FEBRUARY 21, 2020 — Future Roadrunners will have the opportunity to see what Roadrunner life is all about at UTSA Day this weekend—on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At UTSA Day the entire Main Campus transforms into an open house for Future Roadrunners and their families to explore the university experience.
The campus will be teeming with activities and information sessions for guests to learn about UTSA academics and student life.
—NICHOLAS HERNANDEZ, Assistant Director of the Welcome Center
UTSA Day highlights:
“UTSA Day is an amazing opportunity for prospective students to get a glimpse of what our university is all about,” said Nicholas Hernandez, assistant director of the Welcome Center. “You’ll get to see our beautiful campus firsthand, receive answers to your collegiate questions, talk with student leaders and meet with faculty and staff from our diverse UTSA community.”
“Most important,” Hernandez added, “you’ll be able to envision yourself at UTSA as a Roadrunner.”
Free event parking for UTSA Day is available in the unmarked spaces in Brackenridge Avenue Lot 1 and Lot 2 (BK1, BK2).
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