Welcome Roadrunner Families
Welcome to the UTSA Family! The summer before Roadrunners begin their first semester at UTSA is exciting and filled with information to get students ready for the start of classes. Learn more about the experiences and opportunities available to your student, and the ways they can prepare for their time as a Roadrunner.
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As your Roadrunner prepares for the fall semester, you all may have many questions that come up. One Stop Enrollment, Campus Services, and many other departments at UTSA are here to help. It is helpful to become familiar with the various services listed below prior to the beginning of the academic year.
- One Stop - Financial Aid, Scholarships, Registration & Records
- Student Success - Resources, Programs, and Services to Help Students Succeed
- Parking - Permits, Maps, Visitor Parking
- Transportation - The Runner and VIA
- Campus Services - Rowdy Campus Store and UTSACard
- UTSA Dining
- UTSA Housing
- University Oaks
- Student Affairs
UTSA utilizes an integrated approach to student health focused on wellness and Wellbeing to ensure all services, for both physical and mental health, are positioned to facilitate care that promotes student success and expands availability. On-Campus health care for UTSA students is provided by UT Health San Antonio Wellness 360 and the health care team is lead by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. The TimelyCare app is the most accessible mental health resource for students.
Students have a variety of ways to get involved on campus and meet fellow Roadrunners. Speak with your student about exploring RowdyLink to learn about the student organizations they can join to build a network of peers, gain marketable skills, learn about professional experiences, develop leadership skills. UTSA also provides many opportunities for Roadrunners to build their resume through on-campus jobs, volunteer and services projects, or peer educator positions.
- Students apply for on-campus jobs on Handshake
- Living and Learning as a part of the Leadership and Service Floor
- Volunteer through a range of service opportunities
- Learn about being a Mental Health Peer Advocate
- Learn about Student Organizations
- Involvement Ambassadors meet with students about ways to get involved
- Explore organizations and events on RowdyLink
It is important your student feels connected to the UTSA community and has a sense of belonging within our Roadrunner family. The Student Union and Campus Recreation provide hang out space for students to connect with one another for studying, working out, or just having fun. We encourage students to learn more about themselves and others through training or cultural programs and events that foster community and reflection.
Campus traditions, programs, and events invite students to come together to connect to UTSA through learning and a shared Roadrunner spirit. The year starts with Roadrunner Days, two weeks of activities to welcome students to campus and introduce them to many different offices across the university. The Family Association Newsletter will provide information for events that are family-friendly and are opportunities to have a shared experience with your student.
Quick Steps for Students to Get Involved
Encourage your Roadrunner to use these quick steps as a guide for getting involved at UTSA, meeting new people, and preparing for a successful Fall semester.
- Sign in to RowdyLink
- Complete the Campus Recreation Waiver
- Check out Wellbeing Services
- Submit Evidence of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine to Med+Proctor
- Download the TimelyCare App
- Complete the Required EverFi Training
- Students Login to Explore Workstudy Position on HandShake
- Read the UTSA Student Code of Conduct
