University of the Incarnate Word
About
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio is the largest Catholic university in Texas, best known for its exceptional health professions education anchored by its schools of nursing, pharmacy, optometry, and osteopathic medicine. As a vibrant Hispanic-Serving Institution, UIW fosters a close-knit, faith-centered campus culture where service learning and social justice are deeply integrated into the student experience, requiring community service hours for graduation. The university uniquely sets itself apart through its rare array of professional doctoral programs on a single private campus and its international campuses in Mexico and Europe, which offer undergraduates seamless study abroad opportunities and direct pathways to advanced degrees.
Wikipedia:The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a private Catholic university with its main campus in San Antonio and Alamo Heights, Texas, United States. Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the university's main campus is located on 154 acres (0.6 km2). It is the largest Catholic university in Texas.
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Essay Requirements
University of the Incarnate Word accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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