Second Year Pathway

The College of Sciences - Second Year Pathway is focused on building off of your first year at UTSA. During this year, our goal is to further help you discover your Science Identity. We have put further focus into having COS students prepare for the career and research environment. This year we have placed more emphasis on various events, experiences, and opportunities that allow Second Year students to get well-adjusted and involved with the College of Sciences.

As part of your Second year, we want to continue fostering the good habits you have developed during your first year. This includes using resources such as TA sessions, Faculty office hours, meeting with your Academic Advisor, and engaging with your Science Mentor for additional guidance in your journey. We want you to apply and build your skills by being a leader on campus. Part of the Second Year Science Pride domain encourages you to transform your engagement by applying for a campus leadership position, so you can further develop yourself and others.

A notable change from the First Year Pathway to the Second Year Pathway is our key intention that you will be ready to apply for an internship, research, or clinical job experience that will prepare you for a flourishing career. To make this a possibility, you will meet with a College of Sciences Career Consultant and update and polish your resume. Part of our Mentorship domain requires you to identify a potential faculty mentor and create a Roadrunner Network Profile to facilitate the process of getting you opportunity ready. This will allow you to build rapport with professionals to learn more about your field and facilitate connections that are essential to getting Letters of Recommendation. By the end of your second year, our Career Launcher domain encourages you to apply for professional experiences so that you can get a head start above your other peers.