Academics
The University Interscholastic League offers the most comprehensive program of academic competition in the nation. UIL Academics offers more activities than any other UIL division, with 29 contests at the high school level and 20 A+ Academic contests for grades 2-8. More than half a million students participate in UIL academic contests each year.
These activities, which exist to complement the academic curriculum, are designed to motivate students as they acquire higher levels of knowledge, to challenge students to confront issues of importance, and to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively, exhibiting much more than knowledge and comprehension.
Academics News & Updates
Submit Your Essay for the UIL Essay Contests Today!
Essay submissions for the UIL Essay Contests are due February 20th. ONE essay can qualify you as a UIL State finalist, make you eligible for TILF scholarships, AND win your school championship points. Submit your essay today!
UIL Sponsor HEB Scholarships for Texas Athletic, Music and Academic Participants
As part of its Corporate Sponsorship of the UIL, HEB will recognize 15 high school seniors who participated in UIL competitions for their community service. Five students who competed in athletics, music or academic events will be selected from the pool of applicants.
October 2018 Legislative Council Meeting Results
The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Sunday and Monday to make decisions on proposed rule changes in UIL academics, athletics, music and policy.
UT-RGV Student Activities Conference Canceled
The Student Activities Conference in Edinburg scheduled for Sept. 15, 2018, has been CANCELED due to inclement weather conditions. The UT-RGV administration has advised that they are canceling campus activities scheduled for this weekend.
2018-2019 Academic Coordinator’s Packet
The UIL academic staff looks forward to working with you in the year ahead. Please download the Academic Coordinator's Packet for information that will help get your year started. Please feel free to contact us when you have questions or need assistance.
Latest Academics Articles from The Leaguer
Register as high school
Academic coordinator
(Coordinators for elementary and middle schools register under A+ Academics.)
UIL Essay Competitions
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay and Latino History Essay Competitions