MAGAZINE FOR FUTURE ROADRUNNERS // SUMMER 2019
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Digital Experience Lab Located in UTSA’s Applied Engineering and Technology Building, the Digital Experience (DEx) Lab transforms the classroom into an interactive learning environment that utilizes virtual reality technology to immerse Roadrunners in their studies.
STUDENT NOTE
HI!
Hello everyone! My name is John Rust and I am a Political Science major from The Woodlands, Texas. I transferred to UTSA for my sophomore year of college. I am an active member of the UTSA Army ROTC program and currently serve as the Chairman of Business Affairs and Junior Classification Senator within the Student Government Association. Upon arriving at UTSA, I was eager for new opportunities. I vividly recall my first day here. I was struggling to move into my dorm room at Chisholm Hall. Fortunately, I was met by several organizations here on campus and their willingness to assist me in moving caught me very much offguard. Since then, I have learned more and more about the selflessness of our student body and good-hearted nature of our student organizations. My sophomore year I joined Model United Nations, the fraternity Phi Gamma Delta and eventually found my home in our Student Government Association. In this organization, I have had the great honor of serving as Sophomore and Junior Senator, Chairman of Business Affairs, and now Student Body President.
“College is the time to test your limits and set goals for yourself that put you in a position to succeed in the future.”
In my new role as president, I want to benefit the university by serving as an accountable and dedicated leader. I want my initiatives to be action-oriented, creating timelines for individual developments so that our progression can be tracked and evaluated. I will continue several initiatives from this past year, along with forming new ones of my own. I look forward to advancing the student experience of my fellow Roadrunners and heightening the great reputation of our university. John Rust The Woodlands, TX Class of 2020 Political Science
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Go ‘Runners!
WHAT YOU MISSED
ROWDY Catch up on what’s been happening at UTSA these past few months.
REWIND
MARCH 4—8 // UTSA honored its first-gen students at its third annual First-Gen Fest. The festival featured a series of events that supported, empowered and celebrated our first-gen students. @UTSA_FGTSC
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Top-Tier Academics
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MARCH 11 // UTSA was awarded $352k from the
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
National Science Foundation to fund medical research like the regeneration of damaged tissue and battlefield treatment for military and veterans. @UTSARESEARCH
MARCH 30 // Roadrunners participated in the
23rd Cesar Chavez March to pay homage to the civil rights activist who fought for Mexican American workers rights and equality. @UTSASTUDENTS
APRIL 12 // Fiesta UTSA transformed the campus into an array of food, flowers, fun and cascarones. The event complements San Antonio’s annual Fiesta commemorating its rich history and culture. @UTSA
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Admissions & Financial Aid
MARCH 11—16 // During Spring Break, a group of Roadrunners took a service trip to Puerto Rico to aid the Hurricane Maria relief efforts by rebuilding homes, repairing schools and more. @UTSA
This year, UTSA celebrates its 50th anniversary (1969-2019)
APRIL 13 // UTSA engineering students tested the waters by racing their concrete canoe at the American Society of Civil Engineers Concrete Canoe Competition. @ENGINEERINGUTSA
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TOP-TIER ACADEMICS
Q&A Meet Argali Moctezuma, a senior studying electrical engineering at UTSA. She enjoys applying what she's learned in her courses to serve the community and mentor young women who are interested in studying in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
What brought you to UTSA and why did you decide to study electrical engineering? I liked that UTSA’s engineering program wasn’t that large and had smaller classes. I chose electrical engineering because I always liked math, and when I took physics, I liked learning about electrons.
What do you like most about your program? My favorite things are the professors and the EPICS pilot program. With EPICS, I’ve worked with the DoSeum, a local kids
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science museum, to integrate engineering projects into community service.
What student clubs or internships have you been a part of at UTSA? I’m a member of Eta Kappa Nu, a computer and electrical engineering honors society, and serve as a college ambassador. As an ambassador, I do a lot of community outreach, volunteer at on-campus events and work with high school robotics teams. I also tutor at the tutoring center for the College of Engineering. Recently, I was offered an internship
Argali Moctezuma Puebla, Mexico Class of 2019 Electrical Engineering
to work at Freese and Nichols this summer working on their waste water electrical design.
Any impactful stories that you’d like to share about your involvement at UTSA? I volunteered at a Brandeis High School robotics competition and a high school girl came up to me. She talked about how inspiring I was to her. It was then that I realized I could be a mentor to young women who are interested in STEM.
Any advice you would give to Future Roadrunners? Listen to the advice you receive from your parents and mentors - they're usually right! Also, get involved and remember that it’s important to focus on school, but it’s also important to take care of yourself.
"My mom would always tell me that I could do anything I want—if I worked hard and put in the effort. Whenever I feel like giving up, I hear those words and I’m able to carry on. It’s gotten me this far."
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items to bring to college
When it comes to packing for college living, it pays to know the best items you can bring! Here are the top things you may not think of at first, but that you won’t want to forget later!
Keep track of all UTSA's campus events and your study plans.
Great for helping you relax after studying.
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Good sleep is important!
1. Aromatherapy Diffuser
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2. Portable Desk Lamp 3. Dry-Erase Board 4. Sleep Mask
For those late night study sessions.
5. Handheld Vacuum 6. Small Coffee Maker 7. Filtered Water Bottle
Save on your coffee budget and avoid lines in the morning.
7 A must have for staying healthy and active.
6 5 Keep a clean and tidy living space!
PRO TIP: Split and share necessities with a roommate!
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FEATURE
Staying Active
IN COLLEGE
Roadrunners active in the community, campus and classroom are often rewarded with opportunities that help them make the most out of their college experience. Don’t be afraid to try new things, we’re all Roadrunners here.
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FEATURE
The UTSA Day of Service is an annual tradition where Roadrunners come together to give back to the San Antonio community by engaging in service projects for the city and local nonprofits. Last year, over 800 Roadrunners volunteered more than 1600 hours of service revolving around numerous themes such as animals, arts and culture, children, educational, environmental, and youth programs.
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FEATURE
Staying Active in the
Community During E’Mon’s freshman year, she joined UTSA’s largest student volunteer organization, VOICES. Helping UTSA students find meaningful volunteer opportunities within the San Antonio area. utsa.edu/inclusion/voices
After two years of serving with them, she became an executive board member and later president. E’Mon’s served and partnered with nearly every major nonprofit in San Antonio, inspiring her to one day start her own nonprofit for women who have experienced violence or sexual abuse.
VOICES Partners Inspiring young girls to be healthy and confident using fun, experiencebased curriculum.
San Antonio Food Bank
A safe and loving refuge for children in crisis and in need of support.
Dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness in Bexar County.
Actively fighting hunger and feeding hope in the San Antonio and Southwest Texas areas.
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E’Mon Carson Austin, TX Class of 2019 Communications VOICES President
FEATURE
Staying Active in the
Classroom
Olivia Hudgens Rabbito Dallas, TX Class of 2020 Early Childhood Education
Olivia always wanted to become a teacher. As an interdisciplinary studies major, she began her first semester of student teaching at Highland Park Elementary in spring 2017. Once a week for the entire semester, Olivia spent the whole school day with the same class where she made observations, implemented lessons and assisted the teacher. It was a new world to Olivia, and she was completely out of her comfort zone. However, it was also her favorite semester of college. The hardest part was when it ended because Olivia felt like the students had become her own. She built such strong connections there, that she even went back and volunteered outside of her required teaching hours.
Highland Park Elementary
Olivia encourages Future Roadrunners to embrace the campus community. In addition to being active in the classroom via her student teaching, Olivia is also very active on campus. She works for the Campus Recreation Center’s marketing department where she helps manage their social media. She calls the Rec her home away from home because she works out there five or more times a week. She’s also involved in Chi Alpha, a faith-based student organization and the Women’s Club Ultimate Frisbee team, a club sport that she helps raise funds for on social media.
Interested in working on campus like Olivia? The UTSA Career Center has a job portal website where Roadrunners can use their myUTSA ID to log in and search for jobs. There are almost 150 job postings a day! You can apply after Orientation at careercenter.utsa.edu/handshake-login. You can also use Handshake to find work study positions if you've been awarded work study financial aid.
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FEATURE
Staying Active on
Campus
SGA Senators
Justin Guerra Brownsville, TX Class of 2019 Mathematics
From student clubs to research labs, Justin chose to stay active on campus. In 2016, he joined the Student Government Association (SGA) and served as a senator. As a senator, he worked as a liaison between these student populations, communicating their concerns and resolving unexpected issues. Throughout this time, Justin also worked as a Math Tutor at UTSA’s Quantitative Skills Tutor Lab. He attended math classes like Pre-Calculus and Calculus and formed study sessions around the topics being covered. During his sophomore and junior years, Justin volunteered at FTK For the Kids Dance Marathon, a student organization that helps support children and their families who are battling cancer. He served as the rules and regulations chair where he planned logistics and managed volunteers. Justin also participated in fundraising efforts and helped host fashion shows for the children. In 2017, Justin took an internship where he researched the relationship between metastasis and kidney cancer. In the summer of 2018, he began working at the UT Health Science Center to research computational cancer biology. Justin was recently selected as an Amgen Scholar, an endowment program that awards exceptional undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct research at prestigious institutions like Harvard, Duke and UC Berkeley. This summer, as part of the Amgen Scholars Program, Justin will apply what he’s learned from his UTSA courses and take the experiences he’s gained from his research to go to Washington University in St. Louis to perform biomedical and biotechnology research. He’ll also visit the Amgen headquarters in California to meet with other undergraduate scholars from across the nation and learn about biotechnology and drug discovery from industry experts.
ADVICE FOR
Future Roadrunners
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"Try getting involved in something that you’re passionate about. UTSA has over 300 organizations, so there’s something for everyone! Find something that makes an impact.” - E'MON CARSON
FEATURE
Want to Get Involved?
BECOME PART OF "FOR THE KIDS (FTK)"
Help support and raise money for families who are fighting pediatric cancer. Get involved today at danceforthekids.org.
APPLY TO BE A TUTOR
Do you enjoy a fun environment that emphasizes learning? Apply after Orientation at utsa.edu/trcss/tutoring/application.
The Roadrunner Creed is a set of guiding principles that defines us as Roadrunners. It states, “Contribute to campus life and the larger community through my active engagement…” One easy way to get started with this is by completing your RowdyLink profile!
To complete your RowdyLink Profile:
1 Log into RowdyLink with your myUTSA ID and passphrase.
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The RowdyLink Student Organization Directory (utsa. edu/rowdylink) allows you to:
ROOT FOR ROADRUNNERS
Show your school spirit by attending a UTSA sports game. Roadrunners get into all home athletics events for free, including football games!
"Everyone here wants to see you succeed. The UTSA community is so overwhelmingly positive and uplifting. You’re going to have it together. You’re going to find your place and you’ll really like it when you do.” - OLIVIA HUDGENS RABBITO
Complete your RowdyLink profile.
»» Explore opportunities, events and activities based on your interests »» Connect with student organizations »» Build up your Involvement Transcript
3 Select and fill out the “Interests” tab
"I would not have gotten my internships without my involvement on campus. It allowed me to discover myself, build confidence and develop skills like networking and public speaking.” - JUSTIN GUERRA
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ACADEMICS
Decoding and Defining Math at UTSA
Don't let math scare you — it's accessible to anyone and definitely worth learning. Math is Applicable Math has real-world applications that can help you with things like understanding a student loan or calculating how long it takes to drive to UTSA for Orientation. From solving healthcare problems to developing the latest computer chips —it all began with a few numbers and a little math.
Math is Accessible Like piecing together and solving any good puzzle, it just takes a little bit of time and practice. Math is an accessible, universal language that anyone can learn to comprehend, speak and even become fluent in.
Math is Rewarding When you study math at UTSA, you’ll exercise your creativity and learn how to read the stories behind the numbers. Also, having a strong background in math can open the door to many rewarding careers.
Check out our first-year math courses, each designed for a specific college or set of majors. You'll need these classes to be successful and to be on track to earn your degree.
Don't know what class to take? Talk with your academic advisor about what class is right for you during your first advising appointment that takes place during or after Orientation.
Be Calculus Ready! Incoming engineering and select science majors must be able to enroll in Calculus I or a higher level math class in their first semester at UTSA. See how you can be Calculus Ready at future.utsa.edu/calcready.
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ACADEMICS
First-Year Math Classes
Before Orientation
PLACEMENT TESTS TSI
College Algebra with Applications (MAT 1023) Prerequisite: Satisfactory math score on TSI* This course is for students who need to fulfill a math requirement and are in majors outside of business, liberal arts, science or engineering.
Intro to Mathematics (MAT 1043) Prerequisite: Satisfactory math score on TSI* If you’re studying liberal arts at UTSA, this is the course you’ll want to satisfy your core math requirement.
Mathematics for Business (MAT 1053) Prerequisite: Satisfactory math score on TSI* If you’re studying business at UTSA, then this is the course you’ll want to prepare for Calculus for Business. You’ll learn how to apply common algebraic functions to problems related to business.
What is a Prerequisite? Courses you need to have successfully completed beforehand or specific test scores earned in order to enroll in a course.
Algebra for Scientists & Engineers (MAT 1073)
TSI is a state mandate that requires all incoming students to be assessed in the areas of reading, writing and math. Unless you’re exempt, you’ll need to take it and report your score to UTSA before Orientation. If you complete the TSI with a satisfactory score, you can test out of Basic Mathematics and Intermediate Algebra. Learn more about TSI at future.utsa.edu/tsi.
ALEKS UTSA uses the ALEKS exam to determine the math placement of our incoming students who need to take Pre-Calculus or Calculus. If your major requires these courses, then you’ll need to take it before Orientation. Unless you’re exempt, ALEKS is required for all incoming students looking to enroll into Pre-Calculus or Calculus. Learn more about ALEKS at future.utsa.edu/aleks.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory math score on TSI* This course will prepare science and engineering majors for Pre-Calculus and Calculus. If your major requires Calculus, first take the ALEKS placement test and attempt to place into either Pre-Calculus or Calculus.
Pre-Calculus (MAT 1093)
After You Enroll
Prerequisite: MAT 1073 or satisfactory score on ALEKS
MATH RESOURCES
Pre-Calculus is needed in order to take Calculus; however, if you’re in a major like engineering that requires Calculus, first take the ALEKS placement test and attempt to place out of Pre-Calculus so you can start your first semester in Calculus I.
MATH MATTERS SUCCESS CENTER
Calculus for Business (MAT 1133) Prerequisite: MAT 1053 Learn calculus concepts like limits, continuity and more with an emphasis on applications in business and economics. Please note this course cannot be taken in place of Calculus I MAT 1214. If you require Calculus I, you must take MAT 1214 or 1193.
Calculus for the Biosciences (MAT 1193)
The Center has Peer Learning Assistants who can help with solving problems and understanding concepts specifically from the courses of Mathematics for Business (1053) and Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (1073). Find out more at pivot.utsa.edu/mathmatters.
Prerequisite: MAT 1093 or satisfactory score on ALEKS
MATH LABS
For majors related to the biosciences, this course can be taken in place of MAT 1214.
The Math and Calculus Lab are open and free to any Roadrunner enrolled in a math course. Upper division undergraduates and graduate students are available in these spaces to help with any math questions. Learn more at math.utsa.edu/resources.
Calculus I (MAT 1214) Prerequisite: MAT 1093 or satisfactory score on ALEKS This course is required for engineering and select science majors. To stay on track in those degree programs, students should take this in their first semester at UTSA. If you don't have AP or dual credits to place you in this course, take the ALEKS placement test. *If you aren’t TSI ready in math, you’ll need to take either Basic Mathematics, Intermediate Algebra or corequisite Math.
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Spotlight STUDENT
Student Leader
The UTSA Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA) marching band is going into its ninth year and contains over 330 band members, the majority of which are non-music majors. In 2014, SOSA was given the honor of representing the U.S. in Normandy, France, at the 70th anniversary World War II D-Day Memorial Parade. Meet Conner Smith, the band’s Head Drum Major for 2019.
As the Head Drum Major, Conner is charged with conducting the band and acting as the liaison between SOSA and the community. In addition to leading half-time performances for UTSA home football games, he also conducts at oncampus events and travels out-of-state with the band.
Nearly every week, Conner conducts on stage for an audience that ranges from hundreds to tens of thousands. “The opportunities we’re given blow my mind,” said Conner. Conner’s favorite part about being in SOSA is the reaction he gets from the community. It doesn’t matter if he’s performing for thousands at a game or for 50 at an on-campus event, the community never fails to respond, “The way the student body and community has embraced the marching band is very special and it means the world to us when we see how excited they are to have us perform.” For Conner, majoring in Music Education was a no-brainer. Music has always
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Conner Smith San Antonio,TX Class of 2020 Music Education
been his favorite subject and he cherishes the connections he’s made from both his major and in SOSA. Conner chose to come to UTSA after meeting with students and faculty from the music department. He was invited to hang out with them on campus for a day and got to play with the band and go to a football game. As part of being a music major, Conner studied abroad for 13-weeks in Urbino, Italy, where he took weekly trips to Italian cities like Rome, Florence and Venice and marched through cobblestone hills at an Italian Liberation Day parade.
"After spending some time here, I realized this was the college environment I wanted. It was small enough to feel like a community, but big enough to feel like I would have plenty of opportunities."
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coffee stops to charge & connect Starbucks
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Student Union & JPL
BSE 1st Floor
Enjoy soothing tunes and a variety of coffee options for students who need a rejuvenating study break.
Whether it’s a pumpkin spice muffin in the fall or a peppermint mocha during the holidays, Einstein Bagels Bros. has you covered!
TAKE A SIP
Peppermint Mocha Latte
GOTTA TASTE
John Wayne
SAVOR
Coco-Loco
Indy Coffee Club 5-Minute Walk from Campus
P.O.D. Coffee Stops Various Locations on the UTSA Campus The Market Place P.O.D. shops offer a wide variety of snacks and steaming coffees, including varieties from Java City Coffee.
ROWDY RECOMMENDS
Creamy Cold Brew
Signature coffees are complemented with brunch items that range from warm scones to salt and peppered avocado toast, making this hip coffee shop an all-in-one stop.
Merit Coffee 1604 and NW Military Just a few miles from campus, this contemporary coffeehouse offers a chic atmosphere that is known for its espresso and changing selection of slow-pour brews.
ENJOY
Affogato
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GENERAL INFO
AREAS OF STUDY ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & PLANNING
EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Health Interdisciplinary StudiesΔ Δ
Architecture *Δ Construction Science & Management *Δ Interior Design *Δ
»» 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 ScienceΔ Cyber SecurityΔ Δ
»» Cyber Security - online degree program only
EconomicsΔ
»» EC-12 Special Education
FinanceΔ Information SystemsΔ
KinesiologyΔ »» Athletic Training »» Exercise Physiology »» Health Science »» Physical Education
»» Cyber Analytics »» IT Project Management
ManagementΔ »» Human Resource Management
Mexican American Studies*Δ
Management ScienceΔ »» Business Analytics »» Operation & Supply Chain
MarketingΔ »» Sport, Event & Tourism
Real Estate Finance & DevelopmentΔ Statistics & Data ScienceΔ
ENGINEERING Biomedical EngineeringΔ Chemical EngineeringΔ Civil Engineering Δ Computer EngineeringΔ Electrical EngineeringΔ Mechanical EngineeringΔ
»» 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
Nutrition & DieteticsΔ Public HealthΔ »» Health Promotion & Behavioral Science
Women’s Studies
LIBERAL & FINE ARTS
SCIENCES
American Studies Anthropology Art Art History & Criticism Classical Studies & Humanities Communication
BiochemistryΔ BiologyΔ
»» Digital Communication »» Health Communications »» Public Relations
Administration
English Literature
African American Studies
Civic Engagement
Film Studies
Community Health
Foreign Languages
Comparative Literature
French
Dance
German
Astronomy/ Astrophysics
Digital Forensics
Latin American Studies
East Asian Studies
Legal Studies
Bicultural Studies
English as a Second Language
Linguistics
American Indian Studies
Business
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Museum Studies
ChemistryΔ Computer ScienceΔ »» Cloud and Systems »» Cyber Security »» Data Science »» Software Engineering
English »» Creative Writing »» English Language Arts & Reading »» Professional Writing
Geography & Environmental Sustainability »» Social Studies
Environmental Science Geology Mathematics »» General Mathematical Studies »» Mathematics
Global Affairs History »» Social Studies
Microbiology & ImmunologyΔ Multidisciplinary Science
Medical Humanities »» Health Careers »» Pre-Medicine
Physics
Modern Language Studies MusicΔ »» Music Composition »» Music Marketing »» Music Performance »» Music Studies
PUBLIC POLICY Criminal Justice * Public Administration *
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Multidisciplinary Studies Undecided/Exploratory Studies
Philosophy Political Science »» Social Studies
Politics & Law PsychologyΔ Public Health
» Concentration, Certification, Minor or Track within degree * Degrees offered at our Downtown Campus
»» Epidemiology & Disease Control
Δ Degrees/Majors with additional admission requirements
Sociology Spanish
MINORS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MAJORS Adaptive Decision Models for Business
»» Cell and Molecular Biology »» Integrative Biology »» Neurobiology »» Plant Biology »» Pre-Medical Sciences
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 Oil/Gas Operations & Supply Chain Management
Pathogenic Outbreak Investigations Professional Writing & Rhetoric
RECENT GRADS
Recent Grads HEALTH PROFESSIONS OFFICE Want to be a doctor or a health professional? 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 San Antonio Dental School
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. 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. Learn more at 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
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.
Eric Ficke '17 from SAN ANTONIO, TX COMPUTER SCIENCE
Studying for Ph.D in Computer Science UTSA "UTSA has connected me with faculty who have encouraged my academic pursuits and inspired me to pursue a career in lifelong learning."
Kayla Dorado '16 from MCALLEN, TX INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Middle School Science Teacher Northside ISD "Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation and UTSA prepared me for it all. Opportunity knocked and I knew I was ready to conquer the world! #ForeveraRoadrunner."
Maverick Crawford '18 from SAN ANTONIO, TX CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Pre-trial Services Assistant United States Courthouse "I am grateful to the devoted professors and disability staff who guided me throughout college. Without UTSA, I would have never become the person that I am today; I’m a better person because of UTSA and I am proud to be a Roadrunner for life."
Mariam Kerfai '18 from TUNIS, TUNISIA MODERN LANGUAGE STUDIES
more info at
future. utsa.edu/ study
Peace Corps Invitee The Peace Corps "UTSA has helped orient me in my career path by providing an excellent mix of opportunities and mentors that have supported me in pursuing my interests."
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GENERAL INFO
#FutureRoadrunner A great way to announce your acceptance to UTSA is to share a photo of your #FutureRoadrunner banner on social media. Check out these #FutureRoadrunner photos!
Zaria Belton SAN ANTONIO, TX COMMUNICATION
BECOMING A ROADRUNNER Applying to UTSA is easier than you think. You just need to know where to begin and give yourself enough time to turn everything in!
Apply to UTSA 1
Review UTSA requirements Visit utsa.edu/admissions to view the UTSA application requirements and instructions for freshman, transfer and international students.
Transferring? Visit future.utsa.edu/ transfer to use our Transfer Credit Calculator and see which credits could transfer to UTSA.
Daniel Chavez BEEVILLE, TX MANAGEMENT
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Submit application on ApplyTexas To be considered for admission, all required documents, transcripts, fees and test scores must be sent to UTSA by the stated deadlines on utsa.edu/deadlines.
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Pay $70 application fee A fee waiver is available for freshman applicants who meet certain criteria and demonstrate financial need. Visit utsa.edu/feewaiver.
Sara Kubala ALICE, TX INTERIOR DESIGN
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Send transcripts and scores You can view instructions for submitting documents to UTSA at utsa.edu/documents. To see which majors have extra admission requirements, visit utsa.edu/studies. To view information on the Honors College and its requirements, visit utsa.edu/honors.
Santos Maldonado SAN BENITO, TX ARCHITECTURE
See more on Instagram or Twitter @UTSAFutureRR
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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
Key dates and deadlines to know! Freshmen Transfer Both
Once you’re admitted, you’ll receive an email and a letter letting you know. If you have questions about UTSA and the admissions process, reach out to your admissions counselor on future.utsa.edu/contact. Once you have been admitted, 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 For the FAFSA, area. See the 2019-2020 cost of attendance UTSA’s School (COA) at utsa.edu/costs. Be sure to Code is 010115 consider what you plan 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.
Scholarship Information
JUNE 1
Freshmen Admission Final Deadline for Fall 2019
JULY 1
Transfer Admission Final Deadline for Fall 2019
AUG 20
Fall 2019 Tuition Payment Deadline
AUG 23
Official On-Campus Housing Move-in Date
FALL 2019 UTSA ORIENTATION June 3 – July 3 Several orientations take place during summer. Have you signed up for yours yet?
Scholarship Hub
See the post-orientation checklist at future.utsa. edu/orientation.
Although the General Scholarship deadline has passed, 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.
Merit-Based Automatic Considerations Visit utsa.edu/distinguished for details on the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship or Distinguished Transfer Scholarship.
AUG 23 – SEP 7
Roadrunner Days UTSA Week of Welcome
AUG 26
First Day of Classes
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.
See a list of all deadlines at utsa.edu/deadlines
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GENERAL INFO
Future Roadrunner Thinking about Applying to UTSA? Reach out to our Admission Counselors at future.utsa.edu/contact or email us at futureroadrunner@ utsa.edu. Follow us on social media and stay in the loop on everything related to Orientation, admissions and financial aid at UTSA. @UTSAFutureRR @UTSAFutureRR @UTSAFutureRR UTSA Future Roadrunner
CONNECT WITH US!
Helpful Offices for Admitted Students Campus Services
Registrar’s Office
MS 1.01.52 210-458-7275 (PARK) parking@utsa.edu utsacard@utsa.edu
MS 2.02.24 210-458-8000 onestop@utsa.edu
First-Generation & Transfer Student Center FLN 3.02.04 210-458-7469 fgtsc@utsa.edu
First-Year Experience MS 1.02.04 210-458-7490 firstyearexperience@utsa.edu
Fiscal Services
One Stop The place you’ll go for all things enrollment
JPL 1.02.02 210-458-8000 fiscalservices@utsa.edu
Housing Laurel Village Office 210-458-6200 studenthousing@utsa.edu
Student Disability Services MS 3.01.16 210-458-4157 disability.services@utsa.edu
*Student Health Services RWC 1.500 210-458-4142 studenthealthservices@ utsa.edu
*Testing Services MS 1.01.04 210-458-4125 testinfo@utsa.edu
Veteran Certification Office JPL 1.01.14 210-458-4540 vacertification@utsa.edu
One Stop Enrollment UTSA’s One Stop Office is your go-to resource as a UTSA student. They’ll assist you with anything related to enrolling at UTSA, whether it’s checking your financial aid status, submitting required paperwork, or giving advice on how to troubleshoot any unexpected hang-ups.
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JPL 1.01.04 210-458-8000 onestop@utsa.edu
*Orientation MS 2.01.04 210-458-4724 orientation@utsa.edu
Veteran & Military Affairs MS 3.02.28 210-458-7544 veterans@utsa.edu * = Can help with your Rowdy Ready checklist
ROWDY’S REMINDER
Don't forget! Time to sign up for Orientation! Admitted to UTSA? Orientation is your first experience as a Roadrunner! You’ll learn about UTSA, make friends with other students and register for classes. You can sign up for Orientation online through your ASAP account (asap.utsa.edu). Log in using your myUTSA ID and passphrase, then select the “Future Roadrunner” tab to sign up for Orientation. Pro Tip: Sign up for an earlier Orientation, so you’ll have a better class selection when you go to register.
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Undergraduate Admissions One UTSA Circle San Antonio, Texas 78249
Sign up for Orientation!