Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI) 2013

Institute Dates and Times

Math & Science Workshops
July 23-26, 2013
9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Tuesday
8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Wednesday - Friday
30 total credit hours
Location: UTSA Main Campus (1604)
Cost: $520

Humanities Workshops
August 6-9, 2013
9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Tuesday
8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Wednesday - Friday
30 total credit hours
Location: UTSA Downtown Campus
Cost: $520

The AP* Summer Institute at UTSA offers challenging AP and Pre-AP professional development courses!

To register into a workshop, please select the appropriate "Register Here" link.

Workshops Offered

Four Points by Sheraton San Antonio Northwest
6809 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, Texas 78249
210.690.0300
Hotel Information
- UTSA’s discounted rate is $89/nt.
-You have the option to select a king or two queen bedroom (subject to availability)
- Free shuttle service to our campus, free parking at hotel

Comfort Inn Fiesta at Six Flags
6755 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249
210.696.4766
Hotel Information
-UTSA’s discounted rate is $72/nt.
-When calling to make a reservation, mention that you will be attending the AP Summer Institute at UTSA
-You have the option to select a king or two queen bedroom (subject to availability)
-No shuttle service to our campus, free parking at hotel

Near UTSA Downtown Campus

Doubletree by Hilton
502 W. Cesar E. Chavez
San Antonio, Texas 78207
210.224.7155
Hotel Information
-UTSA’s discounted rate is $99/nt.
-You have the option to select a king or two queen bedroom (subject to availability)
-Rate includes: parking, internet, free shuttle service to Riverwalk.

Holiday Inn
318 W. Cesar Chavez
San Antonio, Texas 78204
210.200.9005
Hotel Information
- UTSA’s discounted rate is $83/nt.
-You have the option to select a king or two queen bedroom (subject to availability)
- Free shuttle service to our campus, free parking at hotel

Nearby Attractions

Near UTSA Main Campus (1604)

The Shops at La Cantera
Exciting shopping, dining and entertainment in San Antonio, Texas.
15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Suite 6698
San Antonio, Texas 78256
(210) 582-6255

SeaWorld San Antonio
SeaWorld San Antonio offers roller coasters, rides, shows, tours, attractions and family-friendly activities for thrill seekers and animal lovers.
10500 SeaWorld Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78251
(800) 700-7786

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, a 200-acre park featuring awesome rides, great shows, and incredible attractions, plus White Water Bay waterpark.
17000 IH-10 West
San Antonio, Texas 78257
(210) 697-5442

The Palmer Course at La Cantera
Experience Troon Golf with the championship San Antonio golf course at La Cantera Golf Club.
17865 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, Texas 78207
(210) 558-2365 or (800) 4-GOLFUS

Near UTSA Downtown Campus

The Alamo
Come see the Alamo Mission, San Antonio landmark and home to one of the most epic battles in the fight for Texas Independence.
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 225-1391 x34

Institute of Texan Cultures
The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures is a museum and library located in HemisFair Park.
801 César Chávez Blvd.,
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 458-2300

San Antonio River Walk (Paseo Del Rio)
The San Antonio River Walk is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, lined by bars, shops and restaurants.
110 Broadway, Suite 440
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 227-4262

San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo is a Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo located in Brackenridge park; and home to 3,500 animals.
3810 N. St. Mary's St
San Antonio, Texas 78212
(210) 735-7455

Witte Museum
The Witte Museum is San Antonio's premiere museum of South Texas history, culture, and natural science.
3801 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 357-1866

Workshop Faculty
The UTSA 2013 APSI program offers course-specific learning opportunities for new and experienced AP teachers. Courses are led by dedicated College Board-endorsed lead consultants who have proven experience as leaders and presenters in their field. Consultants for 2013 include Siemens Award recipients, outstanding educators through the National Society of High School Scholars, AP Exam Readers, published authors and teachers with over 20 years of experience, and SCOLT Teacher of the Year.

About the Institute
The Advanced Placement Summer Institute is administered by the UTSA Office of Extended Education and endorsed by the Southwestern Region of the College Board. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of instruction in a professional environment, and to prepare educators in guiding students toward a successful college experience!
*College Board®, AP*, Advanced Placement Program* and Pre-AP* are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

Certification and Attendance Policy
Participants meet for thirty hours of instruction during the week and must attend at least 90% of the workshop (i.e., miss no more than three hours of instruction) in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Itinerary
All Pre-AP* and AP workshop sessions meet Tuesday through Friday. Each day there will be two fifteen minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon (given at the discretion of your workshop consultant), as well as a half-hour lunch.

Tuesday- A complimentary breakfast will be provided from 7:00AM to 8:00AM. Workshops will begin at 9:00AM on Tuesday, so please allow yourself extra time on this first day to find parking (if applicable), attend the orientation, enjoy breakfast and find your classroom! Extended Education personnel will be on site, and any registration discrepancies will be addressed immediately. A boxed lunch will be provided.

Wednesday-Friday- A complimentary breakfast will be provided from 7:00AM to 8:00AM. Workshops will run 8:00AM to 5:00PM. A continental breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided each day. At the end of institute, course evaluations will be conducted and certificates will be distributed.

Registration Deadlines
For July APSI, the deadline is July 5th. For August APSI, the deadline is July 19^th. After these deadline dates, a $50 fee will be incurred for late enrollments and changes. Changes include, but are not limited to late/new enrollments, substituting participants, and cancellations. Onsite registration will NOT be allowed.

Refunds & Cancellation Policy
Refunds on cancellations, minus the $50 processing fee, will be given through July 5^th for the July APSI, and July 19^th for the August APSI. To cancel, submit in writing to Extended.ed@utsa.edu, or by mail no later than the deadline date.

Substitutions
There is a $50 processing fee. Substitutions cannot be made after each institutes deadline date: July 5^th for July Institute, and July 19^th for August Institute.

Final Payment Deadline
All payments made by check/money order or PO must be submitted by the APSI deadline date.

Workshop Cancellations
UTSA will make every effort to maintain the published schedule of workshops; however, we reserve the right to make any necessary changes and/or cancellations. If a workshop is changed or cancelled, all participants will be notified immediately and will be given the opportunity to transfer to an open workshop or receive a full refund.

What to Bring

Workshop: You must check your workshop’s course description for information on what to bring. Because it may be periodically updated, we strongly advise you to check the website closer to your workshop’s start date.
Dress: Very casual. July and August are hot months, but rooms may be chilly, so bring appropriate attire.
Lab attire: For participants in science labs, please be sure to wear lab-appropriate clothing (no shorts, flip-flops, etc.)

Parking
Information will be provided soon!

If you need additional information, please contact us via the following methods:
Telephone: (210) 458-2411
Fax: (210) 458-2410
Email: extended.ed@utsa.edu
Mail: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of Extended Education
501 César E. Chávez Blvd., Room BV 1.320
San Antonio, Texas 78207