UTSA Online Student Handbook
From its founding, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has
been charged by the state legislature with to be “a university of the
first class." As such, the University has high standards of behavior
befitting an academic institution committed to both access and
excellence. Consistent with its core values, UTSA encourages an
environment of dialogue and discovery where integrity, excellence,
inclusiveness, respect, collaboration, and innovation are fostered.
Students at the University neither lose their rights nor escape the
responsibilities of citizenship. They are expected to obey and conduct
themselves in accordance with the penal and civil statutes of the local,
state, and federal governments Rules and Regulations of the Board of
Regents, and the University's regulations and administrative rules.
A general statement of UTSA students’ rights and responsibilities may be found in the University’s Information Bulletin.
In addition to the general statement, several University policies that provide
further elaboration regarding students’ rights and responsibilities are
outlined below.
Key Policies Related to Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
I. Standards of Conduct/Due Process Procedures
A. Student Code of Conduct / Due Process Procedures
B. Prohibition oft Hazing
C. Parking Violations
D. Prohibition of Sexual Assault Policy
E. Office of Housing and Residence Life Resident Handbook
II. Alcohol, Drugs, and Smoking Tobacco
A. Use of Alcoholic Beverages
B. Policy on Drugs and Alcohol
C. Nonsmoking Policy
D. Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
III. Student Privacy Rights
A. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
B. Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers
IV. Freedom of Expression and Assembly
A. Peaceful Public Assembly Policy
B. University Posting of Materials
V. Academic Issues
A. Student Grievances (Including Grade Appeals)
B. Class Attendance Policies
C. Student Fitness to Teach Policy
D. Student Fitness and Performance in the College of Education and Human Development
E. Undergraduate Catalog
F. Graduate Catalog
VI. Harassment/Discrimination
A. Nondiscrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
B. Consensual Relationships
C. Office of Equal Opportunity Services
VII. Persons with Disabilities
A. Persons with Disabilities
B. Disability Services
VIII. Student Employment Issues
A. Employees as Students
B. Student Employees
IX. Student Organization/Student Travel Issues
A. Student Organization Handbook
B. The Use of the University Name, Seal, Logo and Athletic Emblem
C. Travel or Events that Involve Students
D. Mandatory Use of Release/Indemnification Forms
X. Miscellaneous
A. Policy on Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act
B. Returned Checks and Debt of Students
