New students begin their UTSA journey at Convocation, Aug. 17
UTSA President Ricardo Romo and students at Convocation 2014 (Photos by Mark McClendon)
UTSA President Ricardo Romo and students at Convocation 2014 (Photos by Mark McClendon)
Share this Story(Aug. 17, 2015) -- Convocation is the first step of their higher education journey for many new students. It is the opening paragraph of their UTSA story – a story that ends with commencement and the receipt of valuable degrees.
Today, UTSA holds its annual convocation at the Convocation Center on the Main Campus, welcoming more than 5,000 first-time freshmen and transfer students. The students will hear from UTSA President Ricardo Romo and other university leaders at the event. They’ll also be introduced to the university’s many traditions, such as the Roadrunner Creed, the UTSA Fight Song and Alma Mater.
Convocation is mandatory for all incoming freshmen. Due to the large number of students in the UTSA Colleges this year, there will be two ceremonies.
- 10–11 a.m. -- New students with last names beginning with A-L
- 1:30–2:30 p.m. -- New students with last names beginning with M-Z
- 11 a.m.–1 p.m. – University Luncheon on the Convocation Center East Lawn (Lunch ticket required)
UTSA PlayFair will take place opposite the convocation ceremonies at the UTSA Recreation and Wellness Center. UTSA students will alternate between the PlayFair and Fall Convocation:
- 10-11:30 a.m. -- New students with last names beginning with M-Z
- 1-2:30 p.m. – New students with last names beginning with A-L
PlayFair is a team-building experience designed to immerse students in UTSA’s vibrant student life. In these sessions, students learn about registered UTSA student organizations, play a variety of games and given the opportunity to forge new friendships with fellow students.
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The official kick-off of the new academic year, UTSA Roadrunner Days, runs Aug. 14-22 with themed events at the Main and Downtown campuses. The events and activities give students an opportunity to take part in time-honored UTSA traditions and connect with UTSA resources.
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Events
Fiesta Arts Fair features contemporary art from more than 100 artists from across the U.S., Fiesta favorite foods, drinks, live music by local and regional performers, and a Young Artists Garden providing opportunities for budding artists to learn, explore and express their creativity.
UTSA Southwest CampusJoin the PEACE Center and Wellbeing Services for Denim Day, a day of learning about the importance of consent and why we wear denim on the last Wednesday of the month each April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Stop by our Denim Day display to take a photo in front of our Denim Wall, spin the "Is It Consent?" Wheel, and get a Concha or goodie.
Student Union Window Lounge, Main CampusLearn to use Zotero®, a citation manager that can help you store and organize citations you find during your research. Zotero can generate bibliographies in various styles, insert in-text citations and allow you to share sources with collaborators.
Virtual EventThis event is to achnowlege the graduating seniors and induct the new cohart of scholars to our program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140,) Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
AlamodomeCelebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome
