RowdyZine Winter 2022

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MAGAZINE FOR FUTURE ROADRUNNERS // WINTER 2022 Living Our Bold Promise PAGE 8

We’re rowdy for BestFest!

Roadrunners gathered on campus for BestFest, a festival held during UTSA’s Homecoming Weekend.

BestFest features rows of food, beverage and game booths run by UTSA student organizations, as well as carnival rides, live music and a fireworks display.

HI!

Hey ‘Runners!

I’m Max Acosta, a freshman here at UTSA majoring in Film and Media Studies. Like many other amateur filmmakers, I grew up spending the bulk of my weekends at the local movie theater fostering a love for film. This passion is what led me to UTSA, a place where I’ve had the pleasure of taking advantage of valuable opportunities such as an internship at Alamo City Studios, a production hub and creative space located at the heart of the San Antonio film scene.

More than anything, what I love about UTSA is the community of driven students focused on succeeding in their majors and the faculty intent on doing whatever they can to make sure that happens. I also found a group of brilliant and equally passionate creators in the newly established Entertainment & Film Club, an organization in which I have the honor of being one of the founding members. This organization has not only given me the means to learn and create in the company of like-minded people, but also given me a family of individuals I can rely on.

The process of applying to colleges can feel daunting. However, touring the UTSA campus as a high schooler helped me understand what to expect as an incoming freshman—thus exposing me to the plethora of academic and extra-curricular opportunities available to all prospective students. In addition to an in-person tour, simply browsing UTSA’s Future Roadrunner website gave me a taste of the collection of undergraduate programs that interested me. If you’re thinking of applying to UTSA, I recommend taking advantage of campus visits and outreach events.

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Max Alejandro Acosta Austin, TX Class of 2026 Film & Media
What I love about UTSA is the community of driven students focused on succeeding in their majors and the faculty intent on making sure that happens.

ROWDY

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

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has named UTSA a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) Leader.

UTSA received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity, one of the oldest and largest higher education diversity publications in the nation.

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AUGUST 30 // UTSA opens up two new dining locations, Rising Roll Gourmet Café and Freshens Fresh Food Studio, in an effort to offer more delicious, healthy dining options on campus. @UTSA @UTSA
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NOV 9 // UTSA and the Alamo Colleges District announced an expanded transfer agreement in which eligible students who start at any of the five Alamo Colleges and transfer to UTSA will have their educational costs covered at both institutions. SEPT 27 // Amazon Prime Video wrapped up filming on campus for their show The College Tour, which will air an episode all about UTSA! @UTSA NOV 15 // Students de-stressed for finals week with Unwind Before the Grind Therapy Dogs. @UTSA DEC 2 // UTSA won the Conference USA Championship football game for the second year in a row! @UTSAFTBL NOV 18 // UTSA held the semi-annual Tech Symposium, where engineering students were able to showcase their ingenuity in solving real-world problems. @UTSA
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Class of 2023 Public Health/ Pre-Dental

Jasleen Kaur knows what she wants in her Bold Future, and she’s taking advantage of every opportunity at UTSA to get there. As a first-generation student with a passion for health and community, UTSA’s Public Health program was a perfect fit for her. Read on to learn more about Jasleen.

Why did you pick your major?

I am motivated to pursue a bachelor’s in public health because I’m a first-generation student, and I wanted a career and degree that would help me navigate the healthcare system—not only towards patient care, but also the Public Health side of things.

What do you enjoy about your major?

I actually switched from Biology to Public Health in the middle of the pandemic, so it was a very interesting change for me. We

were able to work hand-in-hand with what was going on with the pandemic, and I believe it really helped me as a dental assistant on how to give care to my patients, and not only my patients, but to my family and my community as well.

What’s your favorite thing about being a Roadrunner?

I think my favorite thing about being a Roadrunner is that we have a very close-knit community, and it feels kind of like a family. I also met some of my very close friends here, and I believe that they’re going to be my lifelong friends.

All these professors that I’ve met are very inspiring, and they’ve helped me figure out different values about myself that I didn’t even know I had.

What

advice would you give to incoming students?

Advice that I would give to incoming students would be reaching out to an Admissions Counselor. Being a firstgeneration student myself, it was very confusing and hard for me to navigate what I needed to turn in and how to even turn it in, and they were very helpful to guide me through that.

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Jasleen Kaur Houston, TX
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Common Questions & Their Answers

How do I get financial aid?

To receive financial aid, the first step is to apply. If you’re eligible for federal financial aid (US citizen or eligible non-citizen), fill out the FAFSA. If you’re a non-citizen Texas resident, you’ll complete the TASFA. It is important to have your financial aid application submitted as soon as possible (by January 15, 2023 for the 2023-2024 academic year) to get the highest amount of aid possible.

Can I sumbit the FAFSA as an independent student if I pay for my own living expenses?

Anette Aguilar

One Stop Student Staff Class of 2022, Kinesiology Piedras Nedras, MX

Max Schwartz

One Stop Student Staff Class of 2025, Geosciences San Antonio, TX

The answers you provide on your FAFSA or TASFA application will determine whether you are a dependent or independent student and what information is required to be submitted on your FAFSA or TASFA application. Paying your own expenses, not living with parents or not being claimed on their tax documents does not make a student independent for financial aid purposes. Please provide parent information on the FAFSA or TASFA

Will financial aid cover my housing and meal plans?

UTSA awards students all financial aid they’re eligible for. This includes scholarships, loans, grants, and work study. All of the aid you accept will first pay towards the charges on your student account (with the exception of work study, which is paid to students separately who complete that separate process). If your accepted aid is more than your account balance, the rest will be refunded to you to use for other educational expenses including books, housing, and meal plans.

What do I need for admissions and when is it due?

For your application to show complete and pending review you will need to submit: an application, application fee, Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR), test scores (if applicable), letters of recommendation (if applicable), and résumé (if applicable). For our admission deadlines, visit utsa.me/rz-deadlines

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LIVING OUR BOLD PROMISE

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» Bold Promise students and roommates Gabriela (Gaby) Guerrero, Erika Medina, and Analuisa Arvizo in UTSA’s newly renovated Chisholm Hall.

LIVING PROMISE

Imagine finding the perfect college for you. The university’s size, the community, the academic rigor: it’s all exactly what you’re looking for. You apply for admission, and get in!

Now, just before you start worrying about paying for college, you get an email. Your tuition is being fully covered! That’s what it was like for roommates Gabriela [Gaby] Guerrero, Erika Medina, and Analuisa Arvizo as Bold Promise students at UTSA.

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WHAT IS BOLD PROMISE?

Incoming freshmen who meet the requirements for Bold Promise will have their tuition and mandatory fees 100% covered for four academic years (eight consecutive fall/spring semesters).

Gaby, Analuisa and Erika each had their own reasons for applying to UTSA. Analuisa discovered UTSA at a college fair, motivating her to apply. Erika fell in love with San Antonio and thought UTSA was the best college for her in the city. Gaby had a cousin who attended UTSA and found exactly what she wanted in the Interior Design and Architecture program.

Now that they’ve made it to UTSA, the Bold Promise program empowers them to put more time and energy into their studies. Students who may have otherwise not been able to attend UTSA, or may have needed to work on top of their studies to afford school, are free to focus on simply being a student.

Along with Bold Promise, other financial aid opportunities allow Gaby, Erika and Analuisa to live on-campus at UTSA. They live in Chisholm Hall in one of the newly renovated triple rooms. With their financial aid and campus living, they’re getting the ultimate UTSA experience.

Through Gaby, Erika and Analuisa’s experience, it’s easy to see how getting an affordable education at UTSA makes it easy to succeed.

was really happy that I got accepted into the Bold Promise program. I’m glad I got into this program since I don’t believe I would have been able to attend UTSA without this help.”

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— Analuisa Arvizo Class of 2026, Nutrition and Dietetics, Donna, TX

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

To qualify for Bold Promise, you must…

Be a Texas resident

Have a family income of up to $70,000 (this will be determined by your FAFSA/TASFA)

Submit your FAFSA/TASFA by the January 15 deadline

Submit a Fall freshman admission application and all required documents by the January 15 deadline

Rank in the top 25% of your high school class (at the time of admission)

Enroll full-time at UTSA (complete 24 credit hours in the Fall/Spring semesters)

How do I apply for UTSA Bold Promise?

There is no separate application! As long as you meet the requirements for Bold Promise, you’ll be automatically considered.

Transferring from Alamo Colleges?

While our Bold Promise program is meant for incoming freshmen only, we are also committing to more aid for our AlamoPROMISE transfers from Alamo Colleges with our Alamo Promise-toPromise program.

Incoming Alamo Promise Students that qualify for UTSA Bold Promise get their tuition and mandatory fees 100% covered for two years (four consecutive fall/spring semesters). That’s a $22,000 value!

To see the Alamo Promise-to-Promise requirements, visit utsa.me/rz-alamo.

“Bold Promise is important to me as a transfer student because it allows me an opportunity to keep a promise I made to myself.”
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— Nia Houston AlamoPROMISE Student
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DON’T QUALIFY FOR BOLD PROMISE?

There are many other ways to get financial aid at UTSA. Here are just some of the different types of financial aid we offer:

• Scholarships – UTSA offers hundreds of scholarships. You can qualify for many of them by simply completing our General Scholarship Application. You can complete separate applications for even more scholarships listed on our Scholarship Hub.

• Grants – Grants are gifted to students with financial need. If you think you might qualify for grants, simply complete your FAFSA.

• Loans – These are funds that require repayment and can be private or federal. You may receive offers for federal loans after completing your FAFSA.

• Work-Study – Work-study is payment for a job worked on campus. The funding is only provided after you’ve secured a job and is based on your hours worked. If you qualify, you’ll be offered work-study funds through completing your FAFSA. Get

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the Most out of Financial Aid
Easy Steps: 1. Submit your admission application by January 15 2. Submit your FAFSA or TASFA by January 15 3. Complete the General Application in the UTSA Scholarship Hub by January 15

— Erika Medina

Class of 2025 Real Estate Finance & Development Plainview, TX

— Gabriela Guerrero

Class of 2026 Interior Design Port Isabel, TX

“[Bold Promise] helps me want to keep going and make sure I finish school because I know to not take it for granted.”
“I’ve been able to make more friends and be part of student organizations. I’ve learned to become more independent and take advantage of all UTSA’s resources.”
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Honors College Student Spotlight STUDENT

Malachi Plumer is a thriving Roadrunner who’s making the most of his opportunities at UTSA. Malachi is a recipient of the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship, and is a member of the Honors College. He’s working hard towards a Bold Future in the field of Kinesiology. Read on to learn more about Malachi.

There were many things about UTSA that Malachi was looking for in his college experience. UTSA’s status as a Hispanic Serving Institution guaranteed a diverse and inclusive community, its Kinesiology program was a perfect fit, and it provided an exciting environment in a new city. “I chose UTSA because it was a new environment for me,” said Malachi.

UTSA’s allure only grew when he was awarded the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship, a scholarship awarded to students who showed exceptional academic achievement in high school, valued up to $20,000 and renewable for four years. He stated that “Being a Distinguished Presidential Scholar really took that financial burden off of my shoulders, so I was able to focus more on school and engaging in extracurricular activities.”

Coming from out of state, Malachi saw the cost of

his college education significantly reduced, since international or out-of-state Distinguished Presidential Scholars who receive at least $1,000 per year have their tuition reduced to in-state rates at UTSA!

His high school achievements also earned him an invitation into the UTSA Honors College, of which he is now a member.

Malachi appreciates the opportunities he has access to as an Honors College student. Malachi said that “They offer a lot of communal outdoor activities, study groups, classes and internships. There are a lot of benefits to being in the Honors College.”

Malachi still manages to stay busy with other extracurriculars. He participates in Intramural sports like flag football, volleyball and basketball.

He’s also in the Physical Training program held at the Rec, which he finds

particularly useful in preparing for his future career. “Going into strength and conditioning, I need that foundational level of how to work out or how to use equipment right,” he said.

Malachi’s goal after graduation is to secure a strength and conditioning coaching position for the NFL or a collegiate sports team. With his dedication and UTSA’s resources, that goal is well within reach.

Malachi Plumer

Philadephia, PA Class of 2026 Kinesiology

Scan here to learn more about Malachi!

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“Being a Distinguished Presidential Scholar really took that financial burden off of my shoulders, so I was able to focus more on school and engaging in extracurricular activities.”

Convenience

As a UTSA resident, you’ll have access to housing amenities like utilities, WiFi and highspeed internet, study rooms, laundry facilities and more at no extra cost, which can help you stay focused on academics and personal growth. You’ll also get free, unlimited access to our Recreation and Wellness Center (the Rec), meaning you’ll have an accessible way to stay active and healthy.

Peace of Mind

UTSA makes student health and safety a priority. Wellness 360 at UTSA provides mental and physical health vservices for all students at little to no cost, and when you live on campus, care is within walking distance of your residence.

Reasons to Live on Campus

Imagine sleeping in and still having enough time to stop for Starbucks before your morning class. That’s just one of the many perks of being a campus resident at UTSA. Here are more benefits to living on campus.

Special Interest Housing

As a UTSA resident, you can live with other Roadrunners who share a common interest or background with you through Special Interest Housing. This can help you start your on-campus experience with a supportive community.

Academic Success

A UTSA case study showed that living on campus your first year of college makes you more likely to maintain a high GPA. If you’re a first-generation student, living on campus makes you 11% more likely to stay in school and finish your degree!

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.  utsa.me/rz-cost

Transfer Credit Calculator

Estimate how many of your credits could transfer to UTSA as a Transfer student by using this free tool.  utsa.me/rz-transfer

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.  utsa.me/rz-visit

Experience UTSA Day See all that UTSA has to offer during our on-campus open house.  utsa.me/rz-utsaday

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

Have Questions?

Contact your Counselor Find out more about UTSA.  utsa.me/rz-contact

Ready to Go?

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

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

Have questions about the application process or requirements for admission?

Find your admissions counselor on Page 22.

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

5 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 (utsa.me/rz-asap), your online student portal. Select the Future Roadrunner tab and then click “Check Your Admission Status.”

1 Review UTSA requirements Visit utsa.me/rz-adm to view the UTSA application requirements and instructions for freshman, transfer, and international students. 2 Submit your app on ApplyTexas or the Common App To be considered for admission, all required documents, transcripts, fees, and test scores must be received by UTSA by the stated deadlines on utsa.me/rz-deadlines. 3 Pay $70 application fee A fee waiver is available for freshman applicants who meet certain criteria and demonstrate financial need. Visit utsa.me/rz-fee 4 Submit academic records and scores You can view instructions for submitting documents to UTSA at utsa.me/rz-apply To see which majors have extra admission requirements, visit utsa.me/rz-studies. View information on the Honors College and its requirements at utsa.me/rz-honors.
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GENERAL INFO

Future Roadrunner Timeline

Key

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 utsa.me/rz-ready

Cost of Attendance & Financial Aid

JAN 15 Admission Priority Deadline for Fall 2023

Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Fall 2023

Scholarship Hubʼs General Application Priority Deadline

Distinguished Presidential Scholarship Priority Deadline for Fall 2023

Priority Deadline for Fall 2023 is January 15

UTSA is one of the most affordable Texas public universities in a major metropolitan area. See the 2022-2023 cost of attendance (COA) at utsa.me/ rz-cost. Be sure to consider what you plan to pay out-of-pocket and add it to the amount you’re offered from financial aid and scholarships. To receive financial aid, you must submit your financial aid application (FAFSA or TASFA). You can apply for it every year starting October 1. For the 2023-2024 academic year, you’ll need to fill out the 2023-2024 application. Get more information at utsa.me/rz-fa.

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 utsa.me/rz-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.

Distinguished Scholarships

Visit utsa.me/rz-distinguished for details on the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship (deadline is January 15) or Distinguished Transfer Scholarship (deadline is May 1 for fall and October 15 for spring).

UTSA DAY

Saturday, February 18

Register at utsa.me/rz-utsaday

MAR 1 Admission Priority Deadline for Summer 2023

APR 15 UTSA Day

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Deadlines and requirements are subject to change. Visit utsa.me/rz-deadlines for latest dates.

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Freshman Transfer Both
and deadlines to know!
more information on events and schedules at utsa.me/rz-visit

AREAS OF STUDY

Majors/ Degree Programs

A

Accounting Δ

Actuarial Science Δ +

African American Studies + American Studies + Anthropology + Applied Cyber Analytics Applied Data Science in the Field (MDST)

Architecture Δ* Art

Art History & Criticism + Artificial Intelligence (MDST)

B

» Early Childhood - Grade 6

Core Subjects & Science of Teaching

- English as a Second Language (ESL)

- Bilingual Education

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 Electrical Engineering Δ English

» Creative Writing

» English Language Arts & Reading

» Professional Writing

Environmental Science + Environmental Studies

F - G

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

» Music » Nonprofit Management

» Political Science

» Sociology

» Spanish Microbiology & Immunology

Modern Language Studies

Multicultural Early Childhood Development

» Early Dual Immersion

UTSA Online

The following degrees are available fully online. Please note the cost of attendance is different for these programs.

 utsa.me/rz-online

Online Cyber Security

Δ Online Communication Online Multidisciplinary Studies

» Customize your degree program

» Select from multiple focus areas that interests you

Minors

Available for all majors, including any programs indicated with a + in the majors listing:

Adaptive Decision Models for Business American Indian Studies

Δ Biology +

Biochemistry

» Cell and Molecular Biology

» Integrative Biology

» Neurobiology

» Plant Biology

» Pre-Medical Sciences

» Biology Teacher Certification (7TH-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 (8th - 12th)

Construction Science & Management *Δ

Criminology & Criminal Justice *+ Cyber Intelligence (MDST) Cyber Security Δ+ Data Science (MDST)

E

Economics Δ+

Education—Equity & Education

Film & Media (MDST)

Finance Δ + Geography & Environmental Sustainability +

» Social Studies (Education) Geoinformatics (MDST) Geosciences + Global Affairs +

H - I

Health, Aging & Society Healthcare Management (MDST) History +

» Social Studies (Education) Hospitality & Events Management (MDST) 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

Multidisciplinary Science (Science Education)

Multidisciplinary Studies (MDST) 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 Strategic Leadership & Defense (MDST)

U - Z

Undecided (Exploratory)

Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies +

Archaeological Practice Astronomy/ Astrophysics Bicultural Studies Biology Business Administration Civic Engagement Classical Studies Community Health Comparative Literature Dance Digital Forensics East Asian Studies English as a Second Language English Literature Film Studies Foreign Languages French Geology

German Humanities Intelligence and Security Studies

Jazz Studies

Latin American Studies

Linguistics Management Science Museum Studies Music Marketing Music Technology Network & Data Center Management Nonprofit Management Professional Writing Religious Studies Russian Sport Management Statistics Technology Management for Nonbusiness Majors Translation and Interpreting Studies Wellness

Certificates

Available for all majors:

Athletic Coaching Business Analytics Community Engaged Leadership

Data Science Engineering Projects in Community Service Geographic Info Systems Healthcare

Interpreting Legal Studies Nutrition for Health Professionals \ Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt Public Policy and Data Analysis Professional Writing & Rhetoric

Available to specific majors only:

Aerospace Engineering

Artificial Intelligence Data Center Design Design Communication and Fabrication

Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Oil/Gas

» Concentration, Certification, Minor or Track within degree * Majors housed at Downtown Campus Δ Majors that have additional admission requirements + Available as a Minor 20 FUTURE.UTSA.EDU GENERAL INFO

Can't decide?

It's okay! You have your whole life in front of you. Apply as Undecided and you'll spend your first semester exploring all your options. Interested in many areas? Apply as a Multidisciplinary Studies student and you can build your own program.

Other Programs

Health Professions Office

UTSA’s Health Professions Office supports students interested in pursuing careers in the following health professions.

 utsa.me/rz-hpo

» Pre-Medical

» Pre-Dental

» Pre-Dental Hygiene

» Pre-Nursing

» Pre-Occupational Therapy

» Pre-Optometry

UTSA + UT Health Physical Therapy

» Pre-Pharmacy

» Pre-Physical Therapy

» Pre-Physician Assistant

» Pre-Respiratory Care

» Pre-Veterinary Medicine

The Physical Therapy Early Acceptance Program is a 6-year B.S./D.P.T. dual-degree program, earning a bachelor’s degree in Biology or Kinesiology from UTSA and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UT Health San Antonio.

UTSA + UT Health Nursing

This 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.

UTSA + UT Health Dental

The 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.

UTSA + UT Health Respiratory Care

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

UTSA + UT Health Medical Laboratory Science

The Medical Laboratory Science Early Acceptance Program is a 5-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.

Joint Admission Medical Program

UTSA participates in the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP), which helps Texas resident students pursue a medical education. Visit texasjamp.org for more information.

Institute for Law & Public Affairs

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.me/rz-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.  utsa.me/rz-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

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

Middle/High School

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

Recent Grads

Kevin Deleon ’20

SAN ANTONIO, TX | B.A. ACCOUNTING Training Specialist for Google Fiber, Nelson Connects

“What I love most about UTSA is that from day one in the business building hallways, I would make meaningful connections with other aspiring business professionals.”

Erica Campos ’22

FLORESVILLE, TX

B.A. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (EC-6 ESL CERTIFICATION)

Kindergarten Teacher, East Central ISD

“Through the UTSA-NISD Teacher Residency Program at UTSA, I had the opportunity to participate in a yearlong clinical teaching experience. Through this experience and with the help of my mentor teacher, I feel that I am more prepared as a first-year teacher.”

Chandler Santos ’20

SAINT HEDIWG, TX

B.B.A. CYBER SECURITY & INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DUAL MAJOR)

Cyber Security Engineer, Viasat

“The education I received at UTSA has broadened my career the most by challenging me in various security disciplines. Thank you, UTSA.”

Sierra Geneva-Rose Hunter ’19

CIBOLO, TX | B.S. PUBLIC HEALTH Program Manager, Endeavors Zero Suicide Initiative

“The College for Health, Community, and Policy at UTSA helped me foster confidence and competency in program development, implementation and evaluating. Alongside the curriculum, the professors within UTSA brought real-world insight and experience that helped aid in my current work today focused on suicide prevention.”

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RECENT GRADS

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

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