orientation & Family Programs

At UTSA we believe that Orientation is essential in assisting new students with their transition to college and to UTSA. Because of this, all freshmen and freshman transfers with 29 or fewer college credit hours are required to participate in Roadrunner Roundup (new student orientation) in order to register for their first-semester classes. During Roadrunner Roundup, new students meet with an academic advisor to plan a class schedule, learn about UTSA's campus services and programs, and meet a variety of people ranging from faculty and administrators to other new and current UTSA students.

Roadrunner Roundup orientation programs are also available for all new transfer students. Transfer Roundup programs for transfer students with 30 or more hours is not required but strongly recommended. These programs include academic advising and registration, a campus tour, information sessions, and the opportunity to meet key faculty, staff and administrators.

UTSA recognizes that sending a student to college can be a transition for family members as well. Therefore, family members are encouraged to attend a Rowdy Ties, family orientation program. This program includes valuable information sessions about UTSA services and resources, a campus tour and an opportunity to meet with representatives including University Housing, and Financial Assistance.

All new freshmen, freshman transfer, and transfer students will automatically be mailed a postcard inviting them to log-on and register themselves for Roadrunner Roundup and their family members for Rowdy Ties.

All students and family members must pre-register for a program by completing the online reservation form. Reservations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be taken by phone, fax, email, or on-site for any program.

Freshman/Freshman Transfer Family Orientation Transfer