Alamo Runners

As part of this program, students will be taking courses at Alamo Colleges and UT San Antonio.

Credit earned from AP exams, dual credit courses, CLEP, etc. will not count toward the hours needed to complete the requirements. Students who have earned the prescribed courses through AP, dual credit courses, etc. can take additional courses that are applicable to the UT San Antonio core component area.

Students that participate in Alamo Runners must meet the following enrollment guidelines:

• Be co-enrolled at one of the five Alamo Colleges and UT San Antonio in the following semester after their semester of application to UT San Antonio.
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours at their respective Alamo College and 3 credit hours at UT San Antonio.
• Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) each semester, meaning students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and complete the 3-hour course each term at UT San Antonio.

• Students in the Alamo Runners program must complete a minimum of 45 transferrable hours.
• Once completed, students can participate in Reverse Transfer to receive their Associate’s degree from Alamo Colleges.
• If students are close to 45 hours when they choose to participate in the program, then students may make the transition to UT San Antonio earlier.

For virtually the same of what a student pays at Alamo, the student can take a class at UT San Antonio. The student completes the FAFSA for the Alamo Colleges. A UT San Antonio institutional grant will cover the difference in cost of the class based on what the student will pay at Alamo.

The student will pay out of pocket expenses, which would represent what an average 3 hour class would cost at Alamo Colleges. The out of pocket expense can be paid with Financial Aid or other personal funds. Students should get awarded for 15 hours at Alamo and 3 of those 15 hours will be taken at UT San Antonio.

Example:

*These are average costs and subject to change

If the payment deadline of Alamo Colleges is after the UT San Antonio payment deadline, the UT San Antonio class will not be dropped.

There are a multitude of services that are accessible for students that participate in Alamo Runners. Those services include: 

Library
Recreation Center
UT San Antonio Bookstore

Dining Facilities
Housing
Sporting Events

Organizations
Academic Services
Peer mentors

1. Students must have applied to UT San Antonio and were admitted the university, but decided not to enroll.
2. Attend an Alamo Runner Information Session held virtually or at one of the Alamo Colleges.
   Email Catherine Gonzalez for more information regarding information sessions, at catherine.gonzalez@utsa.edu
3. Catherine Gonzalez will provide the student with the online participation agreement form to complete.
4. Once the agreement form is submitted to UT San Antonio, it will be processed for the respective semester. The student's Alamo Colleges transcript will be automatically sent to UT San Antonio.
5. Sign up for orientation. Orientation is required for all incoming students. Students can log into ASAP and click the “Future Roadrunner” tab then select “Sign up for Orientation.” There is an online option or in-person option.
6. Meet with your assigned UT San Antonio Transfer Advisor before registering for classes.
7. Provide any TSI scores or take the TSI assessment if not exempt.
8. Submit proof of your meningitis immunization
9. Register for a 3 hours class, parking permit (optional), meal plan (optional), housing (optional) at UT San Antonio
10. Register for 12 hours at you respective Alamo College
11. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the Alamo Colleges
12. Pay tuition and fees and any other expenses
13. Start classes in Fall or Spring (depending on when the student entered into the Alamo Runner agreement)