MAGAZINE FOR FUTURE ROADRUNNERS // FALL 2016
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Midnight Light
During Roadrunner Days, UTSA’s week of welcome, we start the new academic year by lighting the UTSA Monuments at the Main Campus entrance at the stroke of midnight. It’s a big celebration with music, fireworks and a whole lot of Roadrunner spirit!
STUDENT NOTE
HI!
I remember the stress that comes with applying to college. I was worried about where I could see myself for the next four years, thrilled by the different ways I could reinvent myself and petrified while thinking of financial aid, all while I was trying to finish my high school career strong. The first time I came to UTSA was when I was interviewing for the Top Scholar program. It was absolutely love at first sight. The atmosphere of the campus made me feel that what I was looking at was my new home. The whole campus just screamed at me, waiting to be explored and enjoyed. The most captivating thing about UTSA for me was its ability to feel so much like a small town, while still holding onto the buzz of somewhere as busy and big as San Antonio. I am now entering my second year at UTSA and I still love it here! I’ve had every opportunity possible to grow and learn. My classes have gone well, though my favorite has obviously been my first physics course, as it was the first of many to come. I am involved in various student organizations such as Rowdy Corps, the Society of Physics Students, and the Hunger and Homelessness Movement. I have even started research in the subject I’ve been drooling over since I was in middle school! I am currently learning the ropes of X-ray astronomy by analyzing different bands of radiation from a face-on spiral galaxy. I know UTSA was the right choice for me. I enjoy every single challenge that comes my way, and I haven’t stopped having fun since I stepped foot on campus last fall.
I’ve had every opportunity possible to grow and learn.
Oscar Cantua Sinton, TX Class of 2018 Physics Top Scholar
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My advice for you as you start your journey of finding your college home is simple: listen to your instinct and explore. Sometimes it’s not about having a perfect vision of where you see yourself in the future, but instead what kind of environment fits your personality. Go ‘Runners!
WHAT YOU MISSED
ROWDY Catch up on what’s been happening at UTSA these past few months.
REWIND
4,400+ students attended orientation on campus
Rowdy Spotting!
MAY 6 // Rowdy was spotted at #CollegeSigningDay in San Antonio with SA2020’s Molly Cox ‘09. Hundreds of students committed to enroll in college and #ReachHigher for themselves, their family and their community. @THEMOLLYCOX
INSIDE THIS ZINE
Rowdy Life
Juggling Financial Aid
2,745 visitors
the UTSA Monuments in rainbow colors in honor of the victims of the tragic mass shooting in Orlando. #LoveWins @UTSASTUDENTS
toured campus this summer
NEW DEGREE THIS FALL _
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JUNE 13 // The student body agreed to light up
Chemical Engineering MAY 12 // Unlike other universities, the UTSA Rings
sleep in the Alamo the night before the Ring Ceremony, forever linking Roadrunners to UTSA and the history of San Antonio. @ANDREWUTSAPREZ
JULY // Students and researchers in the
Department of Anthropology spent the summer in western Belize excavating the ancient Mayan ruins where they discovered wall drawings that have been hidden from view for more than 1,300 years! @UTSA
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Top-Tier Academics
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Admissions & Financial Aid
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JUNE 2 // It was a magical day, as double rainbows appeared all over San Antonio, including UTSA Main Campus! @ISSAYBELLA
pokestops on UTSA Main Campus
AUGUST // UTSA has been named a Certified
Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation for its commitment to the research and preservation of Monarch Butterflies by the Department of Environmental Science. @UTSA
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ROWDY LIFE
Spotlight STUDENT
Ms. UTSA
Manojna Kintada San Antonio, TX Class of 2018 Biology
Homecoming is coming up in October and a big UTSA tradition is announcing Mr. and Ms. UTSA. Meet Manojna Kintada, Ms. UTSA 2015-16.
To be crowned Mr. and Ms. UTSA, candidates compete in several categories including an application process, formal interview, a platform presentation and a student vote. Manojna Kintada shows her UTSA pride in many special ways. As a member of the UTSA College of Science Dean’s Student Advisory Council and the Heart Health student organization, she advocates for her fellow students and helps promote healthy lifestyles. She is a member of the Indian Cultural Association and the UTSA Ambassadors, where she gives countless hours of service to UTSA.
“There are no words to describe the feelings and the thoughts that flooded my mind when I was announced as Ms. UTSA,” said Manojna. “ As a sophomore, I did not think I had a chance. But the constant encouragement and support I received from my family, peers, faculty, and the Honors College enabled me to realize that you are never too young to go after your dreams.” “When my name was announced, I realized that I was no longer Manojna Kintada; I was Ms. UTSA. I knew that from then on, every action I did reflected not only on me, but my university.”
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What’s her favorite UTSA event? Fiesta UTSA, an event where 75+ organizations flood the Sombrilla, provide delicious food and parade the campus with cascarones.
Go after your interests and passion and use this drive to propel you wholeheartedly in anything you do.
ROWDY LIFE
FRESHMAN TRADITIONS Fall Convocation During Roadrunner Days, UTSA’s week of welcome, all incoming freshmen attend Fall Convocation, a momentous event that celebrates the start of their first academic year at UTSA.
Now & Forever Pin
Rowdy Rush
During Orientation, new students take part in a pinning ceremony where they learn what it means to be a Roadrunner and the guiding principles that are outlined in the Roadrunner Creed.
During UTSA Football season, freshmen have the opportunity to rush onto the football field in matching jerseys unique to their class, form a tunnel with the band, and welcome the UTSA Football team into the Alamodome!
“My freshman year at UTSA went above and beyond all my expectations. Joining the Rowdy Rush group has opened my eyes in seeing the wonderful unfading school spirit and the friendly atmosphere at UTSA."
“Class of” Shirt As a symbol of commitment to graduate in four years, each incoming freshman receives their designated “Class of” shirt. Students applying for Fall 2017 will be part of the Class of 2021.
Celine Gomez San Antonio, TX Class of 2019 Interdisciplinary Studies
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FEATURE STORY
Apply for aid 3 months earlier!
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Financial Aid
You can start submitting your FAFSA UTSA’s on Oct 1st! School Code
To apply for financial aid, students must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Last year, President Obama announced significant changes to the FAFSA. Known as “Early FAFSA”, students can now complete and submit a FAFSA starting in October, as oppose to January, using information from their taxes filed two years prior. For example, when you submit your FAFSA to request aid for 2017, you will use your 2015 tax return.
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No more manual entry!
More time, less pressure!
Because you would have already filed your taxes, take advantage of the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) to automatically import your tax information into your FAFSA. Using the IRS DRT saves you time in filling out the application.
Because the FAFSA is available earlier, you may feel less pressure when making your university decision. You will have more time to explore and understand your financial aid options before your application deadline.
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Types of Financial Aid Free Money
Money You Pay Back
Money You Work For
Grants and scholarships are awards that you don’t have to pay back; which is essentially free money! In order to qualify for grants, you must submit a FAFSA before UTSA’s financial aid priority deadline. Students must demonstrate need, which is determined by your FAFSA and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Student loans can come from the federal government or from private sources such as a bank or financial institution. Loans made by the federal government, called Federal Direct Student Loans, usually offer borrowers lower interest rates and have more flexible repayment options than loans from banks or other private sources.
Work-study is an employment opportunity program for students who have demonstrated financial need. If you want work-study, you must indicate it on your FAFSA. Unlike other financial aid awards, work-study is paid to students in the form of a paycheck for hours worked.
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE David Pimentel El Paso, TX Class of 2018 Public Health, Epidemiology
Hi, my name is David and I’m from El Paso. I chose UTSA over other colleges because I really love the city of San Antonio and its culture, and I fell in love with the campus when I visited back in high school. As part of my Financial Aid, I was awarded work-study. I appreciate the fact that the work-study program is very flexible with your class and personal schedule. Working within a UTSA office has been a fulfilling experience.
Start as early as possible. Working on-campus saves me time, gas, and conflicts with scheduling, which allows me to focus more on studying and other activities, especially as a pre-medical student. I've heard that many part-time employers are not as flexible with your school schedule, so I am grateful for the work-study opportunity. Plus I've been able to bond and build
friendships with the other work-studies over the years. My advice as you apply for college–start as early as possible. I was an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) student in high school, a program geared towards college preparation. Join this amazing program! It was the best decision because it helped me stay organized and on top of my applications. If the program is not available, I encourage you to visit a GO college prep center available in most high schools. Ask for advice. You won't hear this enough— submit your FAFSA as soon as possible. It helps give you a greater chance at getting more grant funding. Good luck and Go 'Runners! - David Pimentel
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Don’t Get Sticker Shock When you receive your financial aid award letter, you’re going to see a “cost of attendance” (COA). Often, students and families will receive sticker shock when they see this. Before thinking you can’t afford UTSA, it’s important to understand what makes up the COA. Consider what you plan to pay out-of-pocket and compare it against your awarded aid amount. Estimates to the right are based on 2016-2017 academic year. Visit utsa.edu/costs for more details.
$24,279
Average cost of attendance for 2016-2017 full-time undergraduate TX resident living on-campus
Estimated Cost of Attendance The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of expenses broken into various components for a full academic year (fall and spring semesters): »» COST OF TUITION AND FEES (based on 15 hours per term) »» AVERAGE COST FOR BOOKS AND OTHER SUPPLIES »» AVERAGE COST OF HOUSING AND MEALS (for 9 months) »» TRANSPORTATION COSTS (for example traveling to and from school) »» PERSONAL EXPENSES (outings with friends or shopping) Full-Time Undergraduate
TX Resident
Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees On-Campus Room & Board Books & Supplies Transportation Personal Expenses
$9,677 $11,090 $1,000 $676 $1,836
Total Estimated COA
$24,279
Tuition & fees for Out-of-State students is $22,383, plus all the other expenses that remain the same.
The Financial Aid Process
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Get an FSA ID Create your FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov. This FSA ID will give you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems where you can submit your FAFSA. Both you and your parents will need separate FSA IDs. Do not create an FSA ID for your parents or vice versa. Your FSA ID is for your own exclusive use.
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Submit your FAFSA Submit your FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov. Don’t forget to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to avoid manually typing out income and tax information. Submit your FAFSA by UTSA’s financial aid priority deadline to maximize your opportunity to receive free money like grants.
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Review your Student Aid Report and Fix Rejections After your submission, the US Dept. of Education will email you your Student Aid Report (SAR). If your FAFSA received a “Rejected Status”, follow the steps to fix it and resubmit. Your report also shows your Expected Family Contribution, a measure used to determine need-based Financial Aid.
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UTSA One Stop Enrollment Center The UTSA One Stop Enrollment Center answers questions related to financial aid, undergraduate admissions, registration and student records. Visit in-person
8am-5pm at the Main Campus John Peace Library, first floor, 1.01.04 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm at the Downtown Campus Frio Street Building, first floor, 1.502
Over the phone
Call 210-458-8000 or 1-800-669-0919
Email us your questions
onestop@utsa.edu
Search through our website
utsa.edu/onestop
Tweet us your questions
@UTSAonestop
Video chat via Skype
Schedule an appointment at utsa.edu/onestop
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Get Admitted to UTSA You have to be admitted to UTSA to receive financial aid. Once awarded, you will be mailed an Award Letter detailing your aid package. Don't forget to apply for scholarships. The UTSA General Scholarship application on ApplyTexas is due December 1 for freshmen, February 15 for transfers.
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Accept your Award Once you receive your Award, you must accept it online on your ASAP account. ASAP is UTSA’s student service portal. Log in at asap.utsa.edu using your myUTSA ID, which you would have received when you submitted your admission application to UTSA.
Contact UTSA One Stop
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TOP-TIER ACADEMICS
Q&A Glennette Castillo San Antonio, TX Class of 2018 Biology FAME student
Firstgeneration college student Glennette chose UTSA to achieve her dreams of being a doctor. What are your career aspirations? I want to be a doctor. When I was little, I thought health was a matter of pure luck —you were either healthy or you were sick. As I got older, I realized you have to take an active part in your health. It was very interesting to me that someone could inspire others to take better care of themselves. I want to be one of those people.
Why did you choose UTSA and the FAME program?
What is FAME? Facilitated Acceptance to Medical Education (FAME) program is an innovative partnership with UTSA and the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, where highly qualified students earn two degrees (Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Medicine) in only seven years.
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The more I learned about UTSA, the more I realized this campus was perfect. Big, but not too big. The FAME program felt more personal and supportive, like the staff wouldn’t let me get lost in the program. And meeting the professors made me realize they were here to help me succeed, too.
Have you connected with other students who share your aspirations? Yes! The other FAME students have become like family to me. Almost all the students in my cohort lived on campus together the first two years. We studied together, went to events together and joined clubs together. FAME offers a very nurturing environment — it’s not competitive like other pre-med programs. The first friends I made in college were FAME students, and we’ve stayed together.
How is the program enabling you to pursue your goal to become a doctor? If anything, my goals have become more focused. This program has made me realize there are so many different populations to help, so I know I want to incorporate community outreach into my practice as a physician. One of the fields I’m focusing on is geriatrics. I love interacting with older people, and I believe we should be there to take care of them, just as they were there to take care of us.
TOP-TIER ACADEMICS
Spotlight MAJOR
HEALTH
Students have access to high-performance labs and facilities to apply what they learn with real world applications.
Interested in pursuing a career in a health-related industry? Take a look at the many paths to major in a health-related field at UTSA, find the major that best suits your career interests. What do you want to do?
Nutrition and Dietetics offers students a pathway to become registered dietitians, as part of UTSA’s professional Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
PRACTICE IN THE FIELD
Medical Humanities is an interdisciplinary program that promotes the interpretation of human factors associated with illness and wellness.
Kinesiology trains students to pursue careers in athletic medicine, exercise science or physical education. Epidemiology and Disease Control within Public Health provides students a pathway to become epidemiologists. Biology prepares students for professional careers in medical and health service fields.
Microbiology and Immunology is similar to the biology program but includes coursework to give students a deeper education in disease causes and immune system response.
Biomedical Engineering combines engineering principles and methodologies with biological, chemical and physical sciences to develop innovative solutions to medical problems.
RESEARCH & FIND CURES
EDUCATE & INFORM HEALTH
CREATE POLICY
Health and Public Health prepares students for careers in local, state and national government health agencies, corporate wellness programs, and voluntary health agencies. Health Promotion and Behavioral Science within Public Health trains students on how policies, environments as well as attitudes and behavior affect health.
How do I choose? Each degree program is unique and offers a pathway to a health related field. Reach out to the UTSA department that oversees any of these programs for guidance. UTSA also has the University Health Professions Office which advises students who wish to pursue careers in various health professions.
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GENERAL INFO
AREAS OF STUDY ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & PLANNING
EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Health Infancy & Childhood Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Architecture * Construction Science & Management * Interior Design *
»» Early Childhood - Grade 6 -- Generalist -- Bilingual Generalist -- ESL Generalist
BUSINESS Accounting Actuarial Science Cyber Security Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Business Human Resource Management Information Systems Management
»» Grades 4-8 -- Generalist -- Language Arts/Reading/ Social Studies -- Mathematics/Science -- Bilingual Generalist -- ESL »» EC-12 Special Education
Kinesiology »» Athletic Medicine »» Exercise Science and Wellness »» Physical Education
»» International Business
Mexican American Studies * Multicultural Early Childhood Development Nutrition & Dietetics Public Health
Management Science Marketing Real Estate Finance & Development Sport, Event & Tourism Management Statistics
»» Health Promotion & Behavioral Science
Women’s Studies
ENGINEERING Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering
» Minor, Concentration or Certification within degree * Degrees offered at our Downtown Campus
LIBERAL & FINE ARTS
SCIENCES
American Studies Anthropology Art Art History & Criticism Classical Studies & Humanities Communication
Biochemistry Biology
»» Public Relations »» Digital Communication
English »» Creative Writing »» English Language Arts & Reading »» Professional Writing
Geography Global Affairs History Medical Humanities Modern Language Studies Music
Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Health
Computer Science »» Cloud and Systems »» Computer & Information Security »» Data Science »» Software Engineering
Environmental Science Geology »» General Mathematical Studies »» Mathematics
Microbiology & Immunology Multidisciplinary Science Physics
PUBLIC POLICY Criminal Justice * Public Administration *
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Multidisciplinary Studies
»» Epidemiology & Disease Control
Sociology Spanish
Mechanical Engineering
MINORS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MAJORS Adaptive Decision Models for Business African American Studies American Indian Studies Astronomy/ Astrophysics Bicultural Studies Business
Chemistry
Mathematics
»» Social Studies
»» Composition »» Music Marketing »» Music Performance »» Music Studies
»» Cell and Molecular Biology »» Integrative Biology »» Neurobiology »» Plant Biology
Administration Civic Engagement Community Health Comparative Literature Dance Digital Forensics East Asian Studies English as a Second Language
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English Literature Film Studies Foreign Languages French German Latin American Studies Legal Studies Linguistics Museum Studies
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Network and Data Center Management Nonprofit Management Professional Writing Religious Studies Russian Technology Management Wellness
Some certificates are restricted to certain majors. Athletic Coaching Business Analytics Data Center Design Jazz Studies Latin Music Technology Oil and Gas
Operations & Supply Chain Management Pathogenic Outbreak Investigations
RECENT GRADS
Recent Grads Sarah Gibbens ‘15
HEALTH PROFESSIONS OFFICE UTSA’s Health Professions Office advises and supports students interested in pursuing careers in the following health professions. Learn more at utsa.edu/hpo. Medical Dental Dental Hygiene Nursing Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Respiratory Care Veterinary Medicine
Facilitated Acceptance to Medical Education (FAME) Seven-year B.S./M.D. dual-degree program with UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine
Dental Early Acceptance Program (DEAP) Seven-year B.S./D.D.S. dual-degree program with the UT Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School
INSTITUTE FOR LAW & PUBLIC AFFAIRS UTSA’s Institute for Law and Public Affairs supports students interested in pursuing careers in law through advising, internships, special events, and its hallmark, the Summer Law School Preparation Academy. Learn more at utsa.edu/ilpa.
AIR FORCE & ARMY ROTC UTSA provides opportunities for students to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Air Force or Army while completing their degree. ROTC students can also minor in Aerospace Studies or Military Management and Leadership.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM UTSA is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification to recommend students for teaching certification in various baccalaureate degree areas. Elementary School Students wanting to be an elementary school teacher should major in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Secondary School Students wanting to teach in middle school or high school will need a Bachelor’s degree in their academic specialization.
more info at
catalog. utsa.edu
from SAN ANTONIO, TX ENGLISH
Associate Digital Producer at National Geographic Magazine “I would undoubtedly not have my dream job without the help of some amazing professors and mentors[..] I was so lucky to have my academic curiosities and ambitions encouraged.”
Pedro Mojica ‘14 from KILLEEN, TX MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Race/Support Engineer at Richard Petty Motorsports “UTSA provided me with all the tools to be successful. The skills learned led me to living my dream working within the NASCAR industry.”
Feyi Osifuwa ‘15 from KATY, TX CIVIL ENGINEERING
Engineer at Pape-Dawson “UTSA gave me a path and I just followed the yellow brick road.”
Christopher Stewart ‘15 from SAN ANTONIO, TX PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Chief of Staff to City Councilman Ron Nirenberg City of San Antonio “UTSA gave me the community connections I needed to quickly enter my field after graduation.”
Raquel de la Garza ‘15 from BROWNSVILLE, TX MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Associate Process / Robotics Engineer Continental AG “Technology is improving rapidly and UTSA is improving even faster; UTSA opened the Robotics world to me and helped me get ahead of the game.”
Albert Lee ‘16 from AUSTIN, TX INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Costume Operations Disney “It’s all about Networking, Networking, Networking!”
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GENERAL INFO
ADMISSIONS Requirements
Application Process
FRESHMEN
FRESHMEN
GUARANTEED ADMISSION High School Rank in Class^
Minimum Test Scores
Top 25%
No minimums
Second 25%
1100
Old SAT*
New SAT*
1170
Apply online at ApplyTexas.org ACT
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ADMISSION BY COMMITTEE REVIEW High School Rank in Class^
Minimum Test Scores
Old SAT*
New SAT*
ACT
Second 25%
900
980
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Third 25%
1000
1080
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Fourth 25%
1100
1170
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Home School/GED No minimums * Old SAT - SAT taken prior to March 2016 New SAT - SAT taken March 2016 and after SAT scores combine Critical Reading (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) and Math. If your high school transcript does not show a rank, UTSA's Office of Undergraduate Admissions will assign a rank. ^
TRANSFERS GUARANTEED ADMISSION Transferable Credits
Min. GPA (4.0 Scale)
< 12 hours 12-29 hours
2.25 and must meet freshman requirements
12-29 hours
2.75
â&#x2030;¥ 30 hours
2.25
Please note, dual credit and coursework in progress does not count toward transferable credit hours.
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TRANSFERS
Submit official high school transcripts
Submit official transcripts from every institution attended
If you receive dual college credits, submit official college transcripts upon completion
Do you also need to meet Freshman requirements?
Submit test scores from testing agency
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ACT Code
YES
NO
6919
SAT Code
If being considered for admission through committee review, submission of an essay and letters of recommendations are highly suggested.
Check Status on ASAP You will get an email with instructions to get your myUTSA ID, which is used to log in to asap.utsa.edu, your UTSA student services portal.
If graduating early from high school, submit a recommendation letter from your guidance counselor.
ADMISSION DEADLINES In order to be considered for admission, all required documents, transcripts, fees, and test scores must be on file by the deadline below. FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
Priority March 1 Final June 1
Priority Oct 15 Final Nov 15
Priority March 1 Final May 1
TIMELINE
AID & COST
Future Roadrunner Timeline Key dates and deadlines to know!
Financial Aid
Freshman
UTSA is dedicated to helping students obtain UTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial resources to help them achieve their School Code educational goals. To receive financial aid, you is 010115 must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.ed.gov. Students can start submitting their FAFSA as early as October. Apply to UTSA and submit your FAFSA by UTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial aid priority deadline to maximize your opportunity to receive free money like grants. Visit utsa.edu/onestop for more information.
Transfer Both
OCT 1
OCT 15
FAFSA available on fafsa.ed.gov
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Distinguished Transfer Scholarship Spring Priority Deadline UTSA Day register at utsa.edu/utsaday
Scholarships
Admission Priority Deadline for Spring 2017
UTSA General Scholarship UTSA oversees a range of scholarships. To be considered for these, you must submit the UTSA General Scholarship application in the scholarship section of ApplyTexas by December 1 for freshmen, February 15 for Transfers. Freshman can also apply for the Terry Scholarship on ApplyTexas.
NOV 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Spring 2017
NOV 15
Admission Final Deadline for Spring 2017
Merit-Based Automatic Considerations F
Distinguished Presidential Scholarship Priority Deadline
F
UTSA General Scholarship Deadline for Freshman
UTSA Scholarship Website
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UTSA Top Scholar application deadline
Visit utsa.edu/scholarship to explore additional scholarship opportunities. Learn more about UTSA Top Scholar at utsa.edu/topscholars and the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for transfers at utsa.edu/ptk.
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FAME application deadline
JAN 1
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Terry Scholarship deadline
FEB 15
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Distinguished Transfer Scholarship Fall Priority Deadline
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UTSA General Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Applicants who meet a certain class rank and test scores and admitted by the stated priority deadline are automatically considered for the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship or the Distinguished Transfer Scholarship. Visit utsa.edu/distinguished for details.
Cost of Attendance
DEC 1
UTSA is one of the most affordable Texas public universities in a major metropolitan area. See a breakdown of the cost of attendance at utsa.edu/costs.
MAR 15
See Costs on p. 10
Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Fall 2017
See list of all deadlines at utsa.edu/deadlines
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GENERAL INFO
CONTACT US Our admission counselors are all over Texas. Contact the counselor closest to you.
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Ricardo Coronado 210-850-6174 Ricardo.Coronado@ utsa.edu
Karen Gutierrez 210-573-8452 Karen.Gutierrez2@ utsa.edu
Territory: Austin
Territory Corpus Christi Coastal Bend
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Transfer Specialists at Alamo Colleges
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Tony Phan 210-391-8422 Tony.Phan@ utsa.edu
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Territory Dallas/Fort Worth
Territory Houston
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1 Ashlee Guerra 210-573-8570 Ashlee.Guerra@ utsa.edu Territory West San Antonio Laredo
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Territory South San Antonio El Paso West Texas
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Territory San Antonio College
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Luisa Ramirez 210-563-9724 Luisa.Ramirez@ utsa.edu Territory Rio Grande Valley
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Walid Nader 210-573-8433 Walid.Nader@ utsa.edu
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Monica Ruiz 210-486-0396 monica.ruiz@ utsa.edu
Jennifer McDaniel 210-573-8512 Jennifer.mcdaniel@ utsa.edu Territory Central Texas East Texas Panhandle North San Antonio Out of State
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Guadalupe Sanchez 210-391-8405 Guadalupe. Sanchez@utsa.edu Territory East San Antonio San Marcos Victoria
Matthew Torres 210-486-4126 matthew.torres@ utsa.edu Territory Northwest Vista College
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Don’t forget!
FAFSA is available to submit starting October 1. UTSA’s code is 010115
Visit us on October 15 for UTSA Day, our Fall Open House! Register at utsa.edu/utsaday
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Undergraduate Admissions One UTSA Circle San Antonio, Texas 78249
Time to apply!