RowdyZine Spring 2022

MAGAZINE FOR FUTURE ROADRUNNERS // SPRING 2022

What Bold Futures Look Like PAGE 8

Bold Champions!

UTSA experienced a historic winning football season. The team ended their season with an impressive overall record of 12-2, a Conference USA Championship victory, and an invitation to play in the Frisco Bowl. In addition to these extraordinary successes, UTSA announced it will be joining the American Athletic Conference!

STUDENT NOTE

HI!

Greetings, ‘Runners!

I’m Kennedy Bustos, a senior here at UTSA. This semester I'll be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English with a Professional Writing Concentration, and I plan to pursue graduate school soon after.

As a first-generation student, I cherish my education with beaming pride and endless gratitude. My academic achievements at UTSA are a result of the steady encouragement and mentorship I’ve received from the outstanding UTSA faculty. I’m honored to be a recipient of several scholarships, including the Distinguished Transfer Scholarship and the College of Liberal and Fine Arts Presidential Scholarship.

In addition, I have had multiple opportunities for research and study abroad. I’ll actually be attending a study abroad program in Urbino, Italy, this semester!

At UTSA, I’ve discovered and rediscovered my passions countless times, but I found my home away from home at The Paisano—an independent student news publication serving the UTSA community. From Summer to Fall 2021, I was ecstatic to serve as the Managing Editor of The Paisano. My experiences there changed my life—I gained deeper confidence in myself, I built friendships that will last a lifetime, and my love for writing was reinforced tenfold. Now, I will forever be a proud advocate for student journalism.

You can and will succeed.

There is a beautiful community rooting for you, cheering you on, and ready to succeed alongside you!

By getting involved on campus, I discovered the career path that will define the next chapter of my life. Get involved—I promise it will be worth it. Most importantly, remember that there are resources at UTSA available to aid in your academic journey. You can and will succeed.

There is a beautiful community rooting for you, cheering you on, and ready to succeed alongside you!

Kennedy Bustos Devine, TX Class of 2022 English

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Becoming a Roadrunner was the best decision I’ve ever made, and I'm confident that you can have an amazing college experience here at UTSA!

WHAT YOU MISSED

ROWDY Catch up on what’s been happening at UTSA these past few months.

REWIND

UTSA IS NOW

DEC 2 // Students gained career skills and competed

for cash prizes by pitching their innovative solutions for society’s grandest challenges to San Antonio entrepreneurs at the Big Rowdy Idea Finals. @UTSA

INSIDE THIS ZINE

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Top-Tier Academics

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DEC 8 // UTSA Football head coach Jeff Traylor was voted Conference USA Coach of the Year after leading UTSA to a 12-1 record-setting season, which ended with a championship win! @UTSA

Roadrunner Outcomes

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Rowdy Life

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Admissions & Financial Aid

DEC 9 // The College of Engineering and Integrated Design has been renamed the “Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design” in honor of their generous gift. @UTSA_CEID

TIER ONE! UTSA is now a Carnegie R1 institution, the highest designation a research university can receive, placing us among the top 4% of universities nationwide and one of only twenty Tier One Hispanic Serving Institutions in the U.S. BOLD.UTSA.EDU/CARNEGIE-R1

DEC 16 // UTSA’s B.B.A. in Real Estate is ranked one of the most affordable in the U.S., with 135 majors offered to students interested in financing, developing, and construction of real estate projects! @UTSA

JAN 27 // UTSA was selected to participate in the first cohort of the Grow with Google HSI Career Readiness Program, an initiative to help Hispanic students prepare for their careers. @UTSA

FEB 14 // Several of UTSA’s amazing Sponsored Student Organizations (SSOs)—like Roadrunner Productions, a group that plans Howdy Rowdy Bash— were showcased in a fun Open House! @UTSASTUDENTS

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TOP-TIER ACADEMICS

Q&A Victor is a senior at UTSA, graduating Spring 2022 with a degree in Statistics and Data Science. During Victorʼ̓s time at UTSA, he has eagerly prepared for the professional world. Victor is an Honors College member and a First-Year Experience peer mentor. He has also participated in undergraduate research as an Alvarez Fellow.

What made you choose UTSA? I chose UTSA because I’m from San Antonio and like to stay close to my family. One of the benefits is that I live right next to a VIA bus stop and have been able to commute to campus using the U-Pass System, which is a semester pass for students allowing free unlimited usage of the VIA bus system throughout the academic year.

What did you learn as a First-Year Experience peer mentor?

As a peer mentor, I worked with a lot of different students,

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and I really grew to appreciate the diversity at UTSA. I learned about all the different goals and paths students are able to take here.

What is the Alvarez Undergraduate Research Fellowship?

It basically is a three-year funded research program, which involves taking classes to prepare for a PhD, working

“It’s really important to find your passion and explore new things.”

as a research assistant with a faculty mentor, and conducting your very own research project. Right now, as an Alvarez Fellow, I’m researching Charter Schools and their impact on traditional public schools.

What advice would you give to new students considering UTSA? I would say to get involved and don’t be afraid just because something doesn’t have to do with your current major.

I changed my major at the end of my sophomore year. It’s really important to find your passion and explore new things.

Victor Feagins San Antonio, TX Class of 2022 Statistics and Data Science

Student Org Types at UTSA

Sports & Recreation Outside of official UTSA Athletics, there are various club teams to join at UTSA such as Roadrunner Swimming, Club Tennis, and Swordplay, to name a few.

Not everyone’s an athlete, but there are other ways to stay engaged like joining our esports club Roadrunner Gaming, or supporting our athletics teams in the Spirit Advisory Board.

Special Interests You can also explore outside interests through student organizations centered around anything from printmaking (Bon A Tirer Printmaking Club), to film (Rowdy Film Association), to chess (Rowdy Chess Club), and many more.

Cultural Organizations

Service Organizations Academic Organizations At UTSA, you have many opportunities to develop skills in your field or a field outside of your major through academically focused organizations, such as Online Cyber Security Alliance, Pre-Pharmacy Student Organization, Social Work Council, and more, across all the disciplines.

UTSA’s student body has a wide variety of cultures, and there are numerous organizations to celebrate the uniqueness of each. You can find groups that focus on identity, language, cultural dances like folklórico or Bollywood-fusion, literature, and more!

There are many ways to engage in acts of service at UTSA, and student organizations are a great place to start.

Lots of student organizations are dedicated to service in different ways.

Some are more specialized, like Adopt a Grandparent, and others focus on various acts of service around the community, like VOICES.

The best way to meet new people, share your interests with others, and gain new skills is by joining a student organization. Learn more about the hundreds of organizations UTSA has to offer at future.utsa.edu/studentlife!

FEATURE

college life can be exciting and engaging , but you don’t go to college forever. At UTSA, we give you all the tools you’ll need to create your bold future and find the best career for you after graduation, but don’t take our word for it! We asked some Roadrunner alums about where they are now and how UTSA helped them get there.

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Read on to get their stories!

Meet Robert Ranara, a UTSA alum who landed his dream job at Whataburger.

Read his full story on Page 15!

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FEATURE

CONNECTING TO YOUR FUTURE JONATHAN USHINDI ZALUKE

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | Class of 2020 Information Systems | Senior Digital Community and Product Specialist at Older Adults Technology Services

Jonathan Ushindi Zaluke is a UTSA alum who’s working to make technology more accessible to older adults. He works as the Senior Digital Community and Product Specialist at an AARP charitable affiliate, Older Adults Technology Services. There, he is managing the development of a new social platform made exclusively for older adults.

He also works independently as an iOS developer, and will soon release his first application on the App Store.

Jonathan took a less traditional path to the Roadrunner commencement stage. He came to UTSA as a transfer student and a veteran of the U.S. Army, and graduated with a degree in Information Systems in May 2020. His time as a Roadrunner has paved the way for success in his current role. While at UTSA, Jonathan took many courses revolving around programming and cyber security, which he uses in his daily work. “I work with a team of developers, and I wouldn’t be able to communicate effectively with them without the skills I acquired in my UTSA classes.”

A degree in Information Systems is highly valued, as Jonathan soon found out. “The degree I got from UTSA made me a prime candidate for many employments.

I turned down many of them before accepting my current role.” His degree from UTSA was also part of what drew interest in Jonathan from DeAnne Cuellar, his current employer. “She gave me the job when she was a passenger in my Uber. She noticed that I was going to UTSA for Information Systems and Cyber Security and that I was into tech.”

His degree and courses were not all he gained from UTSA. Roadrunners often gain important connections. For Jonathan, it was through the UTSA faculty. “Professors are the best resources and business connections I made while at UTSA.” He even met his wife in a Calculus class!

Jonathan advises students interested in tech to consider UTSA. Many alumni like Jonathan have also found success, and you could be one of them!

DID YOU KNOW?

UTSA ensures students get the best opportunities for careers through employer partners.

A degree from UTSA stands out to employers, and we have the numbers to prove it!

50% of UTSA employer partners hire three or more UTSA graduates annually

63% actively recruit interns from UTSA 86% offer paid internships

to UTSA students

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FEATURE

GROWING INTO POTENTIAL ANNA ARROYO

Austin, TX | Class of 2021 Computer Science Software Engineer at Twitter At UTSA, opportunities are available to everyone, and Roadrunner alumni Anna Arroyo made the most of hers. With her degree in Computer Science, Ana secured a job as a Software Engineer with Twitter, where she works on the Twitter Android app and develops features focused on media and media sharing.

Anna was one of 38 students selected out of 1000+ applicants for #DevelopHER, one of Twitter’s early career diversity programs. Through this program, she interviewed for an internship program at Twitter, which she landed. Once she completed her internship, Twitter offered her a full-time position after her graduation.

Anna feels she owes a lot of her success to the connections she made at UTSA. “If it wasn’t for the amazing people I met at UTSA, I would not be where I am today.” She made many of those connections through organizations like the UTSA Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Association for Computing Machinery - Women’s Chapter (ACM-W). These student organizations are dedicated to allowing students in all technology and computing fields the chance to gain experience, network, and develop professional skills.

Anna was very active in the ACM and ACM-W chapters. She held leadership positions in the organizations for three years, and acknowledges the role the organizations played in her success. “ACM at UTSA quickly became a very important community for me and prepared me for my career by helping me develop my leadership, social, and technical skills.”

The coursework at UTSA also provided Anna with a lot of the skills she needed to secure and thrive in her position at Twitter.

Her concentration in Software Engineering allowed her the opportunity to take upperlevel courses that helped her get familiar with the practices and technologies that she uses in her current role.

Anna advises students that seeking opportunities for growth, both for yourself and your community, is a great way to prepare for the professional world. “Learn from the people around you and make lasting connections with people who will support you and your career path.” As Anna could tell you, there’s no better place to do so than UTSA.

If it wasn’t for the amazing people I met at UTSA, I would not be where I am today.

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FEATURE

Any opportunity that presents itself has the potential to teach you invaluable lessons that can flourish into unimaginable opportunities.

WORKING HARD TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY JUSTIN STRETON San Antonio, TX | Class of 2016 | Biology Laboratory Services Supervisor at UTSA Some Roadrunners find their bold future very close to home.

Justin has been a San Antonian since fifth grade after his military family settled here. He entered UTSA as a freshman, and later found his career on campus.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with concentrations in Microbiology and Neurobiology, he secured a position as a Laboratory Services Supervisor for the Molecular Microbiology and Immunology department at UTSA. His job puts him in charge of maintaining the undergraduate labs and making sure students and instructors in the lab have everything they need.

Like many students before him, Justin started out as a work study at UTSA. Work study is a form of financial aid granted to qualifying university students. This aid allows them a part-time position

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on their campus to help cover their tuition and fees. His work study position started in the microbiology teaching lab, and after graduation, the position became full-time. He appreciates his time spent as a work study in the labs, as it allowed him to surround himself with colleagues in his field, which taught him important skills necessary for his career while still a student.

Attending UTSA as a work study also allowed Justin to network before graduation. “I began to get to know some of my professors and colleagues better.” This gave him the rapport he needed to secure his full-time position at UTSA. Justin advises students to take advantage of every opportunity they can. “Any opportunity that presents itself has the potential to teach you invaluable lessons that can flourish into unimaginable opportunities.”

FEATURE

NETWORKING FOR SUCCESS ADRIAN RODRIGUEZ-ESTRADA Tulsa, OK | Class of 2022 | Mechanical Engineering Project Engineer at J. Eftekhar & Associates Adrian Rodriguez-Estrada is an accomplished student athlete obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He hasn’t walked the stage just yet, but he has an exciting career already lined up.

While at UTSA, Adrian was able to secure an internship at J. Eftekhar & Associates, an accident reconstruction company.

There, he helped with inspections, ran simulation graphics, and applied his knowledge of mechanical engineering.

Adrian’s work at J. Eftekhar paid off. They offered him a full-time job as a Project Engineer after he graduates, where he’ll

continue to fulfill many of the tasks he mastered during his internship.

Adrian attributes much of his success to his time at UTSA. His engineering courses prepared him for his career.

“My UTSA instructors helped me not only learn the material, but learn to apply it in different real-world situations.”

He owes much of his motivation to learn to his instructors, as they urged him to take responsibility for his learning and push himself.

Being part of the Men’s Basketball team at UTSA has also helped him learn important skills for his upcoming

career. “My experience as a student athlete has really helped me understand the importance of time commitment and time management,” he says, both of which will no doubt help him succeed at J. Eftekhar.

Adrian advises students to take advantage of networking opportunities while attending college. “The best advice I’ve received is it’s not about what you know, it’s who you know.”

That advice has helped Adrian and countless other Roadrunners achieve their career goals.

WE’RE ROWDY FOR A REASON!

5+ ‘RUNNERS HIRED EVERY YEAR!

What do employer partners love about Roadrunners?

A few of our #rowdiest partners:

Quality of candidates

H-E-B

Diversity of students

AT&T

Geographic location

Pape-Dawson Engineers

UTSA’s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

PWC

Strong work ethic of students High veteran population

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FEATURE

LANDING THE DREAM JOB MACKENZIE HOGAN

Pearland, TX | Class of 2021 | Marketing & Dance Entertainer at Disney Cruise Line Dreams really can come true at UTSA. Mackenzie Hogan, who graduated Fall 2021 with a B.B.A. in Marketing, is pursuing the career of her dreams working for Disney Cruise Line as an Entertainer.

Mackenzie’s marketing courses like Destination Marketing and Event Management furthered her interest in finding a career focused on tourism.

Her position with Disney makes use of not only her degree in Marketing, but her minor in Dance as well, where she had opportunities to perform for crowds and improve her dance techniques. She credits her professors, Dr. Ricard Jensen and

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Professor Megan Rulewicz, for giving her the education and guidance she needed for her career.

Experiences outside of Mackenzie’s coursework at UTSA also helped her develop the skills necessary for her job.

She held an executive board position in Roadrunner Productions, an organization that hosts major UTSA events for students, which helped her further develop her event-planning skills. She also secured two professional marketing internships, which gave her real-world experience in her field—all before graduating. It’s no wonder she secured her dream job!

Disney was a goal for Mackenzie long before she received her job offer. She applied to the Disney College program, but the program was cancelled due to the pandemic. However, it was during the application process that she found her current position, and thanks to her experience at UTSA, was offered the job.

Mackenzie offers this advice for future students: “Find what you’re passionate about and go for it. No dream is too big.”

Indeed, no dream is too big at UTSA. Students like Mackenzie can attest to that.

FEATURE

It’s all about becoming involved and joining extracurricular clubs and organizations that not only spark your interest, but are related to your field of study as well.

BUILDING SKILLS ROBERT RANARA San Antonio, TX | Class of 2021 | Marketing Marketing Coordinator at Whataburger Robert Ranara is a shining example of the great opportunities a degree at UTSA can provide. Thanks to his experiences at UTSA, Robert secured the job of a lifetime— traveling the country to share Whataburger, a Texas staple, with new audiences. He works as a Marketing Coordinator for Whataburger. His position involves overseeing all events regarding the Whataburger Food Truck, which travels across 14 states.

At UTSA, Robert developed the skills necessary to be qualified and successful in his role. He found opportunities to build his soft skills,

like team building and networking, through the UTSA All Majors and Internship Career Fair and his time as a UTSA Student Ambassador.

Robert’s courses at UTSA allowed him to build upon other skills in his field. “I was able to learn all the tips and tricks in the world of marketing.”

He also learned about social media and digital marketing, which helped prepare him for his role at Whataburger.

Through the Student Ambassador program, Robert made meaningful connections at UTSA. “I regularly met President Taylor Eighmy, along with the Dean of UTSA’s Graduate

School, Ambika Mathur.” Those connections helped him get accepted into UTSA’s Graduate School program, where he is now a full-time MBA candidate.

Robert advises students to gain as many connections and experiences as possible while attending college.

“It’s all about becoming involved and joining extracurricular clubs and organizations that not only spark your interest, but are related to your field of study as well.” His advice holds up well, as these are the very things at UTSA that helped him get to where he is now.

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ROWDY LIFE

Spotlight STUDENT

First-Gen Transfer

Azizah is a Global Affairs major set to graduate at the end of this Spring 2022 semester. She’s the first in her family to attend college and a transfer student who’s proud to call herself a Roadrunner. Read on to learn more!

Being the first in your family to go to college can come with its own set of challenges.

Senior Azizah Aziz faced those obstacles head on. With the help of UTSA’s student resources, she excelled through her undergraduate studies and has a bright future ahead of her.

UTSA’s resources for first-generation and transfer students, like Azizah, were part of what drew her to transfer to UTSA from San Antonio College. The FirstGeneration and Transfer Student Center gave her the guidance she needed to succeed through programs such as peer mentoring, in which returning first-gen students help new students navigate college life. The Center also helped Azizah by promoting events and activities that encouraged students

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to form good study habits and other helpful practices.

Her decision to major in Global Affairs was motivated by personal experiences. Azizah and her family are Rohingya, one of the most persecuted ethnic minority groups in Southeast Asia.

“Remember who you are.

Be proud of the story, the goal, and the dream you carry with you.”

Azizah’s heritage and the challenges that come with it fueled her passion for social justice and human rights.

Studying Global Affairs at UTSA has allowed her to pursue that passion.

After graduation, Azizah plans to pursue a humanitarian career.

She wants to start her own foundation to help refugees and immigrants— especially her fellow Rohingya—by providing education and resources to those who need it.

Azizah has been able to prepare this type of career through campus organizations, such as the Model United Nations Society, the Public Administration Student Organization (PASO), and UTSA Student Leadership.

Azizah advises future Roadrunners to “remember who you are. Be proud of the story, the goal, and the dream you carry with you.”

UTSA encourages students like Azizah to celebrate their backgrounds and use it to create their bold futures.

Azizah Aziz Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Class of 2022 Global Affairs

Wellbeing Services at UTSA

UTSA Wellbeing Services offers a host of opportunities to promote your overall wellbeing as a Roadrunner, because students should have an easily accessible and convenient option for care and information.

Check out the different services you can find on campus!

Counseling Support At UTSA, you’ll have access to counseling support and services, including individual and group counseling, screenings, and more—all available whenever you need it, FREE of charge!

Engaging Events UTSA Wellbeing Services hosts FREE events, programs, and training sessions (led by Educators and a Prevention Specialist) to help all Roadrunners learn about the “Eight Dimensions of Wellbeing.”

Wellness 360

24/7 Assistance

UT Health Wellness 360 gives Roadrunners access to a wide variety of health services, such as primary care, prescriptions, health screenings, and much more. All these wellness services are accessible right on campus!

Get mental health assistance when UTSA offices are closed with My Student Support Program (MySSP). MySSP provides 24/7 real-time chat, phone, and video support, health assessments, an emergency Crisis Helpline; and more.

For more information on Wellbeing Services at UTSA, visit utsa.edu/students/wellbeing.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a health emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately for assistance.

GENERAL INFO

Get to Know Us Want to learn more about UTSA? Check out these helpful tools and virtual experiences to see if we’re the right fit for you.

Net Price Calculator Estimate how much it would cost to attend UTSA.  future.utsa.edu/cost

Transfer Credit Calculator Estimate how many of your credits could transfer to UTSA as a Transfer student by using this free tool.

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

 future.utsa.edu/transfer

Visit future.utsa.edu/admissions to view the UTSA application requirements and instructions for freshman, transfer, and international students.

Campus Sneak Peek Take a 360° virtual tour online or sign up for an in-person campus tour or virtual visit with our Student Ambassadors.  future.utsa.edu/visit

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See all that UTSA has to offer during our open house.

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Follow Us on Social Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest #FutureRoadrunner news and updates.  @UTSAFutureRR

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Contact your Counselor

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Submit your app on ApplyTexas or the Common App

Pay $70 application fee

Submit academic records 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.

View information on the Honors College and its requirements at honors.utsa.edu.

Find out more about UTSA.  future.utsa.edu/contact

Start your Roadrunner journey by following the steps to becoming a Roadrunner.

Find your admissions counselor on Page 22.

A fee waiver is available for freshman applicants who meet certain criteria and demonstrate financial need.

Visit utsa.edu/feewaiver.

Have Questions?

Ready to Go?

Have questions about the application process or requirements for admission?

To be considered for admission, all required documents, transcripts, fees, and test scores must be received by UTSA by the stated deadlines on future.utsa.edu/deadlines.

Experience UTSA Day

 future.utsa.edu/utsaday

Review UTSA requirements

SAT and ACT test score requirements are suspended through Summer 2023.

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 Key dates and deadlines to know!

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 Checklist will help you track and complete your required to-dos after you’ve been admitted. It’s your general guide to beginning life as a Roadrunner and includes important items like signing up for Orientation and taking the TSI Assessment. Learn more about becoming Rowdy Ready at future.utsa.edu/ready.

Freshman Transfer Both

APR 9

UTSA Day

MAY 1

Distinguished Transfer Scholarship Deadline

Cost of Attendance & Financial Aid ORIENTATION NOW OPEN!

UTSA is one of the most affordable Texas public universities in a major metropolitan area. See the 2021-2022 cost of attendance (COA) at future.utsa.edu/cost. Be sure to 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, For the FAFSA, you must submit your FAFSA on FAFSA. UTSA’s ed.gov. You can apply for it every year School Code starting October 1. For the 2022-2023 is 010115. academic year, you'll need to fill out the 2022-2023 FAFSA.

Scholarship Information Scholarship Hub After you’ve submitted your UTSA admissions application and have received your myUTSA ID, you can begin applying for scholarships. Check out our scholarship hub website at onestop.utsa.edu/hub to see what UTSA scholarships are available, which includes the General Application. The General Application pools together all kinds of UTSA scholarships into a single application so you only have to apply once.

Make sure to sign up now for Summer or Fall 2022 Orientation!

JUN 1

Final Admission Deadline for Freshmen and International Students

JUL 1

Final Admission Deadline for Transfer Students

Merit-Based Automatic Considerations Visit onestop.utsa.edu/distinguished for details on the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship or Distinguished Transfer Scholarship.

Phi Theta Kappa Transfer students who want to be considered for Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships need to apply on the UTSA Scholarship Hub. Learn more at future.utsa.edu/ptk.

MORE EVENTS Find more information on events and schedules at future.utsa.edu/visit.

Deadlines and requirements are subject to change.

Visit future.utsa.edu/deadlines for latest dates.

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GENERAL INFO

AREAS OF STUDY

Majors / Degree Programs A

Accounting Δ Actuarial Science Δ + American Studies + Anthropology + Applied Cyber Analytics Architecture Δ* Art Art History & Criticism + Artificial Intelligence (Multidisciplinary Studies Degree)

B Biochemistry Δ Biology + » » » » » »

Cell and Molecular Biology Integrative Biology Neurobiology Plant Biology Pre-Medical Sciences Biology Teacher Certification (Grades 7 TH–12TH)

Biomedical Engineering Δ Business Analytics Δ

C-D Chemical Engineering Δ Chemistry Δ + Civil Engineering Δ Classical Studies & Humanities Communication + » Digital Communication » Health Communication » Public Relations

Computer Engineering Δ Computer Science Δ+ » » » » » »

Cloud and Systems Cyber Operations Cyber Security Data Science Software Engineering Teacher Certification (Grades 8TH–12TH)

Construction Science & Management *Δ Criminology & Criminal Justice *+ Cyber Intelligence

(Multidisciplinary Studies Degree)

Cyber Security Δ+ Data Science

(Multidisciplinary Studies Degree)

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Economics Δ+ Education - Interdisciplinary Studies » EC-12 Special Education » Grades 4–8 - Language Arts/Reading/ Social Studies & English as a Second Language (ESL) - Mathematics/Science - Core Subjects & Bilingual Education

Education - Equity & Education

» Early Childhood - Grade 6 Core Subjects & Science of Teaching - English as a Second Language (ESL) - Bilingual Education

Electrical Engineering Δ English

» Creative Writing » English Language Arts & Reading » Professional Writing

Environmental Science + Environmental Studies

F-G Film & Media

(Multidisciplinary Studies Degree)

Finance Δ+ Geography & Environmental Sustainability + » Social Studies (Education)

Geoinformatics

(Multidisciplinary Studies Degree)

Geosciences + Global Affairs +

H-I History +

» Social Studies (Education)

Information Systems Δ+ » Cyber Analytics » IT Project Management

Interior Design * Δ

K Kinesiology » » » »

Athletic Training Exercise Physiology Health Science Physical Education

M Management Δ

» Human Resource Management

Marketing

Δ+

» Sport, Entertainment & Tourism

Mathematics + Mathematics of Data & Computing

Mathematics for Teaching Mechanical Engineering Δ Medical Humanities » Health Careers » Pre-Advanced Practice Provider » Pre-Medicine

Mexican American Studies* » » » » » » » » »

Anthropology Communities-Families-Children History Interdisciplinary Studies Literary & Cultural Studies Nonprofit Management Political Science Sociology Spanish

Microbiology & Immunology Modern Language Studies Multicultural Early Childhood Development » Early Dual Immersion

Multidisciplinary Science (Science Education)

Multidisciplinary Studies Music Δ+ (audition required) » » » »

Music Composition Music Education Music Marketing Music Performance

N Neuroscience Nutrition & Dietetics Δ

O-P Operations & Supply Chain Management Δ Philosophy + Physics + Political Science + » Social Studies (Education)

Politics & Law + Psychology + Public Administration & Policy *+ Public Health » Epidemiology & Disease Control » Health Promotion & Behavioral Science

R-S Real Estate Finance & Development Δ Sociology + Spanish + Statistics & Data Science

U-Z Undecided (Exploratory) Women’s Studies +

» Concentration, Certification, Minor or Track within degree * Majors housed at Downtown Campus

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UTSA Online The following degrees are available fully online.

Please note the cost of attendance is different for these programs. future.utsa.edu/online.

Online Communication Online Cyber Security Δ Online Multidisciplinary Studies » Customize your degree program » Select from multiple focus areas that interest you

Minors Available for all majors (including any programs indicated with a + in the majors listings to the left): Adaptive Decision French Models for Business German African American Humanities Studies Intelligence and American Indian Security Studies Studies Jazz Studies Archaeological Practice Latin American Studies Astronomy/ Linguistics Astrophysics Museum Studies Bicultural Studies Music Marketing Business Administration Music Technology Civic Engagement Network & Data Center Management Classical Studies Nonprofit Management Community Health Comparative Literature Professional Writing Religious Studies Dance Russian Digital Forensics Sport Management East Asian Studies Statistics English as a Second Language Technology Management English Literature Translation and Film Studies Interpreting Studies Foreign Languages Wellness

Certificates Available for all majors: Athletic Coaching Business Analytics Community Engaged Leadership Data Science Engineering Projects in Community Service

Geographic Information System Healthcare Interpreting Legal Studies Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt Professional Writing & Rhetoric

Available to specific majors only: Aerospace Engineering Artificial Intelligence Data Center Design Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning

Majors that have additional admission requirements

Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Oil/Gas

+ Available as a Minor

Can’t decide? It’s okay!

You have time to figure it out. Apply as Undecided and spend your first semester exploring your options.

Interested in many areas? Apply as a Multidisciplinary Studies student and build your own program.

Admission Requirements Check for major specifics at future.utsa.edu/studies.

RECENT GRADS

Recent Grads Kae Roemershauser ’20

Other Programs Health Professions Office 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

The UTSA + UT Health Nursing joint program allows UTSA students who are admitted to UTHSA Nursing school the opportunity to earn both their multidisciplinary studies and nursing degrees in four years.

The UTSA + UT Health Dental Early Acceptance Program (DEAP) is a seven-year B.S./D.D.S. dual-degree program with UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Dental School.

The UTSA + UT Health Respiratory Care Early Acceptance Program (RCEAP) is a five-year B.S./M.S. dual-degree program with UTSA and UT Health San Antonio.

The UTSA + UT Health Medical Laboratory Science Early Acceptance Program is a five-year B.S./M.L.S dual-degree program, earning a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or Microbiology/ Immunology from UTSA and a Master of Medical Laboratory Science from UT Health San Antonio.

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 UTSA’s Institute for Law and Public Affairs supports students interested in pursuing a legal career through pre-law advising and events, Certificate in Legal Studies, and its hallmark, the Summer Law School Preparation Academy.  utsa.edu/ilpa

Air Force & Army ROTC UTSA provides opportunities for students to work toward 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 UTSA is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification to recommend students for teaching certification in various baccalaureate degree areas.

Elementary School

“I am so grateful for all the leadership opportunities available at UTSA, from being a music leader in the marching band, to starting my own political organization, to serving on committees with the President of UTSA. The lessons and skills I learned from peers and professors alike prepared me to better serve my community through City Council and beyond.”

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

The UTSA + UT Health Physical Therapy Early Acceptance Program is a six-year B.S./D.P.T. dual-degree program, earning a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Kinesiology, or Heath from UTSA and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UT Health San Antonio.

Students wanting to be an elementary school teacher should major in Equity and Education.

THE WOODLANDS, TX | POLITICS AND LAW Constituent Services Representative, San Antonio District 3 City Council

Middle/High School

To teach middle or high school, students need a bachelor’s degree in their academic specialization.

Favour Obuseh ’21 HOUSTON, TX | BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Medical Engineering and Medical Physics Health Science and Technology PhD, Harvard-MIT

“UTSA provided numerous opportunities for me to learn about what it looked like to pursue a PhD. I joined the NIH/UTSA Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program, in which I participated in an intensive preparatory program for doctoral students. The MARC program provided training, and financial support that I needed to devote myself to laboratory research, as well as professional development seminars and scientific conferences. UTSA also provided a great collaborative environment which allowed for development of amazing connections!”

Rebekah Rodriguez ’21 AUSTIN, TX | COMMUNICATION Digital Marketing Scheduler, TriggerPoint Media

“The UTSA faculty and staff really strived to push each student towards the path of success. Their guidance and resources are what helped paved the way for my career.”

Caden Jones ’21 COMANCHE, TX | MARKETING Assistant Event Coordinator at Comanche Chamber of Commerce; Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences MA, Texas A&M

“UTSA taught me many valuable lessons that have helped me obtain a job in a field that I love as well as prepared me to continue my education in graduate school through professional development opportunities, classroom learning and on-campus leadership position.”

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GENERAL INFO

CONTACT US Freshmen

Visit future.utsa.edu/contact to find the admissions counselor for your area!

Transfer

Jacob Collazo

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Antonio De La Cruz

Clarisa De La Fuente

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Destiny Jones

Mariah Neumeyer

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Out-of-State / International Evelyn Betancourt Martinez

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Dr. Ana K. Rodriguez future.utsa.edu/ counselors/ana International Students

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Upgrade Craig Kilgore

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Colleges / Programs Lauri Garcia Jones

Alaysia Moore

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future.utsa.edu/ counselors/lauri Southwest School of Art and UTSA BFA program

Jennifer McDaniel

Victor Natera

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future.utsa.edu/ counselors/jennifer Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

Luisa Ramirez

Victoria Stephens

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ROWDY REMINDER

Don’t forget!

UTSA Day is almost here!

Join us on April 9 for a university-wide open house for #FutureRoadrunners!

Take a campus tour, attend college presentations and workshops, and see what Roadrunner life is all about.

Don’t miss out on the fun—sign up at future.utsa.edu/utsaday today!

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