Greetings from the President

If you are reading this brief message it’s because you have seriously considered a college education. Congratulations! The decision to continue your studies beyond a high school degree is without a doubt, one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. I can guarantee you that life is much better when it is enriched with the experiences, knowledge and skills provided by an excellent college education.

I am aware that you have a broad range of higher education options. Founded in 1903, the University of Puerto Rico offers you a century of experience in postsecondary education. . With eleven campuses, throughout the island, ours is the largest and most prestigious institution of higher education in Puerto Rico, and one of the very best in the Caribbean and Latin America. It is likewise a leading Hispanic serving university in the United States

As President of the University of Puerto Rico, it is my pleasure to invite you to join us in this venture of higher education through the Bilingual Initiative for Latino Students., available in our Cayey, Humacao and Río Piedras campuses. By applying for admission to our institution, you express your desire to participate in the most significant cultural project of Puerto Rico.

If you come from a Puerto Rican background, this will be the opportunity to renew your acquaintance with your cultural and linguistic roots. If you come from another Hispanic background, we offer you the experience of becoming familiar with a germane culture and of practicing the language of your forbearers.

It is my sincere hope that, come August, I will be able to welcome you to our Island and to the University of Puerto Rico.

Antonio García Padilla

We will be happy to provide assistance with your application process.
If you have any question concerning this Initiative, send an email to bilingual.initiative@upr.edu