Undergraduate Studies
The Office of Undergraduate Studies is home to the Graduation Initiative, Testing Services, the Tomás Rivera Center, the Office of Undergraduate Studies Support and Technology Services, the University Health Professions Office, the Writing Program, and the academic advising community. The Graduation Initiative is dedicated to increasing student retention and graduation rates and consequently to improving student success. Testing Services provides exceptional assessment of our students’ achievements. The Tomás Rivera Center provides innovative student support services and outstanding academic advising for a certain population of at-risk students. The Office of Undergraduate Studies Support and Technology Services coordinates academic advising at UTSA and provides support services for the academic advising community. The University Health Professions Office provides outstanding support for students wishing to pursue careers in the health professions. The Writing Program offers the writing courses that fulfill the requirements of the university’s core curriculum and assists our students in developing and polishing their writing skills. The academic advising community (including the advising centers serving particular colleges, the Downtown Advising Center, and the Colleges’ Freshman Advising Center) provides first-rate academic advisement to our students.
Mission Statement
To coordinate the undergraduate curriculum, offer writing and learning communities courses, and provide the academic assessment, support, and direction that students need to successfully complete their educational goals.
Vision Statement
Promote the academic success of UTSA students by empowering them to realize their full academic and personal potential, enabling them to better contribute within the global environment.
Core Values
- Integrity: adhering to a standard of core values at UTSA and ensuring that one acts in a fair and ethical fashion.
- Excellence: committing to delivering consistently high quality teaching and service and to preserving the integrity of the undergraduate curriculum.
- Inclusiveness: fostering diversity and providing access to educational opportunities for all regardless of individual backgrounds and philosophies.
- Respect: treating others with civility and openness, recognizing the dignity inherent in each individual.
- Collaboration: working with others toward common goals while valuing teamwork, participation, and commitment to public service.
- Innovation: encouraging ingenuity, creativity, and discovery.
- Promotion of Lifelong Learning: providing the tools and skills to continue the learning process throughout the lifetimes of our students.
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