THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
WE ARE
utsa.edu/admissions
We Are UTSA
And We Are You
You are ready for the next big step. You are
searching for a place to grow, learn and live.
You want to meet new people, discover great
ideas and fulfill your dreams.
We are The University of Texas at San Antonio.
We are excitement and challenges, inspiration
and discovery——your first choice for worldclass education, lifelong friendships and fun.
We are global economies and the arts——your
path to ideas, diversity and culture. We are a
community of scholars, achievers and leaders.
We are passion and we are change.
UTSA is your access to excellence. We are
a top-tier university creating new knowledge
through dialogue and discovery among our
faculty and students. UTSA is serving society
through our colleges, programs and initiatives
by encouraging the best in all of us. We are
enriching your collegiate experience through
a vibrant student life, first-class facilities and
Division I sports programs. We are degrees
of success for people from Texas, the nation
and the world.
We are The University of Texas at San Antonio.
We are Roadrunners——and we are you.
Our 30,000 students can
choose from over
130 degree programs.
We Are
San Antonio
UTSA is located in the nation’s seventh-largest city
and Texas’ top tourist destination, San Antonio.
Home to the Alamo, other Spanish missions and a
rich history of diverse cultures, the city is an amazing
environment in which to learn, discover and grow.
Whether you take classes at the Main Campus or
Downtown Campus, as a UTSA student, you can
take advantage of all that the Alamo City has to offer.
Main Campus
The Main Campus is the hub of UTSA, where
Roadrunners discover an exciting community with
bustling activity occurring almost 24/7. At the foot
of the Texas Hill Country but within walking distance
of La Cantera’s beautiful outdoor mall and Six Flags
Fiesta Texas, the Main Campus enjoys a scenic
landscape with the conveniences of a major city.
Students here can always be found studying late into
the night for an exam, cheering on the basketball team
in the Convocation Center or playing sand volleyball
with friends. With four residence halls, the Main
Campus is where 3,700 Roadrunners live, eat and
sleep each school year. Another 5,000 students live
within walking distance of campus.
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Downtown Campus
The Downtown Campus adds to the beauty of the
Alamo City with its modern architecture and is a
sight to admire as you drive through downtown.
Just a stone’s throw away from the River Walk and
El Mercado, the campus is located in the heart of
San Antonio’s vibrant social and cultural scenes.
Over 6,400 students choose to take classes on the
Downtown Campus, where you can complete all of
your core classes or enroll in one of 19 undergraduate
and eight graduate degree programs which can be
completed here in their entirety.
HemisFair Park Campus
The HemisFair Park Campus is home to the Institute
of Texan Cultures (ITC), which hosts exhibits and live
performances and is a wonderful place to learn about
the cultural history and traditions of the Lone Star
State. As a Smithsonian Affliliate, the ITC benefits
from artifacts and educational programs shared by an
exclusive group of member museums. The HemisFair
Park Campus is positioned directly across from the
Alamodome, the 65,000-seat home of Roadrunner
Football, kicking off in fall 2011.
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We Are
Degrees of Success
In your pursuit of higher knowledge, UTSA’s eight
colleges——Architecture, Business, Education and
Human Development, Engineering, Liberal and
Fine Arts, Public Policy, Sciences and Honors——
collaborate to provide you with an education of
excellence you expect from a premier national
university. We offer a curriculum that promotes
critical thinking and problem-solving, so that our
students graduate with the skills and confidence
they need in today’s knowledge-based economy.
Many of our graduates who have studied
pre-med or pre-law have been accepted at
esteemed medical and law schools, while those
who wish to continue their studies in other fields
have been accepted at major grad schools
around the country and UTSA’s own Graduate
School. Others who were prepared to enter
the workforce have been hired at Fortune 500
companies. Our respected faculty will equip you
with the academic tools to carve your place in
the world——whatever your ambition.
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UTSA is home to the
fastest-growing
architecture program
in the nation.
We Are the College of
Liberal and Fine Arts utsa.edu/colfa
You have many interests—politics and poetry, history
and humanities. You are on your way to becoming
a learned individual, moving comfortably among
different intellectual domains and yielding, on
occasion, to raw curiosity and the desire for selfexpression. You can now begin that journey in the
College of Liberal and Fine Arts.
We bring together the arts, humanities and social
sciences, offering a fertile learning environment
for cross-disciplinary approaches with real-world
applications. We are UTSA’s largest college, and
we are known for our core curriculum teaching and
helping all students prepare for their studies. We
boast an esteemed faculty who have won national
and international honors. We also encourage
new ideas through the college’s annual research
conference, where students present their own
research papers, multimedia projects, artwork,
creative writing and musical performances.
We Are the College of
Architecture utsa.edu/coa
You have always been drawing, drafting, planning; a
dreamer with a vision spanning the great architecture
of the past to the built environments of the future.
You desire to build your legacy to the world or design
homes and offices in your own distinct style. You
envision building magnificent high-rise complexes or
working to preserve historic structures. If this is the
blueprint of your dreams and ambitions, the sky’s the
limit at UTSA’s College of Architecture.
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“I’ve cherished the opportunity to perform several
leading roles. Singing opera with an orchestra
has taught me so much about musicianship and
cooperation among performers.”
Bronwyn White, junior, music,
winner of the Concerto and Aria Competition
We are located at the Downtown Campus and provide
the perfect laboratory for in-depth exploration of San
Antonio’s architecture and construction of the built environment. We also provide study-abroad opportunities in
Italy, Spain, France and Argentina, giving you the opportunity to live and study in a different culture. For students
interested in continuing their studies, we offer the
professional master of architecture program, as well as
degrees that will prepare you to teach, conduct research,
or pursue careers in urban and regional planning.
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The Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute,
housed in the College of Engineering, is getting
a $50 million infusion from CPS Energy to
help position San Antonio as a leader in
renewable energy.
“The most
important revelation
I’ve had as a freshman is the
individualized attention I received from
my professors. I’m encouraged to ask
questions and my professors stay
after class to help me understand the
material. The academic support from
faculty is refreshing.”
Peter Serna, freshman, biology,
Rising Roadrunner Scholar
We Are the College of
Sciences utsa.edu/cos
You hope to change the future by exploring new frontiers
in science and mathematics. And you can become a
scientific leader of your generation, with the knowledge
and skills you hone in the College of Sciences. We are ranked in the top 10 in the nation for the
number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanic
students in the biological sciences, mathematics and computer science. We offer unparalleled
opportunities to get hands-on experience in labo-
ratory research through our training programs for
undergraduates. Student researchers have access
to dedicated faculty and the latest technology like
Helenita, our electron microscope that can display
images at a resolution of less than one ten-billionth of
a meter. We also train students to become effective
educators through the Generating Educational
Excellence in Mathematics and Science (GE2MS)
Teaching Program.
We Are the College of
Engineering utsa.edu/coe
You want to shape the technology of tomorrow.
You’re ready for a career as an engineer, or perhaps
as a leader in global industries. You will be in good
company with other College of Engineering graduates,
who include a project leader for the Xbox 360 team
at Microsoft and the vice chairman of operations and
technology for Dell.
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We are the fastest-growing engineering college in
Texas. We have state-of-the-art instructional laboratories and classrooms in the new $84 million Applied
Engineering and Technology Building, as well as the
225,000-square-foot Biotechnology, Sciences and
Engineering Building, one of the largest educational
facilities in the state. We can help you round out your
college experience with more than 20 student chapters
of professional and honor engineering societies.
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Aspiring CSIs can get hands-on
experience in the Department of
Criminal Justice’s forensic science lab.
We Are the College of
Business utsa.edu/cob
You have set your sights to work on Wall Street or
to launch the next big computer software company.
With real-world experiences provided by the College
of Business, you will build your academic portfolio
and prepare for an exciting career, whether in San
Antonio, New York or the global economies of London
or Singapore.
We are the largest undergraduate business school
in the UT System, and among the top 40 largest in
the nation. We hold international accreditation from
the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business (only 5 percent of business schools
worldwide receive this accreditation). We offer innovative international programming, including a bilingual
business certificate program and immersion programs
in countries such as Brazil, Spain and Morocco. We
are second in the nation in graduating Hispanic undergraduates and our MBA program is ranked in the top
ten nationally by BusinessWeek, Hispanic Business,
and Princeton Review.
“I’ve had the best collegiate experience at the
College of Business. They’ve provided me with
countless resources from extra tutors in class to
professional mentors. I’m grateful for the leadership
opportunities I gained through student involvement
and international studies abroad.”
Ryanne Vela ’10, international business
We Are the College of
Public Policy utsa.edu/copp
You might have an ambition to serve your community,
perhaps by representing your hometown in Congress
or working in the criminal justice system. Or you may
possess an altruistic spirit that will lead you to work
with nonprofit organizations, and your work will impact
all areas of our society. Whether you plan to advocate
for human rights or write government legislation,
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through the College of Public Policy, you will acquire
the brainpower and tools to shape the world we live in.
We are housed at the Downtown Campus in close
proximity to government, law enforcement and nonprofit
organizations. Our faculty engage in innovative
policy research, while also maintaining close ties to
community leaders and issues.
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The Honors College has successfully
assisted students competing for top
national scholarships and fellowships. Just
ask Carlos Castañeda and Jonathan Nomamiukor,
two Rhodes finalists from the Class of 2010.
We Are the College of
Education and Human Development utsa.edu/coehd
“I believe student teaching is the most
challenging but most rewarding part of
the teaching program. It is where theory
meets practice. I am well supported by
my UTSA supervisor and peers. After
this semester, I can proudly say that I
am ready to become a teacher.”
Alicia Maldonado, senior, teacher certification
You are destined to be a leader, a teacher, a mentor
or counselor. You want to transform lives by preparing
individuals to reach their highest potential. You are
ready to lead boldly and courageously and to assume
the responsibility of educating America’s future doctors,
political leaders, engineers, scientists, artists and
humanitarians. You are the one and your time is now.
We are leaders of innovative teaching practices, professional development, technology enhancement, health,
and binational/bicultural issues, and have secured more
than $15 million in research and grant funding. We are
one of the largest providers of educators in Texas and
boast a 97 percent pass rate on the Teacher Certification Exams, one of the highest in the state. We offer our
own study-abroad programs to China, Thailand, Mexico
and Peru, allowing you to experience for yourself educational systems around the world.
We Are the
Honors College utsa.edu/honors
You plan to study at UTSA and want to broadly
develop your intellect as you mature from an inquisitive scholar to a possible Nobel Prize winner. You seek
small classes that promote discussion with your fellow
students and professors. You enjoy an intellectual
challenge and growth as you study among other academically talented students from diverse backgrounds.
We offer Honors students in all the UTSA colleges
priority registration so you can create your ideal class
schedule. We award 80 students a Presidential
Honors Scholarship each year, and another 60 to 70
students receive awards/scholarships. We prepare you
for national scholarship and fellowship competitions.
The Honors College is open to students of all majors.
Admission to the Honors College is competitive and based on class rank, ACT or SAT scores, an essay and recommendations. Threshold requirements for incoming freshmen are a composite (CR + M) SAT of 1200 or higher, a composite ACT
of 27 or higher, and/or graduation in the top 10 percent of the high school class. The Honors College applies a holistic review approach to student admission. Therefore, students who do not meet threshold requirements may still gain admission
if they offer a compelling reason why they should be part of the program, just as students who meet those requirements
are not guaranteed admission.
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UTSA’s Air Force ROTC Detachment
was recognized with the Right of Line
Award as the best in the nation.
“During my
study abroad in Italy, we
would sit outside to sketch Roman buildings and fountains and we would see a building
we studied back home. Embedding myself in
such a rich environment of language, culture, and
customs gave me a different perspective and a
better understanding of the history of architecture.”
Shreya Patel, senior, architecture
We Are
Study Abroad utsa.edu/studyabroad
No matter which college or major you choose, you can
participate in one of UTSA’s study-abroad programs.
Spending a semester overseas can enhance your
education from a global perspective by introducing
you to different people, cultures and educational
systems—and broaden your awareness of the world
we live in. Who knows? You might even make a
lifelong friend from Spain or Thailand.
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UTSA students can take advantage of one of the
exchange agreements (meaning you study in another
country but pay UTSA tuition) with universities in
England, Japan, Mexico, Canada, Denmark, South
Korea, Peru, Sweden and Turkey. But we also offer
faculty-led and affiliated study-abroad programs in
many other countries. UTSA students have studied
architecture in Italy, flora and fauna in Costa Rica,
and archaeology in Belize. You can, too.
Pre-Professional Studies
Pre-Health utsa.edu/hpo
For students aspiring to continue in a health-related
profession (medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical
therapy, occupational therapy or pharmacy), the
Health Professions Office should be one of the first
offices to visit once enrolled. Staff provides advising
and support to students pursuing health professions
and assists them in assuring they are fulfilling professional school admission requirements. The office also
provides assistance with the application processes
for medical and dental school.
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Pre-Law utsa.edu/ilpa
Created as a partnership between UTSA and The
University of Texas School of Law, the Institute for
Law and Public Affairs (ILPA) prepares upper-level
undergraduates for law school or careers in public
affairs. The institute’s two-year Summer Law School
Preparation Academy includes courses in legal
technical writing, legal research and writing, law school
studies, constitutional analysis, legal and philosophical
research, torts, analytical reasoning and LSAT preparation. Each law school in Texas and many from around
the country participate in ILPA-sponsored sessions.
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Majors/Minors
Key
BA - Bachelor of Arts
BS - Bachelor of Science
BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts
BM - Bachelor of Music
BAAS - Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences*
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
BPA - Bachelor of Public Administration
Cert. - Certificate
^Degree programs that may be completed
at the Downtown Campus. The bachelor’s
programs in architecture, construction science
and management, interior design, criminal
justice, and public administration are offered
only at the Downtown Campus.
*Associate degree in applied science required
Pre-Majors
Applicants within the College of Business,
College of Architecture, College of Engineering,
and Biology Department, are admitted as premajors. Specific requirements and/or process
for declaring a major are outlined within each
College’s section of the Undergraduate Catalog
at utsa.edu/ucat.
For more degree information,
visit our online undergraduate catalog.
utsa.edu/ucat
College of Architecture (COA)
College of Engineering (COE)
Major + Degree
College of Public Policy (COPP)
Major + Degree
Major + Degree
^Architecture
BS
Biomedical Engineering
BS
^Criminal Justice
BA
^Construction Science and Management
BS
Civil Engineering
BS
^Public Administration
BPA
^Interior Design
BS
Computer Engineering
BS
Electrical Engineering
BS
Minors
Mechanical Engineering
BS
College of Business (COB)
Major + Degree
Nonprofit Management
College of Sciences (COS)
^Accounting
BBA
College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA)
Actuarial Science
BBA
Major + Degree
Bilingual Business (Spanish)
Cert.
American Studies
BA
Economics
BA, BBA
Anthropology
BA
Finance
BBA
Art
BA, BFA
^General Business
BBA
Art History and Criticism
Human Resource Management
BBA
Information Systems
BBA
Infrastructure Assurance
BBA
^Management (concentrations: International Business,
BBA
Small Business/Entrepreneurship)
Management Science
BBA
Marketing
BBA
Real Estate Finance and Development (minors: Construction
BBA
Sport, Event, and Tourism Management
BBA
Statistics
BS
Management, Facility Management, Finance)
Minors
Actuarial Science
Adaptive Decision
Models for Business
Applied Statistics
Business Administration
Economics
Criminal Justice
Electronic Commerce
Finance
Information Systems
Infrastructure
Assurance and
Security
International Management
Management
Management Science
Marketing
Technology Management
Major + Degree
Athletic Coaching
Cert.
Health (degree only or Early Childhood–12 Health Certification)
BS
Infancy and Childhood Studies
BAAS
^Interdisciplinary Studies (degree only or certification in:
BA
Kinesiology (degree only or Early Childhood–12 Physical
BS
^Mexican American Studies
BA
Women’s Studies
BA
Education Certification)
^Biology (concentrations: Cell and Molecular Biology,
BS
Chemistry
BA, BS
BA
Computer Science (concentrations: Computer and
Information Security, Software Engineering)
BS
Classics and Humanities
BA
Environmental Science
BS
^Communication (concentrations: Communication
Studies, Public Relations, Technical Communication)
BA
Geology
BA, BS
^English (concentrations: Creative Writing,
BA
^Mathematics (concentrations: General Mathematical
BS
Geography
BA
Multidisciplinary Science
BS
^History (concentration: Social Studies)
BA
Physics
BA, BS
Jazz Studies
Cert.
Modern Language Studies
BA
Music (specializations: Composition, Music Education,
BA, BM
Music Technology
Cert.
Philosophy
BA
^Political Science
BA
^Psychology
BA
^Sociology
BA
Minors
Spanish
BA
Legal Studies
English Language Arts and Reading, Professional Writing)
Music Marketing, Music Performance)
Minors
College of Education and Human Development (COEHD)
-Early Childhood–Grade 6 Generalist
-Early Childhood–Grade 6 Bilingual Generalist
-Early Childhood–Grade 6 ESL Generalist
-Grades 4–8 Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies
-Grades 4–8 Mathematics/Science
-Grades 4–8 Bilingual Generalist
-Grades 4–8 ESL Generalist
-EC–12 Special Education)
Major + Degree
American Indian Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Art History and Criticism
Classical Studies
Communication
Comparative Literature
English Literature
Film Studies
Foreign Languages
French
Geography
German
Global Analysis
History
Humanities
International Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Religious Studies
Russian
Sociology
Spanish
Integrative Biology, Microbiology/Immunology, Neurobiology,
Plant Biology)
Studies, Mathematics)
Minors
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Honors College (Honors)
Major + Degree
Honors Studies
BA
Office of Undergraduate Studies
Major + Degree
Multidisciplinary Studies
BA
Pre-Professional Studies
Pre-Health (HPO)
utsa.edu/hpo
Pre-Law (ILPA)
utsa.edu/ilpa
Reserve Officer Training Corps Program (ROTC)
Air Force
utsa.edu/afrotc
Army
utsa.edu/armyrotc
Minors
Aerospace Studies
Military Management and Leadership
Minors
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African American Studies
Bicultural Studies
Health
English as a Second Language
Women’s Studies
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UTSA students benefit from the latest
technology, including online file storage
(so you never have to worry about lost flash
drives) and campuswide wireless printing.
Through the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan,
all UTSA students learn to analyze and interpret
real data––such as student loan interest
charges––boosting the value of your degree.
We Are
Academic Support and Career Guidance
Libraries utsa.edu/libraries
We have books, yes—1.8 million print and electronic volumes between the Main Campus and Downtown
Campus libraries—but so much more! Our priority is to provide you with personalized research assistance to
complete your class projects, so our librarians are available to answer your questions online via e-mail, text or
IM, as well as in person. Students love the Information Commons in the newly renovated John Peace Library on
the Main Campus, with its 185 computer workstations. You can also check out a laptop for a class presentation.
If you need to get away from the buzz of activity, we also have quiet study areas and group study rooms. When
you finish studying, check out a new-release DVD to take home with you. But if you do need to pull an all-nighter,
the John Peace Library is open 24 hours a day on weekdays and offers weekend hours, too.
University Career Center utsa.edu/ucc
The University Career Center equips you with the
skills necessary to make positive career decisions
throughout your education at UTSA. Group mock
interviews are also offered with companies that recruit
at the Main and Downtown campuses, such as USAA,
Tesoro, Valero and State Farm Insurance. The Career
Center also provides the following services:
• Workshops and events including employer information sessions, skills training and etiquette dinners
• Job listings for part-time positions, internships and
co-ops, as well as full-time career positions
• A personal career-planning course for students who have not determined an academic major or who
need direction regarding major and career pursuits.
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The Tomás Rivera Center
for Student Success (TRC) utsa.edu/trc
It’s not unusual to start college as an undeclared major.
The Tomás Rivera Center for Student Success works
with students who are undecided about their major and
can assist you in making your decision. In addition, the
TRC provides several academic support programs to
ensure you achieve your educational goals:
• Supplemental Instruction is a series of weekly study
sessions for difficult courses, guided by students who
successfully completed them.
• The Quantitative Tutoring Lab includes free tutoring in
more than 90 subjects.
• Academic Coaching provides one-on-one study skills
assistance to students and provides individualized plans.
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Support for New Students
The Colleges’ Freshman Advising Center (CFAC) utsa.edu/cfac
Even if you have a declared major or have selected a college but not a specific major, you might have a lot of
questions. You might be wondering, “How do I know which business class I should take?” or “What prerequisites do I need before next year?” It’s OK—the CFAC will guide you in the right direction.
Summer Common Reading Experience utsa.edu/commonread
As part of your first year at UTSA, you participate in the Summer Common Reading Experience. This program
allows new students to begin building an academic community around a common book. Information on the
current book is distributed to students when they attend orientation. Activities during UTSA’s week of welcome,
also known as Roadrunner Days, and the fall semester will center on themes and ideas from the book.
Learning Communities and Freshman Seminar Programs utsa.edu/lc
The Learning Communities Program helps ease the transition to college. In the fall semester, first-year students
are enrolled in up to three Core Curriculum classes with the same group of 25 students. Every student in the
program will be enrolled in a Freshman Seminar to provide frequent interaction with faculty and acquire the
resources for academic success, and connect with their peers.
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We Are Campus Life
Away from the confines of the classroom and
the hush-hush of the library is a boisterous
and rowdy campus life that invites you to enjoy
a world of new friendships, camaraderie and
laughter. You will discover that UTSA is like a
city——one that never sleeps with the constant
activities of sports, music, arts, dining, special
events and recreation——happening all around
you. We’re certain you will stay on course to
achieve your educational goals; however, keep
in mind that this is your campus and this is
your UTSA, and we wouldn’t want you to miss
out on all the fun and excitement that campus
life has to offer.
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We Are
Housing utsa.edu/housing
Living on campus is a great opportunity
to become fully engaged with the campus
community. In addition to the convenience
of having a furnished residence just a short
walk away from class, students who live on
campus typically earn better grades, are
more likely to graduate on time and are more
satisfied with their overall college experience.
You can live on or off campus. If you choose
to live on-site, the university offers a variety of
living facilities and comfortable apartments.
Because space is limited, an application is
required and is available at utsa.edu/housing.
As soon as you receive your UTSA ID, use it
to access the application once it is available
from the Housing website.
Chisholm Hall offers the true freshman experience to 500
students in a traditional residence hall style. With one- or
two-person rooms to choose from, Chisholm sets itself
apart by offering private bathrooms, themed wings and an
Academic Rebate Program.
Chaparral Village and Laurel Village are on-campus
residence communities that house 1,700 students. The
suite-style living offers you a private bedroom in either a twobedroom or four-bedroom layout. Suites are fully furnished
and include bathrooms, a living room area and kitchenette.
University Oaks is on-campus apartment housing, and
accommodates 1,456 students. Students choose from six
different floor plans for one-bedroom, two-bedroom or fourbedroom units. With a full kitchen and no meal plan requirements, University Oaks offers independent living with the
benefits and conveniences of living on campus.
“Living in Chaparral Village
was definitely a life-changing
experience. I was able to
make friends quickly, become
involved on campus as well as
be in walking distance of my
classes. UTSA housing felt like
a home away from home.”
Alexis Colton, sophomore,
criminal justice and political science
We Are
Dining utsa.edu/dining
It’s no secret that college students need
plenty of nourishment to keep their active
bodies and brains functioning at peak
performance. So no matter where you go
on campus——if you’re in the mood for an
on-the-go light snack or prefer a sit-down
meal with friends——the options are plentiful
to satisfy anyone’s taste buds.
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On Campus Dining:
• Roadrunner Café
• Chili’s Too
• Panda Express
• Subway
• Extreme Pita
• Smoothie King
• Burger King
• Starbucks Coffee
• Chick-fil-A
• Bène Pizzeria
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Taco Cabana
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Inspired by a Spanish villa, the Sombrilla is a
popular outdoor hangout for students to study
or meet with friends between classes.
“My involvement at
The University of Texas at
San Antonio has opened
doors to fantastic opportunities.
I love being a part of student
life because I’ve met so many
great people, and it has really
given me the opportunity to not
only better myself, but UTSA
and our community as well.”
Mayllyn Luz, senior, communication
We Are
Involved
University Center utsa.edu/uc
Known as the UC, the University Center offers a
place for recreation and relaxation. You can play a
game of pool or watch a pro football game on six
flatscreen TVs at The Roost. The UC also hosts
regular live entertainment right on campus with its
ongoing Coffee House series and other special
events and activities. UC Cinema Nights features
screenings of recently released movies along with
popcorn. Week night or late-night weekend, there is
always fun close by.
The UC also houses the Campus Technology Store
for discounted software and the latest in Apple
and PC products. You can also stop by the UTSA
Bookstore, where in addition to selling textbooks,
you can purchase UTSA-themed apparel. Right
around the corner is The UPS Store, Rios Golden
Cut Salons, Frost Bank, a mini-convenience store
and Roadrunner Express—the place to go for testing
supplies, Ticket Master, unique gifts and discounted
San Antonio fun. So when you’re in the mood to chill
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and hang out with friends-and grab a bite to eat while
you’re there-head over to the University Center where
there’s never a dull moment.
Student Activities utsa.edu/sa
It’s easy to get involved. You can join more than 250
organizations including academic clubs, honorary
organizations, social organizations, Greek fraternities
and sororities, professional organizations and special
interest groups. Student leaders are integral to the
planning of many activities on campus. These include
Homecoming and campus festivals such as Fiesta
UTSA, Best Fest, Party on the Paseo and Rowdy
Wing Fling.
The Office of Student Activities (located at the Main
Campus and Downtown Campus) provides the
university’s diverse student population with programs
and services that include leadership development,
cultural events, campus-wide entertainment events,
community service opportunities and annual student
recognition programs.
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UTSA has the
largest collegiate rock wall
in the state of Texas at 54 feet.
We Are
Recreation utsa.edu/recreation
UTSA’s Rec Center is one of the largest student
recreation centers in Texas and offers a variety of
recreational and leisure opportunities. With over
300,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space to
explore, you can enjoy a little rest and diversion from
your studies by checking out our rock-climbing wall,
cooking classes and exercise classes.
Intramural Sports: The Intramural Sports program
provides over 30 sports. Participation is open to
players of all skill levels at no charge. Campus Rec
even has a free agent list and will be happy to place
individuals on teams. Softball, indoor soccer, flag
football and water volleyball are just a few of your
many choices.
Club Sports: If you are looking for a little more competition and the opportunity to travel to universities around
the nation, then Club Sports is for you. Campus Rec
has over 20 different clubs—soccer, fencing, lacrosse,
power lifting and ultimate to name a few.
Fitness: If you want to tighten and tone, or shed some
unwanted pounds, Campus Rec has weight rooms
and group exercise rooms at the Main Campus and
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Downtown Campus. Massage therapy and personal
training are a great addition to the Fitness and
Wellness program. Tours and specialized sessions
are offered regularly by trained staff. Check online
for updated schedules.
Outdoor Pursuits: The Outdoor Pursuits program
offers great trips, such as surfing, backpacking and
caving, for various skill levels around the region and
country. Outdoor Pursuits also offers a free equipment-lending program, including kayaks, canoes and
mountain bikes.
Aquatics: Soak in some sun at the Aquatics Center,
which features a three-lane lap pool, lazy river with
fountain, two hot spas, a recreational pool, two sand
volleyball courts, an outdoor basketball court and an
island for lounging.
“From everything Campus Recreation
has to offer, my favorite amenity has
to be the lazy river. You get the theme
park feel without ever having to leave
campus. The Rec Center really does
have it all. It’s a great place to become
balanced in mind, body and soul.”
Alanna D’Antonio, sophomore,
business administration and marketing
Wellness: Keeping healthy in both mind and body is
vital to your ability to complete your education. The
Campus Rec offers a number of programs to help
alleviate stress, as well as nutrition assessments,
fitness assessments, tips for healthy eating habits
and health screenings.
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“UTSA is a great place to
be a student-athlete. The
competition we face in all
of our sports is among the
best in the nation. There is
a focus on academics and
life skills and the coaches
and administration are
very supportive.”
Devin Gibson, senior,
men’s basketball guard
We Are
Athletics goutsa.com
Start planning the tailgate parties! UTSA’s inaugural
football season kickoff is fast approaching. Led by
national championship coach Larry Coker, the Roadrunners begin a season of establishing new traditions
September 3, 2011.
Along with the start of UTSA Football, you can cheer
on Roadrunner athletes in 16 other sports. We are
fierce competitors on the field, track or basketball
court and have garnered a number of championships
for UTSA. Roadrunners compete in the Southland
Conference, which sponsors 17 championship
sports at the NCAA Division I level and consists of
12 university members in three states.
UTSA students are provided admittance to all UTSA
regular season sporting events held on campus as
well as all regular season UTSA Football games
played at the Alamodome.
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Roadrunners like to get rowdy to show their school
spirit and pride when it comes to sports. And you
don’t have to be just a spectator. Learn how to be
part of the teams or get involved as cheerleaders or
as a member of the band or dance team by visiting
the Athletics website, goutsa.com.
UTSA’s student-athletes have access to the James
and Catherine Bodenstedt Athletic Learning Center.
The center provides academic support and personal
development services for more than 300 UTSA
student-athletes.
NCAA Sports at UTSA:
• football
• basketball (M/W)
• baseball
• softball
• volleyball (W) • golf (M/W)
• tennis (M/W) • soccer (W)
• cross country (M/W)
• indoor and outdoor track and field (M/W)
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The Next Step
Estimated Costs utsa.edu/costs
Freshman Admissions utsa.edu/admissions
Embarking on a new chapter of your life at UTSA
begins with filling out the appropriate applications, ensuring that transcripts are submitted and
meeting with admissions counselors who will
help steer you on the course to obtaining the
top-notch education that you seek.
UTSA is well aware of the cost to earn a quality postsecondary education. But UTSA historically is less
expensive than many other Texas public universities in
major metropolitan areas, including Dallas and Houston.
We hope you will agree that enrolling at the university is
a wise investment in your future and a doorway to fulfilling
your dreams.
Freshman Requirements:
Freshman applicants must have completed
the Texas Recommended High School
Program, Distinguished Achievement
Program or their equivalents during high
school, and meet the test score requirements noted in the chart.
2011-2012 Academic Year (estimated)
Students requiring a committee review
will be evaluated on the strength of their
complete application file:
Tuition and Fees
$8,700
Books/Supplies
$1,000
Room and Board
$9,200
The figures above are based on 15 hours per fall and spring semester. Room and board are based on approximate average costs.
Deadlines utsa.edu/deadlines
Admission Priority
Fall - March 1
Spring - October 15
Summer - March 1
Admission Final
Fall (Domestic Freshmen) - June 1
Fall (All Other) - July 1
Spring - November 15
Summer - May 2
Others
Honors College Scholarship - February 15
UTSA General Scholarship - February 15
Financial Aid Priority - March 15
Housing Priority - March 30
For final deadlines, visit utsa.edu/admissions.
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• Academics
• SAT and/or ACT Scores
• Activities (Part II of ApplyTexas)
• Essay Topic C*
• Two letters of recommendation*
Allow 4 – 6 weeks for decision once all
items are received.
* Optional
HS Class Rank
SAT Score (min.)
ACT Score (min.)
1st quartile
No minimum but
must submit scores
No minimum but
must submit scores
2nd quartile
960 (critical reading
and math only)
20 (composite)
3rd and 4th quartile
Committee review
Committee review
To Apply (In and Out of State):
A complete application file (all steps below completed) must be
received by the deadline.
1. Send your ACT/SAT scores with writing section directly from
the testing agency
2. Apply online at applytexas.org and pay non-refundable
application fee of $40
- Submit Essay Topc C*
3. Submit your official high school transcript with curriculum
verification and submit college transcript (if applicable)
4. If you are graduating early from high school, submit a
recommendation letter from your guidance counselor.
Transfer Admissions utsa.edu/transfer
Transfer Requirements:
Applicants must earn a minimum 2.0 GPA in all college
or university transferable hours attempted and be in
good academic standing at the last institution attended
(individuals suspended for academic or disciplinary
reasons are not eligible to apply). Students with fewer
than 30 transferable hours must also meet freshman
admissions requirements.
Please Note:
• When calculating cumulative GPA for transfer
students, all college-level courses considered transferable to the university are used in the calculation to
determine eligibility for admission. This includes all
repeated courses.
• UTSA will accept up to 66 hours of transfer credit from
an accredited two-year community or junior college.
There is no limit to the number of acceptable hours
from another accredited four-year university.
To Apply:
A complete application file (all steps completed below)
must be received by the deadline.
1. Apply online at applytexas.org and pay nonrefundable application fee of $40
2. Submit your official transcripts from each college/
university attended, including Dual Credit work
Freshman Transfer:
If you have less than 30 transferable hours at the
time of application, you must also submit your official
high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores with writing
section sent directly from the testing agency.
Transfer Resources Available Online:
Transfer Plans: Agreements between UTSA and select
community colleges guaranteeing credit transferability.
More detailed information can be found online at
utsa.edu/admissions.
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Financial Aid utsa.edu/aid
Orientation utsa.edu/orientation
More than 70 percent of UTSA students receive some
type of financial aid, so don’t let the thought of not
being able to afford a quality education prevent you
from applying. We invite you to thoroughly review
the Financial Aid website to become familiar with the
numerous opportunities, such as grants, loans, scholarships and work study, that are available. There are also
a number of special programs that can be of assistance, including the Hazelwood Exemption, Education
Aid Exemption and International Aid Programs.
ability of UTSA. Topics and services include financial
aid overviews and workshops on how to complete
the FAFSA. Visit the Outreach link on our website for
a calendar of events in your area. Presentations are
offered in English and Spanish.
In order to be considered for financial aid at UTSA,
you are required to complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov. Please keep in mind
that students are awarded on a first-come, first-served
basis, subject to the availability of funds, academic
performance and demonstrated financial need. Students
must be admitted to the university in order to be
awarded financial aid. We strongly encourage you to
submit your FAFSA before March 15.
Work Study: An employment opportunity, usually on
campus, for students who qualify based on their FAFSA.
Students with the greatest financial need are often the
least likely to receive it because of a gap in communication about financial aid resources. With that in mind,
we have developed a Financial Aid Outreach program
in which financial aid representatives work directly with
students and parents to educate them on the afford-
Key Terms
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
This is required for most types of financial aid.
Grants: Funds that do not have to be repaid.
Loans: Funds that must be repaid with interest. A variety
of student and parent loans are available on the UTSA
Financial Aid website.
UTSAccess: A program offered to first-time UTSA
freshmen who have graduated from high school in
2012, apply and are admitted to UTSA by March 15,
are Texas residents, and whose family adjusted gross
income and wage earnings are $30,000 or less and
whose assets are less than $50,000. UTSAccess
provides grants and/or scholarships to cover tuition
and mandatory fees for four years.
Orientation—or Roadrunner Roundup as we like to
call it—is mandatory for first-time freshmen and all new
students with less than 30 college hours earned after
high school graduation. It is a great opportunity to take
a detailed tour of the campus and meet professors,
current students and new Roadrunners like you who
have the same questions and excitement about their
first semester at UTSA. Orientation gives you a chance
to get acquainted and comfortable with your new
“home away from home.” The final day of orientation
is dedicated to advising and registering for your first
semester of classes.
Are Mom and Dad interested in learning about UTSA?
They can join you by attending family orientation, a
program designed to introduce family members to the
UTSA community.
Roadrunner Roundup is also a preview for living on
campus because you have the option to stay in
Chaparral Village. By the first day of classes, you will
already know where to meet for class, grab lunch and
study with just the right amount of distractions. Once
you have these basics down, attend Roadrunner Camp
to learn even more about UTSA’s spirit and traditions.
Visitor Centers utsa.edu/visitor
The best way to learn about what UTSA has to offer and
to feel the pulse of campus life is to experience it for
yourself. That’s why we invite you to come take a guided
tour of our campuses. We’re sure once you see what we
have to offer, UTSA is where you will want to begin the
next phase of your life.
Walking tours are available at both our Downtown and
Main campuses Monday through Friday. In addition,
Saturday tours and early evening tours are available
on our Main Campus on select days during the fall and
spring semesters. Registering online at utsa.edu/visitor
is the only way to reserve a spot and assure that your
preferred tour time is available. By registering online, we
will know when to expect you, and our on-site admissions
staff will be best prepared to answer your questions.
Scholarships utsa.edu/scholarships
There are many scholarships available on the
Scholarships website that can help you pay for tuition.
Although it might take a little research to find which
one might benefit you the most, it’s worth taking the time
to do so. The General Scholarship Application,
a single form used for over 60 scholarships, is available
at applytexas.org. We also recommend that you
complete the FAFSA to demonstrate need, which is a
prerequisite for most scholarships. Students must be
admitted to UTSA in order to be awarded scholarships.
Common Scholarship Criteria:
• Academics only—GPA, SAT or ACT scores, ranking
in high school
• Need-based and academics—you must complete the
FAFSA to determine need
• Special eligibility requirements—major, residence and
high school
• A combination of any of the above
• Submit Essay Topic C through ApplyTexas
Must be admitted to The University of Texas at San Antonio by February 15 for scholarship consideration.
Check out the website to your college or department for unique scholarships offered only to students in your area of study.
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UTSA Directory
utsa.edu/directory
area code (210)
Admissions (Freshman) 458-4599, utsa.edu/admissions
Admissions (Transfer) 458-2000, utsa.edu/transfer
Advising Centers 458-4302, utsa.edu/advising
Air Force ROTC 458-4624, utsa.edu/afrotc
Army ROTC 458-5607, utsa.edu/armyrotc
Athletics 458-4161, goutsa.com
Disability Services (Main) 458-4157, utsa.edu/disability
Disability Services (DT) 458-2945, utsa.edu/disability
Financial Aid & Enrollment Services 458-8000 or 1-800-669-0919, utsa.edu/aid
Fiscal Services (Billing) 458-8000, utsa.edu/billing
Freshman Advising Center 458-5170, utsa.edu/cfac
Health Professions Office 458-5185, utsa.edu/hpo
Honors College 458-4106, utsa.edu/honors
Housing and Residential Life 458-6200, utsa.edu/housing
Learning Communities 458-7490, utsa.edu/lc
Orientation and Family Programs 458-4724, utsa.edu/orientation
Scholarship Office 458-8000, utsa.edu/scholarships
Testing (Main) 458-4125, utsa.edu/testing
Testing (DT) 458-2941, utsa.edu/testing
Tomás Rivera Center for Student Success (Main) 458-4694, utsa.edu/trc
Tomás Rivera Center for Student Success (DT) 458-2838, utsa.edu/trc
Veteran Certification Office 458-4540, utsa.edu/va
Visitor Center (Main) 458-5145, utsa.edu/visitor
Visitor Center (DT) 458-2000, utsa.edu/visitor
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