MAGAZINE FOR FUTURE ROADRUNNERS // SUMMER 2017
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Viva Fiesta!
In April, San Antonio celebrates Fiesta, a city-wide tradition that has been happening for over 125 years, which includes two weeks of events held in honor of San Antonio’s rich history and diverse culture. One of these events is FIESTA UTSA, where Roadrunners celebrate with food, games, music by live student performers and the breaking of way too many Cascarones!
STUDENT NOTE
HI!
I came to UTSA from a tiny city in North Texas with a graduating high school class of 27. At first, I felt intimidated by both the size and the distance from my hometown. I was in search of not only an education, but also a new place I could call home. It was scary, but Orientation helped calm my nerves. All my questions were answered and it provided the insight I needed to navigate campus. My time at UTSA has been a transformative experience. I’ve had the opportunity to join many organizations, be challenged academically, and meet awesome people who care about my success. In the second semester of my freshman year, I joined the Student Government Association (SGA). This gave me lifelong friends, a home on campus, the structure I was missing from my first semester and, most importantly, an opportunity for growth. Now, as SGA President, I don’t want to be viewed as just a public figure who's in a suit all day, but as someone who students know they can turn to for concerns big and small. I will forever be indebted to the students who provided me with this amazing opportunity to serve as SGA President. They helped me realize that anyone, regardless of their background, can achieve anything with the right amount of grit, work ethic and support network—like the one I have now at UTSA.
Marcus Thomas Greenville, TX Class of 2018 Economics UTSA SGA President
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“I was in search of not only an education, but also a new place I could call home.”
If there is any advice I would give to future Roadrunners, it’s that you should get involved in an organization as soon as you come to campus. It will open the door to so many amazing possibilities that you would have never realized you were missing out on. I hope to see you on campus in the fall and I look forward to the opportunity of serving as your SGA President! Go Runners!
WHAT YOU MISSED
ROWDY Catch up on what’s been happening at UTSA these past few months.
REWIND
TOP 10%
INSIDE THIS ZINE
JANUARY 16 // Roadrunners gathered in downtown San Antonio to participate in the nation's largest MLK March! @UTSASTUDENTS
Rowdy Life
Fit in & Stand Out
APRIL 1 // The College of Architecture celebrated
its 15th anniversary by organizing a playhouse build competition between teams of students at the Downtown Campus. @UTSACACP
TOP COLLEGE
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UTSA finished in the top 10% of Recyclemania 2017, an international college recycling competition.
FEBRUARY 21 // Steak ‘n Shake hosted its Grand Opening at UTSA! Dozens of hungry students lined up for their signature steakburgers, handcrafted milkshakes and all-day pancakes. @UTSA
UTSA recognized in the Times Higher Education world ranking as one of the world's top young universities.
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APRIL 4 // Students share what it means to be a first-generation Roadrunner during the UTSA First Gen Fest. @UTSA
Top-Tier Academics
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Rowdy Ready
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Admissions & Financial Aid
Rowdy Spotting!
FEBRUARY 28 // Rowdy was spotted on the scene with his "Birds Up" at the annual Rowdy Gras, UTSA's version of Mardi Gras. @UTSA
FIESTA UTSA
celebrated its 40th year.
APRIL 8 // The annual For The Kids (FTK) Dance
Marathon fundraiser was held at the Convocation Center. The dance-off included children, families and members of the UTSA football team—all gathered together to raise over $68,000 to support the fight against pediatric cancer. @FTKDMUTSA
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ROWDY LIFE
Spotlight STUDENT
Orientation Leader
Isabella "Issy" Beltri Round Rock, TX Class of 2018 Psychology
Stepping onto a college campus for the first time can be exhilarating—and a bit overwhelming. As an Orientation Leader, it’s Isabella “Issy” Beltri’s job to ensure students have a smooth transition into college. She does this by leading groups of new Roadrunners through Orientation, where she teaches them about UTSA and its academic services, all while helping them have the time of their life during their first true college experience.
Issy is a junior majoring in psychology and is currently serving as both Ms. UTSA and the president of the Triathlon Club. She has a passion for helping students and serving as a mentor to them as they step into college. “Later in the year, they’ll often come back to me with a question, and I can continue to set an example and teach them to learn to love UTSA as much as I do.” Issy chose UTSA because it was in the perfect location between family, and because, like Goldilocks choosing between beds and chairs, the campus wasn’t too small or too large—it felt just right. Out of the
several universities she was accepted to, UTSA was the only one with an admissions counselor who reached out over the phone to congratulate her on being accepted. When it came time to choose between colleges, this personal touch was one of the many factors that helped Issy make her decision. Although the process to become an Orientation Leader at UTSA is quite extensive, Issy knew it was something she wanted to do. “I wanted to follow in the footsteps of other student leaders who were influential to me. I admired them so much, and it looked
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like so much fun.” Issy is proud to follow in the footsteps of her former mentors by becoming a student leader to hundreds of new Roadrunners experiencing UTSA for the first time. This summer, she might even be your Orientation Leader too!
Best advice for new Roadrunners? Get involved during your first semester, whether it’s one club or a billion!
"I wanted to follow in the footsteps of other student leaders who were influential to me."
TOP tips
from current students
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FEATURE
Fit In
& Stand Out UTSA Velox Ultimate
Class of 2020
Class of 2018
Many student organizations are heavily connected and involved in the areas they represent. With over 300 student organizations to choose from at UTSA, there are numerous opportunities to “Fit In and Stand Out” by joining groups and participating in activities that interest you and develop your skillsets.
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MOKIA CALHOUN
BHPO (Black Health Professions Organization)
JHEREMI VILLARREAL
JONATHON CASTILLO
MORGAN BUTLER
MASON RANKIH
Roadrunner Swim Club
Cosplay Club
Men’s Soccer
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
FEATURE
At UTSA, there are many ways to connect with others, gain relevant career experience, and leave your legacy at a world ranked university.
VIVIAN CORTEZ VICTORIA RODRIGUEZ Alpha Sigma Alpha
University Center Student Employee Class of 2017
TAYLOR TRACY Club Quidditch Class of 2017
Class of 2017
CHARLICE RICHARD VOICES (Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education and Services) Class of 2017
PABLO RIVEROLL
BRIANNA DIAZ
Roadrunner Swim Club
UTSA Top Scholar
Class of 2018
Class of 2019
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Fit In
FIND YOUR CIRCLE
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At UTSA, it’s easy to find your fit.
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Which circles will you land in? To meet all the different developmental and special interest needs of its diverse student body, UTSA offers a myriad of categories for student organizations like academic, athletic, cultural, Greek, nerd culture, faithbased and service, to name a few.
With over 300 organizations on campus, there’s something for everyone. Interested in Roller Derby? Yep, there’s a club for that. Ready to dive into global engineering projects? Check out Engineers Without Borders. You can jump into rock climbing, catch the Golden Snitch in the Quidditch club, or join the cause for a greener world with The Green Society. There’s even a cosplay club if that’s more your style.
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FEATURE
Stand Out As a young university, UTSA is the ideal environment for students to establish a new tradition.
In recent years, several student-led initiatives were started like the Rowdy Food Truck, UTSA’s first official food truck that students helped roll onto campus, a Community Garden for Roadrunner Nation to come together to grow
their own produce, the Rowdy Statue, a 1,000 pound iron statue of UTSA’s beloved mascot located in the center of campus, and Roadrunner Pantry, a crowd-sourced pantry created to help provide UTSA students with essential food items.
Rowdy Food Truck
LEAVE A LEGACY
These student-led initiatives have become traditions that will leave a lasting legacy.
Community Garden photo by Zane Nordquist, president, Green Society at UTSA
Rowdy Statue
Roadrunner Pantry
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SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
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FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
STUDENT ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT FAIR
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
FIRST UTSA HOME FOOTBALL GAME
Build new relationships, celebrate the spirit of UTSA and prepare for a great academic year.
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Explore the various organizations on campus and find your fit.
Meet with various local, non-profit organizations.
Come cheer on the Roadrunners as we face the University of Houston. Students get in for free!
UNIVERSITY CENTER LATE NIGHT BBQ
FEATURE
Dear Rowdy,
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! The RowdyLink Student Organization Directory (utsa.edu/rowdylink) allows you to: »» Explore opportunities, events and activities based on your interests »» Connect with student organizations »» Build up your Involvement Transcript
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ROADRUNNERS GIVE BACK Be part of the UTSA Extreme campus makeover
Why are student organizations important? Do they actually help me outside of college or are they just a convenient social escape to fill my time with? To complete your RowdyLink Profile:
1 Log in to RowdyLink with your myUTSA ID and passphrase.
2 Complete your RowdyLink profile.
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1. Critical thinking and problem solving 2. Oral and written communication 3. Teamwork and collaboration 4. Leadership 5. Career management 6. Global and intercultural fluency 7. Professionalism and work ethic 8. Digital fluency Almost ALL of the items listed above can be learned or developed within a student club. By joining a student organization, you stand to gain several new skills that you can carry with you into the professional world as a proud alum! Birds Up,
Select and fill out the “Interests” tab
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Every year, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) gives a survey to employers to identify essential job skills. Here’s what they said:
Dates subject to change. Check RowdyLink for the latest calendar.
Rowdy “There are several benefits to getting involved with student organizations. You will find a better sense of direction regarding your career choice, have a wonderful platform to develop and expand your network of contacts, and be given excellent opportunities to gain and demonstrate relevant skills that are sought after by employers.”
MIKE ZUCKER
Career Counselor at the Career Center
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TOP-TIER ACADEMICS
Q&A Imagine having your own company before you even graduate from college.
presenting me with what turned out to be such a phenomenal opportunity.
That’s been the reality for many students who’ve taken part in UTSA’s annual $100K Student Technology Venture Competition. In it, student teams compete for $100K in funding and in-kind services to launch a new product.
Have you connected with other business students in your program?
William is the CMO for the student team that placed first in the recent 2017 CITE competition. His company, Chiron Innovations, plans to save lives by offering ColdClot, an advanced bandage designed to treat large surface wounds in a pre-hospital environment.
What do you like about the College of Business program?
Why did you choose to participate in the CITE competition?
I enjoy the entrepreneurship program because it is very conceptual and provides a ton of information on how businesses are started and organized. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to pursue starting their own business some day. I love the program and the professors are great.
In February, I was in a finance class and a team of biomedical engineers visited to give a pitch on their business idea. They were looking for business students to help with forming their company. I was intrigued and saw the potential in their product. After class, I was the only one who offered to join them. I have to thank my team: Madeleine Farrer, Hannah Jones, Alex Sutcliffe, Jose Trevino and Brian Ruliffson, for
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My entrepreneurship classes are pretty small with around 15 to 20 students, so it takes less time to warm up to others. Everyone has ideas that they want to share, and only halfway into the semester, everyone knows everyone. Networking is finetuned because of the class size and there’s a lot of rapport and comradery.
What are your plans after graduation? To get Chiron Innovations up and running and save lives by offering our product to those who need it in the military and in local emergency medical services. If everything works out, I also want to get accepted into the executive M.B.A. program at UTSA.
William Baldridge San Antonio, TX Class of 2018 Finance & Entrepreneurship
TOP-TIER ACADEMICS
Spotlight MAJOR
BUSINESS
Ready to declare a major in business? Great choice! A degree in one of UTSA’s business majors will open up lots of career opportunities after graduation. To start thinking about which business major you might want to pursue, take a look at how the departments in the College of Business are focused. Department of
Department of
Department of
ECONOMICS
ACCOUNTING Accounting isn’t just bookkeeping—it’s understanding what the numbers are saying! Learn how to report financial activities and provide others with information to make effective decisions.
Department of
MANAGEMENT
Economics studies how people, firms and governments use their resources to meet human needs. A solid choice for anyone interested in current events, policy-making or the global marketplace!
MARKETING
In today’s rapidly changing world, organizations need leaders who understand strategic management, human resources management, organizational behavior and ethics. Why not you?
How do you create a successful brand? Marketing majors learn how through coursework in consumer behavior, marketing research, new product development, social media marketing and more.
MAJOR:
MAJOR:
MAJOR:
MAJOR:
ACCOUNTING
ECONOMICS
MANAGEMENT
MARKETING
Department of MANAGEMENT
Department of
FINANCE
SCIENCE & STATISTICS
Finance majors learn how to interpret financial data and use their skills to help organizations and individuals plan for the future. Coursework includes corporate finance, financial markets, banking, risk management and more.
Decisions, decisions! For a student who has an analytical mind and a passion for problem solving, you’ll learn how to help organizations make strong business decisions and unlock doors to solving complex corporate problems.
MAJOR:
MAJOR:
MAJOR:
REAL ESTATE FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT
SYSTEMS & CYBER SECURITY All businesses rely on networks to collect and manage data, and they rely on people to operate and protect those systems. This department offers hands-on, personalized training to help meet the national demand for information security professionals.
MAJOR:
MAJOR:
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
FINANCE
Department of INFORMATION
CYBER SECURITY
STATISTICS MAJOR:
MAJOR:
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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ADMITTED STUDENTS
ROWDY READY
CHECKLIST
You're In! What's Next? Once you’re admitted, Rowdy Ready will be your online checklist to prepare you for UTSA. Cross these items off, and you’ll be ready for your first semester as a Roadrunner! Visit utsa.edu/rowdyready for more information and details on how to complete each Rowdy Ready item.
Account Requirements ACTIVATE YOUR MYUTSA ID Your myUTSA ID is your primary student ID at UTSA. You’ll need it to log in to just about everything here. If you didn’t receive your activation email or need help, please contact the One Stop Enrollment Center at 210-458-8000.
LOG IN TO ASAP ASAP is your online student portal that allows you to access most of your information and academic records at UTSA. It’s where you’ll go to sign up for Orientation, review and accept your financial aid awards and register for classes.
REVIEW/UPDATE YOUR PREFERRED EMAIL During your time as a Roadrunner, we’ll be sending you important information over email. Your preferred address is set to your myUTSA ID email, but you can log in to ASAP and change it to a personal email instead—whatever makes your digitally connected life easier!
more info at
utsa.edu/ rowdyready
SUBMIT FINAL TRANSCRIPTS To ensure you get the credit you deserve and don’t have any holds on your account: »» Freshman - submit your official high school transcript after you’ve graduated. »» Taking Dual Credit - submit your final college transcripts. »» Transfer Student - submit your official transcript after completing your courses.
#FutureRoadrunner A great way to announce your acceptance to UTSA is by sharing a photo of your #FutureRoadrunner banner on social media. Check out these #FutureRoadrunner photos! Visit @UTSAFutureRR for more info.
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Taya from Houston, TX
Jason from Corpus Christi, TX
ADMITTED STUDENTS
Orientation Requirement
Health Requirements
SIGN UP FOR ORIENTATION
SUBMIT MENINGITIS IMMUNIZATION
Orientation is a unique experience designed to welcome you and ensure a successful transition into college—it marks a major step towards becoming a Roadrunner! You’ll learn about UTSA, prepare for your first semester, and have fun meeting other students. We have a special Family Orientation program too, so let your loved ones know! Sign up through ASAP.
No one likes getting vaccinations, but being at risk is even less fun. If you are 21 years old or younger, you’ll need to submit written proof that you’ve received the Meningitis vaccination within the last five years.
C OMPLETE HEALTH TREATMENT FORM If you’re under 18 years old, we’ll need a “Consent for Treatment” form signed and submitted by your parent or legal guardian.
Testing Requirements REVIEW YOUR TSI STATUS TSI requires all new 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 scores to UTSA prior to Orientation. It’s a state law!
TAKE PLACEMENT EXAMS
(highly recommended)
Don't forget to sign up for Orientation!
For many majors, it’s highly recommended that you take a math and/or chemistry placement exam. Doing so could allow you to test in to and register for a more advanced prerequisite course your first semester, which would help you with graduating on time in four years. Placement exams are taken through UTSA Testing Services.
Genesis from Katy, TX
Holden from Panama City, FL
Did you do all of that? If so, pat yourself on the back, because you're now officially ROWDY READY!
Samantha from San Antonio, TX
Victoria from Brownsville, TX
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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
»» Grades 4-8 -- Generalist -- Language Arts/Reading/ Social Studies -- Mathematics/Science -- Bilingual Generalist -- ESL
»» Cyber Security - online degree program
Economics Finance
»» EC-12 Special Education
»» Corporate Finance »» Investment Management »» Financial Institutions
Kinesiology »» Athletic Medicine »» Exercise Science and Wellness »» Physical Education
Information Systems Management
Mexican American Studies * Multicultural Early Childhood Development Nutrition & Dietetics Public Health
»» Human Resource Management
Management Science Marketing »» Sport, Event & Tourism
»» Health Promotion & Behavioral Science
Real Estate Finance & Development Statistics
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
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL & FINE ARTS
SCIENCES
American Studies Anthropology Art Art History & Criticism Classical Studies & Humanities Communication
Biochemistry Biology
»» Public Relations »» Digital Communication
»» Cell and Molecular Biology »» Integrative Biology »» Neurobiology »» Plant Biology
Chemistry Computer Science »» Cloud and Systems »» Computer & Information Security »» Data Science »» Software Engineering
English »» Creative Writing »» English Language Arts & Reading »» Professional Writing
Geography & Environmental Sustainability Global Affairs History
Environmental Science Geology Mathematics »» General Mathematical Studies »» Mathematics
»» 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 Politics & Law Psychology Public Health
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Multidisciplinary Studies
»» Epidemiology & Disease Control
Sociology Spanish
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 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.
Jose Camacho '14 from GUANAJUATO, MEXICO ECONOMICS
Associate at KPMG "UTSA set the foundation for my career path through study abroad programs in China and Italy and also through internship opportunities in Washington, D.C."
Christine DeMyers '15 From AUSTIN, TEXAS ANTHROPOLOGY
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow at Arizona State University "My involvement in UTSA's student organizations and the mentorship I received in the Honors College have proven invaluable to my current career path."
Patrick Stephens '14 from SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS MARKETING
SEO Analyst at Indeed.com "While I was attending UTSA, I took a marketing course that first introduced me to the term and idea behind SEO. Unbeknownst to me at the time, UTSA was introducing me to what has now become my profession and passion."
Elementary School
Secondary School
Shelby Rose '16
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.
Reporter at KX News
from SUGAR LAND, TEXAS DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
"My professors at UTSA really cared about my career aspirations and went above and beyond to help me succeed."
more info at
catalog. utsa.edu
Safwat Mostafa '16 from AUSTIN, TEXAS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Design Engineer at Apple, Inc. "Resources for research at UTSA allowed me to explore ideas which strengthened my career goals."
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GENERAL INFO
ADMISSIONS Requirements
Application Process
FRESHMEN
FRESHMEN
GUARANTEED ADMISSION High School Rank in Class^
Minimum Test Scores
Top 25%
No minimums
Second 25%
1100
Old SAT*
New SAT*
1170
Apply online at ApplyTexas.org ACT
Pay $60 Application Fee 24
ADMISSION BY COMMITTEE REVIEW High School Rank in Class^
Minimum Test Scores
Old SAT*
New SAT*
ACT
Second 25%
900
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
4239
ACT Code
YES
NO
6919
SAT Code
If being considered for admission through committee review, submission of an essay and letters of recommendations are highly suggested.
Check Status 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 financial resources to help them achieve their educational goals. To receive financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.ed.gov.
Transfer
UTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Code is 010115
Both
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.
JUN 1
Scholarships
JUN 2
F
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 and February 15 for Transfers.
Merit-Based Automatic Considerations Applicants who meet a certain class rank and test scores and have been admitted by the stated priority deadline are automatically considered for the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship or the Distinguished Transfer Scholarship. Visit utsa.edu/distinguished for details.
Admission Final Deadline for Fall 2017 Application Deadline for UTSA Joint Admission Agreement Scholarship
Acceptance Deadline for Freshmen Awarded Distinguished Presidential Scholarships
UTSA ORIENTATION Jun 5 - Aug 1 Several Orientation sessions take place during summer. Have you signed up for yours yet?
UTSA Scholarship Website 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.
Cost of Attendance 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
$10,013
On-Campus Room & Board
$11,234
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Transportation
$676
Personal Expenses
$1,836
Total Estimated COA
$25,263
Tuition & fees for Out-of-State students is $23,263, plus all the other expenses that remain the same.
AUG 15 AUG 18-27
Tuition Payment Deadline
Roadrunner Days UTSA Week of Welcome
AUG 18
Official On-Campus Housing Move-in Date
AUG 21
Convocation - Mandatory for All Incoming Freshmen
AUG 22
First Day of Classes
See list of all deadlines at utsa.edu/deadlines
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CONTACT US
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Hodari Glinsey 210-573-8596 Hodari.Glinsey@ utsa.edu
Territory Del Rio Eagle Pass Laredo West San Antonio
Territory Fort Worth
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Brandon Anderson 210-569-3304 Brandon.Anderson@ utsa.edu
Ricardo Coronado 210-850-6174 Ricardo.Coronado@ utsa.edu
Territory Central Texas East Texas Out of State
Tony Phan 210-391-8422 Tony.Phan@ utsa.edu Territory South Houston
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Shunverie Barrientez 210-800-3451 Shunverie.Barrientez@ utsa.edu Territory Dallas
Territory North San Antonio Boerne Kerrville Fredericksburg
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Karen Gutierrez 210-573-8452 Karen.Gutierrez2@ utsa.edu Territory Corpus Christi Coastal Bend
Territory Austin
1 Walid Nader 210-573-8433 Walid.Nader@ utsa.edu
Luisa Ramirez 210-563-9724 Luisa.Ramirez@ utsa.edu
Territory South San Antonio El Paso West Texas
Territory Lower Rio Grande Valley
WITH US!
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Curtis Wilkins 210-517-2767 Curtis.Wilkins@ utsa.edu
Antonio De La Cruz 210-441-2855 Antonio.DeLaCruz2@ utsa.edu Territory Upper Rio Grande Valley
@UTSAfutureRR utsa.edu/futureroadrunner â&#x20AC;˘ (210) 458-8000
Transfer Specialists at Alamo Colleges
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Monica Ruiz 210-486-0396 Monica.Ruiz@ utsa.edu Territory San Antonio College
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Orientation Sign Up Orientation is your first true college experience! You’ll learn more about UTSA, make friends with others in your major and register for classes. Sign up early, because the sooner you do, the better your class selection will be when you register. The early Roadrunner gets the worm!
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