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Welcome Back Reception During Roadrunner Days, UTSA’s campuswide welcome week, Roadrunners joined UTSA’s Marching Band, the Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA), in lifting up their voices to sing the UTSA Alma Mater to celebrate both the start of a new academic semester and a new season of football.
STUDENT NOTE
HI! JaCorey Patterson Houston, TX Class of 2018 Communication Residential Assistant Chaparral Village
Hi, I’m JaCorey Patterson, a Communication major from Houston, Texas. I entered UTSA in Fall 2014 as a freshman and never looked back. My mother was a great influence on me chasing my education. She taught me to succeed in everything I do. She was my determination, motivation and idol. When it came time to make my college decision, my mom wanted me to weigh my options and come to UTSA’s Orientation. As soon as I walked on campus, I felt an amazing presence. I was home. The Orientation Leaders were great and everyone I came in contact with welcomed me with open arms. UTSA seemed grateful that I was here and I viewed it as a fresh start. I made my decision solely on my Orientation. UTSA truly cares about every student’s experience and motivates them to build their own networks by getting involved. So I followed this encouragement to get involved and improved specific skills while doing so. I became an Orientation Leader, Peer Mentor and Resident Assistant, and I am involved with the NAACP and Men of Honor. I also ran for and won the Mr. UTSA title in 2016.
“As soon as I walked on campus, I felt an amazing presence. I was home.”
I want to be viewed as a leader who served his community and UTSA in the best way possible. I want to be remembered for my positive attitude, forward action and outgoing personality. I want to be a stepping stone in that growth, whether it’s by creating a new tradition, teaching students to take pride in UTSA, or even doing something as small as giving UTSA ideas for the future. My advice for Future Roadrunners is to be ready to grow and be a part of something that is bigger than yourself. Roadrunner Nation will continue to get bigger and better, but it will be up to you to take advantage of the opportunity to write the history. Be open-minded, direct and involved as soon as you step on campus. It makes college life worthwhile and easy.
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WHAT YOU MISSED
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INSIDE THIS ZINE
Catch up on what’s been happening at UTSA these past few months.
JUNE 9 // UTSA broke ground on a new $95 million state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Building, the largest construction project in university history. The building is set to be complete in 2020 and will feature laboratories, classrooms and a 17,000 square feet engineering makerspace. @UTSA
AUGUST 20 // UTSA kicked off the academic
year with its annual Midnight Light Tradition. This giant celebration included fireworks, music, dancing and plenty of Roadrunner Spirit! @UTSASTUDENTS
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JULY 25 // Taylor Eighmy was officially named
the sixth president of UTSA and stepped into his new role on September 1. Eighmy returns to Texas after serving as the vice chancellor for research and engagement at UT-Knoxville. @UTSA
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Admissions & Financial Aid
Photo credit: Anthony Riojas
AUGUST 11 // UTSA's Career Center held a
career conference to help students prepare for a post-college career by hosting workshops and sessions on interview skills, job search strategies, networking and more. @UTSACAREER
Top 100 _ UTSA ranked among the top 100 universities in the U.S. and among the top 400 in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017.
AUGUST 31 // As part of a Hurricane Harvey relief effort, UTSA's football team loaded its equipment truck with donated supplies to help provide aid to victims in the Houston area. #TEXASSTRONG @UTSA
SEPTEMBER 9 // Roadrunners made history
by winning their football season opener against the Baylor Bears, a Power 5 opponent, on their home turf in Waco, Texas. The final score was 17-10. Go 'Runners! @UTSAFTBL
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TOP-TIER ACADEMICS
Q&A Brianna Morales can’t get enough of discovery. With three internships under her belt, one with the U.S. Navy Yard Strategic Systems Programs and the other two with the University of Minnesota, she’s constantly on the edge of digging up something new in the field of biomedical engineering. This summer, Brianna was in Minneapolis conducting research to measure a human’s sense of touch. Using a clip attached to a piezo disk, participants had to compare the force between two different “buzz” frequencies and discern if the buzzes were the same or different. The goal of the study was to measure a human’s frequency sensitivity to serve as a control group for recovering patients.
What made you want to study engineering? It all started with a video. In it, a guy was hooked up to a prosthetic arm via a bunch of electrodes and there were wires coming out of everywhere. The guy was blindfolded, but he was able to reach out and grab something and control the amount of pressure and force he had in holding it. What was really crazy is that, even though he was blindfolded, he was still able to perfectly describe what he was touching. Since then
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I’ve been interested in prosthetics, how the body works and how it responds to outside objects and medical devices.
What do you like about the College of Engineering program? I really like our access to research. You can just walk in and say you’re interested. A faculty member will do their best to hook you up and get you connected with research. You just have to show that you really want to do it.
Brianna Morales San Antonio Class of 2018 Biomedical Engineering
Are you involved in any student groups? I’m involved in the Biomedical Engineering Society. We’re a group of about 30 members and we do a lot of professional training and industry tours. We once visited a cadaver lab and touched a dead body! I’m also a member of the College of Engineering Ambassadors. We help an elementary school robotics team and also support the College of Engineering in their leadership academy. I’m also a part of MARC-U*STAR, which is an honors research training program that prepares students for advanced academic research.
Any advice to Future Roadrunners? At first you might be shy and think it’s wrong to ask questions, but it’s actually the opposite. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask. Speak up— professors like it!
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Spotlight MAJOR
ENGINEERING
Planning on studying engineering? You’re making a great choice! Engineers are highly sought after professionals that are capable of working in a broad variety of industries. Take a look at the College of Engineering’s majors to get an idea of which is right for you. NEW!
Major:
Major:
Major:
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Do you have an affinity for design coupled with a passion for helping others? Biomedical engineers combine the disciplines of engineering and biology to create tools and equipment that can be used in healthcare.
Tap into the fields of science and math to solve problems related to the production and utilization of chemicals, materials and energy. Chemical engineers work in a variety of industries like petroleum, biotechnology, environmental and manufacturing.
Ever marvel at the design or efficiency of a building? Behind many built structures was a civil engineer who worked on planning and researching the infrastructure to fill a need for the general public.
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Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
From software apps to microchips that power the latest smartphones, a computer engineer works behind the scenes to create the latest tech to make everyone’s lives easier.
WANT MORE INFO?
Everywhere we turn we’re surrounded with technology powered by electricity. If you enjoy working with a wide array of electronics and are interested in learning how to research, design, test and make them, then becoming an electrical engineer might be right for you.
Do you want to learn how to design sophisticated tools, machines or engines? As a mechanical engineer, you will be at the heart of all of this, working in one of the oldest and broadest fields of engineering.
Each engineering program offers its own distinct path. For more details on UTSA’s engineering degrees, visit the Future Roadrunner website at future.utsa.edu and select Areas of Study at the header.
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FEATURE
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
Main Campus
FEATURE
Life
AT UTSA
Efficiency. Simplicity. Convenience. When it comes to UTSA’s housing, amenities and recreation, there’s plenty to like about being a Roadrunner. Efficiency:
Simplicity:
Convenience:
More go time. Do you need to withdraw some cash, find a bite to eat, fit in some reps at the gym and get a haircut all in the same afternoon? At UTSA, everything is just a few footsteps away.
You and your amenities are all in this together. Whether it’s running errands in-between classes or making time for fun, friend-filled activities, life on campus is made easy and spontaneous because everything you need is in one central location.
Home is where the dorm is. Not everyone needs to deal with traffic and parking. Living on campus means you’re just a quick walk or shuttle away from your next class, errand or on-campus outing.
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Housing AT UTSA
There are many great benefits to calling UTSA home. For starters, it’s like having a mini-city in your backyard with its own amenities, restaurants and entertainment.
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YOUR CAFÉ
YOUR LAUNDROMAT
YOUR C-STORE
YOUR MAILBOX
YOUR SALON
The Roadrunner Café is a dining hall buffet located by student housing. It’s just one of the many fresh food options found on campus.
Laundry centers are open 24hours to fit into your schedule and not the other way around.
The P.O.D. Express stations on campus serve as convenience stores where you can purchase onthe-go snacks.
The on-campus UPS store offers full service shipping, packaging, printing, copying and mailbox services.
UTSA has a Rios Golden Cut hair salon with professional styling at an affordable price—so you’ll always look fresh on campus.
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Everything is within a walkable distance from the moment you step outside, so you can easily make it to that early morning class— and maybe even stop at one of the two on-campus Starbucks along the way. UTSA offers several distinct housing options
OnCampus Housing
that each have plenty of space for storage, studying, sleeping and socializing. Your utilities are automatically bundled in with your lease and are processed through your student account for a simple and all-inclusive billing structure.
CONTACT UTSA HOUSING Call: (210) 458-6200 Email: housing@utsa.edu Web: utsa.edu/housing Social: @UTSAhousing
RESIDENCE HALL
APARTMENT STYLE
Alvarez Hall is home to over 600 students, each with their own single bedroom, shared bathroom and access to a variety of common areas where they can study, relax and hang out.
Chaparral Village and Laurel Village both offer apartment-style living in either two or four private bedroom suites. Each suite is fully-furnished and includes a living room and kitchenette.
Chisholm Hall* offers spacious single or double occupancy rooms with private bathrooms. Residents have access to the Activity Center, indoor lap pool and sand volleyball court.
University Oaks* offers a variety of floor plans, ranging from efficiencies to two to four bedroom/ bathroom units. Complexes include clubhouses, outdoor pools and volleyball courts.
*owned and operated by Campus Living Villages via a long-term ground lease with UTSA
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Recreation
Looking for something fun to do? There’s never a dull moment at UTSA.
AT UTSA
These oncampus amenities will give you and your friends plenty of choices to help pass the time.
YOUR GYM
UTSA’s Recreation and Wellness Center is comprised of a variety of recreational and wellness opportunities such as personal training, group exercises, intramural sports, aquatics and outdoor pursuits. It’s like your normal gym, but on steroids.
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YOUR MOVIE THEATER
The University Center hosts UCinema nights where they transform a large auditorium into a premier moviegoer’s experience every Friday and Saturday during the fall and spring semesters. They usually show new movies before they are released. And the best part? It’s completely free.
YOUR ARCADE
YOUR LIBRARY
UTSA’s arcade room, The Roost, offers a variety of games like pool, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, board games and even current-gen game systems to play on. The Roost also hosts regular tournaments so you and your friends can settle once-and-forall who’s the better player on Mario Kart.
The John Peace Library, UTSA’s main library, offers over 800,000 books, more than 2,200 seats and several quiet areas. And if all that isn’t enough, there’s also shelves-worth of newly released movies waiting to be checked out. Movie night anyone?
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UTSA ONE STOP
One Stop FOR ALL THINGS ENROLLMENT
UTSA’s One Stop Office is your go-to resource in your journey to becoming a UTSA student. They’ll assist you with anything related to enrolling at UTSA, whether it’s checking your admission or financial aid status, submitting required paperwork, or giving advice on how to troubleshoot unexpected hang-ups.
Affording College Financial Aid is a great way to help pay for your educational investment. You can think of financial aid in three ways:
FREE MONEY
Grants and scholarships are funds you don’t have to pay back—it’s basically like free money! Pro-tip: To qualify, you’ll need to submit the FAFSA before UTSA’s financial aid priority deadline.
MONEY YOU PAY BACK
Student loans can come from either the federal government or a private source like a bank. Pro-tip: Federal loans usually offer lower rates and are more flexible, so opt for them first!
MONEY YOU WORK FOR
Work-study is an employment opportunity for students who demonstrate financial need. Unlike other financial aid awards, workstudy is paid out in the form of a paycheck. Pro-tip: If you want to participate in this program, you must indicate so on your FAFSA.
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Get an FSA ID Create your FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov. This will give you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems where you can submit your FAFSA. Both you and your parents will need to create your own separate FSA IDs.
Check out UTSA's cost of attendance on the bottom of page 21!
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Submit Your FAFSA Submit your FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov as soon as you can to optimize your grant opportunities. Don’t forget to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to avoid manually typing out income and tax information.
NEED TO REACH US? One Stop staff are available in whatever way is most convenient for you. In-person: John Peace Library, 1.04.04 Call: (210) 458-8000 or 1-800-669-0919 Email: onestop@utsa.edu Appointment: online at utsa.edu/onestop Web: utsa.edu/onestop Social: @UTSAonestop
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Review Your Student Aid Report and Fix Rejections After you complete the FAFSA, you’ll receive an email with your Student Aid Report (SAR), which helps determine your need-based financial aid. If you received a “Rejected Status”, follow the steps to resubmit it.
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Get Admitted to UTSA
Accept Your Award
You have to be admitted to UTSA to receive financial aid. Once awarded, you will be mailed an award letter detailing your aid package.
Once you receive your award, you must accept it on ASAP, UTSA’s online student portal. Log in at asap.utsa.edu using your myUTSA ID, which you should have received when you completed your application to UTSA.
Don't forget to apply for scholarships! The UTSA General Scholarship application is due on Jan. 1 for freshmen & Feb. 15 for transfers.
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Spotlight LEADER
Top Scholar
Coming from a high school class of 200 to a university with nearly 10 times the student population of your entire hometown would be “a bit of an adjustment” for anyone. But, it didn’t take long for Rosemarie to find her way and excel in her new environment. After all, she is a Top Scholar.
Rosemarie is a member of the Top Scholars program, an exclusive merit-based scholarship that combines personalized academic experiences with leadership and community service. As a Top Scholar, Rosemarie is encouraged to take advantage of some really unique opportunities. In just her first year at UTSA, Rosemarie has already gained hands-on experience in South Africa and performed lab research on plant-based viruses! Rosemarie’s always had a heart for animals and even started working at a veterinarian clinic when she was 16. After she graduates, Rosemarie plans on continuing her education in vet school. “I enjoyed working at the vet clinic and it made me realize, ‘Why not just do something that involves animals all the time?’” 16 FUTURE.UTSA.EDU
Rosemarie Dillon Poteet, TX Class of 2020 Biology
This past July, instead of having to deal with the blazing heat of another Texas summer, Rosemarie enjoyed a nippy winter in rural South Africa. While there, she carried out medical injections, relocated a species of antelope and observed a spay and neuter operation. Naturally, Rosemarie is the proud pet mom of six dogs, five cats and three chickens. Of all her pets, her favorite is a Pit Bull named Jake. (Just don’t tell the others, OK?) Rosemarie’s advice to new Roadrunners is to not be afraid to get involved, because she believes student organizations can really help with finding a sense of community in a large university. Curious to hear more on Rosemarie’s South African adventures? Who knows, you may end up sharing a class with her next semester!
In South Africa, it was common for Rosemarie to cross paths with exotic animals like lions and rhinos. While there, she even got the chance to pet a wild elephant!
"UTSA gave me an amazing opportunity with the Top Scholars program."
is Friedrich ace near UTSA “My favorite pl s the best hiking in San ! It' Wilderness Park great place to get away a s it' d an o Antoni joy the hill r awhile and en only 10 fo ty ci e th m fro s st part is that it' ” country. The be s! pu m ca m fro minutes away
“It's awesome knowing that there's an amusement park across the street from my university. Wheneve r my friends and I need a study break or just a we meet up for some aw good time, esome rides, shows and food.” Jaslyn Garza • Class of 2018
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SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS
places to visit our off campus Tf-rRoumnners! San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the U.S. and offers all sorts of things to do—many of which are located right by UTSA! Don’t believe us? See what our student tour guides have to say.
“The Pearl, because the historic aspects are aw vibrant feel and esome. Especially on the weekends wh en they have their farmers market.” Shannon Franklin • Class of
2019
Ricky Miller • Class of 2021
SEAWORLD
“My favorite place ne ar campus would definitely have to be Indy Coffee. The relaxing environment it offers is a great place to study, talk wi th friends and have amazing coffee! ” Andres Carrasco • Cla ss of
2019
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GENERAL INFO
AREAS OF STUDY ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & PLANNING
EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Health Interdisciplinary Studies
Architecture * Construction Science & Management * Interior Design *
»» Early Childhood - Grade 6 -- Generalist -- Bilingual Generalist -- ESL Generalist
BUSINESS
»» Grades 4-8 -- Generalist -- Language Arts/Reading/ Social Studies -- Mathematics/Science -- Bilingual Generalist -- ESL
Accounting Actuarial Science Cyber Security »» Cyber Security - online degree program
Economics Finance
»» EC-12 Special Education
»» Corporate Finance »» Investment Management »» Financial Institutions
Information Systems Management
Kinesiology »» Athletic Training »» Exercise Physiology »» Health Science »» Physical Education
Mexican American Studies *
»» Human Resource Management
»» Anthropology »» Communities-Families-Children »» History »» Interdisciplinary Studies »» Literary & Cultural Studies »» Nonprofit Management »» Political Science »» Sociology »» Spanish
Management Science Marketing »» Sport, Event & Tourism
Real Estate Finance & Development Statistics
ENGINEERING
Multicultural Early Childhood Development
Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
»» Early Dual Immersion »» Early Intervention
Nutrition & Dietetics Public Health »» Health Promotion & Behavioral Science
LIBERAL & FINE ARTS
SCIENCES
American Studies Anthropology Art Art History & Criticism Classical Studies & Humanities Communication
Biochemistry Biology
»» Public Relations »» Digital Communication
»» Cell and Molecular Biology »» Integrative Biology »» Neurobiology »» Plant Biology
Chemistry Computer Science »» Cloud and Systems »» Computer & Information Security »» Data Science »» Software Engineering
English »» Creative Writing »» English Language Arts & Reading »» Professional Writing
Geography & Environmental Sustainability Global Affairs History
Environmental Science Geology Mathematics »» General Mathematical Studies »» Mathematics
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Medical Humanities Modern Language Studies Music »» Composition »» Music Marketing »» Music Performance »» Music Studies
Microbiology & Immunology Multidisciplinary Science Physics
PUBLIC POLICY Criminal Justice * Public Administration *
Philosophy Political Science Politics & Law Psychology Public Health
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Multidisciplinary Studies
» Minor, Concentration or Certification within degree
»» Epidemiology & Disease Control
* Degrees offered at our Downtown Campus
Sociology Spanish
Women’s Studies
MINORS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MAJORS Adaptive Decision Models for Business
Administration
English Literature
African American Studies
Civic Engagement
Film Studies
Community Health
Foreign Languages
Comparative Literature
French
Dance
German
Astronomy/ Astrophysics
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Latin American Studies
East Asian Studies
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Bicultural Studies
English as a Second Language
Linguistics
American Indian Studies
Business
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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 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. Pre-Medical Pre-Dental Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Respiratory Care Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Facilitated Acceptance to Nursing School (FANS) 2+2 program offering guaranteed acceptance into the B.S. Nursing Program at UT Health 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.
Megan Malisani '17 from HAVRE, MONTANA ECONOMICS
Compensation Analyst at Frost Bank "UTSA's dedicated professors and countless out-of-classroom opportunities helped me to become a capable professional. Proud to be a 'Runner!"
Amanda Onochie '13 from LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
NGO Advisor in the Peace Corps "My time at UTSA served me well. The College of Public Policy is where I learned about the inner workings of nonprofits, fundraising and grant writing. These are invaluable skills that I can take with me as I venture forth in my career."
Devon Johnson '15 from SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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
Secondary School
Students wanting to be an elementary school teacher should major in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Students wanting to teach in middle school or high school will need a Bachelor’s degree in their academic specialization.
ENGLISH
Community Manager at Splyce "My path through UTSA wasn't traditional, but adventurous professors and staff supported my goals and helped me on the way to my dream field."
Charlotte Husoe '15 & '17 from BERGEN, NORWAY FINANCE, & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Trainee in Information Security and Public Safety at Stratnett "Thanks to UTSA, I was able to land my dream job six months before graduating with my degree. Choosing UTSA was my best decision."
Chris Gannon '15 from CONVERSE, TEXAS
more info at
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
General Manager at Firestone "UTSA always taught me to be persistent, and to not discount my abilities. I would not be where I am today without my alma mater—it’s a family."
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GENERAL INFO
ADMISSIONS Requirements FRESHMEN
Application Process FRESHMEN
GUARANTEED ADMISSION High School Class Rank^
Apply online at ApplyTexas.org
Minimum Test Scores
Top 25%
No minimums
Second 25%
1170 SAT* or 24 ACT
TRANSFERS
Pay $60 Application Fee Fee Waiver is available for freshmen applicants who meet certain criteria and demonstrate financial need. Visit utsa.edu/feewaiver.
ADMISSION BY COMMITTEE REVIEW High School Class Rank^
Minimum Test Scores
Second 25%
980 SAT* or 19 ACT 1080 SAT* or 21 ACT 1170 SAT* or 24 ACT No minimums
Third 25% Fourth 25% Home School/GED
If your high school transcript does not show a rank, UTSA's Office of Undergraduate Admissions will assign a rank. ^
Submit official high school transcripts If you receive dual college credits, submit official college transcripts upon completion
* New SAT scores combines Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math
Transferable Credits
Min. GPA (4.0 Scale)
< 12 hours
2.25 GPA & must meet freshmen requirements
12-29 hours
2.75 GPA or 2.25 GPA & must meet freshmen requirements
≥ 30 hours
2.25 GPA
Please note, dual credit and coursework in progress does not count toward transferable credit hours.
Do you also need to meet freshmen requirements?
Submit test scores from testing agency
TRANSFERS GUARANTEED ADMISSION
Submit official transcripts from every institution attended
4239
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 at asap.utsa.edu You'll get an email to claim your myUTSA ID, which is used to log in to asap.utsa.edu, your UTSA student services portal. Once logged in, click on "Future Roadrunner".
If graduating early from high school, submit a recommendation letter from your guidance counselor.
HONORS COLLEGE Honors College admissions are invitation-only. Students are automatically considered for admission when applying to UTSA. For more information, visit honors.utsa.edu.
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FRESHMEN
Top 15% or 3.9 GPA (4.0 scale) and have at least 1350 SAT* or 29 ACT TRANSFERS
≥ 12 transferable hours with 3.5 GPA and attend an inperson interview
Admission Deadlines 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 (fresh) July 1 (trans)
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
Freshmen
UTSA is dedicated to helping students obtain financial resources to help them achieve their educational goals. To receive financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.ed.gov.
Transfer
UTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Code is 010115
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.
Scholarships
Both
OCT 1
FAFSA available on fafsa.ed.gov
OCT 14
UTSA Day Register at utsa.edu/utsaday
OCT 15
Distinguished Transfer Scholarship Spring 2018 Priority Deadline Admission Priority Deadline for Spring 2018
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 January 1 for Freshmen and February 15 for Transfers.
Merit-Based Automatic Considerations Applicants who meet a certain class rank and test scores and have been 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.
NOV 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Spring Applicants 2018
NOV 15
Admission Final Deadline for Spring 2018
DEC 1
UTSA Top Scholar Deadline for Freshmen
UTSA Scholarship Website
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE!
Visit utsa.edu/scholarship to explore additional scholarship opportunities. Learn more about UTSA Top Scholar at utsa.edu/topscholars, the Terry Scholarship at terryscholars.utsa.edu and the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for transfers at utsa.edu/ptk.
Cost of Attendance UTSA is one of the most affordable Texas public universities in a major metropolitan area. See a breakdown of the 2017-2018 cost of attendance (COA) at utsa.edu/costs. 17-18 Full-Time Undergraduate
TX Resident
Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees
$10,013
On-Campus Housing & Meals
$11,234
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Transportation
$676
Personal Expenses
$1,836
Total Estimated COA
$25,259
Tuition & fees for out-of-state students is $23,263, plus all the other expenses that remain the same.
Be sure to apply for UTSA General Scholarships by Jan 1 on the scholarship section of ApplyTexas.
JAN 1
Distinguished Presidential Scholarship Priority Deadline UTSA General Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen Terry Scholarship Deadline
FEB 15
UTSA General Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
See list of all deadlines at future.utsa.edu/deadlines
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Walid Nader 210-573-8433 Walid.Nader@ utsa.edu
Karen Gutierrez 210-573-8452 Karen.Gutierrez2@ utsa.edu Territory Corpus Christi Coastal Bend
Territory South San Antonio El Paso West Texas
5
Luisa Ramirez 210-563-9724 Luisa.Ramirez@ utsa.edu Territory Lower Rio Grande Valley
3
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Ricardo Coronado 210-850-6174 Ricardo.Coronado@ utsa.edu
Jennifer McDaniel 210-573-8512 Jennifer.McDaniel@ utsa.edu Territory Central Texas East Texas Out of State
Coastal Bend
4
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Brandon Anderson 210-569-3304 Brandon.Anderson@ utsa.edu
Middle Rio Grande
Curtis Wilkins 210-517-2767 Curtis.Wilkins@ utsa.edu Territory North Houston South Houston
Antonio De La Cruz 210-441-2855 Antonio.DeLaCruz2@ utsa.edu
1 4
Guadalupe Sanchez 210-391-8405 Guadalupe. Sanchez@utsa.edu Territory East San Antonio New Braunfels San Marcos Victoria
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Monica Ruiz 210-486-0396 Monica.Ruiz@ utsa.edu
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Territory Upper Rio Grande Valley
Transfer Admission Counselors at Alamo Colleges
Territory San Antonio College
1 William Moody 210-792-1001 William.Moody@ utsa.edu
@UTSAfutureRR future.utsa.edu â&#x20AC;˘ (210) 458-8000
Territory Northeast San Antonio SA Private Schools Panhandle Lubbock Amarillo
Matthew Torres 210-486-4126 Matthew.Torres@ utsa.edu Territory Northwest Vista College
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