University of Texas at San Antonio

Alexandra GarciaOctober 10, 2009

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General Information

• Four year public university• Second largest campus in Texas• Three campuses make UTSA• UTSA offers 8 colleges• 64 Bachelor’s Degrees• 44 Masters• 20 Doctorates• UTSA provides 180 student

organizations

History

• Founded on June 5, 1969 by Governor Preston Smith.

• University was established on 1970 but students attented class till 1975 due to the construction being done.

• Began with 5 colleges: Business, Fine and Applied Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Multidisciplinary Studies and Science and Mathematics.

Tuitions & FeesUndergraduate

Resident/Military• Tuition=$3,075.30 for

18 hours• Total fee=$4,317.80

for 18 hours

Non-Resident• Tuition=$8,061.30 for

18 hours• Total fee=$9,303.80

for 18 hours

Campuses

• Main Campus= 600 acres, at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 near the northern edge of San Antonio.

• Downtown Campus= holds the College of Public Policy and the College of Architecture.

• Hemisfar Park Campus= has the Institute of Texan Cultures museum.

Requirements

BACHELOR'S DEGREE Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours in which at least 39 need to be upper-division level

• Complete the University Core Curriculum • Complete the major and support work requirements and

the free elective requirements for the desired degree • All students must complete 6 semester credit hours of

American or Texas history. • All students must complete 6 semester credit hours of

government or political science, including the Constitution of the United States and constitutions of states, with special emphasis on Texas.

• Also achieve an overall 2.0 grade point average in all work attempted at UTSA and a 2.0 grade point average in all work included in the major.

Colleges Offered

• Business• Education and Human Development• Engineering• Honors College• Liberal and Fine Arts• Public Policy• Architecture• Science

Financial Aid

• By Mail UTSA Office of Student Financial Aid and Enrollment ServicesOne UTSA CircleSan Antonio, Texas 78249

• By Phone(Toll Free) 1.800.669.0919 (210) 458-8000 (local)(210) 458-4638 (fax)

• Emailfinancialaid@utsa.edu

Sports

• UTSA offers a wide variety of sports for both men and women

• For men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, and Track & Field

• For women: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball

• Scholarships are available for sports

Housing

• Chaparral Village: new apartment like complex 2 or 4 bedrooms

• Chisholm Hall: oldest housing facility for 1 or 2 personsconfigurations

• University Oaks: apartments with 1, 2 and 4 bedroom configurations

• Laurel Village: newest apartment complex

Location

• UTSA is located in the city San Antonio.

• Its charming famous sites attract people from all over the world to this city.

• With a superb weather, San Antonio greets all its visitors.

• The college is located in the Metropolitan are of South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley

Student Life These are some of the activities provided by UTSA:

• V.O.I.C.E.S.• Student Government Association• Student Organization Council• BARR• Honors Alliance• LEAD UTSA• Greek Councils• Campus Activities Board

Roadrunner Camp

• The roadrunner camp is a 2-day retreat designed for incoming freshmen.

• This camp helps incomers become familiar with the university.

• Also it helps create a better understanding of UTSA and of other students.

• Creates leadership and an social atmosphere.• It is held a week before the fall semester begins.

The Alma Mater

“Hail UTSA”From our hills of oak and cedar

To the Alamo,Voices raised will echo

As, in song, our praises flow.Hail Alma Mater!

Through the years our loyalty will grow.The University of Texas

San Antonio.

Fun Facts• Nearly 29,000 students• It is co-educational• 38 departments• Accept Dual Credit• Flexible Schedules• The mascot is a roadrunner• Colors are orange, navy, white• UTSA’s rival is Texas State

Expansion

• A new athletic $84 million complex called the “UTSA Park West” was suppose to be

added in March 2009.

• As well as a new engineering building that was expected to be completed in July

2009.

• Also a new parking garage also for

March 2009.

For the Future

• In 2030, UTSA has plans for expanding the main campus.

• This would include several other new academic and research buildings, sports complexes, and additional student housing.

• This is expected to cost $1.6 billion.

Important Information

• University Web Site:

http://www.utsa.edu/

• Mailing Address

Web & Multimedia ServicesThe University of Texas at San AntonioMNT 2.270One UTSA CircleSan Antonio, TX 78249

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