Academic Development Program (ADP)
What is ADP?
The Academic Development Program (ADP) is designed to assist students who have been provisionally admitted to UTSA.
ADP students are given the opportunity to adjust to college life while improving the academic skills they will need to succeed in college. Features of the program include:
- Courses to enhance skills in reading, writing, and math
- Tutoring
- Individualized academic advising
- One year of follow-up guidance and academic support
What does provisional (PV) mean?
Students qualify for provisional admission as a result of not meeting regular admission standards (i.e. SAT or ACT scores and high school record).
What are the requirements for provisional students?
- All students who are provisionally admitted must participate in the Academic Development Program administered through the Tomás Rivera Center.
- PV students must enroll in pre-selected courses during their first semester at UTSA.
- PV students must enroll as undeclared majors. After successfully clearing their PV status, the students may then declare a major.
- PV students may only take courses in English, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and foreign languages.
- All ADP students will enroll in COR 1203 - Freshman Seminar their first semester at UTSA. The seminar focuses on learning strategies, study skills, research skills, and awareness of campus resources. This course meets a core curriculum requirement.
- Provisional (PV) students must demonstrate their ability to
succeed by obtaining an overall "C" average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in
at least 18 college credit hours of coursework.
What if I get dismissed?
PV students placed on academic dismissal must attend another
college or university and complete at least 12 college credit hours of
course work, with at least a 2.00 grade point average, before
reinstatement to UTSA can be considered.
What are the costs of ADP?
There are no additional costs to be in ADP.
Is there an opportunity for financial assistance?
Students who demonstrate a financial need can benefit from UTSA's Financial Aid Office.
How can I get further information on ADP?
Contact:
Cynthia Rodrigez
Associate Director, Academic Development Program
(210) 458-4694
Email: cjuarez@utsa.edu
or Cynthia.Rodriguez1@utsa.edu