MAGAZINE FOR FUTURE ROADRUNNERS // WINTER 2016
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Come and Take It
Starting this season, during the break between third and fourth quarter Roadrunners and fans participate in a new tradition. They are prompted to hold up their “Come and Take It� flag as a statement that UTSA is not backing down and we are going to give it our all.
STUDENT NOTE
HI!
It seems like forever, but I still remember the anxiety I experienced while searching for a university to attend, especially as a first-generation college student. From things like financial aid, how to apply for scholarships, and what major I should choose—I was so overwhelmed. However, everything started to make sense as soon as I stepped foot on the UTSA campus. There were so many people at UTSA who were willing to help me. I had a lot of questions, and somebody was always willing to give me the answers I needed. As I walked through campus for the first time, I couldn’t help but think of those who came before me and all the things they accomplished. I was excited to be able to continue their legacy while making one of my own. As a junior, I am more than thrilled about my UTSA experience thus far! I’ve made several friends within the student body, especially among fellow Finance majors in the College of Business. I’ve had the opportunity to make connections with other Roadrunners as a Resident Assistant in Chaparral Village and also as an Air Force ROTC cadet. The students and professors here are some of the most incredible, talented, and powerful people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. I love the fact that I am surrounded by such inspirational people every single day.
“There were so many people at UTSA who were willing to help me.”
As you embark on your journey to find the right college, you should consider two main things. First, ask yourself what you can gain from attending the university in question. Choose an institution that you can see yourself thriving at. Second, ask yourself what the university can gain from you. You are unique and have something to offer. What kind of impact do you want to make? What will your legacy be? Rienna Frye Colorado Springs, CO Class of 2018 Finance Resident Assistant Chaparral Village
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I’ll see you around campus. Go Runners!
WHAT YOU MISSED
ROWDY Catch up on what’s been happening at UTSA these past few months.
REWIND
SEPTEMBER 12 // UTSA's new Rowdy Curbside Food Truck opens! @UTSA
INSIDE THIS ZINE
AUGUST 19 // Spirit of San Antonio makes their fall debut performance at Roadrunner Days.
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Off-Campus Connection
AUGUST 22 // Convocation - A celebration to kick
off the 2016-17 school year and the start of all our new students’ academic journey. @UTSASTUDENTS
Rowdy Spotting!
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Top-Tier Academics
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Admissions & Financial Aid
SEPTEMBER 3 // Led by new Coach Frank Wilson, UTSA won its first football game this season against Alabama State! @UTSA
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.
SEPTEMBER 21 // There’s always job fairs
happening on campus to help our Roadrunners get hired, like our STEM Career Fair. @UTSA
A College course based on @Beyonce #LEMONADE video? It’s true. UTSA getting national coverage on @GMA about one of our courses!
OCTOBER 7 // UTSA hosted 400 family
members during our first Family Fiesta Dinner on Family Weekend! @UTSAFAMILY
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ROWDY LIFE
Spotlight STUDENT
UTSA T-Runner
UTSA tour guides, called T-Runners, play an important part in helping introduce Future Roadrunners and their families to the UTSA Campus. Meet one of them, Urechi Oguguo.
Urechi, an architecture major originally from Nigeria, loves her role as a T-Runner. She takes pride in the fact that she gets to play a part in helping students make “one of the most crucial decisions of their lives”—where to attend college. When asked why she chose UTSA, Urechi said “UTSA is located in such a beautiful city that welcomes you to your new home away from home. The students, professors and members of the staff are genuinely rooting for your success and (there are) numerous on-campus opportunities available for students.”
Urechi Oguguo Lagos, Nigeria Class of 2017 Architecture
and to step out of her comfort zone. What started out as an opportunity for growth and development has grown to be impactful in helping others. She’s able to use her personal experience to assure anxious prospective students and families that living away from home “is a step worth taking.” Future Roadrunners touring campus can expect “a fun-filled, highly informative tour, guided by a super enthusiastic team – one like they’ve never experienced before!”
She originally decided to become a T-Runner to overcome her fear of public speaking
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What’s her favorite place to study on campus? The architecture studio, located in the Monterrey Building at the Downtown Campus.
“UTSA is located in such a beautiful city that welcomes you to your new home away from home.”
Buffalo Chicken Salad GREENS TO GO
Loaded Baked Potato Soup CHILI’S GRILL & BAR Broccoli Beef Panda Bowl PANDA EXPRESS
TOP plates on campus
When it comes to food on-campus, there are a variety of options for your taste buds and preferences.
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Waffle Potato Fries CHICK-FIL-A
Taco Salad TACO TACO CAFÉ
Caramelized Apple Pound Cake & Café Latte STARBUCKS
Caterpillar Roll SUSHIC
Low-fat, Fruit & Granola Yogurt Parfait; Ham, Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Bagel EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS
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FEATURE STORY
Jessica Fernandez El Paso, TX Class of 2020 Biology Chaparral Village
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The
On-Campus Advantage
We asked our residents to highlight the many benefits of living on campus. Friendships
Luis Carmona El Paso, TX Class of 2020 Kinesiology Chaparral Village
When Luis Carmona first moved to UTSA, he was unsure of what to expect. But as soon as he moved onto campus, he discovered right away how easy it could be to make friends. He recalls meeting his friend Jessica while hanging out at the Chaparral pool. “We started talking to each other and became very close friends,” says Luis. “Now we eat lunch, study and even do laundry together. If it wasn’t for both of us living on campus, I wouldn’t have met her.”
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FEATURE STORY
Sanah Jivani Spring, TX Class of 2019 Sociology & Communication Alvarez Hall
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FEATURE STORY
Simplicity All UTSA residential facilities are furnished and provide ample space for effective studying, sleeping, socializing, and storage. There’s also no need to worry about separate bills either. UTSA offers simple, inclusive billing for all utilities and services through your student account. Josiah Alonzo offers this perspective, “Many would think living off campus would be cheaper but I find I save more money, because everything is essentially covered in your lease and you have no bills to pay. It has saved me from spending a large amount of money every month.”
Academic Success Studies show UTSA students who reside on campus report a higher degree of satisfaction with their college experience, have higher retention and graduation rates, and are more likely to achieve a higher grade point average. Sanah Jivani loves to study in the John Peace Library. “I can spend all day there,” says Sanah. “Not only does it have lots of different study areas, it also has food and places to relax. I think living on campus has been helpful for my study habits. I never have to think twice about going to a tutoring session because it’s only a short walk away.”
Convenience Living on campus is the definition of convenience. Residents are within walking distance of the library, classroom buildings, the University Center, dining options, and so much more. Gwyn Harlung is an avid user of the Campus Recreation Center. “I visit the Rec about four to five times a week if possible. I came from a small town and I didn’t really have access to something as spacious and accommodating as the recreation center.” Gwyn lives in Alavrez Hall, which is right next door. “Living by the Rec makes it incredibly easy to get off my lazy butt to go work out or have fun with my friends.”
“Even on days when I wake up late for an early class, I can still make it on time, because I live so close.”
Josiah Alonzo Lubbock, TX Class of 2020 Business Management Alvarez Hall
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FEATURE STORY
On-Campus Perks Gwyn Hartung Sinton, TX Class of 2020 Anthropology Alvarez Hall FULLY FURNISHED
SIMPLE BILLING WITH UTILITIES INCLUDED (ELECTRICITY, INTERNET & EXTENDED BASIC CABLE)
24-HOUR LAUNDRY CENTERS
FLEXIBLE LEASES
MANY COMMON AREAS & NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
24-HOUR EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AVAILABLE
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On-Campus Options Residence Hall Alvarez Hall is the newest addition at UTSA and houses over 600 residents. Each student has a single bedroom with a shared bathroom. A variety of common areas offer places to study, relax and hang out with neighbors. Alvarez Hall provides a strong residential community that can foster lifelong friendships. Chisholm Hall* is conveniently located near the Roadrunner Café and offers extra large single or double occupancy rooms with private bathrooms. Residents have access to the Activity Center, indoor lap pool and sand volleyball court.
Apartment Style Chaparral Village and Laurel Village offer apartment-style living in either two or four private bedroom suites for over 1,600 residents. Each suite is fully-furnished and includes a living room and kitchenette. University Oaks* offers apartment living on campus with a variety of floor plans. Apartments range from efficiencies to four bedroom / two bathroom units. The complex includes recently updated clubhouses, outdoor pools and volleyball courts.
“Living on campus has really made my transition from high school to college smoother than I ever thought possible.”
*Chisholm Hall and University Oaks are owned and operated by Campus Living Villages via a long-term ground lease with UTSA.
Contact UTSA Housing and Residence Life for any questions and apply online at utsa.edu/housing. Call Email Browse Connect
210-458-6200 housing@utsa.edu utsa.edu/housing @UTSAhousing
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REMEMBER THE ALAMO WEEKEND
San Antonio hosts the largest MLK march in the nation, with approximately 300,000 participants. This signature event honors one of the nation's most revered civil rights leaders.
A truly authentic San Antonio sporting experience, this event offers great entertainment with star-studded artists during all PRCA rodeo performances, plus shopping, a carnival and livestock centers.
Visitors can witness reenactments, live firing of black powder rifles, muskets and a cannon. See what life was like in 1836 during the 13-day siege of the Alamo.
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MAY
FIESTA SAN ANTONIO
CINCO DE MAYO
Started in 1891, this 10-day festival is a central part of this city’s heritage. More than 100 unique events satisfy every taste and interest and draw spectators from around the city, nation and world. More than half of the events are FREE.
A festival with concerts at historic Market Square. CULINARIA
This festival celebrates San Antonio as a premier food destination and a gateway to Mexico and Latin America.
JUN
TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
A three-day cultural extravaganza at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures brings more than 40 ethnic groups together to showcase their authentic food, traditional music, dance and authentic crafts.
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FORD CANOE CHALLENGE
Enjoy festivals, concerts and fireworks at locations across San Antonio, including Freedom Fest at Market Square, an arts and crafts show along the River Walk, and extravaganzas at local theme parks.
Over 90 canoe teams, including local celebrities, city officials, corporate teams, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts compete on the San Antonio River.
SEP
SíCLOVíA
Síclovía is a free event where major city streets temporarily become carfree for about 5 hours on a Sunday for families and friends to run, ride bikes, take exercise classes and enjoy their city streets.
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ALAMO CITY COMIC CON
Fans of comics & gaming meet their favorite celebs, artists and writers at the Henry B. González Convention Center. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Popular Day of the Dead events take place at Market Square and La Villita.
San Antonio is home to five 18th century Spanish colonial missions, the largest collection in the US. They have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing the most significant sites in the world such as Stonehenge and the Statue of Liberty.
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NOV LUMINARIA
A free festival, showcasing all art forms around various venues downtown. FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE AND LIGHTING CEREMONY
Thousands of lights illuminate the River Walk at one of the country’s only nighttime parades.
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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
This one-of-a-kind marathon features live music along each mile of the course that passes several historic missions and wraps up at the Alamodome.
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TOP-TIER ACADEMICS
Q&A Sarah Gorton San Antonio, TX Class of 2019 Communication
How can I be an undergraduate researcher? UTSA's Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) helps students, beginning in their freshman year, connect with research opportunities such as internships, lab placements or scholarships. Learning outside the lecture halls and classrooms has an unparalleled impact on academic and professional development. For more information, visit utsa.edu/our.
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Since she began volunteering at the San Antonio Zoo in 8th grade, Sarah’s interest in bats has only grown. Now, she has plans to use her Communication degree at UTSA to fight for these misunderstood mammals. As a college student, Sarah has traveled to different states and learned different field techniques—such as acoustic monitoring, mist netting and radio telemetry—to survey bat populations. She also volunteers at Bracken Cave, the world’s largest bat colony just outside of San Antonio. She even started an online fundraising campaign to pay for her own rabies vaccinations, a requirement for doing field work with bats.
How do you incorporate bats into your UTSA classes?
Why do you invest so much time in your fieldwork?
A lot of my professors are supportive of me using bats in my classwork. All of my speeches have been about bats, and in my communication inquiry class I’m putting together an abstract and literature review for a paper on how the news media frames bats. My professor is really encouraging me to try to get my paper published.
For me, doing research is super important because it bridges the gap between communication and ecology. If I want to go into graduate work in ecology or environmental science, that research will be what gets me there.
What research project are you working on currently?
Sarah's Field Pants
The research we’re looking at right now is how bats use abandoned cropland differently than wildlife reserve areas.
How was UTSA's Undergraduate Research Conference? I enjoyed participating because I got to talk about bats! I got to publicly present and explain to people why they are so important. That’s why I’m in communication—I like the outreach and the conservation education.
TOP-TIER ACADEMICS
Spotlight MAJOR
COMMUNICATION
Communication is a flexible degree that opens the door to unlimited career options because good communication is important in every single industry!
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION CONCENTRATION
COMMUNICATION DEGREE PROGRAM
B.A in Communication is a vigorous program in communication studies, with the option for undergraduates to add specialized coursework and pursue two different concentrations.
PUBLIC RELATIONS CONCENTRATION
GET INVOLVED
The Digital Communication concentration lets students explore the processes of creating, producing and distributing information in a variety of formats. You will study the principles of writing for various audiences using technologies and methodologies of layout and graphic design, multimedia production, as well as theories and practices for strategic content creation.
The Public Relations concentration examines how corporations, governments, and civic groups create campaigns to manage relations with their various audiences. You will become an information specialist, learning to inform constituents and persuade them to take action.
GET AN INTERNSHIP
Professional Networking
Debate Team
Storytelling
Real World Experience
UTSA has active chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the American Advertising Federation for students whose interests lie in marketing or PR. These chapters offer students the opportunity to meet with professionals in their field and hone their communication skills outside the classroom.
Want to join a fast-paced, winning team? The UTSA Debate Team has been nationally ranked for much of its 25-year existence and regularly competes in tournaments around the country.
Interested in perfecting your ability to craft an engaging story? Storytellers at UTSA hosts open mic story swaps, and storytelling workshops and celebrations.
Want to work for the Spurs? Fiesta San Antonio? The zoo? UTSA communication students have interned for a variety of nonprofits, PR advertising agencies, magazines and journals, Chambers of Commerce, and elected officials.
Students will explore and gain hands-on experience in different areas: »» digital communication »» public relations »» social media »» health communication »» organizational communication »» visual communication and production »» and much more.
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GENERAL INFO
AREAS OF STUDY ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & PLANNING
EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Health Infancy & Childhood Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Architecture * Construction Science & Management * Interior Design *
»» Early Childhood - Grade 6 -- Generalist -- Bilingual Generalist -- ESL Generalist
BUSINESS Accounting Actuarial Science Cyber Security Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Business Human Resource Management Information Systems Management
»» Grades 4-8 -- Generalist -- Language Arts/Reading/ Social Studies -- Mathematics/Science -- Bilingual Generalist -- ESL »» EC-12 Special Education
Kinesiology »» Athletic Medicine »» Exercise Science and Wellness »» Physical Education
»» International Business
Mexican American Studies * Multicultural Early Childhood Development Nutrition & Dietetics Public Health
Management Science Marketing Real Estate Finance & Development Sport, Event & Tourism Management Statistics
»» Health Promotion & Behavioral Science
Women’s Studies
ENGINEERING Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering
» Minor, Concentration or Certification within degree * Degrees offered at our Downtown Campus
LIBERAL & FINE ARTS
SCIENCES
American Studies Anthropology Art Art History & Criticism Classical Studies & Humanities Communication
Biochemistry Biology
»» Public Relations »» Digital Communication
»» 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 Global Affairs History
Environmental Science Geology Mathematics »» General Mathematical Studies »» Mathematics
»» Social Studies
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 Psychology Public Health
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Multidisciplinary Studies
»» Epidemiology & Disease Control
Sociology Spanish
Mechanical Engineering
MINORS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MAJORS
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Adaptive Decision Models for Business
Civic Engagement
Foreign Languages
Professional Writing
Some certificates are restricted to certain majors.
African American Studies
Community Health
French
Religious Studies
Athletic Coaching
Comparative Literature
German
Russian
Business Analytics
Dance
Latin American Studies
Digital Forensics
Legal Studies
Technology Management
East Asian Studies
Linguistics
English as a Second Language
Museum Studies
Music Technology
English Literature
Network and Data Center Management
Oil and Gas
Film Studies
Nonprofit Management
American Indian Studies Astronomy/ Astrophysics Bicultural Studies Business Administration
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Wellness
Data Center Design Jazz Studies Latin
Operations & Supply Chain Management Pathogenic Outbreak Investigations
RECENT GRADS
Recent Grads Danielle Hernandez ‘13
HEALTH PROFESSIONS OFFICE UTSA’s Health Professions Office advises and supports students interested in pursuing careers in the following health professions. Learn more at utsa.edu/hpo. Medical Dental Dental Hygiene Nursing Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Respiratory Care Veterinary Medicine
Facilitated Acceptance to Medical Education (FAME) Seven-year B.S./M.D. dual-degree program with UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine
Dental Early Acceptance Program (DEAP) Seven-year B.S./D.D.S. dual-degree program with the UT Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School
INSTITUTE FOR LAW & PUBLIC AFFAIRS UTSA’s Institute for Law and Public Affairs supports students interested in pursuing careers in law through advising, internships, special events, and its hallmark, the Summer Law School Preparation Academy. Learn more at utsa.edu/ilpa.
AIR FORCE & ARMY ROTC UTSA provides opportunities for students to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Air Force or Army while completing their degree. ROTC students can also minor in Aerospace Studies or Military Management and Leadership.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM UTSA is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification to recommend students for teaching certification in various baccalaureate degree areas. Elementary School
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.
more info at
catalog. utsa.edu
from AUSTIN, TX INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
4th Grade Math & Science Teacher at Woodridge Alamo Heights School District “UTSA has helped me become a better teacher through all the wonderful support programs that they offer. I attended tutoring sessions for challenging courses, became a robotics mentor for Elementary aged students [and had] wonderful advisors who helped me declare my major and supported me along the way.”
David Morgan ‘14 from MARBLE FALLS, TX BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Tight End Minnesota Vikings “UTSA helped me tremendously in getting me where I am today! Coach Coker and his staff were willing to give me a chance and help coach me to be the best player I could be – I am forever thankful for that opportunity!”
Alex Lee ‘13 from AUSTIN, TX SOCIOLOGY
Co-founder/Owner Indy Coffee “UTSA helped make networks and connections with other young people that share a passion for San Antonio and the community. It helped me meet Andrew, my business partner and to see a need to bring good coffee to the UTSA community.”
Ileana Gonzales ‘16 from GUADALAJARA, JALISCO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Project Specialist The University of Texas at San Antonio “UTSA opened so many doors for me, which led me to decide what type of person I wanted to be in the future. UTSA taught me to chase my dreams, and that there is no dream big enough. Being an Entrepreneurship major, you are always thinking of how you are going to be a step ahead of society in order to come up with an idea that everybody is going to fall in love with. UTSA’s culture is just that. Pushing forward to be a step ahead of society to provide our students with the best education, opportunities and life lessons that will open the same doors that were opened to me as a student.”
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GENERAL INFO
ADMISSIONS Requirements
Application Process
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GUARANTEED ADMISSION High School Rank in Class^
Minimum Test Scores
Top 25%
No minimums
Second 25%
1100
Old SAT*
New SAT*
1170
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ADMISSION BY COMMITTEE REVIEW High School Rank in Class^
Minimum Test Scores
Old SAT*
New SAT*
ACT
Second 25%
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980
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Third 25%
1000
1080
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Fourth 25%
1100
1170
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Home School/GED No minimums * Old SAT - SAT taken prior to March 2016 New SAT - SAT taken March 2016 and after SAT scores combine Critical Reading (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) and Math. If your high school transcript does not show a rank, UTSA's Office of Undergraduate Admissions will assign a rank. ^
TRANSFERS GUARANTEED ADMISSION Transferable Credits
Min. GPA (4.0 Scale)
< 12 hours 12-29 hours
2.25 and must meet freshman requirements
12-29 hours
2.75
â&#x2030;¥ 30 hours
2.25
Please note, dual credit and coursework in progress does not count toward transferable credit hours.
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TRANSFERS
Submit official high school transcripts
Submit official transcripts from every institution attended
If you receive dual college credits, submit official college transcripts upon completion
Do you also need to meet Freshman requirements?
Submit test scores from testing agency
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ACT Code
YES
NO
6919
SAT Code
If being considered for admission through committee review, submission of an essay and letters of recommendations are highly suggested.
Check Status on ASAP You will get an email with instructions to get your myUTSA ID, which is used to log in to asap.utsa.edu, your UTSA student services portal.
If graduating early from high school, submit a recommendation letter from your guidance counselor.
ADMISSION DEADLINES In order to be considered for admission, all required documents, transcripts, fees, and test scores must be on file by the deadline below. FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
Priority March 1 Final June 1
Priority Oct 15 Final Nov 15
Priority March 1 Final May 1
TIMELINE
AID & COST
Future Roadrunner Timeline Key dates and deadlines to know!
Financial Aid
Freshman
UTSA is dedicated to helping students obtain UTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial resources to help them achieve their School Code educational goals. To receive financial aid, you is 010115 must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.ed.gov. Students can start submitting their FAFSA as early as October. Apply to UTSA and submit your FAFSA by UTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial aid priority deadline to maximize your opportunity to receive free money like grants. Visit utsa.edu/onestop for more information.
Transfer Both
DEC 1
Scholarships
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Distinguished Presidential Scholarship Priority Deadline
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UTSA General Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
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UTSA Top Scholar application deadline
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FAME application deadline
UTSA General Scholarship UTSA oversees a range of scholarships. To be considered for these, you must submit the UTSA General Scholarship application in the scholarship section of ApplyTexas by December 1 for freshmen, February 15 for Transfers. Freshmen can also apply for the Terry Scholarship on ApplyTexas.
UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE!
Merit-Based Automatic Considerations
APPLY BEFORE DECEMBER 1!
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.
UTSA Scholarship Website
JAN 1
Visit utsa.edu/scholarship to explore additional scholarship opportunities. Learn more about UTSA Top Scholar at utsa.edu/topscholars and the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for transfers at utsa.edu/ptk.
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Cost of Attendance
FEB 15
UTSA is one of the most affordable Texas public universities in a major metropolitan area. See a breakdown of the 2016-2017 cost of attendance (COA) at utsa.edu/costs. 16-17 Full-Time Undergraduate
TX Resident
Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees
$9,677
On-Campus Room & Board
$11,090
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Transportation
$676
Personal Expenses
$1,836
Total Estimated COA
$24,279
Tuition & fees for Out-of-State students is $22,383, plus all the other expenses that remain the same.
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Terry Scholarship deadline
UTSA Housing contracts open for Fall 2017
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Distinguished Transfer Scholarship Fall Priority Deadline
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UTSA General Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
MAR 1
Orientation Reservation System opens for Fall and Summer Applicants
MAR 15
Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Fall 2017
See list of all deadlines at utsa.edu/deadlines
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GENERAL INFO
CONTACT US
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Ashlee Guerra 210-573-8570 Ashlee.Guerra@ utsa.edu
Hodari Glinsey 210-573-8596 hodari.glinsey@ utsa.edu
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Brandon Anderson 210-569-3304 Brandon.Anderson@ utsa.edu Territory North San Antonio
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Shunverie Barrientez 210-800-3451 Shunverie.Barrientez@ utsa.edu Territory Dallas
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Jennifer McDaniel 210-573-8512 Jennifer.mcdaniel@ utsa.edu Territory Central Texas East Texas Panhandle Out of State
Transfer Specialists at Alamo Colleges
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Tony Phan 210-391-8422 Tony.Phan@ utsa.edu
Antonio De La Cruz 210-441-2855 Antonio.delacruz2@ utsa.edu
Territory Houston
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Ricardo Coronado 210-850-6174 Ricardo.Coronado@ utsa.edu Territory: Austin
Karen Gutierrez 210-573-8452 Karen.Gutierrez2@ utsa.edu Territory Corpus Christi Coastal Bend
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Walid Nader 210-573-8433 Walid.Nader@ utsa.edu Territory South San Antonio El Paso West Texas
1 Luisa Ramirez 210-563-9724 Luisa.Ramirez@ utsa.edu Territory Lower Rio Grande Valley
@UTSAfutureRR utsa.edu/futureroadrunner â&#x20AC;˘ (210) 458-8000
Guadalupe Sanchez 210-391-8405 Guadalupe. Sanchez@utsa.edu Territory East San Antonio San Marcos Victoria
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Monica Ruiz 210-486-0396 monica.ruiz@ utsa.edu Territory San Antonio College
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Matthew Torres 210-486-4126 matthew.torres@ utsa.edu Territory Northwest Vista College
ROWDY’S REMINDER
Don’t forget!
December 1 Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen Submit your UTSA General Scholarship application in the scholarship section of ApplyTexas by Dec 1. Must be admitted by Dec 1 to have priority consideration for the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship.
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