Choosing the university you will attend to pursue your career is a turning point for you and your family. It’s important that you choose a school that can help you face the world, and while you’re at it, take advantage of your Hispanic roots, traditions and language at the University of Puerto Rico.

The University of Puerto Rico is aware of the importance of higher education for Latino populations in the United States and recognizes that it can play an important role in their education. Although these students are  highly interested in getting reacquainted with the Spanish language and with their Hispanic roots, some  are not quite prepared to embark in an academic program offered fully in Spanish. Thus, we offer a limited number of students the opportunity to participate in our special Bilingual Initiative for Latino Students, through which they will enhance their possibilities of a college degree in a first rate University at a very affordable cost.  

As a student at UPR you will get classroom and hands on experience, enjoying the advantages of a full university. Plus, you will have the opportunity to experience life on the beautiful, sunbathed Caribbean. You will also enjoy meeting students who share your Hispanic roots, get acquainted with Puerto Rican culture and traditions, and becoming fluent in Spanish. These are the added benefits of pursuing an education at UPR.

Submitting your Application

This application is exclusive for Latino students living in the United States and coursing the last year of high school or its equivalent. Only three campuses participating on this Initiative: Río Piedras, Humacao and Cayey. Before filling out the application, please read the criteria for admissions section to make sure you meet the requirements. All applicants must take the required SAT or ACT exam and request that their scores be submitted directly to the University of Puerto Rico. Applicants must also request their High School to send an official copy of their transcripts to the campus selected as their first option. All official documents must be sent to the first campus selected. If for any reason the applicant is denied admission in his/her first option, the University will send official documents to the second campus selected and to the third option if not accepted in the second one.

Be sure to enclose all the information requested. Notice that you can select three options which can include a combination of different programs on one campus or different campuses. All applicants must take the required SAT or ACT Exams and request that scores be submitted directly to the University of Puerto Rico, specifically to the campus selected as their first option in the application.   Applicants must also request their High School to send an official copy of their transcripts to the campus selected as their first option.

All official documents must be sent to the first campus selected. The address for each campus is available in the Bilingual Initiative website. If for any reason the applicant  is denied admission in his/her  first option,  the University will send official documents to the second campus selected and to the third option if not accepted in the second one. If you have any questions concerning this Initiative send an e mail to bilingual@upr.edu. You can also call or write to

BILINGUAL INITIATIVE FOR LATINO STUDENTS

Coordinator Bilingual Initiative

University of Puerto Rico

Office of Students

Jardín Botánico Sur

1187 Calle Flamboyán

San Juan, PR 00926-1117

Telephone (787)250-0000 ext. 2002, 4613

We will be happy to provide assistance with your application process.

If you have any question concerning this Initiative, send and e mail to bilingual@upr.edu