MAGAZINE FOR FUTURE ROADRUNNERS // FALL 2019
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Orientation Block Party During summer Orientation, thousands of incoming freshmen came to campus to learn about UTSA's traditions, culture and history. At the end of the day, these new Roadrunners showed off their Rowdy spirit at Orientation’s Block Party and danced to beats provided by a local DJ artist.
STUDENT NOTE
HI!
Hey there! My name is Da’Shawn Ozuna and I’m majoring in Communications and Global Affairs. From an early age, I always knew the importance of pursuing higher education. I was raised in a single parent household where my mother always instilled in me the mentality to work hard no matter how difficult a situation may get. That mindset has carried me through everything in life and has been especially beneficial in college. Being a first generation student from a small town, I didn’t know what to expect from college. When I first stepped on campus, I saw the diversity of the university and it excited me. I quickly made friends from many different places and the multicultural experiences that followed helped shape my worldview in a way that I couldn’t have done on my own.
“The first thing that attracted me to UTSA was its diverse culture.”
UTSA presented me with endless opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. During my freshman year, I was given the chance to be a resident assistant at University Oaks. This experience was priceless as it allowed me to be heavily involved on campus and also be a resource to incoming students. Being an RA led me to my current job as an ambassador for the UTSA Welcome Center. In this leadership role, I introduce new students and their families to the university and give campus tours. UTSA provides multiple outlets that will help you feel welcome on campus. Whether it’s on a campus tour from the Welcome Center, at Orientation where you’ll be introduced to your future peers, or when classes start and you discover interesting social clubs that range from Greek life to intramural sports. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your background is, I’m confident you’ll feel welcome and find your place at UTSA—just like I did when I first became a Roadrunner. See you on campus soon!
Da’Shawn Ozuna Lake Jackson, TX Class of 2020 Communications & Global Affairs
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WHAT YOU MISSED
ROWDY Catch up on what’s been happening at UTSA these past few months.
REWIND
JUNE 5 // UTSA celebrated its 50th anniversary right where it was created 50 years ago –in front of the Alamo! The stage party included people who contributed to UTSA history and even a few founding members. @UTSA
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JUNE 19 // The African American Studies Department
Top 100 _ UTSA ranked among the top 100 public universities in the U.S. and among the top 450 in the world* * @U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
RANKINGS FOR 2019
celebrated Juneteenth by hosting a commemorative event with refreshments, live music and poetry readings. @UTSAINCLUSION
JULY 15 // UTSA is researching structural
techniques to help preserve the historic church at Mission Concepción, the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Texas. @UTSA
JULY 18 // UTSA researchers identified and analyzed factors that impact wait times at theme parks and developed a statistical model that allows them to predict and reduce queues. @UTSANEWSROOM
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JUNE 27 // Tasked by the U.S. Department of Defense, engineering students developed an autonomous mini rover that commands scout drones to assist with military search and rescue missions. @ENGINEERINGUTSA
This year, UTSA celebrates its 50th anniversary (1969-2019)
JULY 22 // UTSA researchers uncovered an innovative approach that could slow the progression of epilepsy by working to remove neurons that form after a brain injury. @UTSARESEARCH
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TOP-TIER ACADEMICS
Q&A This summer, the College of Business International Programs (COBi) selected Pablo to participate in the European Innovation Academy (EIA) for a global enrichment opportunity alongside undergraduates from around the world. This program gave him the chance to learn about international business, engage in a new culture and be exposed to worldwide opportunities.
Tell me about your College of Business immersion experience. The EIA is an exclusive program. We had to sharpen our entrepreneurial skills, think innovatively, work as a team and create a business that would address an unsolved problem in today's world. We created a platform for tourists and guests to meet, learn how to surf and get a local's experience on finding the best surfing spots
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in Portugal. It was very difficult at first, but after a while, I grew accustomed to working with my international teammates. We all got really close and learned a lot from each other.
Why did you want to study abroad? I’ve always enjoyed traveling and learning about other cultures. However, this was different from traveling because I wasn’t relaxing. It was a very different type of learning experience.
Pablo Mendizabal Corpus Christi, TX Class of 2020 Entrepreneurship
What was your favorite thing about this program?
I learned how to market myself and my ideas effectively and was able to apply my business knowledge and social skills to real-world scenarios. In order to succeed, I had to market myself well enough to stand out from the crowd. It was tough in the beginning, but with practice I saw a difference.
What is one moment that resonated with you? When my mentor said, “I think you should actually open your business and find out who your customer is and if it’s wanted in the community.” We were the only group that actually started our business and were profitable. People liked what we did and it was exciting to see that it actually worked.
"Develop a global mindset. It’s a very diverse world and going abroad opens doors for you to realize new things. I think it changes you as a professional and opens you up to far more connections and opportunities around the world."
Italy, Architecture As part of a required signature experience, architecture students study abroad in Italy where they gain experience with the ideas, design and culture that have shaped historical buildings and cities in Europe.
Japan, Multidisciplinary Experience being on a tea farm, homestays with local families, visiting temples and shrines, engaging in networking sessions with local college students and attending lectures on Japan’s economy, while exploring Japan’s history, culture, religion and nature.
TOP study abroad experiences at UTSA
Spain, Public Policy Public policy students get a glimpse of how other countries approach policy problems and find solutions. This experience includes learning about international public policy, specifically the Spanish system for policing, courts and corrections.
As a Roadrunner, the world is your university. You can take your learning almost anywhere and gain a greater understanding of another culture's history and traditions. Discover the opportunites available to you at studyabroad.utsa.edu.
Mexico, Public Health Public health students gain internship experience via a combination of classroom instruction, field work and hospital data collection that leads to an in-depth understanding of public health in a global setting.
United Kingdom, English English students live through familiar works in English literature such as witnessing a Shakespearean play or making their own pilgrimage to the Canterbury Cathedral. They’ll understand firsthand the factors that motivated English authors and how their works resonated with London audiences.
Belize, Anthropology Anthropology students travel to Belize where they study the remains of a Mayan civilization in the Mopan valley. Students learn basic archaeological field techniques like surveying, mapping, excavation and artifact analysis.
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FEATURE
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At UTSA, you’ll have access to all kinds of cutting-edge technology that will boost your digital literacy and enhance your learning. From remote-controlled drones to virtual reality headsets, you’ll pioneer using emerging technology in and outside of the classroom.By incorporating innovative tech into your learning, you’ll not only make the most out of your college experience, but also have a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive job market.
“UTSA offers a different type of classroom. These experiences will be instrumental in the future as technology continues to be more integrated into our lives, classrooms and businesses." Richard Rodriguez COEHD Director of Information Management & Technology
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FEATURE
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Kenia floats over a landscape on a VR headset via the Google Earth app in the Digital Transformation (Dx) Learning Lab.
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FEATURE
Elevated Learning
Inside
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Experiential Learning via Gadgets and Gizmos
A mobile robot from the lab in the College of Sciences is just one of many cutting-edge technologies available to students at UTSA.
Dr. Zhu from the College of Sciences maintains a lab with mobile robots that he uses to teach his courses. The mobile robots consist of motors, a microcamera and computer components that are embedded into a sturdy metal frame. In Dr. Zhu’s Embedded Systems Design class, students work in groups to learn how to write code that remotely controls the robots. This fall, Dr. Zhu plans to enhance the sensory capabilities of the mobile robots by adding a graphics processing server and laser detection. With these upgrades, the mobile robots will be able to make autonomous decisions and drive on their own using the information they are programmed to gather from their environment.
"This course introduces students to how software interacts with our physical world. This type of experiential learning may prove crucial in the near future with the growing autonomous industry launching in automobiles and other vehicles." Dr. Dakai Zhu College of Sciences
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Virtual Reality For the first time this fall, Introductory Spanish students in Dr. Rushforth’s class will be able to immerse themselves in the cultural experiences of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries with new virtual reality headsets. With VR headsets, students will be able to see the sights and take virtual tours of foreign countries from within their classroom. When Assistant Department Chair Armando Araiza first implemented VR in his architecture courses in spring of 2016, it was with students working off of a static image on their smartphone. Now, with the help of a gaming laptop that is fast enough to render design files in real time, students are able to use dedicated VR goggles to walk through their fully developed 3D projects.
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Everyone in Araiza's course uses VR to test their design projects and see them come to life. All that students have to do is plug their design file into a VR computer, and within seconds they’re inside their model with the ability to make real-time updates. Students in Araiza's class are also required to 3D print their designs and use a laser cutter to help assemble a miniaturized model.
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The smartboard is another example of technology that colleges are implementing in the classroom. It contains a computer that lets students like Aliyah Ramirez interact with and annotate documents, presentations or websites on a large touchscreen. These mobile smart displays also let students connect wirelessly via their laptops to collaborate on projects. Using these displays and their software, student groups can work together and interact on the same window from multiple laptops.
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Tech Symposium In an effort to make creative technology, every semester, dozens of student teams present their innovative tech projects and ideas for a chance to win cash prizes at the Tech Symposium. The symposium showcases tech projects and research that students have worked on throughout their senior year.
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the Classroom Seeing the Invisible in the VizLab
The UTSA Advanced Visualization Laboratory (VizLab) is a powerful resource that is available to all UTSA students to conduct indepth simulation and visualization research on a high-resolution wall of screens. The VizWall is 14’4” wide and 6’ tall and consists of 24 ultra HD monitors that have a combined resolution of 115 million pixels. The VizWall can be used to view global data like the number of Facebook posts happening around the world or to zoom in on the more intricate details of famous paintings. The VizLab also contains other tech that students can work on ranging from virtual and augmented reality to mixed reality with Microsoft's HoloLens.
Notable UTSA Tech Partners
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FEATURE tton Sound Ro e-Bu om On
Recording Like a Pro in the One-Button Sound Room
Reshaping Reality in the Dx Learning Labs
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This fall, the Department of English opened a one-button sound room that is equipped with an advanced webcam and microphone for digital recording. This updated studio is a result of two grants totaling $32,000 that Dr. Hum wrote for the department. Now around 900 students a year like Alexander Vollmer pictured above will be able to experience recording their own podcasts in a professional studio environment.
The Dx Learning Labs opened this fall with locations at both the Main and Downtown campuses. These labs specialize in virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning and visual communications. They will be used to supplement existing College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) coursework in new and exciting ways.
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The Dx Learning Labs house the HTC Vive Pro, a professional-grade virtual reality headset that can enhance your learning by launching you into a 3D environment. Roadrunners can use the Vive Pro to walk through the ruins of ancient civilizations, interact with supersized microscopic organisms or take a cosmic tour through outer space.
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At UTSA, Big Data is being used in several disciplines from finance to accounting, but it requires robust systems to operate—a need that the College of Business (COB) sought to address for its students. In mid-December of 2018, COB equipped its Advanced Projects Lab with er high performance workstations that allow students to run software for Big Data analysis and virtualization.
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ACADEMICS
Affording
College
Did you know? UTSA is one of the most affordable Texas public universities in a major metropolitan area..
The Journey is Worth the Investment
Cost of Attendance
Budgets and bills. No one likes talking about these things but figuring out how you’re going to afford college is important! The process can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but UTSA offers several resources that can help you with paying for college and achieving your educational goals.
It's important to understand what makes up the Cost of Attendance (COA) and remember that college is an investment. Every year, we determine a COA, which not only factors in your tuition and fees, but also includes other estimated expenses that are typically associated with college like housing, books, meals and etc.
Tools to Help You on Your Journey
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MONTHLY BUDGET Create a budget that you can stick to, understand university costs and keep track of what goes out each month. For information on how to set up a spending plan, credit basics, loan repayment and more, visit money. utsa.edu.
The first step to paying for college is knowing how much it will cost.
Complete your Financial Aid Application (FAFSA/TASFA) First you will need to complete your FAFSA. Then you'll receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) which lists your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). This will give you an estimate (not a guarantee) of what to expect in federal aid. UTSA’s FAFSA code is 010115. If you are a noncitizen, Texas resident, you can complete the TASFA.
ONE STOP ENROLLMENT UTSA’s One Stop Office will assist you with anything related to enrolling at UTSA, whether it’s checking your admission or financial aid status, submitting required paperwork, or troubleshooting unexpected hang-ups. Learn more at onestop.utsa.edu.
TASFA APP If you are a non-citizen, you may be eligible to be classified as a Texas resident for tuition purposes. If so, you may also be eligible to receive state financial aid. Learn more at onestop.utsa. edu/tasfa.
ACADEMICS
Financial Aid
Scholarship Hub
Once you know the cost of attendance, your next step is to apply for financial aid.
Scholarships are a great way to pay for college.
After you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you’ll receive a financial aid offer that will provide you with an estimate of your total annual cost for college. It’s important to understand what makes up this number and combine what you plan to pay out-of-pocket with your awarded aid amount.
Check out UTSA’s Scholarship Hub website at onestop.utsa.edu/hub to see what UTSA scholarships are available, including our General Scholarship Application. Visit future.utsa.edu/ scholarships for more information.
Types of Financial Aid FREE MONEY Grants and scholarships (gift aid) are funds that you don’t have to pay back—it’s basically like free money! »» PRO-TIP File your FAFSA or TASFA by our priority deadline on January 15! Certain aid options, like Texas Grants, are awarded based on our 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 if you need additional funds for college!
MONEY YOU EARN Work-study is an employment opportunity for students who demonstrate financial need. Unlike other financial aid awards, work-study is paid out in the form of a paycheck. You can find and apply for a work study job through Handshake, the UTSA Career Center’s job bank. »» PRO-TIP If you want to be considered for this program, you must indicate so on your FAFSA.
MYSTUDENTAID APP Applying for financial aid just got a lot easier! The U.S. Department of Education recently launched a new app to apply for financial aid on your mobile device. To download it, search for “myStudentAid” on your app store.
»» PRO-TIP Scholarships will be continually added as they become available. Check the hub often so you don’t miss out!
General Scholarship Application Freshman and transfer students can access the General Scholarship Application on the Scholarship Hub. New Roadrunners are also encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by their specific UTSA colleges and departments and even for scholarships offered outside of UTSA. Learn more at onestop.utsa.edu/scholarships.
Distinguished Scholarships UTSA offers the merit-based Distinguished Presidential and Distinguished Transfer Scholarships to first-time freshman and transfer students who display exceptional scholastic achievement. Learn more at onestop.utsa.edu/distinguished. »» PRO-TIP Check out eligibility requirements and deadlines beforehand so you can be considered!
DREAMERS RESOURCE CENTER
NET PRICE CALCULATOR
The Dreamers Resource Center provides oncampus resources and support for students with immigration issues. Visit utsa.edu/dreamers for more info.
The Net Price Calculator will give you an estimate of the direct and indirect UTSA costs of attendance along with the total estimated funds needed to attend for the academic year. Learn more at future.utsa. edu/netprice.
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ROWDY LIFE
Spotlight STUDENT
Student Leader
Gabby Gonzalez Falfurrias, TX Class of 2020 Public Health
Gabby decided to attend UTSA because she wanted to grow in a new environment and be part of an emerging university. Gabby chose to come to San Antonio because she often visited with her family and fell in love with the city. Although UTSA was a new space to her, Gabby was familiar with the area and ready to spread her wings.
Gabby’s favorite things are helping people and learning about science, so it’s no surprise she wanted a major that incorporated both. This guided her toward studying public health, where she’s learning how to help people with health issues. In between her studies, Gabby also makes time for student clubs. She’s going on her fourth year with VOICES,
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the largest volunteer organization on campus, where she’s currently serving as the Vice President of Special Programs. “I left high school feeling like I had made an impact,” said Gabby. “I want to leave UTSA feeling the same way; knowing that I made a difference on campus and in the San Antonio community.” Gabby is also involved in the Pre-Dental Society, which hosts advisory panels on topics like taking the Dental Admissions Test and applying to dental school. The society also holds a weekly event called Brush Rush where they travel to local elementary schools to teach children about dental
hygiene and oral health. By joining these organizations, Gabby has sharpened her leadership and communication skills. These soft skills will be valuable in her future career as a dentist. In her purse, Gabby has a worn out business card from a bubble tea shop that she once applied to for a job. In place of the store’s logo, the card now holds an affirmational message in bold permanent marker that reads, “I will be a dentist.” Gabby’s advice to Future Roadrunners is, “Go into the world and learn the things that aren’t covered in your textbooks. Say yes to every opportunity because you never know who you’re going to meet or where it’s going to take you.”
Last spring break, Gabby volunteered in Puerto Rico to help provide aid from Hurricane Maria. “It was a life-changing experience for everyone that went,” said Gabby. “We got to know each other so well and are still in contact today.”
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GENERAL INFO
AREAS OF STUDY Economics Δ+ Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
Majors / Degree Programs
»» Early Childhood - Grade 6 -- Core Subjects -- Bilingual Core Subjects -- ESL Core Subjects
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»» Grades 4-8 -- Language Arts/Reading/ Social Studies -- Mathematics/Science -- Bilingual Core Subjects -- ESL
Accounting Δ
Actuarial Science Δ + American Studies Anthropology
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»» EC-12 Special Education
Architecture Δ* Art History and Criticism
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Artificial Intelligence (Multidisciplinary Studies Degree)
»» Creative Writing »» English Language Arts and Reading »» Professional Writing
B Biochemistry Δ Biology +
F-G General Mathematics Studies Geography & Environmental + Sustainability »» Social Studies (Education) +
Global Affairs
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Chemical Engineering Δ Chemistry Δ +
History
Classical Studies and Humanities +
Communication
»» Digital Communication »» Health Communications »» Public Relations
Computer Engineering Δ Computer Science Δ+ »» Cloud and Systems »» Cyber Operations »» Cyber Security »» Data Science »» Software Engineering
Construction Science and Management *Δ
Criminal Justice *+ Cyber Intelligence (Multidisciplinary Studies Degree)
Cyber Security Δ+
D-E Data Science (Multidisciplinary
Studies Degree)
»» Anthropology »» Communities-Families-Children »» History »» Interdisciplinary Studies »» Literary & Cultural Studies »» Nonprofit Management »» Political Science »» Sociology »» Spanish
Multicultural Early Childhood Development »» Early Dual Immersion »» Early Intervention
Multidisciplinary Science
(Science Education)
Biomedical Engineering Δ
Civil Engineering Δ
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Finance Δ
Geology
Multidisciplinary Studies Music Δ+ (audition required) »» Music Composition »» Music Marketing »» Music Performance »» Music Studies
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Neuroscience (Multidisciplinary Studies Degree)
Nutrition and Dietetics
Health »» Social Studies (Education)
Information Systems Δ+
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Interior Design Δ*
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Psychology
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Kinesiology
Public Health - Epidemiology and Disease Control
»» Athletic Training »» Exercise Physiology »» Health Science »» Physical Education
Public Health - Health Promotion and Behavioral Science
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Management Science Δ +
»» Business Analytics »» Operation and Supply Chain
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Mechanical Engineering
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» Concentration, Certification, Minor or Track within degree * Majors housed at Downtown Campus
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Available for all majors (including any programs indicated with a + in the majors listings):
Mexican American Studies*
Modern Language Studies
English
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»» Cell and Molecular Biology »» Integrative Biology »» Neurobiology »» Plant Biology »» Pre-Medical Sciences »» Biology Teacher Certification (7TH-12TH)
»» Health Careers »» Pre-Medicine
Microbiology and Immunology
Electrical Engineering Δ
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Minors
Medical Humanities
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Certificates Some certificates are restricted to certain majors. Aerospace Engineering Athletic Coaching Business Analytics Community Engaged Leadership Data Center Design Engineering Projects in Community Service Geographic Information Systems HVAC Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Oil/Gas Operations & Supply Chain Management Pathogenic Outbreak Investigations Professional Writing & Rhetoric
Majors that have additional admission requirements
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RECENT GRADS
Admission Requirements Check for major specifics at future.utsa.edu/studies.
Fully Online Degree Programs The following degrees are available fully online. Please note the cost of attendance is different for these programs. For more information visit future.utsa.edu/online.
Cyber Security
Multidisciplinary Studies
Other Programs HEALTH PROFESSIONS OFFICE Want to be a health professional? UTSA’s Health Professions Office advises and supports students interested in pursuing careers in the following health professions. 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
UTSA + UT Health Nursing Program The Facilitated Acceptance to Nursing School (FANS) 2+2 program offering guaranteed acceptance into the B.S. Nursing Program at UT Health School of Medicine.
UTSA + UT Health Dental Program The Dental Early Acceptance Program (DEAP) Seven-year B.S./D.D.S. dual-degree program with the UT Health San Antonio Dental School.
Joint Admission Medical Program UTSA participates in the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP), which helps Texas resident students pursue a medical education. Visit texasjamp.org for more information.
INSTITUTE FOR LAW & PUBLIC AFFAIRS Want to be a lawyer? 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. utsa.edu/ilpa
AIR FORCE & ARMY ROTC UTSA provides opportunities for students to work towards becoming 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. future.utsa.edu/rotc
TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Want to be a teacher? UTSA is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification to recommend students for teaching certification in various baccalaureate degree areas.
Elementary School
Middle/High School
Students wanting to be an elementary school teacher should major in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Students wanting to teach in middle or high school will need a bachelor’s degree in their academic specialization.
Recent Grads Eric Pitty '18 from LYTLE, TX ENGLISH
Studying Ph.D. in English Literature Department of English University of Texas at Austin "UTSA's faculty and staff emphasize personalized student mentorship and success. Personally, I owe special debts of gratitude to Dr. Mark Bayer, Chair of English Dept., Dr. Sara Budarz, former Director of German Dept., and Darrell Balderrama, Director of P-20 programs."
Zena Gittens ‘19 from HOUSTON, TX COMMUNICATION
Account Management Resident for Honda’s Social Media Team RPA Advertising "UTSA not only taught me the importance of pursuing my passions, but it also gave me some amazing mentors along the way."
Craig Guttierez ‘18 from SEQUIN, TX MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Design Engineer Alamo Group "I wanted to be an engineer ever since I was a kid. UTSA helped me acquire the communication, problem solving and leadership skills needed to accomplish this goal and many others that I have set for myself and will continue to strive for."
Jamilyn Keeton ‘18 from TEMPE, AZ PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Operations Associate MOVE Texas "UTSA faculty gave me connections to amazing alumni that became my mentors not only throughout school but as I entered the workforce. Their help led me to an amazing position!"
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Review UTSA requirements
Check your admission status First, you must activate your myUTSA ID through an activation email that you'll receive after your application is received by UTSA. Once your myUTSA ID is activated, you can check your admission status any time on ASAP (asap.utsa.edu), your online student portal. Select the Future Roadrunner tab and then click "Check Your Admission Status".
TIMELINE
Future Roadrunner Timeline
Admitted Students & Rowdy Ready Once you've been admitted, you'll receive an email and a letter letting you know. Then, it's time to start getting Rowdy Ready! Your Rowdy Ready to-do list will help you track and complete your required to-dos after you’ve been admitted. It’s your guide to beginning life as a Roadrunner and includes important items like setting your preferred email address, signing up for Orientation and taking the TSI Assessment. Learn more about becoming Rowdy Ready at future.utsa.edu/ready.
Cost of Attendance & Financial Aid UTSA is one of the most affordable Texas public universities in a major metropolitan area. See the 2019-2020 For the FAFSA, cost of attendance (COA) at utsa.edu/ UTSA’s School costs. Be sure to consider what you plan Code is 010115 to pay out-of-pocket and add it to the amount you’re awarded from financial aid and scholarships. To receive financial aid, you must submit your FAFSA on FAFSA.ed.gov after you’ve been admitted to UTSA. You can apply for it every year after October 1.
Key dates and deadlines to know! Freshmen Transfer Both
OCT 1
FAFSA Available on fafsa.ed.gov
OCT 15
Admission Priority Deadline for Spring 2020
OCT 15
Distinguished Transfer Scholarship Spring 2020 Priority Deadline
OCT 26
UTSA Day (Register at utsa.edu/utsaday)
NOV 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Spring 2020
NOV 15
Admission Final Deadline for Spring 2020
Scholarship Information GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE
Scholarship Hub There are UTSA colleges and departments that provide scholarships to students who have declared majors in their areas. Check out our scholarship hub website at onestop.utsa.edu/hub to see what UTSA scholarships are available.
January 15 Apply on the Scholarship Hub at onestop.utsa.edu/hub.
Merit-Based Automatic Considerations Visit utsa.edu/distinguished for details on the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship or Distinguished Transfer Scholarship.
Phi Theta Kappa Learn about the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for transfers at utsa.edu/ptk and visit utsa.edu/onestop for more financial aid and scholarship information.
DEC 1
UTSA Top Scholar Deadline for Freshman
JAN 1
Terry Scholarship Application Deadline
JAN 15
Financial Aid and Admission Priority Deadline for Fall 2020
See a list of all deadlines at utsa.edu/deadlines ROWDY// FALL 2019
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GENERAL INFO
CONTACT US Freshmen
Transfer
Antonio De La Cruz
Out-Of-State Evelyn BetancourtMartinez
210-441-2855 Antonio.DeLaCruz2@utsa.edu
Evelyn.Martinez@utsa.edu
Territory Rio Grande Valley
Colleges DFW Area Community Colleges Northwest Vista College
Anna Gutierrez
210-569-3304 Anna.Gutierrez@utsa.edu
Erbey Garza
Erbey.Garza@utsa.edu
Territory San Antonio Laredo Area
Territory Laredo Northeast Lakeview College RGV Coastal Bend Area Community Colleges
Destiny Jones
210-391-8423 Destiny.Jones@utsa.edu
Dr. Beverly Woodson Day
Beverly.WoodsonDay@ utsa.edu
International Marisela Garcia 1-210-458-7995 International.Admissions@ utsa.edu
Jessica Guiver
Territory Houston
Belinda Harmon
Mark Locken
Territory Houston Area Community Colleges St. Philips College
Belinda.Harmon@utsa.edu
210-800-3451 Mark.Locken@utsa.edu Territory East TX Coastal Bend
Matthew Torres
210-486-4126 Matthew.Torres@utsa.edu Territory Central TX Palo Alto College Austin Community Colleges
Alaysia Moore
210-792-1001 Alaysia.Moore@utsa.edu Territory Central TX
1-210-458-7995 International.Admissions@ utsa.edu
Colleges / Programs Jennifer McDaniel
Jennifer.McDaniel@utsa.edu Territory College of Engineering
Lauren Smith
Monica Ruiz
Luisa Ramirez
210-486-0396 Monica.Ruiz@utsa.edu
Territory Austin
Territory San Antonio College West TX Panhandle East TX Community Colleges
210-563-9724 Luisa.Ramirez@utsa.edu
210-458-4000 online.utsa.edu
Territory Online Programs
Ana Rodriguez
210-458-8000 Ana.Rodriguez@utsa.edu Territory West TX/Panhandle
Patrice Spears
CONNECT WITH US!
@UTSAfutureRR
210-573-8596 Patrice.Spears@utsa.edu Territory DFW Area
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ROWDY’S REMINDER
Don't forget! Sign up for UTSA Day Come visit us on October 26 for UTSA Day, when we turn our entire campus into an open house! At UTSA Day, you can take a campus tour, attend college presentations and workshops and see what Roadrunner life is all about. Who knows? You might even get to meet the-one-andonly, Rowdy! Register at utsa.edu/utsaday.
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