Student Resources and Services
Campus Recreation
UTSA's Campus Recreation office enhances a student's educational experience by providing opportunities for recreational activities with fellow students. Campus Recreation is located on the 3rd floor of the Durango Building (DB 3.302 and 3.202). . For more information call (210) 458-2735 or visit their website at www.utsa.edu/recreation/downtown.
University Career Center
University Career Center (formerly known as Career Services) provides comprehensive career planning, employment, and job search services to UTSA students and alumni. Students can use the office's on-line job bank to search for work-study, part-time, and full-time jobs.
Both on-line career and individual career counseling are available to students to help them explore career choices and majors. Counselors also provide guidance in how to conduct an effective job search.
Workshops on various job search and career-related topics such as resume writing and interviewing skills are offered each semester. "Careers In ." Workshops are given by professionals who explain how to enter and become successful in various career fields.
Job recruiting events such as on-campus interviews with employers, employer recruiting tables and career and job fairs are also coordinated by Career Services.
For more information, visit their office on the first floor of the Buena Vista Street Building (BV 1.304), call them at (210) 458-2910, or browse their web site at www.utsa.edu/careercenter/.
Dining Services
UTSA's dining services facilities at downtown campus are located on the first floor of the Frio Street Building in the Commons area.
Disability Services
Disability Services coordinates support services for UTSA students with temporary or permanent disabilities to ensure equal access to all educational programs and activities. Services available to students include registration, assistance, test accommodations, volunteer note-takers, recorded text, interpreters for the deaf and assistive technology such as audio enhancement systems and adaptive computers. Disability Services is located on the first floor of the Buena Vista Building. For more information, call (210) 458-2945 or visit their website at www.utsa.edu/disability.
Downtown Undergraduate Advising Center
The UTSA Downtown Undergraduate Advising Center (DTUAC) serves all UTSA majors and classifications. Professional academic advisors will partner with you to help you succeed towards your academic goals. We can assist you with information and clarification about degree requirements; transfer coursework, academic and university policies, registration procedures and much more!
Student Activities Office and Center
Located on the 1st floor of the Durango Building (DB 1.302), the mission of the Student Activities Office is to lay the foundation for student involvement, leadership development, cultural awareness, and community outreach. There are over 200 different student organizations in which to get involved at both the Downtown and Main campuses. Participation in activities is strongly encouraged. The Student Activities Office also offers a variety of services including: a student organization work area.
The Student Activities Center, also located on the 1st floor of the Durango Building, offers a place for students to interact with others. Students with a current UTSA ID card can checkout equipment for playing pool, table tennis, playstation, video games, and foosball. Students can also access the RowdyAir WiFi wireless internet connection or just simply relax. The Information Desk is open 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday to offer assistance.
For more information, please visit the office (DB 1.302), call (210) 458-2816, or browse the website at: www.utsa.edu/sa.
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Student Computing Lab
The 150-seat Student Computing Lab is located on the second floor of the Frio Street Building. Facility hardware includes Windows, Unix, and Macintosh stations and over 70 software applications. The lab also features full Internet access and scanning capacity equipment. For more information about services available and operating hours, visit the student computing facility web site.
Tomas Rivera Center for Student Success (TRC)
Housed in the Durango Building (DB 2.114), the Tomas Rivera Center for Student Success provides comprehensive academic advising services and support programs for undecided and provisionally admitted students. The center also focuses on improving academic skills and retention rates for all UTSA students. It offers tutoring, Supplemental Instruction and study skills workshops. In addition, the Access College and Excel (ACE) Scholars Program is housed at the TRC, as is non-course based developmental instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics. To learn more about these services call (210) 458-2838, or browse their website at www.utsa.edu/trcss.
University Health and Counseling
The Health and Counseling Center located in the Buena Vista Street Building (BV 1.308) offers medical and counseling assistance.
Health Services hours are:
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm
Counseling Services hours are:
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm
The Health Center provides support to all enrolled students. There is no appointment needed to see a nurse. The nurse will provide health care to students, offer an appointment with a medical doctor, and give health education as needed. There is a self-help area available for students. The Counseling Center offers appointments with a licensed counselor and a variety of other professional services including individual counseling, psychotherapy, relationship counseling and group counseling. For more information, call (210) 458-2930 or visit their website at www.utsa.edu/students/health for Student Health Services and www.utsa.edu/counsel/ for Counseling Services.
University Bookstore
The University Bookstore offers a full line of new and used textbooks, reference books, school and office supplies, academically-priced software, clothing and gift items, greeting cards, snacks, drinks, and sundries, The University Bookstore buys textbooks year-round at competitive prices. The Bookstore is locate on the first floor of the Buena Vista Street Building (BV 1.342). For more information call (210) 458 2865.
UTSACard
The UTSACard is the official university identification and debit card. Students can deposit money into their account at Fiscal Services and use the card to purchase items at Dining Services, the University Bookstore and at campus copiers. You may visit the office that is located adjacent to Fiscal Services on the first floor of the Frio Street Building (FS 1.506) or call (210) 458-4739.