Welcome to the TRIO Programs at UTSA.

The TRIO Programs are outreach-based programs dedicated to helping low-income and first generation college bound, secondary students to improve their grades and enroll and graduate from an institute of higher education.  Currently, there are three TRIO programs at UTSA:  Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science.  Gear Up is another component of the UTSA Outreach Programs.

The Office of P-20 Initiatives’ mission and vision statements reflect the purpose of our organization (Mission) and what we aspire to be (Vision).

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of P-20 Initiatives is to provide higher education access and opportunity for students and parents via intervention programs that have been historically underserved in San Antonio and South Texas through quality and meaningful partnerships with schools, business and industry, private foundations, government and community-based organizations.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Office of P-20 Initiatives is to be a model of excellence within the UT System and to be recognized as a regional and national leader in “closing the educational gap” and “increasing access to the educational pipeline” for students from pre-kindergarten through graduate school from those populations that have been traditionally underserved and underrepresented.

UTSA TRIO Mission Statement

Empowering participants to complete post-secondary education through pre-college preparation and the pursuit of excellence.

We  welcome and encourage participation regardless of race, national origin, gender, or disability (Department of Education's General Education Provision - GEPA Section 427).