AUGUST 24, 2020 — While this semester may look different than others, the offices and services at UTSA are ready to help meet the needs of students, faculty and staff, whether it be with modified business hours, curbside services or access via the internet.
Campus Dining
The Roadrunner Café and campus food courts will be open with limited seating set up for social distancing. There will be no self-service buffets and take-away meals are encouraged. No POD locations will be open on campus. New technology is expected to be implemented to reduce contact, including cashless/touchless pay options, mobile ordering and self-checkout.
UTSA Libraries
Both the John Peace Library and Downtown Campus Library will be open with modified hours and operations this semester. Physical building access will be phased while safety measures are implemented for students, faculty and staff. Occupancy limits, social distancing and face mask protocols will be implemented. Only certain spaces will be open at the Downtown Campus Library.
Students, faculty and staff can request library books and physical materials using contactless delivery service through the Get It for Me system. Materials can be picked up through curbside delivery at the Main or Downtown Campus or through delivery to a locker outside JPL or Downtown Library. For those who live outside of Bexar County, delivery to a home address is available.
A collection of digital resources and reference services are also available via chat, email and telephone. Librarians are also offering virtual consultation and instruction.
Student Union
All Student Union buildings will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. The Student Union will continue to support students with many virtual services as well as in-person services. The Info Desk will offer live chats weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is also a calendar of fully virtual programs for students.
The Campus Technology Store is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Roadrunner Pantry
The Roadrunner Pantry on the Main Campus will operate weekdays from noon to 4 p.m. using a grab-and-go model. Students can visit once a week to pick up seven days’ worth of food. Staff will be assessing the operating hours and adjusting to meet the needs of the students.
⇒ Learn more about fall 2020 semester plans at Roadrunner Return.
One Stop Enrollment Services
Representatives from One Stop are available via phone at 210-458-8000 or 800-669-0919, email and video appointments to help with admissions, financial aid and scholarships, registration, graduation and holds. In-person and on-campus services are currently suspended.
Center for Military Affiliated Students
Staff from the Center for Military Affiliated Students will be taking only virtual appointments this semester. CMAS is actively working with students through emails, phone and social media. GI Bill and Hazlewood questions can be sent to vacertification@utsa.edu, while all other military affiliated questions can be sent to veterans@utsa.edu.
Rowdy Campus Store
Both the stores—on Main Campus and Downtown Campus—will operate under modified hours this semester. Face masks are required to enter, and only a limited number of customers will be allowed in the store. Signage is located around the store to help with social distancing.
The store also will be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day to ensure further safety. Textbooks and materials can also be ordered online for home delivery or for pickup at the Rowdy Campus Store on Main Campus.
Tech Café
Tech Café will be offering assistance at techcafe@utsa.edu or 210-458-5555 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
⇒ Learn more about fall 2020 semester plans at Roadrunner Return.
Campus Rec
The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is open with modified operations weekdays and Sundays. Face masks are required to enter the building. Only certain areas in the RWC, such as the outdoor resource center, main weight room, functional training area, weight and cardio equipment in the Orange Court and locker rooms for changing are open.
Other areas in the RWC will open in phases in the weeks to come. Individuals are asked to clean equipment before and after using.
Campus Transportation and Parking
The ’Runner shuttle will not be available this fall due to the reduced on-campus student population. All students, faculty and staff have access to free transportation throughout San Antonio using the VIA U-Pass program, which includes transportation between Main and Downtown Campus.
Several permit-free student commuter parking areas will be available at the Main and Downtown Campus as well as a variety of other parking options, including parking permits at standard rates and hourly rates.
Counseling and Mental Health Services
The offices of Student Health Counseling and Mental Health Services is open and available via phone at 210-458-4140 and video conference this fall. The office can be reached by selecting option 2 for more information. In-person and face-to-face services are limited and at a counselor’s discretion.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services will offer services to students via telephone and virtual consultations this fall as well as limited in-person visits. Appointments can be made by calling 210-458-4142 or by going to the MyMed portal.
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