Campus Life
Welcome, Class of 2016
The UTSA community welcomes new students and their families! Become part of the Roadrunner tradition at New Student Orientation.
Campus Life
On Campus living
On–campus housing offers the convenience of easy access to classes, libraries, study and recreation areas and special events. Students can apply online for on–campus housing.
Campus Life
Get Involved!
It's easy to get involved. Students can join more than 250 organizations including academic clubs; honorary, social and professional groups; Greek fraternities and sororities; and special interest groups.
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Dining on Campus
From Smoothie King to Chili's Too, there's no shortage of places to eat on campus.
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Aquatics Center
The Aquatics Center features a three–lane lap pool, lazy river, hot spas, a recreational pool and more. It's all located at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
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Get Active!
With more than 300,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space to explore, the Recreation and Wellness Center offers a variety of recreational and leisure opportunities.
Living on Campus
Away from the confines of the classroom and the hush of the library is a boisterous and "rowdy" campus life that invites students to enjoy a world of new friendships, camaraderie and laughter.
Housing
Students can live on or off campus. The university offers a variety of living facilities and comfortable apartments. Because space is limited, an application is required and is available at utsa.edu/housing.
Laurel and Chaparral Villages are villa inspired suites with private bedrooms and a shared living space.
Chisholm Hall is a traditional residence hall that offers a great place to find study partners or new friends
University Oaks is apartment living on campus that includes private bedrooms and a full kitchen.
Dining
It's no secret that college students need plenty of nourishment to keep their active bodies and brains functioning well. UTSA offers an array of dining options, from fast food to traditional cafeteria.
- Chili's Too
- Panda Express
- Subway
- SushiC
- Montague's Deli
- Extreme Pita
- Smoothie King
- Chick-fil-A
- Starbucks Coffee
- Burger King
- Freshëns
- Bene Pizzeria
- Einstein Bros. Bagel
- Taco Cabana
- Roadrunner Cafe
Student Services
There are lots of resources available to students who are looking for a little extra help.
Things to Do
University Center
Students from all over the university converge on this part of campus to engage in unique social, recreational, cultural and educational activities.The UC is an inviting and inclusive environment where ideas are exchanged, relationships are built and memories are made.
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation is proud to offer the UTSA community, including students, faculty/staff, alumni and their spouses or partners, two state-of-the-art recreation and wellness facilities. The main facility is located on the Main Campus, directly across from the Convocation Center. A satellite facility is at the Downtown Campus, on the third floor of the Durango Building.
Student Activities & Organizations
It's easy to get involved. Students can join more than 250 organizations. Student leaders are integral to the planning of many activities on campus. These include Homecoming and campus festivals such as Fiesta UTSA, Best Fest, Party on the Paseo and Rowdy Wing Fling.