Celebrate UTSA featuring Light Up the Paseo

Come together as a Roadrunner family and enjoy this annual event which highlights the broad diversity of our campus community. Join the Student Union and the Multicultural Student Center for Equity and Justice at 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 18 to see UTSA student organizations give cultural/identity-based live performances, taste select holiday traditional food from all over the world, and watch as the Student Union Paseo lights up the night during this holiday season. We hope to see you at this family-friendly event.

Take Five

‘Runners are encouraged to stress down with #UTSATakeFive during November! All month-long students will have the opportunity to take five minutes out of their busy schedules to breathe and participate in some drop-in activities to take the edge off of from schoolwork and help them get in the right headspace for the end of the semester. Students can play with therapy dogs at Campus Rec, do yoga in the library, make crafts and meditate their stress away.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week kicks off on Saturday November 13 and runs through Saturday November 20. The week will have events to bring awareness and fight to end hunger and homelessness including a toiletry drive for the Whataburger Resource Room, fleece blanket making, demo kitchen with Campus Recreation, Thanksgiving meal bagging, and a Habitat for Humanity Build. Events for the week are being planned by Leadership and Volunteer Services, V.O.I.C.E.S., and various campus partners. Visit the LVS RowdyLink page or email lvs@utsa.edu for more information.

To kick off the week of events, V.O.I.C.E.S. will be hosting for the Student Indoor Tailgate inside the Alamodome before the game from 1:00 to 2:30 pm on Saturday, November 13. Also a part of Game Day, UTSA will hold its 10th annual food drive for the San Antonio Food Bank sponsored by Whataburger. Donations can be made in Rowdy Town beginning at noon or to Whataburger and San Antonio Food Bank representatives who will visit the tailgating areas of Lots B & C. 

Be a part of Commencement Drive

Commencement season is fast approaching, and we want you all to be a part of the celebration! Graduates are invited to be a part of a parade through campus for Commencement Drive on Friday, December 10 at 3:30 pm. This Fall we would like to have an area for Family Association members to park together along the route to cheer on the graduating roadrunners and their families for this special accomplishment. To volunteer for Commencement Drive, complete our Get Involved form on our website.

Alternative Break – Student Service Opportunity

Parent Council Scholarship

The Financial Aid and Scholarships office administers a variety of scholarships funded by the university and donors who support UTSA. Find and apply to various scholarship opportunities through the UTSA Scholarship Hub. Be sure to review individual scholarship opportunity criteria and deadlines.

Financial Aid Priority Deadline for 2022-2023 Academic Year - January 15

It's that time of year! Time to apply for financial aid for the coming school year. The  2022-2023 FAFSA is open, so make sure to encourage your student to submit theirs as soon as possible. Applying for aid early can help your student get the most financial aid possible. The priority deadline is January 15, so if your student wants to maximize their aid, make sure they submit their FAFSA (or TASFA if they aren't a US citizen/green card holder but are a Texas resident) before then. Don't let them miss out on any opportunities to help fund their continuing education!

If you have questions regarding applying for financial aid, please visit onestop.utsa.edu/apply for more information.

UTSA Housing Applications Open

Living on campus is your student's best option for convenience, belonging, academic success, and all that campus life has to offer. UTSA offers six on-campus student housing options—from traditional residence halls to apartment-style living. Campus housing applications for Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 are now available! Visit housing.utsa.edu to learn more and start your student's application now for the best chance at your preferred property! Rooms fill up fast so don't miss out!

Resident Assistant Application Open

Is your student interested in becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) for the Spring 2022 semester? Housing and Residence Life is accepting applications for the RA position until Friday, November 12. In order be considered for this position, students must:

• • Have a 2.75 GPA or Above
  • Have completed 15 UTSA credit hours
  • Must live on-campus
  • Have knowledge about time management and involvement experience

Apply to become a Resident Assistant!

Resources for ‘Runners

Student Assistance Services is hosting two workshops this month to connect students in need with valuable resources in the San Antonio area.

• The San Antonio Food Bank will be presenting a workshop for students to learn about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Students can RSVP for this online event happening on Tuesday, November 9 at 12:00 pm.
• 2-1-1 Texas and United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County will host a virtual workshop to discuss how their organizations help individuals in need on Tuesday, November 16 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. 

De-stressing Through the End of Semester

Final projects, papers, and presentations will begin for your student over the next few weeks. Your student’s stress level will probably increase once you mix that in with internships, work and relationships. Find ways to talk about stress and how you can support your roadrunner in managing their responsibilities. It may also be helpful to chat about plans for Thanksgiving break.

• Take Five
  • What is your class workload for the remainder of the semester?
  • What are you doing for self-care?
  • Are you planning to go to a UTSA Take Five event?
• Thanksgiving Break
  • Tell me about the friends you’ve made at college.
  • What do you each expect if your student returns home?
  • What do you hope to do while you are home for Thanksgiving?
  • Will you be visiting friends from high school while at home?