minute relax from classes. And there is also the movie theater on the Mayag���¼ez Town Center or Western Plaza.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Being a Public Institution, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has a lower tuition than most universities in Puerto Rico. Also, if you can qualify for the Federal Pell Grant it opens a lot of opportunities for other scholarships.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
At the beginning of the august semester there is always Orientation week, where we work with new students (freshman) preparing them for the college life. Also, the university offers dance classes and swimming classes.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
It is great for students of Science and Agriculture, but specially Engineering. The programs for engineers are the best in Puerto Rico.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Every department has many Clubs, Associations and Organizations. if you want to join a Club from another department you are free to do so.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a Greek life, but it has no high status on the university.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The security guards are always on duty, and if you have car problems inside the Campus they will help. There are no incidence of criminality on campus and it's very rare if there are.
The University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the top university in Puerto Rico. It is most known for it's excellent programs on Engineering, Science and Agriculture. The university is also rated on the Top 50 Universities on Latin America.
For students thinking on applying to the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, it is most important that you have an excellent GPA, raging from 3.5 to 4.0 (in a 4.0 scale). It is also important that to have great College Board or SAT scores (especially Mathematics). It is good to have extracurricular activities like community service or participating in organizations. Finally, it is very helpful if you play any kind of instrument, have experience in choir or participate in a athletic team.
The University has a very strong academic program. Most of the classes are high in difficulty. Any student that wants to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or more, has to have a very rigorous study schedule. The professors are a mixture of local professors and foreign professors. You will encounter professors with a very difficult teaching methods and others with a moderate teaching methods, but all of them do the topmost job in teaching the students skills they will need in they're future jobs.
There are no dorms in University Campus, so any student that wants to attend has to find housing outside the university. There are many housing options outside the university only minutes away. The student can choose from living in dorms with roommates, living in studios (usually just a room, or with a room, living room and kitchenette separately) or living in a apartment with housemates. There are a lot of options to choose from and depending on the rooms and amenities the prices range from $200 to $1,000.
The University has a Student Center Building which comes with a cafeteria on the first floor, a lunch an diner room on the second floor and on the thirty floor a terrace with tables. if you choose not to eat at the University there are multiple choices just minutes from it (like Wendy's, a mexican place called Chalupas, El Meson Subs and many more).
There are many things to do for fun. Mayaguez has an exceptional nightlife with pubs and clubs suited for all moods and music choices or if you just want to sit, relax and talk. It is close to many beautiful beaches on Cabo Rojo, Rincon and Joyuda. The university has many organizations that arrange activities for the students like parties, campings, conferences and co-fraternization activities. Many students like to go to the Town Plaza to talk, eat ice cream or take a minute relax from classes. And there is also the movie theater on the Mayag���¼ez Town Center or Western Plaza.
Being a Public Institution, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has a lower tuition than most universities in Puerto Rico. Also, if you can qualify for the Federal Pell Grant it opens a lot of opportunities for other scholarships.
At the beginning of the august semester there is always Orientation week, where we work with new students (freshman) preparing them for the college life. Also, the university offers dance classes and swimming classes.
It is great for students of Science and Agriculture, but specially Engineering. The programs for engineers are the best in Puerto Rico.
Every department has many Clubs, Associations and Organizations. if you want to join a Club from another department you are free to do so.
There is a Greek life, but it has no high status on the university.
The security guards are always on duty, and if you have car problems inside the Campus they will help. There are no incidence of criminality on campus and it's very rare if there are.